As the celebrations of the 50th wedding anniversary were going, looking at that elderly couple stood Pratima and Devesh. They both felt emotional as they wanted in their life to be like this couple.. Growing old together. As the couple sat in their wedding outfit the old age seemed to have vanished with the shyness on the face of the bride and the happiness on the face of the groom as if they had got married recently? the couple in their 70's seemed again in love. Looking at them Pratima and Devesh wondered at this age after 5 years their romance seems to be not found and look here its alive kicking for this couple at this age. They both smiled and as their eyes met the smile turned into pain? feeling there isn't anything in their marriage left; just blaming each other and complaining each other..
The anniversary celebrations had small reception kind of with exchanging garlands. Their kids, grandchildren and everyone around, it looked a huge family on stage? Everyone taking blessings from the couple on the stage? Even Pratima & Devesh took blessings and they were blessed by the words? 'Quickly have a third person in your life, a cute little baby of yours? whom you will love more than u both love each other?' the naughty way everyone giggled and laughed had no affect on Pratima and Devesh as if feeling ? there isn't any want here.. First they need to love each other; Only then their relationship can blossom and bring up a new life?
There was a small circle made with the guest couples sitting and the elderly couple sitting right in the centre.
The game started with one prop given to each one and the couple have to spontaneously say anything related to that which is part of their married life but if that stories makes people around sad or they fight or cant speak with that prop they were disqualified. The winner will be presented with a beautiful gift by the elderly couple.
The game started and the prop was distributed, clock wise the first couple sitting had to take the mike and recollect any moment from their married life which had to be happy ones? The name of this game was 'WOH SUHANEY PAL'?
First prop was a plane sheet of paper with some words written? like a letter or a note..
.. All the couples talked about love letter and sending a note through someone.. which were very filmy and very cute as well? when the prop reached Pratima and Devesh both looked at each other ..
Recollecting that day in the village, Devesh immediately took the mike and shared ?.
Devesh: I remember I was in the Village and I had a guide with me to reach this spot into the village interiors where I could get to take a photo of the exact location I was searching. The guide his name was Banwari he, his wife and his daughter were very simple nice and spoke in the locale language, which I didn't knew. He always walked with me and spoke with the locales when it came to asking them. Once I was waiting for him and he didn't came and I saw his daughter coming up to me and saying her father is not well so he cant come today, she gave a map which was like this small paper with directions and asked me to reach the place with its help. She also gave me a small note she said the address of that place was in it if I couldn't reach through directions, I could take its help. And when I was walking I couldn't get the direction as the map was a bit confusing I saw this little boy on the trees throwing the tamarind down and this lady collecting from below . I stopped there and helped her and as our eyes met , she was a bit shy , she stands and I give her the tamarind I have in hand , she takes and walks away asking the boy to climb down.
I ask her to stop and she looks at me.. I cant read the address which is written in that locale language so I ask her , ' Can u read this for me please' I say this and she takes the paper and reads it with first line and gets shocked? Saying..' what ?'
then as she looks at my face where I am confused?. And surprised by her angry face.. She reads further in the chit and smiles? She tells me.. In that locale language the girl has written, ' I love you a lot, Please don't get angry but I want to tell u this before u leave our village. Please love me, my father says I am only 14 years old so I don't understand but I know I love u .. U have to love me as I am good looking, I cook nice food and I can walk the jungle with u forever ? here is the address of the place babuji ' later the actual address was written?
Devesh : I was so very embarrassed as the lady read all that to me.. and couldn't believe that little girl who I felt was naughty chirpy and sweet had such feelings.. the lady who read this out is now my wife Pratima.. that was our first meeting?
Pratima: He had practiced that first line from that chit in that locale language alien to him though? which meant.. ' I love u a lot' and I was so very happy as I read it in the card he sent me on the day we were engaged?. I felt he somehow managed to bring that very moment to me back making me feel I was back to that day looking at him.. Our first meeting and I read I LOVE U A LOT?.
I guess we were destined to be in love ?
