Scene 1
Anushiya wore a light blue salwar suit with tiny white flowers printed over it. Her kajal and lip balm complimented her simple yet elegant appearance. She was almost ready to leave for work by the MRT nearby. Her mobile rang and her face lit up as a sunflower that blossoms at the sight of the bright yellow sun. It was Niralya, on the video call. Hey, have you left for work? She asked. No, not yet, you tell, Anu replied. I am coming to meet you this weekend said Niralya, with a grin, that highlighted her beautiful dimple. Wow, it is going to be sisters time after quite a long time, said, Anu as she hung up her sister\’s call only to not get late for the day\’s work.
Anu was a confident and fun-loving person. She was an engineer by profession and an artist by passion. She balanced both the wheels so perfectly. In front of her system, her left mind spoke logic and programming language, whereas with her colours and paintbrush her right brain jumped into action and her painting spoke a thousand words.
Irrespective of the other days, she wished the day to end as soon as possible, as she knew her sister would be there the next day. A pool of childhood memories clouded up in her mind, and she swam through them like a goldfish. It was Niralya who was Anu\’s go-to person, Every time Anu faced a problem, be it anything in her life, it was Niralya who was always by her side to help her and guide her.
But now, she knew her sister was married, had her family and her cutie pie nephew to look after, she longed for this golden time with her sister.
The sisters met with a hug and there was happiness all around. Anu prepared Niralya\’s favourites, homemade cappuccino and chocolate cake. It is three years since you left home, And there is no single day that I have not missed you.
My job has kept me busy that I couldn\’t get time to meet you expect for the video calls. It was you who convinced mom and dad that I have to be allowed to work in another city away from home, Initially, whenever I missed mom\’s food and the bike rides with dad, you were the one who thought me that an independent life may not be easy in the beginning, but eventually, it will give me happiness and confidence, and I have understood you were true. But now, I am so perplexed about what my life would be like after I take up the responsibility of a new family after marriage. Mom has called about ten times last week, and she wants me to come home to meet the family and the guy. What you think I must do? Oh, Anu, what is there to think? Go ahead my girl, it is about the next phase of your life.
There are only a few things I want you to remember, and I am sure you will see the magic happen.
\’Love your partner with all your heart for what he is and accept him with his flaws, never judge each other for each person has a life of their own, and no one is born perfect, and life is about continuous improvement and about learning from each other\’s mistake and growing together and remember to support each other till the end of life.\’
\’Life is all about forgiving and strongly unwilling to give up on each other. Life is nothing but wet clay that God blessed us all with. It is love, courage, will power, belief and trust that carves a masterpiece statue of eternal love out of life\’.
\’Until he understands you, keep your expectations low. You will be able to see happiness in the little things of life and that will make life beautiful for you.
Dear Anu, you were the best in all that you did. Be it in our home or your studies, or now at your work. I am sure you will be the best wife too.
I wonder how you are always able to answer my questions and make me feel better, you silly girl, I am your sister, and I know you, now don\’t think too much as I want to do some shopping here, and then we will watch a movie together. Anu felt the two days went in a blink of an eye. She bid goodbye to her sister and tears rolled down her eyes, she quickly whipped them and forced a smile as she gifted a box of homemade chocolate for her nephew as a token of her love for the little boy.
Scene 2
After two years, Anushiya married Yashwanth, who she met after the weekend she spent with her sister.
It was Anushiya and Yashwant\’s second anniversary. They both visited the nearby temple. After the priest did pooja to the deity, the holy kumkum was distributed to the devotees. As soon as Yashwant received it, he applied a thin streak of it on Anushiya\’s forehead. She looked even more beautiful, as she was happy that she has got a good and caring husband despite all the doubts once she had about marriage.
Scene 3
A young girl witnessed the scene at the temple and blushed when she saw the happy couple, who knows, maybe she dreams of one such caring husband, and Anu noticed this girl and spoke about the same to Yashwanth.
To which Yashwanth with a broad smile replied, \’someone has understood my worth after two years of marriage\’, Oh, Now, don\’t talk too much, your wife is hungry, take her to her favourite beach way restaurant, Anu said, with a chuckle.
Yes, your honour replied Yashwant and the couple left for dinner.
My sister was right, Magic, I have seen it happen, Anu thought to herself as she saw Yashwanth waiting for her to get down opening the front door of their car as soon as they reached the restaurant.
This post is written for #StorytellersBlogHop FEB 2021 by Ujjwal & MeenalSonal.
This was such a nice sisterly story.I wrote on the same theme.How nice I read you after a long time. Hope to be in touch.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts. Will be in touch, dear Romila.
