Radhika's wedding
Radhika was
watching that project carefully while boss was explaining it. She was feeling
so restless. She needed to do these types of projects in future. It was so
important for her. She was getting tense at thought of that project. She never
did it entirely by herself but she felt certain that she needed to do it by
herself. She needed to know that properly every step of that project work. She
was sensing that it was complicated. Her dad sent her in this company just
because he wanted her to learn. She needed to take over everything of her
company. Her dad kept telling her that she was not smart enough & she was too
much pampered by her mom. She began to accept these statements & started to
make changes. She took this job on her dad’s suggestions. She wanted to prove
herself. It was most important for her. She began to take notes. She knew that
creating projects was going to be precious for her. She began to think who
could give her finance. She knew one thing that her dad wouldn’t help her
regarding finance. Her dad wanted her to become independent. Her dad didn’t
want to help her. Radhika knew that she never managed to earn so now she
supposed to learn. Suddenly her Boss looked towards her with anger & began
to ask her questions regarding discussion. She explained all step by step in
perfect way. She always kept track of everything. She was studying everything
with just one hope that she would grasp all. She felt that she answered in
great way. But Boss gave her just one angry look & said “You tried your best.
But you are not so wise & creative. Look around you! You need to learn from
other classmates. They have so many concepts. While your concept is not so
good, they are so childish. You keep on telling what is wrong & what is
right. But you need to understand that is not so important in world like other
things. I hope you understood what I am telling.” She nodded. She was so
nervous. She looked around towards other staff. They were sitting on their
chairs & writing. None of them was looking towards her. She was glad. It
was clear that they were not interested in taunting her. In fact, for her
colleagues she didn’t exist. She was just a burden. She felt glad about it on
that moment. At least no one was there to humiliate her. She smiled nervously &
said “Sorry Sir! I will do better next time.” Boss smiled & said “Just
grasp one thing that you can’t do better. That’s what I am trying to explain to
you.” Then Boss pointed to sit down. She nodded & sat down. She knew that
she was not smart. But she wanted to become smart. She once again began to
concentrate on answer of every person & began to note down them in her
notebooks. She was making so many notes that soon she would need one cupboard
just for them. But she was still uncertain about one thing that if she could
truly actually able to do it.
Radhika’s dad was enjoying his time
while chatting with his friends. He had all planned. He knew that he would
select one person from his company & gave him all responsibilities. Radhika
was just supposed to marry him. He knew that he needed to select someone
carefully. He required to find someone whom he could trust. That person must
stay under his control. He slowly began to discuss all with his friends. He
needed someone who truly loved him. He slowly began to discuss with his
friends. Then his friends finally suggested few names. Those boys were son of
few people who always supported him. He wanted to keep Radhika under his
control. If Radhika’s husband would listen to him then she would need to stay
under his control. She began to get so restless now a days. He began to sense
that she was living no longer in his control. Radhika was getting so confident.
He needed to break that confidence. Her dad slowly began to take numbers of
those boys who would be connected to him. He wanted them all to stay under his
influence. When that party was over dad came back. As soon as he entered, he
called Radhika’s mom & told her about list of suitors for Radhika. Dad “Now
at least check which one will agree to marry Radhika. Your daughter doesn’t
have any earning it will surely effect all.” Mom just kept quiet. Mom wanted to
defend Radhika but mom didn’t say this since it would just instigate Radhika’s
dad further. Dad always wanted to hurt Radhika. Mom didn’t understand why. But
she knew that she couldn’t permit her daughter to be married off to some random
person to please her husband. Mom said slowly “Let Radhika come then we will
talk with her…” “It’s not needed. We don’t need to talk with her.” Now mom was
so angry. “You can’t fix your daughter’s marriage without asking her.” “I can.
You need to just wait & watch.” Mom felt so angry. Mom knew that now dad
would irritate Radhika further. Mom “Will you stop irritating her? Let her enjoy her life!” “Really!
She never earned any money. She always enjoyed her life on my money & in
future she will enjoy life on my money only.” Mom felt so sad. She knew that
Radhika was trying so hard. On that time suddenly door bell rang. Mom felt so
nervous. Mom knew that Radhika was going to come now. She was feeling so sad. Mom
wanted to tell Radhika to not come on that point. But then it was just useless
to avoid issue. Radhika needed to face it. Mom decided to open door.
Radhika was
already in bad mood. Her Boss managed to convince her that she was most useless
creature of world. She felt so upset. She wanted to keep feeling positive but
her life was moving just towards negative. It was painful for her. Before Mom
could say anything. Her Dad smiled sweetly & began to talk about those boys.
Radhika felt confused. But she smiled. She was feeling so positive about marriage.
She had lots of dreams. She knew that marriage included responsibilities too.