Both Devesh and Pratima looked at each other recollecting that Suhana Pal from their life the start to their love and felt like loving each other again, starting it again? Pratima had just said, Destined to Love? how can then this Love be lost? or get Vanished .. it has to be there in their heart forever? and hope it stays?
Woh pehli baar hum miley they iteefaq I LOVE U kehdiye they,
Woh ajeeb si uljhan lekin nahi koi giley shikvey they,
Pyaar sirf tum ho, Pyaar tumhi sey hai yeh Dil har pal kehraha tha,
Hum miley uss Pal mey yeh yaad kar Ishwar key agey sirr jhukta tha....
The next prop given was a red rose. All were talking about the red rose given on birthday and with gifts and many times few couples did make up some stories which were not from their marriage life actually which could be understood by the partner completely unaware of when such a situation happened. When Devesh and Pratima's chance came, they said,
Devesh thought they can share that incident when he proposed her by that red rose but Pratima took the mike and shared her moment?
Pratima: I remember Devesh had gone aboard it was an year to our marriage and we missed each other. He got a compliment from a well-known photographer and he was very glad. I had pushed him to send that snap into the exhibition so he was feeling I have to be awarded for this. He sent a small gift and card through courier with that was a small red rose attached, I was a bit surprised and called him up. I knew he loved yellow colour and he has fondness with yellow flower , in our marriage yellow flower played a role as well? he said that he loves yellow flowers and feels they somehow reflects more brightness than any red rose. But as when he had proposed he had gone the usual way to say I LOVE U with a red rose, he wants to send this rose as a twin brother to that one saying.. I LOVE U Double of what I loved at that time? I think that was the most magical moment... Though not close I felt as if I felt immensely loved by him that day and almost he had sweep me off my feet? and wanted to ?
Pratima felt a bit shy and Devesh loved her that way shying away recollecting that?. Devesh pulled her close saying,
Devesh: U wanted to hug me.. Oh.. U can anytime.. even in public? we r officially married and after 5 years its like getting a permanent resident holder in the heart we can openly let our emotions out? we have all the freedom..
All the people around were laughing and so was Pratima? Devesh and Pratima looked at each other recollecting that day the very moment..and smiling and feeling how much they feel wonderful to look into each other eyes like this.. They hugged each other with all the love they had... As they hugged and closed their eyes, they realised its 5 years to their marriage and ya they were not happy with their married life wasn't it?? what's happening.. They were a bit confused? they manage do look at each other feeling and saying.. Why cant we be like this all the time..
The next prop was a tie and everyone had some standard situations some even spoke story out of some movie and serial resembling as from their marital life. Few didn't had anything to say and walked out of the game. When Devesh and Pratima got the prop in hand.
Devesh said: I so very much hate wearing a tie but I remember the first time I wore it, it was for an exhibition, we were not married at that time and Pratima had asked me to dress like that she had bought the coat, trouser shirt and the tie. I was not interested to wear the tie as I felt it looked so not much of my style? she smiled and said, Ok don't wear it? If u r not comfortable don't wear? She removed the tie around my neck and I could see she wasn't upset she wanted me to feel every inch of cool and calm as the exhibition meant so much for my career and as she was walking in to keep the tie inside?.
I could feel all the emotions of what she did for me, how much my feelings, my career and my life means for her. She had kept everything in place for me to be there ready for the exhibition in time but as I looked at her face she looked so tired so worked out with all her stress workload, her own job but had this amazing smile? I was not liking so many things she bought for me? the tie, the colour of the shirt, the gel on my hair, I so very much had felt to be looking like a complete dude who doesn't give a damn to anyone criticizing me that's what I was thinking?. Just that few moments of she walking away with the tie her face her smile.. I knew she LOVES me so much.. I care for her? I would want to be as she wants me to look? I said, come fast and make me wear this galey ka phanda?and She had smiled back in confusion and as she was close making me wear the tie.. we just kissed each other.. knowing we r there for each other always like this.. . I still remember after the exhibition was so much appreciated
I had pulled Pratima towards me with that tie and tied a knot around with both of us close and she had kept herself close to my heart....she had tears in her eyes... I knew she was happier than me? with my appreciation.