So much love in each line. A beautiful and wonderful story of sibling bond.Deepika Sharma
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Such a beautiful story of sister love and i really love the advice you had given for partner love. we always chase for perfection and forget that true love is all about accepting each other with the way they are. not about finding faults and mistakes.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your wonderful thought about the story I have written.
Sisterhood is precious. And the bod sisters share is even more special. They are there to make you laugh, to scold you when you go wrong and encourage you, support you.
The bond of sisters is something unique. They are out confidants and partners in crime equally. Lovely story.
The bond between sisters is always precious and priceless. You captured that essence really well in your tale.
Thanks for reading, sisterhood is always special and thanks for reading and sharing your beautiful thoughts
True enough sisters are always special thanks for reading and leaving your thoughtful comment.🌼
Thank you so much for reading, sisters are lovely people. Your comment on my tale made me happy. 🌼🙏
The bond between sisters is always strong, unique and interesting! You have narrated this beautiful bond and I loved this lucid and a positive story !
Such a cute story! Rightly said, accept your partner with all the flaws. Give them time to accept you back. And life is beautiful
True. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughtful comment.
Thank you for reading and appreciation my piece of narrative. 😊🌼
Sisters bond is super special. Really enjoyed reading your story!
I agree and thank you for reading, and for sharing your thoughtful comment.😊🌼🙏
It's our family which always sees ua through thick and thin of life…and who else can we fall back on apart from our parents and siblings. Loved that the story portrays this family and sibling bond 🙂
Thanks, ira family is the only support system for life. Thanks for stopping by and sharing a thoughtful comment.
A very sweet tale and creative use of the prompt!Noor Anand Chawla
So true, love is about accepting your partner with all his/her flaws. You've also presented the compassionate sister beautifully.
Thank you dear noor Ji. Good to hear your good words for my story.😊🙏🌼
Thank you so much for your words of appreciation for the story and for sharing your beautiful thoughts about the same.😊🌼🙏
What a perfect message from a sister for the marriage. Liked the simple story line with a message in it. Glad you are part of the hop Sivaranjini.
I have had the same confused conversation with one of my cousins who is also my best friend when my parents were incessantly calling me to meet a guy. And I'm glad I took her advice which was same as the one Niralya gave to Anu.Beautifully written.
Sisters bond is special. They can help, motivate and be the strongest bond one can experience. A beautiful story of sisterly love.
From sisters bond to sisters talk, from partners in crime to the best advisors; sisters always managed to occupy the special spots in one's life. I loved the beautiful tale of Sis love.
Some important life lessons and so many emotions all rolled into this one story. Lovely read, Siva.
A wonderful story about sibling love, true love and acceptance. I loved the way you kept it simple and nice.
Sivaranjini, this is such a beautiful and pleasant read. I love the bonding between the sisters and how they take their life as it comes. An endearing read indeed!
Simple yet intriguing story. The sibling bonds are always strong if you cling on to it for some time in life.
Sibling love is phenomenal and I believe sometimes it supersedes parental love too. We as siblings grow up together and share the experiences of childhood and life. They are sometimes the best guide, friend, mentor, benefactor and whatever you would like to call them!! Beautiful story of sisterhood. I loved your paragraph about marital bliss and the theory behind it👍
Thank you so much. Your thoughts brought a broad smile to my face too.😀🌼🙏🤗
Thank you for reading and sharing your beautiful thoughts.🙏😊🌼
Thank you so much for being there and also for being a super kind host. 🌼😊🙏🙏🙏
Glad you related well with the story I wrote. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Thank you so much for stopping by and also for your thoughtful comment.
True archu. I loved your tale on friendship it moved me truly well written.🙏🌼😊
Thank you so much for your kind words.😊🌼🙏🤗
Thank you so much for your kind words.😊🙏
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your good thoughts about the story 😊🌼🙏
So many beautiful life lessons and a wonderful bond between sisters was shared in this story. Really enjoyed reading it.
Thank you for reading and sharing your wonderful thoughts about the story. 😊🌼🙏
Sisters are the best! I remember giving similar advice to my cousin sister when she developed cold feet before her marriage. Loved this cute story.
Thanks for reading and sharing your wonderful thoughts about the story I have written. 😊🙏🌼
Sivaranjini your story portraits lovely bond of sisterhood. Having a sister it felt like I was living the scenes. And every time I meet my sister its always about get settled get married. So relatable . Anyways I only wish and pray that this bond get stronger and happier as we live our lives . Want to know how the little girl finds her prince.
I Will be writing the sequel soon the little will be a part of it if you wish. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts about the story.
It is love, courage, will power, belief and trust that carves a masterpiece statue of eternal love out of life. Loved these lines and sisterly love depicted so beautifully.
A beautiful narration on sibling bond, Siva. My chellam has a way with words and expression 🙂 loved reading your take on the prompt.