10 The meeting

As they were hanging around, they walked past the theater. There they had exhibited the banners of the streaming movie at that time , "Baahubali:The Conclusion". The counters were all crowded. Suddenly both of them looked each other, having the same idea in their mind, they smiled at each other. They too joined the queue and somehow managed to get two entry pass.

After watching the movie, both of them were still blabbering about the pros and cons of the film, even though they were dead tired.

They took a rickshaw to get back home. Rose was resting on the shoulder of Ju. Suddenly, Ju's mobile notified message. She took the mobile from her bag on sensing the vibration from inside. She unlocked the password, which was the birth date of Rose and moved through the screen. She went to the messaging application and find out that it was from the one whose name is saved as 'Partner'. The message said 'Call back when you see this!'.

She moved her eyes towards Rose and kept the phone inside her bag. After reaching home, both of them had a good sleep. Next morning, 4:00 am, Juwan woke up and went to the kitchen. While Rose was still sleeping, Ju prepared their breakfast as well as bed tea.

Rose loves beaten rice so much. So, she prepared it for her. Ju doesn't like it, so she ate the three minute ramyeon.

After eating she went to the room and checked her mobile. She called the one named 'Partner', and he responded at the very moment " Today they are going to fix my marriage date. So, I am going to introduce you to them. You have to come with me. So be ready by 9 am. I will be there to pick you."

"Huh, Om, is it necessary that I should come. What if they won't believe?".asking Juwan anxiously.

"They believe it or not, it's upto them. Anyway the thing that you and I are married is a fact that cannot be nullified. So, they won't be able to continue with the proposal. You should act accordingly. Understand?" - Om

"Okay", said Ju weakly.

"Also no need to wear something costly. Be comfortable and wear something that you like. No need to impress them with dressing. It will be burdensome.

Then see at the entrance of your apartment. Don't be late."

, by saying this, Om hung up the phone.

Ju felt as if a snake has moved through her wind pipe. She swallowed. There is no way that she could resist. She have to face it no matter what.

After all, Om couldn't support her even though if she is mistreated and insulted, as they are all the same family. She is the only odd one among them. They have power. But she is helpless.

She thought about the day when she had met him.

Three months ago, an April.

The hottest period in the year.

Juwan went to Rameshwaram, one of the places included in the list of the 'World Heritage Sites'. The place was also popular because it was the birthplace of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, a renowned scientist as well as the former president of India.

Juwan loved both Rameshwaram and Kalam.

She always aspired to go there for a second time, after she had visited there with her family while she was in the seventh grade.

Her eyes becomes blue whenever she used to think of the blue sea. Her face becomes brighter, whenever she thinks of bright yellow sunrise and saffron red sunsets. Whenever she thinks about the narrow passages inside the temple of Lord Rama, her soft soles felt the coolness of the stone carved floors and walls. Mostly she loved the trip so much because her grandparents were with her. They adored her very much. They loved her selflessly, especially her grandpa.