Two strangers binded in one beautiful relation....

" I shouldn't have married an illiterate woman like you" Ravi wanted to scream out loudly but he couldn't.

Ravi was a chartered accountant and was working as a Manager (Finance and taxation) in a famous company. Ravi got married to Saritha. Ravi's parents were orthodox people. They wanted an illiterate daughter-in-law who would know all household work and wouldn't talk much. But Ravi wanted a literate wife. There were some arguments happened between Ravi and his parents, but, finally, he had to marry Saritha thanks to the traditional technique, emotional blackmail from his parents.

It has been one week since they got married but he was not in a position to accept her as his wife. She hasn't talked much with him since marriage is fixed and till now also and even he wanted the same from her. He dreamed a lot about his future wife that she should be an educated and professional one, modern, rich in thoughts etc. But all those will continue to be his dreams till the end. He thought that his world turned upside down.

According to the traditions prevailed at that place, groom had to stay in bride's home for 3 days to carryout some rituals. They both went to bride's village. Ravi was not at all interested in these rituals , particularly not after getting married to this girl, but there was no option left for him.

First day, at around 8 pm, after finishing dinner, he got a call from his friend. Due to signals problem, he went to Terrace to talk over phone. When he finished the call, he stayed there for sometime as he was feeling uncomfortable in the house. He was unhappy. He put on earphones to listen some good music.

After sometime, when one song was over and before another song started playing, he listened one English conversation. It was from back side of the house. He was at the front side of the terrace. He went to the back side of the terrace. There, he saw his wife talking over phone in English fluently with out any break. For a moment, he didn't believe what he was seeing there. He kept on staring at her till her conversation was over. He was dumbstruck.

It took him 10 minutes to return to normal. She was speaking more fluently than him. He was in a deep confusion. "i was told that she was an illiterate. Then, how on earth she can talk in English, that too with such a fluency ?" he mulled over this question throughout the night.

Next day, saritha's best friend, Sirisha, came to see Saritha. Saritha introduced her to Ravi. While their conversation was going on, saritha got a call from another friend and she went out to attend the call. In the mean time, Ravi came straight to the point

" Sirisha, can I ask you a question ?"

"Yes"

"Yesterday night, I listened Saritha talking over phone in English. But, my parents told me that she is an illiterate. What is this ?"

" I don't know"

" Please tell me, I want to know. I swear on God. I won't tell this to my parents"

"This is very sensitive. Please don't tell to Saritha also that I told this to you"

" Yeah. Sure "

" You knew about saritha's family, right ?. Middle class family. Only one child. She was an absolute gem in studies. District first in 10th class, got good marks in +2, she joined in CA course. She almost missed ranks in CPT and IPCC. She joined in article ship in Bangalore. She took FINAL coaching also. When she was about to write the final exams, her father met with an accident and died at the spot. She was in deep depression as she loved her father more than she loved herself. Her mother, who was completely unaware of things on how to run a family, decided to marry Saritha to someone. When her mother came to know about your's match,she convinced Saritha for marriage. Saritha also agreed to marry as she was not in a position to continue her studies . Her mother even told to Saritha not to disclose about her education details to groom's family as they needed only illiterate daughter-in-law. She agreed for that.

"Tell more about her" (Ravi's perception towards her was changing)

" She is kind, honest, funny, modern, mature and talented. Her aim was so big. She tried so hard to achieve that. But God had put a full-stop for that. I don't think your parents will allow her to open books once again. They didn't know about her. If they come to know about this, they won't give her the respect a bride would expect in mother in law's home"

Saritha finished call and came back. They were back to the normal conversation.

On that evening, he sat on terrace and was thinking about Saritha "She is an educated, professional (even though she is not a qualified CA, she is possessing all qualities to become a professional), modern, matured girl. Because of that one incident, which turned her life jumbled-up, she had to stop all her education. Had that incident not happened, she would have achieved her goals. Even after facing such odd situations. she is still the same girl." While he was thinking all this, she was playing with kids. and his thinking continued " Look at that smile, gorgeous. Her dimple, inviting me to kiss on her cheeks. Her curved lips, dazzling. Her eyes, seductive. How lucky am i to have this beautiful lady as my life-partner. ". He started liking her.

Saritha came on to the terrace to call Ravi for dinner. He stood up and hugged her tightly and kissed her on forehead, without saying one word. Saritha was shell-shocked. She was staring at her husband while he was eating. He knew that she was staring at him. He winked at her and gave flying kiss in front of her mother. Her mother giggled. Before bed, he whispered in her ear "Thank you". She didn't understand the reason, kept calm.

Next day, they returned back to Ravi's house. Ravi and his family were staying in Hyderabad. He decided not to tell about her education details to his parents. He started treating her as his wife. On Sunday, he stayed at home. From morning to night, he observed her throughout the day. She woke up at 5 AM, cleaned the house, prepared breakfast, washed clothes, cooked lunch, cleaned plates and utensils, made supper. She was restless throughout the day.

He told to himself " Although, these activities have to be done by wife, but is it right, a talented girl like her has to stuck in the home 24/7 and 365 days. What if I encourage her to pursue the course from where she stopped ". He gave it a deep thought.

After one month, Ravi was transferred to the head office located in Bengaluru. Ravi's parents also wanted to come to Bengaluru, but he denied them. He convinced them that he will come back to Hyderabad after one year.

Ravi and Saritha moved to Bengaluru. Saritha still remembered the railway station, bus station, malls and places she went to when she was in Bengaluru. She was happy that she came back to the place where she spent 3 years of quality life, at the same time she was also sad as she couldn't able to finish the job for which she came to Bengaluru.

They settled into apartment near Ravi's office. They unpacked , decorated all household items. They loved that apartment.

Ravi went to office. His first day was boring. He took one hour permission to buy an important gift for his wife. He came back to the house and saw his wife was in white saree. He said to himself "Angelic, splendiferous".

" Saritha, come here, i bought a gift for you"

" For me ?" She is in disbelief.

" Yes. For you only. Open it"

She unwrapped it and broke into tears after seeing the gift.

The gift is " CA FINAL books"

He gave a letter and asked her to read.

" To my sweet heart,

I came to know that you were never an illiterate, you were CA aspirant. Due to your father's sudden demise, you had to stop the education and had to marry me. I came to know that you had so many dreams. It will not be possible for you to complete CA if we stay back in Hyderabad. That's why I requested my boss to transfer me to Bengaluru. My parents won't come here. You can start preparation for final exams. I know you still have a desire in your heart to finish CA course. From now, I will be there for you. Actualize your dreams. Wish you all the best".

While reading this letter, tears were flowing down from her eyes. There was no limit to her happiness. She went to bed room. Ravi was busy in changing clothes. She hugged him tightly and he felt her love and warmth in that hug. They kissed out of passion.

It took her two attempts to clear CA FINAL. Now, she is a CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT.

When she saw the result, First, she told to her father ( to his photo )" Father, I don't know where are you now. But your daughter here completed her CA course. Feel proud. Don't worry about me, Ravi is here to take care of me like you used to."

Next she rang to Ravi, who cut the call as he was in meeting. She texted him

" Ravi, results came out. I cleared CA FINALs. Now your wife is a Chartered Accountant "

" Congratulations CA saritha. I am so happy for you. Can't wait to meet you"

" LOVE YOU RAVI".

It is the first time she said I love you to him after marriage. He was on Cloud 9. He replied her " I have been waiting for this word from long time. "LOVE YOU TOO SARU" ( tears were falling down while he is texting her).