Priyam felt really wonderful holding her first salary in hand. After all,
the feeling of standing on your feet after the crazy amount of hard work that
went behind it, truly kicks your confidence. For her it was extra special as
she could now buy a mobile phone of her own and catch a glimpse of her precious
half who resided far far away from her. She bought one the same evening and
hurray they connected as soon as the data plan got activated. She couldn't hold
her tears of paramount joy as she looked at him after what seemed a millennium.
All that she desperately desired that moment was to be able to hug him tightly
but unfortunately no technology could do that favour to her until of course someday
she herself invented them for lovebirds like them. Meer was smiling too and
getting a glance of his sweetheart comforted his longing heart. Words fail me
to express how delighted they were that night…they were so engrossed in each
other that they didn't realize it was eight a.m. in Sydney already. Meer bid
bye in a frenzy with a promise to connect back in the evening. Priyam still had
a couple of hours to catch on her sleep.
Thereafter for most of the
time they were connected on chats if not at home and on Skype once they reached
back. They only used the four hours time gap to catch up on sleep etc rest were
all happy together times. It felt like their college love life had returned but
this time they had the nights too at their disposal. They shared every single
thing with each other. Priyam has now moved to her own 2 bedroom furnished
apartment so the personal space too increased. They together listened to their
favorite Jagjit Singh ghazals or watched a movie or played some games. When
they shopped, the trial of the dresses was done late night. On weekends they
made the same breakfast and had it together with a cup of hot coffee and
unstoppable chatter. I knew it was absolute fun for them staying with each
other this way. Isn’t it heartening to know that someone is always there for
you on the other side of your cell's screen. Technology had lessened the pain
of their separation manifold. What I found most adorable about this lovely
couple is that there was no place for ego between them. Whatever belonged to
either of them was theirs and there was no hesitation in seeking help if
needed.
Time flew with wings and a
year passed at the blink of an eye. In between, Priyam's mom came to stay with
her a couple of times whenever she had a vacation from school. She still had 10
years of service left and thought her daughter categorically told her that it's
time she takes rest any enjoy life, she loved her profession and her students,
they gave a meaning to her life and so she went back to her hometown pretty
soon each time. Both the times she was in the city, she got subtle hints that
her daughter is always on the phone with someone and though she didn't approve
of it, she tried to ignore it must be all girls gossip gang. She wanted her
live her life to the fullest now without any ifs and buts. Back home, of course
their living standards have increased many fold after Priyam started working
and she ensured every slightest comfort for her family. Her brother who was now
in first year of engineering dropped at her place often and knew everything
about Meer. In fact he loved Meer dearly too and kept popping up between their
calls.
However, quirky destiny has
its own games. Life's journey took a vicious turn when Meer was fetched back to
India urgently as his dad was seriously ill. He met Priyam for a few minutes at
the airport before taking a train to Bhopal. His dad has been diagnosed with
acute Myelofibrosis and was not reciprocating to the medicines. From the station he ran
straight to the hospital and found him really weak and frail. Momentarily, he
was comforted to hug his youngest son and the apple of his eyes.
What happens next has a big
decision in store for Priyam and Meer. Stay tuned to know did Meer manage to
save his dad's life and fulfil his last wish, tomorrow, right here on Truly
Yours Roma.
You may as well like to catch up with the earlier volumes of this Enchanting Love Saga of Priyam and Meer here: Vol1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7 ,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15,16
This is my second #AtoZChallenge. While last year I chose to write on 26 True Stories on Indian Women, this year I am weaving Priyam and Meer's Eternal Love Story. Do share your genuine feedback on the same, this blog breathes on your comments.
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