Dad said that this occasion would be an opportunity to know and get along with the relatives. As I don't know anyone among them, I too felt the same. It was my grandmother's brother's granddaughter's marriage (don't take any trouble to find the exact relationship, I too don't know). So, I have to go to cousin's marriage who I have never seen before. Seems interesting!
Though the reception starts at 6:30 PM,Dad told me to start at 4:30 PM so that I can reach early and talk with as many relatives as possible. But I started from my flat at 6:20 PM to buy a gift for the couple. I am very poor in buying gifts but I know some standard gift items - Pens, Novels, Alarm clocks (giving chance to curse me whenever they hear the alarm, ha ha). Last item seemed relevant to the occasion. I saw a piece which looked nice. But when I watched it closely, it was like a used one. I asked the salesgirl about it. To my surprise, she said that they are damaged pieces. Why on earth, the damaged items are displayed for sales? Finally, I bought a wall clock(hope it works well).
I hoped to get a bus as early as possible. But there was no bus available for half an hour. And when I got into a bus, it stopped after moving few yards. The traffic jam halted all the vehicles. Wow! This is going to be very interesting! By the time I got down at a bus stop, it was 10 minutes past 9. Thanks to my enthusiastic co-passenger for guiding me to get down at the wrong destination. After arguing with a auto riskshaw driver who tried to exploit me, I continued my journey on foot. Later, by taking lift from two bikers(nice helping bangloreans), I reached the function hall at 9:45 PM. My only hope - at least the wedding couple should be present at the place to take my gift.
(To be continued ...)
