Saturday, June 14, 2025

Adventure story. 714. Searching for way of life

                                        Searching for way of life

Tara had so beautiful dress. She especially arranged this dress for function. She wanted to look perfect in it. She was planning to try to adjust with family. Tara was living with her grandparents for long time. She never understood that why her parents decided to keep her with her grandparents. Most of the people felt that she was unwanted daughter. Her mother was not interested in taking care of her so her grandmother decided to take her home. She didn’t believe it since her grandmother told her that her grandfather was sick & he was feeling lonely. They knew that he was going to die so they kept her with him. Her grandfather used to adore her. Tara nodded. Tara remembered her grandfather as old & sick man. She never saw him healthy & active like other children’s grandfather. She didn’t admire her grandfather that much. Even her grandfather never called her in his room. There used to be one servant always in his room to take care of him. But when her grandmother told her that her grandfather had so much affection for her. She immediately agreed. It was wonderful thought in her view. But she never thought that she might needed to go back to her family. Her grandmother was her family. But one day her grandmother called her & said “Tara now you need to visit your family sometimes.” She nodded. She didn’t mind. She began to arrange all for family function. It was some function planned by her relative. She was invited in it with her parents. Until now she didn’t go in those functions but this time her grandmother told her to go. She was planning to look perfect. She started to apply make-up. She did little bit make-up but she was not expert. Then she got dressed. She stood before mirror. She was looking so beautiful in it. She was watching her look carefully. She felt so sure that her parents would be happy. She was really beautiful girl. She was always admired for her beauty. She had little bit confidence that her beauty would make her special before all. She smiled. She felt so sure of herself. Her grandmother came in room. Tara looked towards her grandmother & smiled. Her grandmother “How beautiful you are looking?” Tara was so happy. Tara felt so confident. Tara “Grandma did you call that Cab?” “Yes honey of course.” She smiled sweetly & stood up. Then she looked towards Grandma with tense expression. “Grandma I feel so tense. They might not like me!” “Who? Your parents! But you meet them so many times.” Tara nodded. But Tara knew that they never showed much affection to them. They never even brought much gifts for her. Tara always felt that they came just to show that she existed. She had two younger brothers. Both brothers appeared totally self-centered. They didn’t show much attachment to her. She always tried to adjust with them. It was clear that her family was not taking interest in her. Her mother sometimes smiled & asked about her. After all she was her daughter. Tara slowly said “I might need to call Mom.” Her grandmother gave one nervous look then her grandmother smiled “It’s your family you don’t need to feel so scared.” But she was scared. She didn’t understand that why did she was feeling that way. She got ready & sat in Cab. Then she called her mom. She told mom that she was coming. Her mom just said “Okay.” It was one dry okay without much enthusiasm. She smiled nervously. She needed to feel positive. She smiled & waited to meet them. She knew that it was her family. They all loved her.

          Ajit was standing & waiting for Tara. He never met her. Tara stayed with her grandparents. He never asked why. Since he was not interested in it, he wanted beautiful girl with rich family & Tara was one girl which was beautiful looking & rich too. Ajit was not in love with her. He didn’t really care about any emotions that much. But still, he had to pretend so he brought some flowers. He didn’t go to select them his secretary did it for him. He was so happy to have that secretary. His secretary was expert in all. His secretary also brought on jewelry. He didn’t know that what was that item but he didn’t care. He knew that it would impress that girl. Tara would feel that he was in love with her at first sight & that was enough. Ajit was waiting for her with patience in corner. Now he supposed to identify her. He had seen her photo but he was not sure that she would look like that. Those photos were always fake one. He was not sure that she would look like that. Soon he saw her. Tara was good looking girl. She was looking around with full confidence. He immediately sensed that Tara was proud of her beauty. He needed to reduce that pride. Ajit looked towards her family. He observed that her parents were not happy. Clearly, they didn’t like her attitude. Her father immediately said “Did you buy new dress for party?” She nodded. She said “Grandma said that I needed to specially prepare for it.” “Your grandma is just good at spoiling you.” She didn’t say anything. Her mom looked nervous. Her mom began to ask about cost. Tara told truth with hesitation & her brothers immediately joined their conversation. “My God! She spends so much money on one dress?!” her other brother “Dad we will get bankrupt soon this way.”  Tara was hoping that her parents would object but they said nothing. Her parents just stood watching her in tense expression. Tara felt so guilty. She never gave much thought to budget until now. But she immediately said “Grandma insisted this special dress just for today. I will not buy that type of costly dresses again. Her brothers nodded. Her father nodded too. On that point Ajit came towards her. She was so confused. But her father immediately introduced him to her. She smiled sweetly. Ajit didn’t smile back. He just turned behind & started to talking someone. She felt so upset. She just went towards table. She sat on it. Soon she began to get tempted by tasty smell of food. She started to go towards table but her brother stopped her. “You can’t go & eat like that.” She felt so confused. She didn’t understand. “Let other people gather & let host tell us to go & eat. You must not rush like that.” She was so confused. She saw that there were few people. She asked “But there are people?” “How can you act so stupidly?!” She didn’t understand but she didn’t take plate for food. She just stood in corner alone. On that point Ajit came near her. He introduced himself to her & gave her flowers. “You are beautiful but I tell you frankly. I wanted girl who earn too.” She felt so nervous in stomach. She didn’t want to marry that man who was already calling her inferior. She knew that she was not earning. She didn’t want a husband who was expecting earnings from her. But when Ajit gave her those flowers, she felt confused. She didn’t want to feel negative in her mind. She started to feel that Ajit liked her. She smiled sweetly. She began to feel hopes. She decided that she could ignore his negative comments.

