‘I want a divorce. I don’t want to live any longer. Your uncle doesn’t love me anymore. What's the point of living in this world, then? I better die.’ This was my aunt. Ever since I’ve been visiting them these past two vacation-months of mine, she has been rattling these over-dramatic phrases non-stop, like a broken record. And every time she notices me paying attention to any of her war-cries, her dramatics increases even more. She beats her chest, huff and puffs, grumbling madly all across the room. And finally of course, tired, she goes back to her house-hold chores. Phew…because of her antics, every few minutes, the house resembles a mad-house. But there must surely be a real reason for all these theatrics, I wondered. I looked at my uncle for an answer.
My uncle generally hides behind his newspaper, the whole day; especially so, when his wife gets nagging. It has been thirty years into their marriage. Being a child-less couple, I’m the only one to witness this daily hoo-haa of theirs. I raise my eyebrows trying to catch my uncle’s attention, but he only hides further inside the pages. I wonder if he really reads it at all.
‘No, he doesn’t read the newspaper. It’s just a pretence,’ as though hearing my inner thoughts, my aunt speaks up, suddenly appearing in front of me. I barely get the time to answer when she speaks again. ‘You tell me ND. Is this fair? You are like our own child. Have you ever seen your uncle ever showing a slightest gesture of love towards me? No, right..?’ She doesn't let me finish, for she continues straight away. ‘No, of course you haven't! It has always been like this ND! No gifts, no hugs… no Valentines Day celebrations, never! Do I not deserve some love? Is this really fair ND, tell me? When the whole world celebrates lover's day on the 14th Feb, this aunty of yours have to sulk in her kitchen. Is this a life? Is it fair?' She asks again, pulling a mile-long face. 'I'm better off dead, hmmph!'
I get tongue-tied not knowing what to answer. I’m not really good at relationship counselling, that too for senior couples. No, it wasn't fair at all, I thought. But, what on earth should my response be? I’m sure there was love between them, only problem was, my uncle was too timid to show his feelings to my aunt. And with the latter being the dominant kind that she was, it made matters more difficult. After all, I did notice my uncle stealing glances at my aunt fondly, every now and then, whenever she wasn’t looking. But hold on... Suddenly, an idea came in my mind. Maybe, I had a solution afterall.
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That day, when my aunt was taking her afternoon nap, I slowly crept inside where my uncle was – his study. ‘What uncle! Aunty is so depressed. Do something!’ I said. I knew, behind all that drama, there was indeed a little sadness too. ‘Make aunty happy, uncle!'
‘How beta, how?’ My uncle asked, a labored expression in his face. ‘I’ve been trying exactly that since last thirty years. She never gets satisfied.’ He looked helplessly at me.
‘Hmmm…’ I murmured, and then asked. ‘Do you gift her often?’
Uncle shook his head.
'Do you hug her often?’
Uncle shook his head again, feeling somewhat shy.
‘Have you ever had Valentines celebrations with her?’ But, before he could shake his head, I knew the answer. ‘Nevermind the past, uncle,’ I said. ‘Do all these this time, and see how happy aunty becomes.’
Seeing the surprised look in my uncle’s face, I said brightly. ‘And I just know how exactly to fill both your lives with #LoveAndlaughter, without any more ladai-jagda.’
My uncle was really curious by now. Getting the cue, I opened my tablet immediately, and went to the Caratlane website. ‘Here uncle, choose one of them and gift aunt. Make her day!’ I showed him the plethora of exquisite designs that the online jewellery site displayed, with attractive discounts too. 'This will really make her happy!' My uncle nodded too. His eyes were already twinkling.
Needless to say, Caratlane was soon to re-kindle their chemistry, and fill their lives with #LoveandLaughter. I knew, my aunt would be a much relaxed and happier person, once my uncle surprises her with these priceless beauties. Women, no matter what their age, simply cannot resist beautiful jewellery - Universal Truth! Gift her some and she won't nag anymore - rest assured ;-)
So, I got a solution to my relative's problems. What about you? How are you filling your and your loved one's lives with #LoveAndLaughter this Valentines?
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‘I’m getting married this Valentines, ND! Can you imagine that? I am so thrilled,’ that was my friend Rachna. She had this animated expression in her eyes that made them twinkle. She was very happy. Well, who wouldn’t be? It was every girl’s dream – to be proposed by their beloved. And, to have a wedding on Valentine’s Day; was like an icing on the cake. I was so happy for my friend, but…
‘You have to come, ND, you know,’ Rachna was holding me by my arms, and shaking me gently out of my thoughts. She looked expectantly at me, for an answer. ‘ND?’
‘Of course, Rachna,’ I spoke, trying to put her mind at rest. ‘I’ll definitely come.’ She was my best friend after all.
The loud siren went off indicating lunch-time was over. We huddled back to our office cabins. My mind though was still lost, in that afternoon time spent with Rachna. I had barely touched my lunch as I watched my friend, the whole time, gushing in happiness. I felt happy for her, yet, there was a cloud of sadness in my mind. It only grew more darker and dense, when I remembered my own relationship status. Inspite of hoping against hope, Tanmay never brought up the topic of dating even, much less talk about marriage – if he ever talked, that is.
Tanmay, I thought, my roly-poly but ever-so-cute Tanmay. How I wished, he acknowledged my feelings for him. How happy we’d both have been. Ah..but not everyone was lucky like Rachna, were they? Poor me! I’d have to live this love-less life of mine forever. With Tanmay barely noticing me, I had simply no hope.
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By the time it was evening, I dragged myself home. After a long day at office, the only one thing set my mood up was ~ Tanmay! Another cloud of darkness started enveloping my mind, but I shrugged it away. Today, it’ll be different with Tanmay, I decided. I’ll make the move if necessary, but there had to be an ‘us’. And Tanmay would be waiting. I sped up, rest of the way.
And yes, as usual, Tanmay was waiting. As soon as I opened the front door, I saw him waiting by the wall. I flickered on the light-switch and went closer. Damn, he looked so hot and sexy. I could barely resist myself. Oh Tanmay, say yes to me baby, say yes….I thought, and hurriedly lighted a few scented candles. This had to be special. As the room glowed in the candle light, I looked at him again. He took my breath away. Today, I’ll be engaged to him, come what may. So what if he was only a poster in the walls of my house, he was my one and only love. So, what if he was unattainable, being a huge comedy-star on YouTube; he was my hero who lived in my heart. And nothing on earth could stop me from being his.
I’ll be engaged to him from today onwards, and on our Valentine’s Day, it shall be our wedding too. It can happen. Nothing was impossible in this world. With that thought, I opened my laptop. I knew just what I needed. The engagement rings! Caratlane – I remembered. They were offering beautiful rings this Valentines. I could pick those for Tanmay and myself, I thought. Soon, I was laughing away merrily as I ordered my pieces, all my gloom gone! Jewelry did that to girls, didn't it ;-) It was easy and all done in a jiffy. This romantic season, the online e-commerce site that sold beautiful and exquisite jewelry, were offering such amazing pieces & offers too, that I couldn't resist myself, and ordered a few more.
Caratlane, made it possible to change my dull and dark moments, into love and laughter filled ones. Imagine, if they could spread happiness in me, how much happiness they could - to the real couples out there! Go out there and pamper yourselves with Caratlane, and make your lives more romantic! And yes, do wish both Tanmay and myself a very Happy Valentines Day too :-)
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