SS: My Political Romance THE END pg 76 - Page 51

Originally posted by: DonnaHarvey

Q: What do the Mario brothers wear?
A: Denim, Denim, Denim

90's kid reference😎

Okay, so here is the bad news. No more updates till May.

Bye.

Originally posted by: Kaya13

The like in the ur above post is for the joke.

I wish I could hit a dislike for the latter part of ur post.

Pray and explain why the injustice?

Originally posted by: DonnaHarvey

biostatistics blame that. I have an exam I am yet to start preping for. remember the classic mario? how I loved that game. I wore out my gameboy and Nintendo cube.

Originally posted by: Kaya13

I like Mario but I hate biostatistics...anyway

I like my prof so that helps

Studies come first...go back study fast and then update super fast!!!!

yeah if I ever get started that is😆 The internet is full of nerdy nicknacks. I have been tumbling a lot more than usual. Procrastinate like a boss😎

Originally posted by: DonnaHarvey

Originally posted by: Aphrodyte

Hey so u r not going to update till May,xams suck don't they? I think there is some prob in my cell or smthing coz m not receiving any pms.wen i read that update in wich it is revealed that Madhu was harassed i was reminded of Rucha suicide case,i was kid then i didn't realise wat it meant but now i understand y it was a murder,that politician got away didn't he? This is the one recent case a girl living in our neighbour was asked out by sumone wen she refused that guy was forcing on her.i myself heard her scream it was terrifying i dont know how i just found that courage.i was alone at that time in my house just about to enter my house.worst part some idiotic conservative people said that she called for it.girls always get blamed by people.anyways that was smwhere b4 engagement.And try to pray for me as my neck is hurting i cant even move it without getting hurt.u know wat i broke my record of laughing continuously as i laughed for 50 mins(whole period)not smiled laughed!

Originally posted by: DonnaHarvey

Q: What do the Mario brothers wear?
A: Denim, Denim, Denim

90's kid reference😎

Okay, so here is the bad news. No more updates till May.

Bye.

Originally posted by: Desire6

Am happy wit dis news coz i too hv my xam on 3rd may.. Nd office nt gratn me study leave... All d best 4 ur exam...

What you are about to read is Donna Paulsen approved

Happies Endings!?

The Mai Mai are notoriously known as the "rape factory" of Goma due to the high rates of sexual violence against women. During our long and sweaty travels in the muddy terrains of the region, we came across the Hutu rebels who would murder any free being with a skirt. Despite our dire attempts to keep Madhubala hidden and out of sight, they had seen the nikab from behind the shoulders of a dozen hired men.

"That's a girl", one of them hit me quite hard with his gun. Apparently, we had offended them by bringing the other half our species to the forest.

"You hand her over while we are nice or else".

I thought of things to say; many things but in that moment, all I cared for was saving a life.

"She is my bitch; bought her for $10".

And then, there was silence. The rebels retreated whilst Madhu gave me a death stare from behind her covering. I know I shouldn't have opened my mouth. Our journey ahead was deadly quite as she refused to look my way or even acknowledge my presence.

Finally, I decided to address the awkwardness in the air.

"Madhubala Malik, I am sincerely apologetic for what I said earlier. That was…...out of desperation. I do not think of you or any human being like that. I am sorry, please".

"I understand", she nodded leaving me confused. "That was the need of the hour but, you made me realize I am worthless. I am a commodity with a price tag. People point out my gender before my personhood. There is way too much scrutiny surrounding my actions. How dare I have an opinion? How dare I confront my molester? How dare I fly out to Congo? How dare I think of helping the victims of Coltan violence? I am perfectly sellable. In fact, you bought me for ten bucks. I am really having a breakdown. After we're done meeting the war lord here, I am not going back".

"Is it me? Because I am really sorry. Tell me anything to make it up to you, I'll jump off a cliff. That was misogyny even if not on purpose".

"No, its not you. I know what happened back home. I am a wh**e for calling your adoptive father out. Apparently all I really wanted to do was shame your family name. I am the s**t for speaking up. Rape culture ya know. But, that's okay. I have the strength to fix shit. Just not as a politician. I am moving to Spain".

"Say what now? You can't run away, we need you. The project, the red light district, everything you have build will go to…...Madhubala you can't do this to yourself".

"I know, I am just tired of being wrong all the time. I have never been respected as a professional and I understood the close mindedness but, I think it's time to move on. I can't save the world Rishabh, I am too feminine to even fathom what a man is capable of".

That was the worst place to have an existential crisis. We had a gun to our head and a threat over our roof if they heard anything suspicious. So, we decided it was best to fly back to the capital.

"So, what have you thought then?"

"Well, Ines Alberdi offered me the position of the UNIFEM president for India. That is a really big deal and I think I am going to pursue it. I will go to Spain for the training and when I come back, the metro red light districts will have my undivided attention".

"That's great. That's wonderful. I am happy for you. That's f**king awesome".

On the outside, I was calm and collected. On the inside, my world had tumbled down Mt. Everest. What would I do? I had envisioned a life with her. I had resigned from the party for her. I couldn't, I wouldn't, I didn't know what to do. The Green Party was over unless……

"Can I join the Party? Take over maybe, now that you're….."

"You are going to have to run in the polls but, you are welcome, I am sure".

"So, are you quitting politics?"

"Hell no. I am going to be lobbying assholes like Bittuji and Roger. I will their big boss. Only then can these sexist bas***ds start doing their job".

"That's my girl".

"Woman and not yours. I am my own woman. If you accept these conditions, I would like to ask a question".

The turbulent winds attempted to interrupt her interrogation but Madhubala was determined. She knelt down before me and opened up a diamond ring.

"Mr. Rishabh Kundra, will you spend the rest of your life with me? Will you marry me?"

"Yes, yes, a thousand times yes", I screamed remembering back to a cheesy Hollywood flick. "I never thought this day would come after all the times you said no".

"Only because I wanted to make it special", she winked.

We recited our vows at the Royal Palace of Madrid and once we came back with a ring on her finger, all the loud mouths shut up. That exactly is my problem with the idiots. A single woman is an object of ridicule but the moment she is ties the knot, she is better? And best of all, her and I attended a "celebration" in honour of successful women where Bittuji was the keynote speaker and Roger the closing address. Oh the irony. I puked three times from the cheap liquor and even cheaper speeches. We have done well though. My party (oh yeah, they let me lead) now has 20 MPs and people actually listen because I am a man (wish it wasn't that but unless you are 50+ you ought to have a penis to be taken seriously). She has started the free sexual health and contraception clinics in Sonagacchi and JP road. UNIFEM is looking to expand her efforts to the entire subcontinent. We are thinking of moving to Bangladesh during my off season. We discussed starting a family soon; still do not talk to our parents. I suppose there is nothing to discuss. Roger is now a smiling hog whom we only meet when necessary. Marie comes around every now and then with news from Rwanda. She is still with Roger but we don't question her personal choices. Bittuji did not face any charges but we are still trying to fight the justice system. Radhaji is busying bad mouthing Madhu though even the more gossipy of channels have stopped giving her air time. All in all, the future looks bright and hopeful; I only hope my child is not a daughter and if she is, I will struggle to make this world a place that treats her with dignity.