               Tara was talking with Ajit for some time. She was feeling so stressed. She knew that she supposed to feel relaxed. But it was not working. She smiled towards Ajit but it was totally artificial. Finally, Ajit got call & he decided that he needed to return to his work. He stood up. He went away. Ajit didn’t sense that he didn’t even give her that jewelry until his secretary didn’t mention it. He felt so frustrated. He turned back & went to her. She was looking so scared. Clearly, she was not happy to see him. He knew that she was not wise enough to understand his importance. Ajit gave her sweet smile. She smiled back. She slowly asked “What happened?” Ajit decided to spend more time with her. “Let’s eat.” Tara suddenly gave sweet smile. Since Tara noticed that other girls were looking towards Ajit in different way. It was clear that Ajit was someone special. She began to feel so nervous that she started to feel that she needed to impress & admire him. He was really handsome. She began to smile towards him. Tara slowly began to admire him. She said “You are right. Let’s eat something.” Then she went towards table. She carefully selected every item that he had chosen. He slowly began to tell her about his business. She was listening to him with full attention & he understood that now she would obey him without questions. Finally, he found one person who would obey him without questioning. He knew that his employees obeyed him but still time to time they kept questioning. He began to feel so upset that he needed someone who obeyed him. Tara was perfect for him. Slowly he started to convince her to join his business. She immediately agreed. Tara felt that it was perfect opportunity. Tara was so happy to work under Ajit. It was so pleasant thought. She decided that it was best chance for her. She began to feel so positive. She immediately told him that she would bring papers. But he said “I am Boss so I don’t need those things. I will manage all. Just bring your identity paper.” She told him that she could bring them tomorrow. He said “No need. Just send photos on mobile.” She nodded happily. She was so happy. Finally, she got job but she knew that Ajit was planning to marry her so it was not as if she was working under someone. She was going to be future owner of company. In her mind whatever belonged to her husband would be her one day. So, she went back. She was so happy to break this wonderful news to her grandmother. She didn’t waste much time in discussing with her parents since they seemed very happy by this proposal. Her brothers looked so happy too. They even began to plan wedding & their future life. She just wanted to meet her grandmother & tell her grandmother everything. She was so happy.

         Tara came home happily. Her grandmother felt so glad that finally Tara started to enjoy company of her family but soon Tara told her about reason of her happiness. Her grandmother felt so shocked. Her grandmother “But do you feel he love you?” “Why does he bring flowers & gift if he doesn’t?” There was odd anger in Tara’s voice. Her grandmother sensed that she couldn’t talk against Ajit so she changed her tone. “I mean does he confess his love? It’s very important. If he directly…” Tara immediately smiled. “Oh! Grandma you are in such a hurry. Give us some time.” Grandma nodded. Grandma was sure about one thing that Ajit was not in love with Tara. Her grandma didn’t want Tara to marry him but if Tara loved Ajit, then grandma was not going to interfere. From next day Tara began to go to office. On first day Ajit gave her list about things she needed to do. She supposed to go to every person & needed to get her job done. She began to get restless. Whenever she came every staff member gave her angry look. She talked sweetly but she knew that they hated her. She came back depressed. She told all to Ajit. He began to get angry. He started to call her useless. She felt so nervous by all. She came home. She tried to think positively but soon she understood that all was just negative. Her grandma told her to stop going there. Her Grandma said slowly “Sweetheart you have two options. You can marry him & learn to talk harshly for money. You need to change yourself. But I feel that still he is not doing justice to you. Why he is not doing that work himself?” She suddenly felt more nervous. “If I marry him, it will be big mistake.” Her Grandma nodded. But Tara didn’t want to lose all. Most importantly Tara was scared to say no to her parents. She slowly looked towards her grandma & said “I will try harder to adjust.” Her Grandma nodded. Day by day Tara began to look odd. Tara started to feel scared about everything. Tara was not even confident in writing one letter. Once Tara used to write many letters on email for Grandma. Grandma didn’t like it. Grandma knew that Tara was overeating. Tara kept getting sick due to extra eating. When Grandma asked “Why you eat so much?” Tara said “Ajit told me. I can’t say no to him.” Day by day Tara began to get overweight & nervous minded. One day finally she came home & started crying. She told Ajit that Ajit didn’t want to marry her.  Grandma tried to console her. But her parents began to abuse her. Grandma was so frustrated. Finally, Grandma said “Let her stay with me. She can spend her life on my savings.” Tara’s father laughed. “You are not rich enough. I needed to waste my money on her. But I don’t want her around me anymore. I will spend limited amount on her.” Tara didn’t say anything. Tara’s budget was reduced. Tara was no longer energetic. Finally, Grandma decided to take her to counsellor. Grandma told all. Counsellor discussed with her for some time. Then Counsellor told Grandma that Tara was having issue due to deciding to marry wrong sort of man. Tara needed some sessions of counselling & all would be fine. After some session Tara began to look normal. She also started working on reducing her weight. She began to smile & live normal life. But still she didn’t want to go to her parent’s house. After sometime her grandma died. Her parents came to do ritual. Then they told her to come back with them. Her father wanted to sell that house. But Tara didn’t agree with them. That house was on Tara’s name so after argument they went back. They told Tara that she would live alone in that house entire life. But Tara declared that she would happy that way. After that incidence she went to counsellor to talk for few days. But soon she once again came back to normal life. She was glad that she didn’t marry Ajit. Still her parents kept suggesting it. Clearly Ajit didn’t find someone who would suit to his lifestyle & now she was no longer overweight he was ready to give her a chance. But she was not ready to take it. Now she would marry only when she would find kind & caring life partner otherwise, she would live alone without marrying in her grandma’s house. Her Grandma’s love & memories were enough for her to live happily her life.

                                                            The End 

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