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should go inside in the study, talk, discuss and tell us your decision. There will not be any pressure or compulsion of any kind. You are both grown up, intelligent and competent to take your own decision about your life."
And the session began.
Deepti, smart and unassuming as she was in every conversation spoke straight and direct, "We know each other well. You have been very kind and affectionate to me. When I was simultaneously preparing for my twelfth and IIT entrance examinations you spared your valuable time for my coaching although you were hard pressed for time because of the work load of your B.E. second year studies. Your grace, sweet nature, composed and disciplined behaviour are encrusted deep in my mind and I have not forgotten and cannot forget those cherished memories."
Ajeet, "You are exaggerating. There is nothing that you should feel obliged for. It was my duty and being the daughter of my father's friend you are like my nearest kith and kin. I have great regard for your simple and straightforward nature. I know you as a very intelligent, bold yet compassionate, affectionate, loving and lovable person."
Deepti, "Please do not flatter and exaggerate." Ajeet, "You indulged in it first."
Deepti, "We are here to discuss something serious, a turning point situation which will decide our entire future life."
Ajeet, "I have no reservations about you. I like you, love you and shall feel privileged to have you as my life partner. I have nothing to discuss. I have completed my education;
have a good placement with bright career prospects. I shall be happy if we get married before expiry of my leave so that we can leave for the U.S.A. soon after.
Deepti was in a very difficult situation. She was not in a state of mind to either say yes or no. She had her commitment with Deepak. She had to manage the situation diplomatically, "You have stolen my words and have spoken what I wanted to say. There is a minor hitch. I am not yet well settled like you. I am only three months in service and bound contractually to complete an important project. If I leave before completing I shall have to pay huge financial compensation."
Ajeet, “This is not at all a problem. I am already in service for over a year with quite a fat pay package. I have been able to save substantially. I shall clear whatever your financial liabilities are. As regards your service I shall get you much better job. You should not have any hitch. You can leave all your problems to me and I shall take care of them, rather I shall be happy to do that little for you."
Deepti, "It is not only a matter of financial liability. It is also a question of my credibility. I have committed myself to carry out the project because I like it. I request you to wait just for a year. It is not a long period."
Ajeet, "Waiting for one full year for marriage will be very painful, each day will be a year for me. My parents may not agree. I have a commitment with them that I shall not leave India without marrying some one of my choice. You are my best rather only choice. I have an apprehension that if we delay our marriage I may lose you and for that I shall not forgive myself and also you. However, please tell me without any hesitation if you already have a boy friend. I shall not
