Chapter 18: chapter 18

I said to myself, “Oh, how can I forget? I was following the idea of Amit, to find matrimonial matches from newspapers. Paras also gave me an idea of matrimonial websites. I guess, I should talk to Amit first.” I took out my mobile phone and called Amit. He picked up my call. Amit – Hello, Aman. How are you? Aman – Me good. You say. How’s everything going on in your life? Amit – Everything is going great. And how about your marriage. (Giggled)I chuckled, “I am following your plan.”Amit – You mean my newspaper idea. Are you implementing it?Aman – Yeah, I am implementing it. Actually, I also called, I guess two or three matches from there. Amit – Only two or three matches! From such a big newspaper!Aman – Yeah, only two or three matches. Because in your so-called big newspaper, girls with government jobs are rare. Amit – Oh... I can’t believe it. Aman – It's true. Amit – Anyhow, first let me know, if you got any success. Aman – Not yet. Amit – Then buy some more newspapers. Like about five newspapers every Saturday and Sunday. Still, it doesn't cost much. I guess then you will easily find girls with government jobs over there. Aman – Hmm... yeah, I guess you are right. Actually, one match was shown by the marriage bureau I hired. I got busy in that. I thought marriage would happen but....Amit – But what? Aman – It didn’t happen.Amit – Was that girl a government teacher? Aman – No. Anyhow, now I will implement your suggestions. You say what about your marriage?Amit – Haha, my marriage! Nobody will marry me because I have a private job and that also in a bank.Aman – If you have a private job then you can look for a girl with private job. It’s simple. Amit – But first I will try to get a government job only then will I look for marriage. Aman – And what about Paras. When is he going to marry? Amit – He is a businessman. I said jokingly, “I guess a big competitor of Mukesh Ambani.”Amit – Haha! No, his business is also not going great. He is earning enough money for survival but not earning like one lakh per month. I guess his monthly income is about forty thousand per month. Aman – Forty thousand per month is also okay. He can still easily marry. Amit – I don’t think so he will marry so soon. Once I talked to him. He said he would marry only when he would be earning one lakh per month in the minimum. Aman – Why is the range so high?Amit – I don’t know. You can ask from Paras. Haha. Aman – I am earning about fifty thousand per month and I am ready to marry. What’s the problem with Paras then? Amit – Only he can answer this question. Aman – Wait, let me take him into a call. Amit – Are you going to start conference? Aman – Yeah. I called Paras and he picked up my call. Paras – Hello pal! How are you? Before I could speak, Amit said, “I am great and you are always fine. Haha.”Paras – Amit, you there! You both are together and you didn’t even tell me!Amit – Don't worry! It’s only a conference call. We are not together. Haha!Paras said kiddingly, “You escaped my brutal beat! I was wondering how come both of you are together and you didn’t even inform me?”Amit – Haha. Aman – Hello, Paras how are you? Paras – I am always fine, pal. Amit – Paras, now you become serious. Because Aman wants to ask something very serious. That’s why he called you. Paras – Oh, okay.  But I don’t like to be serious, you know. Amit – But you have to be. Aman wants you to be serious. Paras – Then it’s okay. I am going to be serious. Amit – Okay, Aman. Now, ask your question. Aman – Why are you not getting married? Paras – Pal! My income is below fifty thousand per month. How can I marry?Aman – So when will you marry? I mean after how much income? Paras – Minimum one lakh per month. Aman – I am earning only fifty thousand per month and I am going to marry then what’s the problem with you? Paras – Pal, you won’t understand. Nowadays, wives are very expensive. Amit laughed. Paras – Yeah, it’s true. Wives are very expensive. And I want a very beautiful girl in my life. The more beautiful a girl is, the more expensive she is. And in your case. You are a simple boy. You want a simple girl. Moreover, you are with a stable job. For you, marriage is okay. But for me it’s not. Amit – Paras, you tell me clearly. I think you want to marry Deepika Padukon! Haha!Paras – Haha, yeah, I want to marry. What’s your problem? Aman – Hey guys! You made the serious topic a humourous one! Haha! Hey, Paras, suppose for a while you fail to earn one lakh per month then what will you do? Paras – Then I won’t marry. Then girlfriends are okay for me. (Giggled)I and Amit laughed.Paras – Aman, you say about your marriage. How many matches have you seen up to now? Aman – Not much.Paras – You miser! Pay 3000 rupees and use my idea. Only then will you be able to find a good match. Aman – Don’t worry. I will use your idea one idea.Paras – 3000 rupees is not a big amount. Just think only 3000 rupees for a good life partner! Is it expensive?Aman – Don’t worry, I will pay but not now. Amit – Hey guys listen! My manager is calling! I have to go.Paras – I also have to go. Customers have come to my shop.Aman – Okay guys, nice to talk to you. Take care.Paras – Same here. You too take care.Amit – okay bye. Take care.I hung up the call and started pacing the floor. I thought, “I never thought that finding a partner could be so difficult. The process of Marriage Bureau is very slow. It has been about a month and I haven’t even seen a single girl through uncle Mohan. I tried few matrimonial ads from newspapers but nothing happened. But I can’t say that I have tried enough matrimonial ads from newspapers.”(It will be so nice of you, if you leave at least a single word comment 🌺❇️🌹🌺❇️)