We're On a Break!

Runaway Bride decided not to meet N. Or any other guy, for that matter. She had, had enough of crap from every Tom, Dick and Harry and she was not going to take it anymore.Fed up, of everything, she decided to take a break from the maddening process, and thankfully, her parents obliged.Evidently, they also wanted a break. Ha ha

The much awaited 6 month-break, lasted sooner than summer vacations would end.A few "good-profiles" came every now and then, which Runaway Bride's parents could not resist.But, they put them off, for a few more months, so as to not bother her in the hibernation period.

The Spring lasted, and once again, there was a long queue of profiles, telephone numbers, Photographs, Background Checks, etc etc. Life was not going t be a cakewalk, after the break.The dream was going to be over soon. :(

Everything comes to an end, and good things end much sooner.So, the best thing which happened to Runaway Bride,in 2011, came to an end and once again, she stepped into the mad mad world of crazy people.

Sonu Kahi Ka

WARNING - Long Post Ahead.

Wondering what Runaway Bride has been up to all these days? Well, what else could she do , other than meeting random guys.Does she really have a choice? No.

So many stories later, the situation has not changed a bit.Random strangers continue to ruin her weekends.Sometimes, Runaway Bride feels she has seen it all, and now it can't get any worse.But then it can't be over so soon, you see.

Runaway Bride went home to meet her parents.She was having a nice time at home,when, not so surprisingly, her dad started it all, once again.The guy this time, was nice to look at, belonged to a respectable family and was working in a reputed MNC. All that mattered to dad, was there in this most eligible bachelor dad had found for Runaway Bride.He was perfect. Except, one thing - His name was Sonu.( Runaway Bride has never played the name game in this blog.But this time, it is inevitable.) She just could not imagine her wedding card reading "Runaway Bride weds Sonu"

Numerous failed attempts later,Runaway Bride had to shorten her trip, and take the first train back to Delhi, to meet the man of her dad's dreams - Sonu. And it wasn't funny so don't you dare grin.The time and place of meeting were decided, keeping in mind that it would get dark sooner, as it was winter already.

So, after a tiring train journey, Runaway Bride reached Delhi and headed to her apartment.Within no time, she got ready and left to meet Sonu.This is what parents make you do, when you are independent, pretty, perfect, but haven't found the man of your dreams.To them, being single is such a curse.Anyways, Runaway Bride reached the destination fifteen minutes earlier, as suggested by everyone that one must not keep the guy waiting.

Sonu turned up, 45 minutes later and he didn't find it suitable to say a customary 'Sorry, I kept you waiting". Instead he chose to start the conversation with - "You looked bulky in the pic but you are pretty slim". Helloooooooooo - Who the hell are you, to tell me, or for that matter, any girl that she is bulky or not.First,look at your name.I don't need to go any further than that! For her entire life, people have always been jealous of Runaway Bride considering the fact that she can eat anything and everything without a concern for putting on weight.And here is a random guy,telling her she looked bulky in the pic.WHAT CRAP!

Anyways, Runaway Bride decided to overlook these three roadblocks, and thought not to judge the guy in a matter of minutes.She thought that maybe there was more to him rather than that.And there was, definitely more to him.We decided to sit down somewhere and Sonu jee chose to the food court of an over-crowded mall, which was no less than a fish market.(Turn Off Number 3, and If I consider his name was Sonu, this would be Turn Off Number 4) But thankfully, there was no space to sit, so we had to hunt for a new place. 

