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A is for Anniversary and so is A for Ankit.. :)
I can’t believe this is true, it s been a whole one year.
Last year was just an April spring month… An today a year after… everything
seems to be there just a blink of eye before.. In honor of the being it the
first post… my A for anniversary post.. I am gonna tell you a little bit of our
love story…
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!!
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.
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 celebrating our one year
anniversary this month. ..
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