Small Story 635.

 Small Story 635.

Patience Rewarded

Lakshman came to the mall where Rekha was waiting for him. Both worked in private companies in good positions and cared deeply for each other. Lakshman, 26, was handsome, well-built, and an IIT Madrasgraduate. Rekha, 24, was charming, intelligent, and a graduate of RV College, Bangalore.

Their parents knew about their relationship and approved of it. However, they requested the couple to wait for marriage until their respective elder brothers got married. Coming from respectful and well-cultured families, Lakshman and Rekha agreed to obey their parents. Although they were free to meet and spend time together, they patiently waited for the right time.

That day, after some casual conversation, they decided to watch a movie at the mall. They chose the classic Kannada film Gowri Ganesha and thoroughly enjoyed it. After the movie, they had a delicious tiffin at their favorite Adigas restaurant before returning to their apartment complex, where they lived in different blocks.

When Lakshman's mother asked which movie they had watched, he replied, "Gowri Ganesha." Smiling, she blessed him and said, "I hope you both unite soon."

Similarly, Rekha's father asked her about the movie. When she gave the same answer, he smiled and said, "Your marriage day will come soon."

The following week, both families shared happy news: their elder sons had become engaged. Preparations began immediately, and two months later, Lakshman, Rekha, and their elder brothers were all married in the same wedding hall on the same day.

That evening, both sets of parents revealed the complete story. Lakshman and Rekha's elder brothers had fallen in love with doctors during their postgraduate studies. They had promised to marry only after completing their education. The parents had patiently coordinated everyone's futures so that all the weddings could be celebrated together.

With tears of joy, the parents said, "Lakshman and Rekha, you both showed patience, respect, and trust in your families. Today, all our children are happily married, and we are immensely proud and happy."

Lakshman and Rekha smiled at each other, realizing that their patience had been rewarded with a lifetime of happiness.

Moral: Patience, trust, and respect for family values often bring lasting happiness.

K.Ragavan

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