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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Sulekha says
Oh my!!! I was wondering what was going on in your life 😁😂. Superb suspense building, way to go. What was P’s reaction? 🙂
Vishal Bheeroo says
A spellbinding tale that kept me on my toes and the narration hooks throughout.
Obsessivemom says
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.
Lata Sunil says
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.
Mahati ramya adivishnu says
That’s a wnderful post Shalz :O I too cry watching movies but it’s rare.
Corinne Rodrigues says
Aha! Clever one. Would you believe that I’ve never watched the movie? Will you still be my friend? 😛
Sudha says
That was a good end with a sudden twist. Did not see it coming.
Anagha Yatin says
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. 😊😄
Kala Ravi says
Hahaha, good one Shalini! You kept me guessing where this was leading on to. Titanic is really amazing, terrific on the emotional quotient!
Ankita says
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
Payal Agarwal says
What a twist! I love Titanic!! Loved this post.
Geetika says
Haha…. so cute, Shalini!!
Cheers
Jyoti Babel says
I am super impressed with your take.
When I watched Titanic for the first time, I had similar feelings.