Pratima who was listening even now had tears in her eyes and she smiled with those tears.. they were tears of happiness? she so very much appreciated that he had understood her so much that day in that very moment? Devesh looked at her? and said,
Devesh: I am not ready to tie any galey ka phanda around the neck but I so very much feel nice to get caught into the phanda around both of us.
Pratima: I guess I feel nice to hear ur heart straight into my ears? without using any stataescope ?
Both smiled and so did others?
Pyaar Key Woh Suhaney Pal Kitney haseen hain,
Unn ek ek pal ko yaad kar Pyaar mey hum leen hai
Ek dusrey ko hum zindagi maan chaltey jaarahey they,
Kya huaa jo Zindagi ki rafter rukk gayi mehsus kar rahey the?
The next prop was a huge cup. Most of the couples spoke about a small situation where the cup of tea spill on to the other and funny situation aroused where both couples had fallen in love or showed care affection. When Devesh and Pratima were asked...
Devesh thought over not recollecting any such moment, Pratima looked at him and smiled as if she has that very moment so proper on his mind? she can never forget that ever..
Pratima: I remember there was a huge get together at my parent's home, as my cousin had come from US. I had asked Devesh to come along with me and meet my cousin and get to know all my relatives. They too will be happy to meet him. Devesh had a few reservations but understanding that I will have to give excuses and lie to them he said he will. We went there and while my mom was making tea for all I saw she had these small cups and saucer very tiny ones I asked her to have a huge one for Devesh at least as Devesh cant live without having a tea with 3/4th of tea in the glass. He gets head ache and feels uneasy with a full quota of tea but my mom argued that only serving a huge glass of tea for Devesh would look improper and she felt it always good to serve less and not waste anything, if Devesh wants more he can ask. Now as his wife I knew he won't like asking more n more, n it was family get together so what's wrong in serving as per one needs. However, my mom had her thoughts. She was right on her side and me on my side. We had a difference and in the end I knew it's my mom' house she should do as she likes and I shouldn't interfere I had tried as I felt its my home as well. I came out and my mom already was a bit upset as she felt I had tried to make her learn to serve which I wasn't doing actually. I served the tea and I gave that tiny cup to Devesh. I knew he won't say anything. But I knew he will have a slight headache and feel less active, will start feeling lazy and I felt bad I couldn't make him feel comfortable in my home. My mom who was angry at me targeted him by asking him, ' Devesh the quantity of tea is less than what u usually have I think. But we believe in serving equally, quality always mattered, quantity if more u need surely will serve u . ' My mom said a bit harshly and she wasn't looking at him but me with anger. I felt a bit upset with that in front of all my relatives and cousins? Devesh replied her by saying, ' Aunty I always have a huge glass of tea as Pratima makes really good tea and with that the added love in it makes it extremely strong in fragrance and aura?. Aunty when she serves with love if it's a small tiny cup the love is the same but the quantity of tea is less that means it sweeter than the routine tea I have? Now how can I say to make it less sweeter I cant get diabetes by this sweet it makes me feel sweet inside u see. I don't need more cup so soon, but ya I am ready to make tea for her and serve her with my love in it? Devesh looked at me and I was so happy. Suddenly the whole argument with mom and the way I had felt hurt by mom , the embarrassment of relatives feeling awkward everything Devesh turned into a moment of showing I love him and he loves me.. I didn't tell him I fought with mom as I was so very possessive about his needs but he made me feel so special by those words. I remember my mom coming into the kitchen later and kissing me on my cheeks saying? U LOVE HIM So much , U could fight with ur mom and try to change her habits which u followed from years? but Prati dear? he LOVES U EQUALLY?" and I felt thats what mattered in the end? OUR LOVE?
Devesh recollected that day and looked into the whole scene in front. He had not realised anything as an argument between Pratima and his mom? but he had said those things in a light mood ? as the cousin were all his age and he said what he felt? he never realised Pratima had kept those words in her hearts as a moment of showing his love to her? Devesh smiled as she smiled looking at him.. Both felt they love each other. Devesh went closer to her and said softly into her ears?.
