A Chance Encounter
Ayna looked at the invitation propped on the living room table. It was positioned to catch her attention and hopefully provoke her to act. “Ma I’m not attending. I won’t react favorably even if it is the first thing I see in the morning.” “How long are you going to mourn that your wedding was called off because the groom had a fatal accident.” “On these occasions people don’t take kindly to my presence.” The arguments would have continued but for the entrance of Ayna’s best friend Vinny. “Promises are meant to be kept and remember what you told Rani. Let’s have a look at your wardrobe. Why don’t we look at your wedding trousseau and choose an outfit before it becomes dated or you outgrow it.” Ayna laughed, “You know how to outwit Ma and smart enough to remind me of a promise made long ago.” “I have my own agenda. You know Manish’s buddy Jiten will be there and he is interested in you. Give yourself a chance before you find yourself on the shelf. And you hadn’t even ...