This is going to be the best time of your life– said one and all.
Courtship period- where the couple who got hitched, spend some ‘quality-time’ before the wedding day. The time when they bond, share and communicate their expectations. But not for Mira.
It’s been two months since that evening and Arjun hasn’t been in touch, much. She had felt butterflies in her stomach and heartbeats racing. As the bus took off, she had pressed her face against the window to see him one more time and managed a forlorn goodbye wave.
Mira sat in her apartment in Chennai and relished a bite of her favorite Coconut Barfi.
Why is he keeping aloof from me? Is longing to talk to him, a sin? Apart from a Good morning or Good Night SMS, Arjun never sends me any text. And if I do, it’s just a one word reply that I get in return. And not even a phone call? There is something terribly wrong. Is he ….ehh.. was he in love with someone? Was he forced into this wedding? What on earth am I to him? I am not asking him to pamper me with flowers or chocolates. I am not asking him for coochie coo lovey-dovey couple talks, for Heaven’s sake! My friends are also engaged. They are on phone all day long!
Her phone beeped just then.
Goodnight– it said.
What!! You’ve got to be kidding me! How can he be so detached? No. This has to end.
And she took her phone and frantically typed.
Hi. I guess you aren’t interested in this wedding. Request you to please let me know if it is so. There is no point in waiting for your one-word message every day. There isn’t anything to prove. But I thought you were great to be with and not as stone-hearted as you seem. And yeah. I will let my parents know to call off the wedding. You can inform yours too. Bye.
And she put her phone in silent mode and went to bed.
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You can read the first two parts of the series here:
BellyBytes says
Very interesting and attention grabbing! What happens next?
Cafenined Words says
Oh no it was so cute story but why this suspense
Bites nails ??
Post next all posts together and earliest please
Parul Thakur says
Poor girl. Wonder what was keeping him busy. I like that the story sounds so real. You have written so well. Sweet!
What happened next?
Sumit Sharma says
Curious!!
What happens next??
Jaibala Rao says
This is turning out to be such a cute love story.I agree with Dixita, post all of them together.
inquisitivegeet says
Ooo!! No!! You need to write the other post fast woman!! This can’t end.. Of course, it can’t! I know it!
Cheers
Geets
deepagandhi says
Ohho..can’t wait for the next part..you surely know how to keep us hooked..another good one 🙂
Novemberschild says
This is coming out very nicely and interesting.
upasna1987 says
Surprise me Shalini…It can’t end here.Plzzzz.
mahekg says
waiting for the next part Happy to connect #zarahatkeblogreads
kalaravi16 says
Oho! I hadn’t realized you are doing this fiction series Shalini! Have to rush back to the previous episodes to catch on! And my gut-feel tells me I am going to love this series of Arjun and Mira.
nabanita says
Ahh poor girl..But yes it’s better to end such relationships…But I hope he has a genuine reason and they don’t break up…
Vasantha Vivek says
I’m sure the story would end as happily ever after. Since this resembles my story more …. :P. Story and love is growing faster, Shalini …. <3 <3 <3
Modern Gypsy says
Je baat! Now I’m curious – with the phone on silent…what’s going to happen next? Oh, and I love the titles of the posts in this series too!
vishalbheeroo says
The words and prose are lyrical, every sentence and pause is like cherry making life and love beautiful. Very well etched and the narration grips one’s aesthetic sense from start to finish. Great going:)
saumynagayach says
Damn!! You’re becoming like a thriller TV series director. We want justice! Post the next part soon and unleash the suspense..plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.. people are dying here! 😛
Saumy
Rajlakshmi says
ohho she is in a really really bad mood. Wonder how the lover boy woos her now 🙂
shwetadave09 says
and….common, i am not going to sleep tonight thinking his response and reaction 🙂 nice one!
Ruchi Verma says
Now wait for next part …y to keep us in suspense 😉 BTW coconut barfi yummmm
Shalzzz says
🙂 Thanks, Ruchi Stay tuned.
menakabharathi says
so what happens next! awesome style and beautiful lines…very interesting read!http://simpleindianmom.in/natural-ways-overcome-nausea-first-trimester/
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Menaka 🙂
beforbeauty says
I love stories! Can’t wait
Shalzzz says
Thank you and stay tuned 🙂
shalzmojo says
oof- you are building it up so well; loving it. Cant wait to read the next one!! cheers
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Shalini 🙂
Aditi Kaushiva says
Wondering what his reply will be! Just read all the previous parts, loving it!
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Aditi 🙂
akaushiva says
Wondering what his reply will be! Just read all the previous parts, loving it!
reemamichelle says
One word replies how I hate them! Well interesting to know what was his reply to this! Nice story..
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Reema 🙂
Shailaja V says
Oh ho! What happens next? Why did he only send one-word messages? The nation wants to know! 😀
Shalzzz says
Haha. Thanks, Mam. I do not know. May be next Thursday?
Ranjini says
What Whaaaat Why? :O Now what? When do I read the rest?
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Ranjini. Net part on Thursday. I hope you would drop in.
anindya0909 says
nice theme . Keep up the good work
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Anindya 🙂
Tina Basu says
yeah the mood swings!! I hate one worded messages too!
Shalzzz says
Yup. When you type long messages and all you get is “K” in return! Gosh!
Awkward Earthling says
Oh…No comments !!
I see an extended version of myself in Arjun….
One worded messages !! 😛
Shalzzz says
Then you better beware! 🙂
Awkward Earthling says
Oh…
Yes .. I know :))
Neha Kapoor says
This is getting intriguing!
Shalzzz says
🙂 Thanks for dropping by, Neha
Rohan Kachalia (@rohank01) says
This is intriguing!! Waiting for the whole series now! 🙂
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Rohan 🙂
Venice says
No! Don’t leave me hanging! 🙁
anandsharma says
One word replies should be criminalized. Waiting for the next part.
Aditi Mathur Kumar says
Wow, can’t wait for the next part now!
RamyaRao says
While I loved the title and laughed at it. This part made me sad. One word replies puts me off. Tell us my lady, what’s in store for Arjun and Mira. 😉
Sneha Sen says
Want to read what happened next…
aseemrastogi2 says
Oh I can totally understand how those one word replies put people off particularly when they instead expect a much longer response. Looking forward to what happens next :).
Atulmaharaj says
Intrigued ! Good read 🙂
Shalini Sharrma says
See my prediction is Arjun is shy or an introvert sort of. And that coochie co you mentioned.. So sweet ??
andthereshegoesagainblog says
This is not fair….I wanted to know what the guy replies! Please write that soon as well 😀 Mira sounds like me, making up stories in her head all the time 😀
Subha Rajagopal says
Why stop there!Want to know what happened?Did he reply? Ah,yes and the one-word replies.I know very well how irritating that can be.
authorrakesh says
Blame it on the Y chromosome
Tina Basu says
ohh these boys, doesnt know how to express anything! I have one at my home too! And a nice way to introduce the coconut barfi!
PRERNA SINHA says
Loved the idea. Will be back to read every Tuesday and Thursday 🙂
mEaL tO tHe HeArT says
suspense what happend next 🙂