Mithra

CHASTE GANGES   {2} Nithyayuvani was about to leave her office when she received a call from Ronav. She: Hi Ronav, I am leaving office now. I will be there in another 40 minutes. He: Actually Nithyayuvani… I am sorry. I won’t be able to make it today. She [frowning]: What? But why? He: I am held up at work and I have to stay back for long. His voice was full of remorse. She: Oh… no problem. It’s okay, Ronav. You carry on. We will catch up sometime soon. He: I am really sorry… She [smiling]: You really don’t have to apologize. It is alright. See you later. Bye. He: Bye, Nithyayuvani. Ronav wanted to stab his manager right then. He was looking forward eagerly to spending the evening with her and his Manager had ruined everything. Although he knew that she would not be mad at him for cancelling her plan. She was mature enough to understand his predicament. Yet he missed the opportunity to be with her. That moment Ronav made up his mind ...

CHASTE GANGES   {1} ‘What made you even think that I will accept this proposal, amma?’ Nithyayuvani was fuming. Her mother Devayani gave her a tired expression. She had expected this outburst from her fiery daughter. ‘Don’t start lecturing me on feminism, Nithya. I am only stating their conditions for the alliance.’ ‘Nonsense! They don’t want me to work as a journalist. I cannot change my profession just because some random Tom, Dick and Harry is not comfortable with it. You will be doing me a huge favour if you stop discussing about my marriage!’ She abruptly stood up from the dining table and picked up her bag. ‘Finish your breakfast Nithya,’ said her mother wearily. ‘I am full,’ she said sarcastically and strode out of the door picking up her bag. Nihal entered the dining hall after a few minutes and found his mother sitting dejected. He did not fail to notice the unfinished plate of breakfast. ‘As expected. I told you that she will be enrage...