Fan fiction- My nightmare. [A story I wrote..]

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Posted: 15 years ago
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdc_4y_N6sc&feature=related (Anbe Vaa Serial song)



"In life everyone experiences something different. Some poeple meet a new guy, a guy that walks in just when everything seems to be falling apart. He walks by your side and tells you everything you need to hear, every word he speaks feels like magic to you. He showers you with confidence and brings the best out of you. He tells you how great you are and makes you feel like a million bucks. And of course you will start to think "he is the one for sure!" He's the only one that ever made you feel this way, but then comes the day when your whole world just turns upside down and all your hopes and dreams just come crushing down again. You confess to him, you tell him how you feel, and what does he say? "I'm sorry I never felt that way about you". The first guy you every believed, the first person who showed you true happiness in the world, turns out to be just like the others.

Once in a lifetime you meet a guy who turns your world into something beautiful, for some it works out, they live happily ever after, but for others...Things just don't work...It's like they were always meant to live in an imperfect world. But never regret what once made you smile, because some people don't even get that small happiness in life. Just remember even though you didn't get your happy ending, at least you experienced a rare joy in life, of falling in love, because only one in a million guys have that kind of power."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEys1LeijAc&feature=player_embedded (Anbe vaa kavithai)


It was a rainy, dark day, the day before my marriage. My arranged marriage to be more precise. I stood by the window, my thoughts drifting away, tears filling my eyes. This was the last thing I wanted, never had I dreamt of an arranged married.



"Anjali, turn off your lights and go to sleep. Tomorrow's your wedding." My mom, Saroja, entered the room and picked up a few pieces of dirty laundry on her way out. My back was turned to her, so she did not see the tears in my eyes.
I felt so trapped and lost, I knew my marriage would change my life forever, but I had never imagined this. Every girl dreams about her wedding, it's a once in a lifetime occasion, for most. Like most, I thought of standing next to the love of my life, awaiting to be pernouced his wife. But, perhaps this was only meant to happen in my dreams, never to be brought into reality.

How could I marry this man I never knew? All I know of him is his name, his age, his profession, anything a simple acquaintance may know. How can someone expect me to wake up every morning next to this man, this total stranger?
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Posted: 15 years ago
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I walked over to my bed, laying lifelessly upon it. Why did I agree to this? Why did I let them shatter my dreams? It was then that I spotted the bottle of sleeping pills on the corner of my dressing table. I had bought it a month ago, yearning to end my life. I hoped to escape all my troubles. But my friends had talked me out of it.

Tonight, there was no one. No one to stop me, no one to talk me out of it. I pulled out my laptop, hoping to get my mind off my worries. But of course, like everyday, there was nothing there to help me. I left my laptop on as I walked over to my dressing table.


But before I reached my dressing table, my phone vibrated. 'Sanjeev' flashed across thecaller id. I hesitated before picking up the phone, unsure of what I wanted most, to end my life or to talk to my close friend.

"Hello."

"Hey Anjali. How are you, sweetheart?"

I drew in a few deep breaths, "Sanjeev, I'm alright, how about you?"

"I'm fine thank you. So, are you ready for you're big day tomorrow?"

"I guess so.."

"Are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm fine, just a little'.Nervous. I suppose it's the wedding gitters."

"Oh, sweetheart, perhaps you need some sleep, I'll be there bright and early tomorrow morning, alright?"

I looked over at the bottle of sleeping pills, "Yes, I think that's exactly what I need, sleep. Goodnight."

I hung up, tossing the phone onto my bed and watched it land next to my laptop. Grabbing a water bottle, I made my way toward the bottle of sleeping pills, once again. I secretly hoped that this was all a long nightmare, but I knew it wasn't, so I picked up the small bottle and opened the lid, my hand slightly trembling. I shook the bottle and a few pills rolled onto my hand.

"This is it." I whispered to myself. "This is the end of Anjali."
Edited by Tamilangel - 15 years ago
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Posted: 15 years ago
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I flipped the top off the water bottle and brought the pills to my lips. At that exact moment a sound came from my laptop, the sudden sound had startled me, I dropped the pills on the floor. A sense of annoyance arose within me. "This better be good," I murmured, leaning forward to read what my laptop had to say. "You have 1 new email message."

I walked over to my laptop and clicked 'open.' It was another one of those forwards, I rolled my eyes, moving the mouse over to click, 'close.' But that was when the words caught my eyes, "101 reasons why you should live."


One by one, I read each reason, tears falling from my eyes. "How could I ever think of killing myself after this?" I thought. Sighing, I closed my laptop and curled up on my bed. By some miracle, my eyes closed and I was fast asleep within seconds.

The next morning, my friends entered the room and woke me up. "Anjali. Anjali. It's you're big day, get up sleeping beauty." I woke up and feelings like all eyes were on me, I felt like even my furniture was staring at me.

