My life was miserable. I didn’t want to marry the one my Mom chose for me; a rich snob who unfortunately was head over heels in love with me. I had dreams. I believed in magic and a beautiful life. I always looked for a way out until I decided to end it all. That was when I met him…who heroically saved me from the verge of death.
He was the only one who could see me from within, see the anguish that I was in. And he was the only one who could get me out of it. Our love was unconditional; it knew no bounds – a love that cannot be tainted; a bond that cannot be broken.
The fiance came to know of our affair. He tried to kill him because of his outrage that I was in love with another. We escaped but couldn’t stop the inevitable. Disaster had struck and the fiance forced me to help myself. But I couldn’t bare the thought of living without my one true love and ran back to his arms.
The tragedy was savage. I knew it in my heart that we would make it. In the freezing cold I heard a whistle. Someone had come for rescue. I looked at him; tried to wake him up.
“Jack.. Jack.. There’s a boat. Jack.. Jack” Tears poured from my eyes as though they came from some other person. I couldn’t stop them or slow them down. My body shuddered as I sobbed without care.
That was when I heard a laugh. “Oh puhlease… Shalu you’re watching Titanic for the umpteenth time. Don’t don’t start crying again”,said P my husband.Yup. That was when I cried last – the day before yesterday, watching Titanic. I become the character, here it was Rose. Yes. I cry watching movies. No. I don’t care.
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Oh my!!! I was wondering what was going on in your life 😁😂. Superb suspense building, way to go. What was P’s reaction? 🙂
A spellbinding tale that kept me on my toes and the narration hooks throughout.
Ah that took me some time to figure out. You know what? I haven’t been able to watch Titanic to the end ever. It’s so very sad.
Oh so cute.. Titanic gets me emotional too. I have cried for Jack many times. But, I dont care what others think of me as I get fully immersed in movies and books.
That’s a wnderful post Shalz :O I too cry watching movies but it’s rare.
Aha! Clever one. Would you believe that I’ve never watched the movie? Will you still be my friend? 😛
That was a good end with a sudden twist. Did not see it coming.
That was a gripping recount Shalini! Was so relieved when it turned out to be Titanic…phew.
I cry too, while watching drama or movie, sometimes the same 100th time 😝
And then become the laughing stock of all. But as u said, even I dont care. 😊😄
Hahaha, good one Shalini! You kept me guessing where this was leading on to. Titanic is really amazing, terrific on the emotional quotient!
As soon as I finished reading a few lines, I was astonished at the resemblance of your memoir with Titanic; however, the end took away that astonishment and made me smile at your witty post 😀 Lovely post <3
What a twist! I love Titanic!! Loved this post.
Haha…. so cute, Shalini!!
Cheers
I am super impressed with your take.
When I watched Titanic for the first time, I had similar feelings.