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Marriage, Kids & Aspirations

“Beta ji, you are married now, wear something more traditional like suits and sarees.” Nodding with a dissented face, I accelerated towards the staircase. “A 7-inch gap at waist, between her blouse and saree? Hats off to you Auntyji”, I thought. How can the culture change drastically if I replace this with a short top and a pair of jeans? The fatigue was taking a toll on me. After a hectic day at work and 3 hours of travel, all I wanted was my bed, my blanket and some peaceful time. I rushed towards the doorbell but (sigh) it seemed God wanted me to absorb some more. Here comes some more gyan from the pious guru (our chatter box neighbor), Mrs. Gupta! “Hello Beta ji, how are you? I was waiting to meet you. You look so pale. Must be a lot of work at office. I was talking to your family. Nowadays it is so difficult to plan a baby with this stressful life. But betaji, I must tell you, it is already 2 years since your marriage, slow down your career and focus on family.” P