But still she felt that she could take them all for love that she could get
from it. She didn’t want to blush but she started blushing. Her mom suddenly
began to get positive too. Mom started to feel that those boys might be great
for Radhika. Mom smiled too. Then Radhika went to wash & change. Dad
immediately began to discuss with mom “She will be convinced in no time. Those
boys have lots of money & power. Woman always give importance to these
things.” Her mom didn’t say anything but, in her heart, mom knew that Radhika might
have desire for luxuries like any girl but still it was important for her to love
in marriage. Mom felt so helpless. Mom went inside to talk with Radhika. Mom
“Dad is arranging meeting with boys suitable for marriage.” Radhika nodded. Mom
“I know you are excited about it. But I want you to tell me what you feel about
them honestly. This is question of your life not something which we can adjust
with.” Radhika suddenly got tense. She began to think that something was wrong.
Then her dad began to call her. Her dad told her that he invited one boy.
Radhika was so happy. They fixed meeting on that day on dinner. That boy came
with family on dinner. Radhika was not so impressed by his looks but she decided
that she could adjust. She just needed to find someone who loved her. She
wanted someone who was kind. Her mind was positive about that boy. That boy sat
on sofa. She looked towards him nervously. She was expecting a smile but there
was none. One thing was clear that this boy was not going to talk kindly with
her. She decided to just look away. She wanted to indicate to that boy that she
was upset. She was hoping that this boy would feel hurt but instead that boy
kept talking with her dad. She felt so nervous. By end of their dinner she felt
totally isolated & rejected. She wanted to feel hopeful but her heart was
feeling so negative. She slowly looked towards her mom. Her mom was not giving
any expression but she knew that suggests that her mom was not so happy too. She
decided that she wouldn’t say anything before guests.
As soon as
guests went out Radhika’s dad began to admire that boy. Radhika wanted to
object but she felt so nervous. She began to feel that she was jumping on
conclusion very quickly. She decided to talk about it. Radhika “But he was not
taking interest in me?” Her dad gave irritated look. “Do you feel he will fall
in love with you at first sight? Do you feel you have that much beauty or intelligence?”
It was so frustrating. Until now Radhika was feeling that she was beautiful but
today she started to have doubts. She didn’t understand what went wrong. She
didn’t say anything. She just went in room nervously. Her mom followed her. Mom
“Don’t worry. If you don’t like him then.” “Mom, I feel he don’t like. He was
just interested in dad & his money.” There was one shock in Radhika’s
voice. She was not expecting this treatment to her. She was good looking girl.
Boys used to admire her beauty but now everything was changed. It was going in
different way. Radhika felt so hurt. She slowly asked mom “Do you feel that boy
really say yes to me?” Mom felt so uncertain. Next day that boy didn’t call.
Her dad finally asked about it. They said that boy had one girlfriend already.
This was shocking but dad started to scream on Radhika. Dad began to abuse her.
Then Dad declared that she must say yes to next one. Dad “I don’t want to hear
your opinion!” It was so scary. Radhika started to cry. Next day when Radhika
woke up, she began to feel uneasy. She was trying hard to concentrate on
surrounding but she didn’t able to see it. She wanted to stand but she couldn’t.
She knew that Boss would be angry. She needed to walk but she couldn’t. She was
feeling so weak & unsteady. She couldn’t see anything ahead. Mom was so
scared. Mom immediately called Doctor. Her Dad started screaming on mom &
Radhika as he always did when there was some issue. Doctor came. He checked
Radhika. Doctor “She is physically fine. I don’t even see weakness.” Dad “She
is creating this drama to avoid marriage.” Doctor gave angry look & said “I
said she is physically fine but I have not commented on her mental
health. I feel she need psychiatrist.” “Are you telling me that my daughter is
mad?” “Yes & it is spread due to you. As father you are…I don’t want
comment. But stop this bullying. Why don’t you send her somewhere for some
days?” Radhika’s mom decided to send her to her uncle. Mom called. Uncle
immediately agreed. He was living alone his sons were settled in abroad.
Radhika was welcome there. Mom also arranged one psychiatrist there. Mom wanted
to go with Radhika but mom knew that if she went dad would come too so she
decided to send Radhika alone. Uncle came to take away Radhika. In Uncle’s
house Radhika started treatment. First Psychiatrist told her to change job. It
was clear that her dad was dominating there. Uncle found one job which had low salary
but better respect. Slowly Radhika sensed that her dad didn’t want to give his
company to her. She decided to move ahead on her own. Slowly she started to work
in small company where she got better position. One day she married to owner of
that company. She was happy in that limited income. She never asked anything
from her dad. She permitted her dad to give away all his wealth as he wished
since she didn’t have option. She couldn’t marry those selfish boys whom his
dad wanted her to marry. She needed her life. For her love was precious than
money in life.
The End
