New Turn and a Dream Come True!

It was the winter of year 2002. I was in the last year of college and reached home exhausted after a long day and back to back lectures. I was about to bite on my favorite snack and have my cuppa when my parents broke the news of moving to UK for a better future. 
 

I was brokenhearted. The thought of leaving my dearest friends and family was the last one on my mind! Although I didn't approve of their sudden decision, I had no choice but to accept it and move with them. Even after the migration to UK, I would have minimal conversation with my parents and kept sulking over whatever happened.

Surbiton tennis club

Sometimes, I am really left surprised by my dad's ways of making me feel better even during the worst state of my mind. It had just been a few weeks and he gifted me with the voucher of membership at a
Surbiton tennis club. It truly made my day! I was inclined towards playing tennis since I was in school. Seeing my passion for tennis, my dad had taken up a membership at a similar club. I missed my tennis group the most. My dad gave me a reason not to.

I attended the club daily after my university lectures. Infact, I would look forward to it. The reason was Matthew. Nicknamed Matt, he was one of the very good friends that I made at the club. He was a broad-shouldered guy having a mop of dark hair and striking blue eyes. It was quite surprising when one fine day he asked me to accompany him for his daily tennis playing sessions. I had no incline about Matt's feelings for me. There was nothing charming about the way I looked. Perhaps, he is impressed by my tennis playing skills; I thought.

We started dating. A string of dinners and late night movies followed and the cupid struck us. I didn't know love will come finding me in the UK! My parents didn't object much to the late night outings thinking that I was hanging out in a group. The affair was kept hush hush for 3 years until Matt popped the question. I was absolutely elated. As Matt and I had decided to marry, we had no choice but to let the cat out of the bag. The feelings of anxiety about my parent's reaction followed.

Though my parents knew Matthew, they were a bit taken aback when he came dressed in a black tuxedo with well-kempt hair to ask my hand for marriage. During one of the awkward moments, Matt finally gathered courage to ask my hand. My parents were flabbergasted! But as they did not want to look unsophisticated by their displeasing reactions, they asked Matt to give them some time. After a few days of hesitation, indecisiveness and arguments, my parents finally agreed. My happiness knew no bounds!

Rituals and customs have been an integral part of Indian families ever since the couples started tying knots. They are a great opportunity for the families to meet, uphold their traditions and talk about their culture. Fortunately or unfortunately, these roots entangle you even after you move out of the country. My parents had given their consent for marriage on one condition. Matt should have a traditional Indian wedding with me. He and his family were more than happy. 
 

Reflexology Richmond making my feet shine!

My nonaligned teeth made me look like a nerd after I had met with an unpleasant accident in India. It was time for me to go for a makeover. I had heard of a renowned dentist in Whitton and he had finally obliged me with an appointment. He checked my teeth with his state-of-the-art equipment and 5 sessions of teeth alignment followed. The daily traveling, searches for an ideal wedding venue and sending invitations left me tanned and tired. One of my friends suggested me to visit an amazing spa center based in Richmond. I decided to opt for reflexology in Richmond and other treatments which made me look gorgeous during my wedding. 
 

The wedding day arrived. Matt was overwhelmed by the variety of food and hospitality his family received during our wedding. The priest had arrived from India and he tried to explain each ritual to Matt in detail. I smiled and simply adored Matt's way of nodding to the broken English of the priest. I was head over heels in love with him; again! 

Our Honeymoon Suite

 

We quickly obtained the marriage certificate from one of the Twickeham solicitors and were on our way to Matt's place after the wedding. I was teary eyed and the thought of leaving my parents was truly disappointing. But Matt finds ways to make me happy. He closed my eyes and asked me to extend my hands. I opened my eyes and what I saw was jaw-dropping! He had booked a honeymoon suite at a leading boutique hotel in Turks and Caicos. I hugged him and thanked him a ton for making my dream come true. I couldn't believe that Matt remembered about my fascination for this exotic destination. Here I am, sitting besides Matt watching him sleep. I am writing my daily dairy. My life has taken a new turn, for better ofcourse!