He wanted to go to Moti Mahal.We started walking and he chose not to walk with Runaway Bride, but behind her.(Turn off Number 5)

Runaway Bride opened the door.Sonu slipped in, saying thank you.Any guy you know does that? (Turn Off Number 6. Runaway Bride had almost made a decision by now)

We sat.Sonu asked what Runaway Bride wanted to have.She said she would go for a coke.But, Sonu wanted to have soup and share it with Runaway Bride.(Runaway Bride can pay for coke, as well as the soup, please don't worry dear Sonu, you can go ahead and order whatever you want to.But please don't force her to share soup with you - Turn off Number 7)

Sonu had a huge invisible checklist.Runaway Bride could see him ticking the bullet-ed points, whenever he spoke(read asked)something. (Turn Off Number 8)

Considering what a pathetic name he had(It is my point of view and I am entitled to it), he kept on spoiling Runaway Bride's name by pronouncing a different version of it, every single time.Loser.(Biggest Turn Off Up-til now - Number 9)

An excerpt from our conversation ---

Sonu : Can you cook ?

RB    : Yes.

Sonu : Tumhe dekh ke to nahi lagta!

RB chose not to offend him because she couldn't think of an answer to this, which wouldn't.

Sonu : Do you have a boyfriend?

RB    : No

Sonu : Tumhe dekh ke to nahi lagta!

Once again,RB chose not to offend him because she couldn't think of an answer to this, which wouldn't.

Sonu : Which one you like better- going to a pub or sitting in nature's lap?

RB    : Nature.I don't like the combination of loud music and darkness.

Sonu : Tumhe dekh ke to nahi lagta!

This would be the last time RB would overlook something he said.Next time, he is going to get an answer.All boundaries crossed.This guy is making sure he wants to get it from Runaway Bride.

Sonu  : Will it be a problem if my parents come and visit me?

RB     : No

Sonu  : Tumhe dekh ke to nahi lagta!

This was it.Runaway Bride couldn't take it anymore.So here is what she said -"Actually, you are right.I don't like staying with parents.In fact, I just can't tolerate those oldies.You know, whenever I go home, I ask my mom and dad to book a room in the nearby hotel for themselves and stay there till I am at home."

The loser sitting in front of me wasn't expecting this for an answer. Immediately, he asked if it was time to leave.Runaway Bride obliged.Thankfully, it was over.Runaway Bride was so pissed off that she didn't offer to pay or even share the expenses.

P.S.

Sonu had also ordered some kebabs. While waiting for them to arrive, the hungry man thrived on the green chatni and Runaway Bride couldn't help but imagine that Sonu was not Sonu but a pregnant lady, who couldn't resist herself from having that khatti chatni!

Since this episode, Runaway Bride has devised a new abuse and she calls ill-mannered people "Sonu Kahi Ka"

Life Sucks

Life has been a real bitch.And Runaway Bride has lost it all.Her life sucks and it sucks real bad. A new loser comes, every now and then,to take a look at yours truly. Same old story, every damn weekend. Am I fed up, or what? No, it is just the beginning sweetheart, you have a long way to go...:@

Can't find peace at home, or anywhere else.Where ever I go, those profiles follow.And some of the losers have enough courage to hunt me down at Facebook and send me their friend requests full of shit.Runaway Bride has lost all hope that there is a Mr Right for her.All she finds are strangers who are so strange that she thinks they have landed from some other planet.There are a few incidents which need to be mentioned here, but some other time. I just want to rant today. No stories, just plain old cribbing for now.

It is a strange feeling when anyone and everyone around you is getting married.And it gets even worse when 'anyone and everyone' incudes ALL of your best buddies.You fear a void, a strange kind of emptiness that would suddenly envelope you from all sides.One fine Sturday morning, you get up and realise that there is no one who can make you feel better, no one to go shopping with, no one to catch a movie with, no one for the silly girl talk, no one for having a cup of coffee or lunch with,no one to help you with things...Suddenly, you feel so lonely in your own city.You don't have anyone for company, and weekend starts to suck.

And with a big bang, you realise that you are still single.And lonely.A bit too lonely.And not even shopping can take your mind of that deadly realisation.In a flash, the world around you changes.Everything is getting worse.You meet random guys because your parents are after your life.And they put you off.With a realisation of being the lonely soul that you are,on one hand , to meeting those guys( who you don't wanna meet coz they don't fit into your damn criterion), you keep on thinking what is going wrong with you...What is the bigger mess which you must clear first.And then it is a vicious circle of mess and only mess around.