I made my way to the bathroom and took a cold shower. I had to exhale and inhale deeply before entering the room again. "What took so long, Anjali? Come on, we're going to be late." My cousin called. Before I knew it, I was wrapped in my red and gold saree, my makeup and hair all done. Kavitha handed me a boquet of flowers, "You look beautiful." She smiled. Everyone had told me that, but not once had I glanced in the mirror, there were going to be enough pictures and videos to remind me of this horrible nightmare, I didn't need to see it myself.

My friends followed me down the stairs and lead me to the stage, filled with garlands. Where the groom sat accompanied by the priest, who was reciting Sanskrit mantras, watched by hundreds of family and friends. My mother and grandmother stood by the stage, their eyes filled with tears of happiness.

I took my place beside the groom, not ever glancing up. Finally the moment came, the drums sounded and the horns blew. "Tie the knot." Said the priest. Everyone arose from their seats, throwing flowers and yellow rice in our direction. The groom tied the third knot, as a tear rolled down my cheek.

'My life is over, my dreams shattered, my heart is empty.'




Edited by Tamilangel - 15 years ago
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Posted: 15 years ago
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EXCELLENT!!!!!! The anxieties and the apprehensions of the girl have been beautifully brought out through adept narration and diction. Absolutely loved each and every word in the prologue. How true! I regret that I'm not one in that million who fall in love. So unlucky to have not experienced that joy. The pictures are so apt and the AV video goes well with the mood of the story. Brilliant!

What leaves me wondering is how the story exactly echoes the feelings of my close friend who is right now in the same condition as Anjali is. Her two years of one side love for the guy who had always been considerate towards and made her life beautiful, when proposed was not accepted by him under the pretext that he hadn't thought of her that way. Her parents have found for her the most eligible guy and want her to marry. But she's undergoing the same mental trauma as the protagonist of the story undergoes. She's having a hard time forgetting that guy and moving on with a total stranger. And I'm having a hard time consoling and convincing her. Most of the time I'm left perplexed as to what to tell her. No matter whatever I tell her, she remains inconsolable. She truly and deeply loves that guy. I can totally understand her feelings but I also understand that she can't be like that forever. This is what I tell her: "We don't get everything that we desire. But still life goes on and it should. If possible live life according to your wish....in your own ways or cast yourself according to the ways of your life. Why do you bother yourself and your parents for the guy for whom you are just another person. Time is the greatest magician. Who knows....a day might come when you may think how foolishly you had behaved and laugh at yourself. Come on....nothing is eternal in this world. Change is the only perpetual thing. So forget him and move ahead. Time ahead might hold pleasant surprises and better things for you. Turn receptive to them."

When it comes to the arranged marriage system, I too have my reservations about it. How on earth one can decide that he/she is his/her lifepartner by just looking at the guy/girl and knowing some basic information about him/her. I would prefer talking with the guy in private to check if there is compatibility. This is what I suggest to my friend also.

Well....Hats off, Nish, for this wonderful and realistic story which reflects the mind of every girl who's placed in the position as that of the protagonist Anjali.

Edited by GGG3 - 15 years ago
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Thanks soooooo much aa chellom for the PM.. i'll soon read it and post daa... man the last line was soooooooo touchy nearly had tears :(:(.. thanmks so much daa.. please do continue writing i'll come back tonight with the comments daa...
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Thanks Angel...👏.the story was simple and right to the point - a girl's inner turmoil which almost led to her suicide on the eve of her marriage. 😭
Thank God the email saved her life...its like God sent - making her realise that its not the end of the world....that life is so precious and priceless. 😊
Well.... not all love marriages are a bed of roses neither are arranged marriages too. But then again It all depends on our luck and fate. 👍🏼
Perhaps Anjali will fall in love after her marriage and realise that she wouldn't have found a better person then her hubby if she were to have seeked all 4 corners of the earth by herself......but then on the other hand she can set herself free (without suicidal thoughts) if it doesn't work out...times have changed unlike yesteryears ..so one just needs to move on in life...😎
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Dear Ms. GGG3 - I like your post but I am unable to press the "LIKE BUTTON" after the earlier one....😔
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Posted: 15 years ago
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u hav portrayed the girl's feeling nicely.
Did u imagine Kavya Madhavan while writing this story?
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: Sue Nair

Thanks Angel...👏.the story was simple and right to the point - a girl's inner turmoil which almost led to her suicide on the eve of her marriage. 😭

Thank God the email saved her life...its like God sent - making her realise that its not the end of the world....that life is so precious and priceless. 😊
Well.... not all love marriages are a bed of roses neither are arranged marriages too. But then again It all depends on our luck and fate. 👍🏼
Perhaps Anjali will fall in love after her marriage and realise that she wouldn't have found a better person then her hubby if she were to have seeked all 4 corners of the earth by herself......but then on the other hand she can set herself free (without suicidal thoughts) if it doesn't work out...times have changed unlike yesteryears ..so one just needs to move on in life...😎



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Posted: 14 years ago
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very interesting story.... what happened afterwards?

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