It all started as a casual
friendship about 10 years ago when we just started college. Not much was in
common between us then; yet there was some peculiar spark which always kept us
in touch… Not until the end of
bachelors’ degree our friendships flourish with a common goal – Masters in
USA!! However, I stayed back for some
work experience, and he followed his dreams.
My life turned 360 degrees; with
my Master admit from LIU, New York City!! Unusual yet pertinent, he too was in
the same city endeavoring our old common aspiration of higher education. In a
strange new country, away from my folks; his advice and assistance supported
me. And in no time, our just friends’ status in no time change to best buddies
forever.
Ankit is a laid back and an easy
going guy; very calm yet a charming persona. Being house-mates for more than 2
years now; we had great bonding. We shared our all ups and downs, grief and
joys together. Most of the time, we
spend our time together jotting down some assignment or watching different
series together (And FRIENDS was the first one indeed!!) On lazy winter
afternoon; we shared common interest of FOOD!! He making it… and I eating it!! Summer
was explicit; with expedition of exploring the city – its architecture,
buildings, monuments, museums, gardens, skyline, ferry rides and not doubting trying all different world
cuisines! It was the best what friends can ever have!!!
For the new years 2013, I decided
to visit my family back in India for couple of weeks. During that time my
parents were looking for a suitable groom for me. I wasn’t charmed or thrilled
about the idea. Every time I looked at an unknown photograph of a prospect
groom, I kept comparing him with Ankit! I felt something in me that was never
known yet so familiar! And who knew the same was the case back in New York! I
must say, distance brought us together!!
Being the believer of old school;
I didn’t confer my feelings. He being
anxious and petrified with his hidden feeling; he didint confer it too! Until the
red day– The Valentine’s Day! I was ready for the disclosure of my strong
feelings for him. On the eve of the V-Day I surprised him by cooking his favor
food – Indo-Chinese and setting up a romantic candlelight table for two in our
house. To my surprise, he arrived from work with a box of chocolate, a touching
card and my very first red rose!!! He planned the V-day dinner in our favorite
Punjabi food Restaurant! And before we
knew it we were head over the heels in love!!!
It was almost end of my Masters. I
received a letter from my school that I have succeeded in my comprehensive exam
and I will be graduated in May 2013. To celebrate my accomplishment on 27th
April 2013; we went to Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Cheery Blossom Festival with
couple of our roommates. It was the first sunny day of the year. And who knew
it was going to be the sunniest day of my life! Well after going there I went
complete snap happy with my camera. We reached Discovery Park which had some
cute ‘Alice in wonderland’ typo flower and plant arrangement. At that time my roommates
stepped away from both of us. Finding their behavior wired I kept gazing at
them and asked Ankit, “What are these girls upto?” Ankit replied, “May be they
must be thinking – when I am gonna ask you?” And I was like “Whaaa…t?” But
before I could complete the word, I saw Ankit on his one knee and a ring in his
hand. My jaws dropped, I put my hand over my mouth, and my eyes started
trickling joy of tears… From inside I was mostly freaking out like crazy!!...
Then he just hold my hands, looked deep into my eyes, and uttered the most
simplest word yet the sweetest “ I loves you and I want to spend my rest of my
life with you. Will you marry me? ” I was so exhilarated and flabbergasted with
this act that I couldn’t find any words in English, Hindi or any regional
language dictionary to gratify my feelings. I just extended my hand towards
him, and he quickly slipped the ring in my figure and then we hugged. For a
moment we just stood there, feeling the moment and feeling the breeze. It was a
lovely journey back home because we held hands all the way back.
The ring: We both have very
colorful taste. We both are in love with all the bright shades. He brought me a ring which changes color according
to my mood. Like black is anger, white is peace, green is active and violet is
romantic!! The instant he put the ring on my figure it turned violet!! That’s
how now he can keep track of my moods!!!
Within the next couple of weeks
we told this news to our parents. Just like Indian traditional way, the parents
met and decided the future for us together. Today; with the approval of friends and family; we officially are a couple. ..
xoxo
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