Kahani Zindagi Ki

For Giggle, Kumbharli was supposed to be the first and last ride. You know those pre marital jitters about settling down. She wanted to enjoy all the time of being single. Now she was going to be a responsible home maker. Giggle didnt know if Param was going to be all that she ever dreamed of. But she was ready to take life up as it came to her.

Giggle was packing to leave Daddu ji's house. Daadi Ma was packing roti shoti for the train journey. Pappa Ji entered home from his usual jog.

"Kisi da phone aya. Shayad Rishta ke liye. Let me call back"

Pappa Ji returned the call and after the call he spoke to everyone seems like a good family. Giggle didnt know how to react, when she was studying she got rishtas and she used to get angry, this time it was different she was blushing. She was anxious. Didnt want to show her emotions blatantly to her parents and relatives.

They reached railway station and Pappa ji again got a call that they have sent photos of Param. Giggle was talking to herself 'Dont expect too much, sab pagal hi hote hain' Turns out they all liked Param, including Giggle even though she was explicit. There was nothing great about him but nothing wrong. Giggle's mom said 'He is a guitarist. Am sure you guys can go on performing' She sneaked couple of more looks at the pic. Too early to say anything.

She got back to Mumbai from her parents place. Started doing a bit of background research. One thing she was sure of, she wanted it to be a perfect arranged marriage as she always wanted. Dadda Ji matched horoscope and was amazed by the result. Giggle's family was waiting for response from Param's family.

If Param was a twitter addict, Giggle was a FB. They started following each other. No actual communication but both knew what each one was upto.

Giggle always wanted to go to Ashtavinayak for the last 5 years. Like a typical girl usne mannat mangi ki - if this get fixed she would go with Param to Ashtavinayak. Now there was a ride planned to Ashtavinayak during the ganpati time and she wanted to combine both. Anyways he has a bullet and can join the group from Pune. It was just a week when she would be engaged and before she turns 25, she would be hitched. Everything as she planned.

Early morning groups of 16 bikes left Mumbai on a saturday morning. Giggle was unusually happy. She was in the clouds, floating and unaware of anything around her. The plan was set, till evening he would just be another new rider. During the ragging session, once he is done with his introduction, she can break the news. {How Filmy!!!}

Unfortunately Param was not able to join because of last moment work. As most of the temples are in and around Pune, Giggle thought Param could join the pack in anytime. He was supposed to get the bike and he didnt know she was part of a biker gang. That was part of the surprise ragging that was planned for him. Once he started following the updates, there was somehow a disconnect between the sweet girl from Jalandhar to what he was perceiving now. Only one thought was coming to Param's mind "What else is in store?"

At every pit stop at Pali, Mahad and Ozar - Giggle gave updates, but there was an unsettling silent from Param's side. Giggle just assumed he must be tired after a tough day at work. The pack halted at Ozar for the night and early morning they were to leave for Lenyadri. Joshil's bike was giving lot of problem. Literally they explored all Mechanics in the Pune regions. Almost 70% of the time was spent in garages.

After Ranjhangaon darshan, they had to almost go to inside Pune to get the bike repaired. Giggle expected Param to come to meet the folks as they were in Pune and it was a sunday. There was blunt reply from the other side and thats when she realised things are not Hunky Dory. She doesnt know Param that well to choose to sort things out or give some space for things to settle. Giggle went with option 1 but later to realise she cant do much, then resorted to option 2. The group reached Theur, suddenly the bubbly Giggle was all silent. Reality loomed over her but there was faith in the devotion. Chintamani Ganapathi ke charanom mein chinta chod chuki thi.  

Giggle wanted to keep the last of the Somvaar vrath with as much belief as possible. But at that point no one can come to a conclusion what will happen. With few more breakdowns, darshan at Moregaon and last at Siddhatek was done. Bumpy roads led to Big Wheels, everyone was famished and feasted on! The next problem was to keep awake in the chilly highways between Pune-Mumbai. Chewing gum and music of Horn helped the crew to ride safe.

Lyrics:
Thuli thuliyaai en idhayathai
kanneeril karaiththu anupinen

Kaatril kalandhu avai Un swaasamaai maari
un azhagiya idhayathil kalandhuvidum endru..

Tholaindha oru iru thuligalai
Theda manam ennakku illai-

Sollaadha pala kodi varathaigalodu avai
Ezhudhapadaadha en kadhal kadhaiyil serndhuvidum..
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I dissolve my heart in those little tear drops
And scatter them in the wind, hoping-
That when you breathe, they would become one
With your heart, that which I long to be mine..
I will not search for the lost drops- for they
Along with all the unspoken words,
Would find their place-
In the unwritten story of my love... -Asha Sunil

A week passed and Giggle was still in Mumbai. Param's folks had returned all the things given to them during Roka. Well, Giggle did believe in the devotion and it was evident that this relation was not meant to be and probably thats is why things didnt work out. Giggle still rides, I guess till another Param enters the picture.

Disclaimer: Most of people except the leads are not so fictitious and the story line fits into the real lives pretty perfectly. Well thats the beauty.

Truth is what we have perceived till now and truth completely eludes us!!!