"I'll go get that Amma"
There he stood. She got him by the arm and brought him in
"Amma please bring Appa here. I need to tell you both something important!!"
"hmm"
Appa sat there; the young boy opposite him... his eyes downcasted
"ok let me just end this awkwardness. Appa this is Raman ... Raman my boyfriend... and I want to marry him... it's a decision both of us have taken... please give us your blessings"
Look at this Madhu; the little girl we raised with so much adoration has taken such a crucial matter of her life without even telling us... and now she's asking for our blessings. Why such formality Ishu... just get married ... why do you even bother asking us ...??"
"Mr Iyer your daughter and I really love each other and we wish to be married soon. Please don't buy into the misconception that Ishita has hidden absolutely anything from you. Why only met a couple of weeks back and we really felt a mutual attraction. Sir we'd like to take the plunge. Sir... Aunty please don't say no...!!"
"Raman we'd like to meet your parents"
"sure sir"
Ishita hugged her Appa and exclaimed a "thank you" whilst Raman happily looked on...
A WEEK LATER
The Iyers welcomed Raman's parents who looked around the house and passed a look of mutual disapproval. Raman requested them to value his happiness and not give too much of importance to the matters of class and stature. They agreed but kept a condition. That which not only shook Ishita but also Raman...
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