Devesh : Pratima When r u serving tea again? I guess I am so very eager to see that smile u have now..to be there every time U serve me tea? Hmmm it makes me feel so lucky to have u in life? the happiness on ur face makes me feel content?.
Pratima: I am ready to serve u , even if I add salt in it U should have it?. Akhir Pyaar ka sawaal hai? Pyaar key agey khattaa kya meetha kya? hmm?
Devesh: I am ready.. but it its saltier than I will feel that Namak in ur love which u know makes me naughtier and then don't stop me?
Pratima blushed ?
Kayee baatein hum kehtey nahi lekin yunh ho jati hai,
Dil mey key saacchey Pyaar ki gehrayi mehsus hojati hai,
Uss pal mey ekdusrey ka hojana Dil chahta hai,
Apne Pyaar ko apni aagosh mey leno ko Dil lalchata hai?
The next prop was a toothbrush; most of the couples there in the circle couldn't answer nor remember anything related to it. Now only three couples were left… when the prop reached Devesh and Pratima, they looked at it and Devesh asked her,
Devesh : remember that..
Pratima : Ya… how can I forget that early morning.…
Devesh laughed and all heard that and were more eager they share with them..
Devesh: We were on our honeymoon, and it was her birthday I remember I had planned that on that morning everything she will see that's going to wish her. At midnight itself, I gave her a huge surprise gift and when she woke I had planned on every mirror. In the hand of every waiter a card or a gift with happy birthday, I painted the mirror with her lipstick and wrote happy birthday, on the bag with a highlighter I had I wrote happy birthday almost everything which she will wake up and see it will wish her happy birthday I felt. She woke and there on the bed sheet were beautiful flowers and I hugged her wished her happy birthday. She got up and went to get freshen up, she was stunned as every mirror had message of happy birthday there. The weirdest was as she took the toothbrush there was message on it which I wrote using a tiny little tube' HAPPY BIRTHDAY'. First she smiled and felt it was very cute, she called me up and said the room was glowing with flowers fragrance and love around gifts making her happy but this little detail with wishing even on a tooth brush … how much effort I have tried.. she hugged me… and she asked me can she take a bite of that Happy birthday .. what I used on the tooth brush and when I said I wrote using a fevicol tube she was shocked… even as I .. realized how will she brush now.. she had only one tooth brush that she was carrying and we spent our honeymoon in kerela, searching for a shop for a toothbrush on this day… she looked at me.. smiling… and I knew what I had forgotten in all the excitement… She gargled with water and using her finger and tooth paste was brushing.. and as she washed her face.. I started to think over that how much cleanliness means to her, her things right from her brush to her bag, her clothes ironed and perfect.. I had spoilt a lot of them by those marks which were wishes… but that day she said it added love .. she didn't show that slight feeling of u spoilt the things I bought and took care from so long…. She was glowing with happiness and making me feel I brought the whole world for her.. I remember kissing her hands, biting her fingers and
Pratima: Stop…
She hit him, pinched him not to flow into the memory in that detail. Devesh held her hand and looked at her… recollecting the intimate feeling that they had that day, putting the whole paste on to each other , pouring water over each other… getting wet under the shower and that wonderful time, day of their honeymoon….
Taking her pics she had her photo session with him that day.. As he had gifted so many dresses to her, so many snaps Devesh had told her she is so very conscious and Pratima wanted to shock him.. she had posed with a Bold look at him..and he had almost slipped the camera off his hand.. and Pratima had laughed loudly, raising her eyebrow and Devesh had kept the camera aside and taken her into arms… cosily cuddling her up…
Both Devesh and Pratima were into that world of beautiful memories and Both feeling the intimacy the love even though there were so many people around them. As the next prop was to be announced they realised they were at a public function and they came back from those pleasant memories..
Yeh mausam mey kuch to umda hai,
Dil mey phirsey woh chahat le ayaa hai,
Ek dusrey ke liye hum kitna kuch ehsaas kartey hain,
Dil key wahi jasbaaton ko kyun nahi phir zinda kartey hain...
Edited by bhoomikauttam - 16 years ago
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