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Discussion in 'Stories (Fiction)' started by phoenix2016, Oct 13, 2015.

  1. phoenix2016

    phoenix2016 Bronze IL'ite

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    Maa, where are you? Nandini was brought back to present. She kept the albums and diary back and went into the hall.

    While cleaning the closet, Nandini found some old photo albums and a diary. She kept the duster in her hand on the table and kept skimming through the photos and stopped at a particular one. It was a photo of her daughter’s marriage. Looks like just yesterday when the nurse brought a bundle of joy and congratulated her while handing over the cute little baby in her hands. She looked just like an angel with a cute toothless smile and abundant love in her eyes. It was a moment she would always remember and cherish.

    The diary which she was holding in her hands was a gift given by her mother while she was packing things to go to her new home and told her to open it on her first day as a daughter-in-law. While giving this gift she told Nandini that it was a gift her mother gave her during her bidayi and told her to pass it on to her daughter or granddaughter. This diary has been in their family for ages. One of the ancestors started this dairy as a guide to their daughter and from then it has been changing hands generation after generation and now reached her through her mother.

    When she woke up in the morning, she was confused as to what should be done first. Then she remembered the gift her mother gave her. She swiftly opened it and saw to her surprise that it was a guide about how a girl should be in her in-laws house, what are the duties and responsibilities and which task comes first and which one follows in daily chores. In short it was a complete guide to start a new life as a wife, daughter-in-law and create a happy family environment.

    Tears flowed down Nandini’s eyes the moment she read it. She did as mentioned in the dairy and won the praises of each and everyone in the family. They were amazed by the care and attention she paid even to the finest details in each work she did. They were happy that they made a perfect choice for their son. Slowly Nandini became everyone’s favorite and was involved in both major and minor decisions of the house. In her heart she thanked her mother and her ancestors, especially the one who came up with this wonderful idea and for passing it on generations together without fail. She treasured it safely to give it to her daughter or granddaughter.

    Every problem that a woman can possibly face in her married life was included in this dairy along with a solution. The day she took her baby girl into her hands she knew it was her turn to fill the pages of the diary with her experiences and few more solutions for the next generations. She did just that and when the day of her daughter’s marriage arrived she gift wrapped the diary and gave it to her while saying the same dialogue her mother said while giving her this book, “Open it first thing in the morning on your first day in your in-laws house. Don’t forget.”

    It’s been a year since her daughter got married. Her son-in-law got transferred to this new location and he invited Nandini to stay with them for some time. Though she was hesitant at first, she has decided to go and stay with them when her son-in-law asked her if she would hesitate if it is her own son asking her to come and stay with him. She was happy and thankful to god for blessing her with such wonderful daughter and son-in-law. When she heard that her little angel is going to be a mother, her joy knew no bounds. She spent every minute taking good care of her and now anytime soon she would be a proud grandmother.

    She kept the albums back and took the diary and skimmed through the pages. She has noticed that her angel has made a few more entries from the moment she heard the news about her pregnancy. Nandini noticed that her daughter has noted down all the dos and don’ts and the precautions to be taken when one is pregnant along with the problems she has faced in her life and the solutions she found for them.

    Nandini was proud of her daughter after reading all that she has added into the diary. While she was thus reading the last page, her daughter called her. Keeping back the diary and albums safely in the closet, Nandini went into the hall to see her daughter.
     
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  2. 28neha

    28neha Platinum IL'ite

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    good start....waiting for next part :)
     
  3. phoenix2016

    phoenix2016 Bronze IL'ite

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    Thank you neha.That is the end of the story. A small story with a small idea.
     
  4. srilaxmi

    srilaxmi Silver IL'ite

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    story is quite different ...... waiting for the next to know further
     
  5. phoenix2016

    phoenix2016 Bronze IL'ite

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    As it is a first attempt I tried to keep it short and simple.
     
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    nivsrini Silver IL'ite

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    Wow. Wonderful and different story... looking for few things that was included in the story with the solutions if possible..ideasmiley
     
  7. phoenix2016

    phoenix2016 Bronze IL'ite

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    Thank you for taking time and giving your feedback. Sorry, I wish I could tell them nivsrini. I have no idea what they are yet. Once I get my hands on such book I would let you know the secrets too bie1
     
  8. Viswadaaliah

    Viswadaaliah Silver IL'ite

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    good..waiting for more stories to come.. :welcome
     
  9. phoenix2016

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    Thank you friendssmiley
     
  10. twinklingstar

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    wow another lovely story to read...thanks dear and keep posting
     

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