‘I have a girlfriend, stop marriage related conversation’; screamed Akash. It has been a daily sermon: anybody or everybody would end up giving him marriage counseling. Be it the milkman, maid, vegetable vendor, or barber.
Akash is in his early 30’s and a well-groomed, small-time boy. He was among the early ones from his village to make it to IIT Delhi under a thousand ranks. His parents are in their early sixties, and he was visiting them over Christmas vacation. After working at consulting, gaining all the wealth and knowledge, he runs a profitable company, unlike his batchmates who have been running unicorn companies (valued on paper).
It was one of the cultural fests where Akash met Hina from St.Stephens college. The age difference was no barrier; it was love at first sight for them both. As time passes, so did the distance; but love survived. Hina joined BCG, another consulting firm, and traveled across and worked on multiple verticals. Her dream is to settle in the US. She worked hard and ended up pursuing an MBA at Stanford. She had luck, money, and perseverance all with her.
The Biden government has made Hina hopeful of getting a green card, settling in the US.
The inseparable love of Akash for Hina makes him hopeful of the union.
The prayers and everyday reminders make Akash’s parents hopeful that soon he will get married.
Such is the life, like a thread running in full flow on hope.