story 1 part 2

The next morning came as it always does, and nothing seemed to change at first. The sunlight streamed through the window, birds chirped, and noises from the kitchen remained the same, as if last night never happened. But I knew that last night was not a dream; everything was real. I didn’t get a blink of sleep after hearing what my dad said.

Now, what should I do? I don't know anything. Is this really happening to me? Is there no way out of this? I want to travel the world, but under what conditions will I be able to do that?

Lost in my thoughts, a loud noise woke me up. “Sapna, come eat, breakfast is ready.” I really didn’t have an appetite. What should I do? Should I go or not? But I have to talk to them. At least I can try.

After taking a shower, I went down to eat breakfast and talk to my family. I asked Mom, who was sitting at the dining table, “Where is Father?” She said he had gone to work early. After some time, I asked her again, “Is everything true about my marriage?”

She paused for a second and then said, “It is true, Sapna.”

After hearing those words, I started crying and couldn’t stop. There didn’t seem to be an end in sight. I wanted to be happy. I told my mom about the dreams I had, the things I wanted to do, and everything I wanted to achieve in life. Furthermore, I said, “I will marry any guy you choose, but now is not the time for me to marry. I want to fulfill my dreams first, and then I will marry anyone you want. All I need now is time and support from my family.”

I don’t know how much she understood, but Mom didn’t say anything. I was a little disappointed, but I loved her so much. As I was going to my room, my big sister was listening to my conversation with Mom. She didn’t say anything, and I didn’t expect any response from her; she had gone through this years ago, and now it’s my turn to face them. I couldn’t help but resent her for not supporting me. We just stared at each other for some time, and then I went back to my room. I didn’t come out until it was time for Dad to come home.

I was nervous at the dining table when we sat across from each other. My father said, “Have you thought about what I said last night?”

I felt like a thousand needles were poking my body, and I couldn’t scream. If I screamed, then it would be game over. I said, “I don’t want to marry anyone now. I have so many things I want to do. I want to become a writer and write a book about the things I have seen. I want to travel the world, and after that, I will marry anyone you ask me to, but not now.”

I finally said it. I felt so relieved, like a heavy weight had been lifted from my chest, but I didn’t receive any response. After an awkward silence, my father said, “Well, he is a very good guy, and he will help you achieve your dreams. Just marry now and fulfill your dreams afterward at your husband’s home.”

I stood there, not knowing what to say. I was very patient, but at that moment, I said what I wanted to say most of the time. “Just like you said that to my big sister, and now she is just a housewife with nothing but two kids and a husband. I don’t want a life like that. You knew she was good at studying and wanted to become a pilot, but you didn’t support her. You married her to a man she didn’t know, and now her life is nothing but a means to fulfill her husband’s dreams. I know she loves him now, but he can’t help her fulfill her dream, and I am not going to marry anyone.”

After saying that, I ran towards my room. My father was very angry, I know that. My sister was staring blankly at me but said nothing. I could hear noises from the kitchen; my mom was trying to calm down my father. But then I heard the faint voice of my sister. She said to Dad, “Don’t force her into a marriage she doesn’t want, like you did with me. At that time, your happiness was my biggest dream, but not now, Dad, not this time. If Sapna wants to become a writer, then she will become one, and I am supporting her.”

After listening to this, I was so happy that she was on my side. I felt like I was on cloud nine, and just like that, I fell asleep.

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