Sunday, November 30, 2008
It was finally the D Day we all were waiting for - Sister's Marriage!
For me, as a brother it was a day filled with mixed emotions. Since morning, i was wondering, should i be happy that my sister is getting married or be sad that she is going to go so far away from us! But there was so much of work that i chose not to let my emotions be any kind of blockage for them. Went to the farm house where the marriage was supposed to take place early in the morning along with mama (uncle) and papa. While the ladies were getting ready and giving all the last minute finishing touches to themselves and sister, we were busy making sure that the arrangements are properly done. Marriage was scheduled to start at 8pm. We rushed back home at 6pm and got properly dressed up for the occassion.
I reached there in mama's car with dad and saw my sister dressed up in her bridal wear and her make up done! She was really looking like a princess - Of course she had to, it was her MARRIAGE! haha.
Jiju was waiting 200 m away from the venue with his family and friends who were part of the baarat. I rushed there to do the 'tilak' again as per the customs. Once it was done, they were set to dance all the way with band orchestra and fireworks! It was grand, really grand.
Time was really flying, and i kept looking at the watch praying to god that please drag these moments a little more so i can have some time with my sister. I was sitting besides her while she was getting married. She had tears in her eyes and i supported her in a certain way i guess. The marriage was over at 4am. (It was on time but thats how indian weddings are, LONG!) hehe.
Then it was the worst moment that i was dreading for so long - Her departure. Mum cried, dad cried, sisters and cousins cried. Surprisingly i was stoned. It was like i just couldn't believe whatever was happening. She hugged me and cried like a small baby and all i could do was to support her and assure her that i will take care of our parents!
When she sat in her wedding car with jij, that was my breaking point. I hugged her and cried alot this time around. Didn't have much of time with her after that but only i knew what was i feeling like and then she finally left. I love you didi - Always!
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