Prateek:I am an orphan.I was brought up in an orphange.Since it was a Hindu orphanage I was brought up as a Hindu. That' all.But no body knows my real religion.Who knows? I may be an Anglo Indian.
Golsavio:You are an orphan who has no family of his own.Then how can I get my daughter marry you?
Grace:Dad,but Prateek was a brilliant student.That's why they sent him for higher studies.
Gol:Though he is an engineer without working he is after movies.Then what's the use of his education?
Grace looked at her mother Clara:Mom,Prateek is a malayalee.
Clara became emotional.
Gol:Prateek is an orphan who doesn't know his caste,religion or his nation.Then how can we mae sure that he is a malayalee.Just because he is brought up in Kerala,he can't be a malayalee.Listen…Prateek..you can leave.You can't marry Grace.Grace…don' think you can marry Prateek going against us.
Grace was shattered.She burst into tears:
I will never marry him against your wish dad.But can't live without him.
She ran to her room and banged the door.
Everyone got scared.
Gol:Grace!
Prateek screamed:Grace!
He hit the door with full force and it got opened.Grace was about to cut her vein with the knife.He snatched the knife from her and threw it away.
P:What were you planning to do Grace?You don't have faith in our love?
Grace was crying.
Clara and Violin cried hugging Grace.
Gol:Grace,you want o defeat your father.Right?Ok..then I will defeat myself for you.You can marry Prateek.
They were surprised.
G:Dad!
Gol:But one condition.It should be a church wedding.Do ou have any problem Prateek?
P:No Uncle.I have no problem.Thank you so much fr giving Grace to me.She is very precious for me.
Grace wept:I am soory dad.Thanks a lot.
Golsavio patted her:It' ok.Anything for you my daughter.
Grace wore a beautiful white gown.
Prateek dressed in suit.
Prateek whispered to her ears:Now I thank your father for demanding a church wedding.Becaue of that I could see you in the gown.You look so gorgeous in the wedding gown.
She blushed.
They got married in the Anglo Indian way and they danced through out.
Ajay went towards Violin who as smiling watching others dance.
A:All couples are dancing.Shall we dance?
V:No.
That was unexpected from her .
A:But why?
V:Because we are not a couple.
A:But Violin.We both love each other.
V:Who told you that I love you?
A:To know that I don't have to hear it from you.I know that you love me.Otherwise you would not have worn saree and come to the terrace to show your new look to me.
V:I did'nt wear the saree to show it to you.
A:You are lying Violin.I can see love in your eyes.
V:Yes,but that love is for my parents.My dad was a strong man.But he sacrificed his self respect for Grace by conducting her love marriage.My parents are really upset.They are heart broken.Grace wounded their hearts.But I won't do that.I can't wound them again by repeating Grace's mistake.So please don't be after me Ajay.
A:Violin!
Her eyes got filled up with tears.
V:Ajay..please don't make me hurt my parents.That's a sin..I beg you.
Her words touched Ajay' heart.Tears dwelled in his eyes.
A:You are right Violin.You should not hurt you parents.I told my parents about you.They liked you a lot.There is no problem from their side.But if at any point of time you crave for my presence,with your parents' permission you can come to me.I will always be single if you are not with me.
Violin tried hard to control her tears.
SHe said in her mind:Go Away Ajay.Go soon.Otherwise I may burst out and rest my head on your chest.
Ajay went away.
Violin went to the toilet and burst into tears.
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