The oriental culture and tradition are unique as an entity.
Its rich and ethical values remind the harmony among family members.
Of course the joint family culture is slowly but steadily fading out and losing its heritage shine.
Mr.
and Mrs.
Nair was busy planning the marriage of their only son Mr.
Ramesh Nair.
He was a timid child and brought up in protective environments.
He grew up as a very well behaved and well mannered child.
He has selective friends' circle and shown a limited choice of passion.
He played few games and achieved only a basic level of competence.
Neighbours and school teaching staff appreciated his skill and talents.
He proved himself as a beacon of light of guidance and prosperity.
Ramesh completed his master's degree with Industrial engineering.
He was selected by Multi National Company.
He proved his mettle within a short span of time.
He achieved the coveted position in the company and got well deserved recognition in the corporate world.
Although he was very forceful and powerful in the board meeting, yet he was docile and soft spoken in his life.
Ramesh's parent was keen on get him married.
He asked them to select the girl of their choice.
They did preliminary work and short listed few girls belonging to well known but decent families.
They invited Mr.
and Mrs.
Gopalakrishnan along with their daughter Kavita for dinner at the famous beach resort.
On the appointed day, they all met at the venue barring Ramesh.
Mr.
Nair received a call from him, expressing his inability to attend the dinner due to emergency at their out the plant.
He spoke to Mr.
Gopalakrishnan and sincerely apologised for the inconvenience caused to them.
Everyone understood the situation and realised the importance of Ramesh's presence at the plant.
Both the families dined and exchanged their ideas and views and also discussed the marriage proposal.
They all agreed that the children should meet and decided their own fate.
They finished the dinner and the meeting ended on a happy note.
They all departed and promise to meet again after getting confirmation from their children.
The following day Ramesh and Kavita spoke to each other.
Kavita was a psychologist by profession and was very intelligent and extrovert in nature.
She asked Ramesh, what are his views and opinion about marriage? Ramesh replied, that Marriage in an institution involving two unknown persons to be united physically, mentally and spiritually.
He also said that God has made them human beings hence they should uphold values of humanity.
Ramesh Asked Kavita, what are her views on marriage? She replied that it's an institution where adjustment and compromises should be exercised by both partners.
In addition, the differences between them should be restricted to their bedroom.
They agreed with each other's views and satisfied.
Their conversation ended in an affirmative and on a happy note.
They conveyed their decision to their parents, and both the families expressed total satisfaction.
They have finalised marriage date and venue.
Both the families started the preparations and list of invitees were being prepared.
Ramesh wanted to complete a certain important task prior to his marriage.
He went on the overseas assignment.
While he was travelling he suffered from viral infection and become very sick.
He was quarantined and his family was informed accordingly.
His parents decided to visit their son and flew the following day.
They landed safely and checked into a hotel.
They immediately proceeded to the hospital straight from the hotel.
The most unfortunate incident has happened.
Their car met with an accident died instantaneously.
The tragedy catapulted happy and joyful events into a melancholy state.
The Goplalkrishnan and his family were devastated, and they decided to visit Ramesh in the hospital.
Mr.
and Mrs.
Gopalakrishnan met Ramesh in the hospital and expressed their heartfelt condolence.
They also assured him that lacuna of his parent loss cannot be filled.
However, they assured him that they will be with him in all his sorrows.
Ramesh thanked them for their sincerity and kindness in such a difficult situation.
He further added that life meant to be lived in its full sense.
Of course the loss of his parents cannot be compensated, yet he will do every possible thing to fulfil their wish and promise.
They were impressed by his maturity and soft spoken nature.
They discussed various subjects and Ramesh impressed all with his vast knowledge and understanding of the subjects.
He spoke to Kavita and thanked for her kindness and goodwill gesture during such difficult moments.
Ramesh and Kavita agreed to tie the nuptial knot.
Everybody was informed accordingly.
All the preparations were underway for the auspicious occasion.
It was very unusual that only one day of the ritual rites was organized instead of four to five days of ceremonies.
The short ceremonies were intentionally performed to keep a low profile to accommodate Ramesh's feelings.
The coveted day in the life of Ramesh and Kavita was celebrated with all possible moderations.
The typical bride attire and flowers Garland and jewel were literally covered Kavita's face.
It became difficult to recognise her.
Ramesh did not see her before his marriage and her photo, which was kept by his mother, was misplaced.
The sequence of events was full of sad incidents and tragedies.
However, Ramesh trusted his parents and after speaking to Kavita, he was convinced that everything will be normal.
The marriage was solemnized and the couple returned to bridegroom's home.
After the ritual rites, the couple went to their bedroom.
Kavita went to the cupboard for changing her clothes and Ramesh went to the dining hall to get some fruits and milk for them.
Kavita removed all bits and pieces and returned to the bed as simple as anybody could be.
Ramesh returned and asked Kavita if she wanted some fruit or milk.
The moment Kavita turned to answer and looked at him; Ramesh froze to death.
He literally became speechless and helped by Kavita to the bed.
She was surprised and shocked.
Ramesh immediately rushed out of his bedroom.
He was in a dilemma and went back to his bedroom.
Kavita asked if he needed any medical help.
He declined her offer.
He wanted to talk to Kavita rather seriously.
Kavita being a psychologist tried to probe the behavioural pattern and arrive at a possible conclusion.
Ramesh being a matured and docile person composed himself and went to his table and took a photograph and shown to her.
Kavita froze and realised the reason for his abnormal behaviour.
Her face resembled exactly like a replica of her mother in law.
She knew the reasons for Ramesh's aversion to getting near to her.
Every time Ramesh tried to come close to Kavita.
Her mother's face appeared in front of him.
Kavita asked Ramesh to face the reality once and for all.
She guided him to approach the problem in a more realistic fashion rather than clinical.
Kavita asked Ramesh to remember her mother's most favourable colour and typical habit, which have powerful influence on him.
Kavita will select those colours and try to adopt those habits and asked Ramesh to remember that she is his wife Kavita and not his mother.
Initially, Ramesh was quite apprehensive but gradually the ghost image of his sub-conscious started fading off slowly and effectively.
Kavita asked Ramesh to remain calm and show ignorance about the whole issue.
She also cautioned him to ensure that this incident remain within their house.
Even her own parents were kept in the dark.
Ramesh wanted to spend most of the time outside his home.
However, insisted that he should take a vocation and spend the time with his wife.
She wanted to share every moment with Ramesh and made him feel comfortable in her company.
She started discussing romantic scenes of some novels and started watching movies.
She slowly started cuddling and coaxing him as the situation demanded.
She continued showering all the love and affection to him.
She ensured that his need both at home and outside was accommodated.
She always encouraged him to initiate convivial talks.
She also knew that to win a man's heart is through the stomach.
Her culinary expertise clubbed with healthy home environments was showing positive results.
Within a short span of three months Ramesh was changed man.
He reconciled to the facts of life and started his normal married life.
They remembered that it was the Friday night, and they were at a resort for the long weekend.
They finished the dinner and were relaxing in the lawn.
The moon light was really romantic and Ramesh made his first move.
It was a bold and confident gesture; he extended to her.
He cajoled her and took her into his arms and headed towards his bedroom.
They lied down on the bed, and she switched off the lights.
The perfectly match and much awaited love was transformed into a reality.
They enjoyed their first married couple night in an environment of trust and sublimity of their true love.
She confessed to Ramesh that his views on marriage were indeed true and realistic.
Ramesh candidly confessed that he will always be grateful to her for salvaging his and professional life.
He thanked his parents for choosing the most appropriate girl for him.
He also thanked her parents for being kind in difficulties and trusted him to be a good husband.