My friend's wedding

My Friends wedding

Today I attended the marriage reception of one of my very close friend. I could not attend her marriage ceremony as it was in a far off city. Frankly, even if it would have been in city near to me, I doubt if I would have attended it. You know, its so boring all those marriage rituals…. I would not have been able to talk to her( that is my friend) as she would be busy in her marriage. And I don’t know anyone else in her family. Just imagine, what I would have done if I would have attended the marriage. Just sit on a chair and watch her getting married. What a bore thing to do…thank god, it was in a far off city; at least I got an excuse.

But nevertheless, I am very happy for her. She has got a very good husband, who would keep her happy. (Not just wishful thinking….sincerely prays for it.) Sitting on a chair and watching her on the stage with her husband brought back all the memories of those 4 months, when we were together at the Infosys training at Mysore, almost 4 years back. Till date, those 4 months are among the best moment of my life. I made some good friends there, some of who are still among my best friends. We ate together, studied together, had fun together. Those late nights sitting with friends on the benches….

It was almost after 4 years that I saw her…. But she looked the same to me. ….may be a bit of put up of weight…..but dressed in a bridal dress with all those heavy jewellery ( god knows how the girls bear with those), she was looking very beautiful….. her husband is really lucky to have her as a wife. They make a very good couple…

But here again, I was lonely…. She was surrounded by her relatives, in laws, and other well wishers. Could not talk to her much…there were many things to talk….but seems it wil have to wait….so just sat again on that stupid chair, waiting for another of my friend who was supposed to come for the reception…. Why do these girls take so much of time…. She came after I had warmed the seat for more than 2 hours….cant complain much….she is well within her norm of 3 hour late…and who wants to complain, when she is the only company I can hope to get there….( frankly, no good girls in the crowd…weren’t they informed that I have agreed to attend the reception..???)…