Runaway Bride cried like anything today.And yesterday.And day before.She was sad.She still is.She has forgotten how to be happy.The smile she has to pose sometimes, is a fake one.

Along Came S

Life has been really really busy. With changes all around, Runaway Bride is in hunt of some solace,which she has not been able to find since ages now. Anyways, there are at least three stories to be posted here.One by one, they shall come!

So, dad got Mr S's profile from a common friend.Everything seemed perfect. And for a change, Runaway Bride didn't turn him down by just having a look at the profile.Mr S worked with a US MNC and was planning a visit to India soon.He had plans of settling down in India.S wanted to talk to yours truly, on the phone , before actually meeting her,which seemed a reasonable demand.And, hence phone numbers were exchanged.

One fine Saturday morning, when S was supposed to call, the phone didn't ring at all.And Runaway Bride, being the lazy gal she is, didn't bother to get up, as it was too early to be awake at 9 a.m. on a Saturday. Time went by, and it was past 10 am soon when she managed to get up.She was shocked to see three missed calls from S! He had called as per the decided time, but Runaway Bride's damn phone was on No Vibrate-No Tone mode.She was sad that this happened, as S was one of those guys who seemed to be of her interest.

Anyways, she called S. And like a gentle-man he cut the phone call and called back.She apologised. He was cool about it. She liked his attitude. He liked her voice. She was taking non-stop.He was a great listener.She thought they should talk again. He thought so,too! But, soon they realised that they want different things from life. S wanted at least another 2-year stint in US, while Runaway Bride wasn't at all prepared to say goodbye to her whole duniya here in India.

No doubt, S was a gentle-man.But sometimes, what we want from life becomes the driving force behind the decisions we make.And compromise, was not what S or I was looking for. We both had our share of doubts about the kind of relaitionship which has its foundation on a compromise.We had been talking a lot(A LOT).But, then it was a mutual decision not to meet each other as we wanted really different futures.

He came to India for a vacation.We didn't talk or meet.But, unfortunately, Mr S got some problems with his visa and could not return to US.And he is still in India, but waiting to go.

Dear S, May God give you what (ever)you are looking for.

Two Stories

It has been really really long since I updated this space here. I was buzy relocating, switching jobs, finding a house, settling down, switching jobs again!!! There was a period of lull in the 'munda-hunt', but those golden days flew away so fast that I realised that I had, had a break, only when it was over:(

Anyways, then Mr H came into picture.Mr H - Nice guy, perfect son,perfect- brother and would have been a perfect hubby too.It was nice talking to him, but yours truly was not in a state of mind to be the ultimate 'bahu' that his family was looking for. Mr H was one of those people who had struggled a lot, in life and now,he wanted life to be perfect.I called him a self-made-man!I had a strange kind of respect for this man, but somehow, I was not ready to make ultimate sacrifice which was,not a distant demand, but a close reality in his life , as I saw it.

I was not looking for excuses to turn him down, but I too want my life to be good,if not perfect.And the visions I get, of myself as a married woman, were not too close to what my life would have been, If I chose to take the thing with Mr H further.

I wish Mr H, a nice life ahead and hope he finds what he is looking for. Mr H, it was nice talking to you.

 

Also, I met Mr K. It was a strange co-incidence.While going back to Delhi, I met our common friend in the train, who kept on telling me that one of her friends would be joining her in sometime. And yours truly got the ultimate shock to see, Mr K.It was very uncomfortable. The three of us had to do some really silly talk before dozing off to sleep. And as always, cribbing about our jobs was the best topic anyone could have started to avoid any ackward conversation, or to break the ice(whatever it was)


But, how could have Murphy spared me.When something goes wrong, everything else, is waiting to go wrong.My train got late and we had to spend another few hours together, than expected:( I have never felt so uncomfortable before - I had literally spent the night in an arm's distance from a guy, I rejected coz his parents wouldn't let me work.Life's a strange bitch!