Wednesday, March 14, 2012

janani - II

janani
4

Sunday. 10 am.
Mohan came to our home with his parents.
We were in the Sunday mood and were relaxing.
My parents, janani and her mother were discussing  
something with me.
Sudden arrival of the guests and we got up and invited them.

Mohan, we already know him as janani’s friend and class mate.
He visited our home many times in connection with their
studies and matters relating to their job.
Mohan was a top executive in a reputed firm.
Mohan’s father was a secretary in Tamilnadu govt.
Good people from good family.

Lakshmiamma served tea and snacks.
Mohan’s father clarified the purpose of their visit is
to ask janani as alliance for Mohan.
Immediately it struck to all that they are good match
Suitable for each other. But ….,

We saw Lakshmiamma’s face. She approved
by nodding her head. My father told,
“We approve this alliance but we have to consult
our other people, give us some time and we will inform you shortly.”
They happily agreed and went away.

The happiness on janani’s face revealed that they liked
each other and were in love. But she showed some
reluctance by telling,
“What is the hurry for my marriage ?
First let my sister-in-law come to the house.”
She was referring to my marriage! A fun?!

I told her,
“please don’t worry about your sister-in-law coming to the
house, it appears that Mohan will not wait so long.”
Important point was the details of Lakshmiamma
and that of janani’s father, about which
none of us worried so far. But we have to tell the truth
to the bridegroom’s family. Lakshmiamma also agreed.
She dialed some telephone no. and the dialogue
was very emotional.

5

Next day evening when I returned home from the
office, lengthy fleet of 5, 6 vehicles were standing
in front of my house. Inside the house, gathering of
About 30 people in all age groups.
My father showed me the central figure and informed
that he is janani’s father, Srinivasan.

Yes, I know this man. Wealthy landlord with political
background and support from all parties in Tamil nadu.
He hails from Thanjavur. Lakshmiamma was also
sitting there with Royal look and in fine Kancheepuram silk
and precious jewellery. Janani standing there like
 a fearing deer just hiding behind my parents.

Mohan’s parents were also invited for this special
occasion purposefully. They understood the reality
that Janani’s mother due to political rivalry and fear
of their beloved daughter’s life had to fled away
from their native and take safe refuge in our house.
Everything was Ok

But Royal Lakshmiamma serving in our house.
We felt very sad and sorry about this.
But she smilingly thanked us profusely and told
‘even in our care janani would not have achieved such
height in her life. Please don’t carry any conviction,
and janani is your child.’ Janani’s father has also
approved this happily. A good and god-fearing man
loved and respected by all his people.

The emotional scene created a special feeling
in Mohan’s parents and there was nothing except
to say yes to the wedding of Mohan and Janani shortly.

6 

Grand marriage.
Happy couple.
Having a cute son now six months old
Jewel of the House.
My companion and playmate !
Do you know what is his name ?
jayaram.

Janani, employed also the only heir of her father’s
huge wealth, is the head of a trust
running colleges, schools, hospitals
and home for orphans and destitute women.

My loving sister without umbilical connection and blood relation,
Janani.

*****

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