The Proposal

Whenever I think of how my husband proposed me; I smile.

One day he just walked up to me and said, “I am born on 19th September 1969. I have done my BTech. from Trichur Engineering College. I draw a salary of Rs.10, 000. I was pursuing my M Tech when I landed up this job. Due to the financial obligations of my family I preferred a job to studies. I am the 7th child in our family. I have 5 sisters and shoulder the responsibilities required of me. I love my parents and expect that my wife should hold them in the highest esteem. We are financially not very well off and have known sheer poverty. I am proud of where I came from.

Will you marry me??

I may not pursue higher education. Though I have no objection if you would like to. I am comfortable accepting that you would be. I hope you give a thorough thought to the fact that I would be just a graduate. Kindly ask yourself how much this fact can bother you. I can’t promise that I would give you all the material happiness but I will keep you well provided and I will always love you.

I asked, “Why do you want to marry me?”
He answered, “You are so lovable....and I feel you would love me...”

I asked, “Is that all?”
He said, “Yes.”

I asked, “If I say no?”
He answered, “I would respect that.”

I asked, “Would you be heart broken?”
He answered, “No.”

I asked, “What if your parents say no?”
He answered, “They love me and believe in my choice.”

I said, “I would need time to think it over.”
He said, “You MUST give it as much thought as you can....let me know when you reach an answer. I will wait.”

He left. The next day I said YES.

And I have never regretted my decision.