I met him in 1991 when I was some 13 years old. He was like a fresh mountain breeze in our school when he joined as the school head boy in class XI (I was in 9th). We acted together in an inter-school play competition and I was his wife in that role.
We took it very seriously, I guess!
He was a sober and addictive guy with deep, thoughtful eyes, different from others. His ideas were contagious and by the way, I still get carried away by him. So after a lukka chuppi from school friends, teachers at school and even family – we somehow survived our relationship for 2 years while he was still at school with me as my senior. We didn’t have mobile phones during those days – so it was trying to get on a landline call to hear voice, to pray to God to get his one look and to ensure that my parents never find out. So, rest of my years, even while he was away to pursue his higher education, then I was occupied in mine – he was always in my thoughts. Thinking about him was my favourite hobby!!
So after 10 years of knowing him, we got married in 2001. For all those who think kids love isn’t for real, please read this again! He is the reason for who I am! My risk appetite, my abilities to strike bigger, my love towards nature and my two beautiful kids – are all because of him. He’s always been there whenever I am unwell, whenever I am hurt or whenever I am unhappy.
He is Vikas, the love of my life who’s a terrific father, even much better than I am as a mother. So today – I love him, his mother, his sister, his doggie, his kids, his fishes, his music, and his ambitions. And I wish that all his cherished dreams come true!
– by Divya Rajput
