Looking back at the river they just crossed, she felt relaxed and thought, ‘Haven’t my fears got dissolved mid-course making way for hopes!’ At that, as she got into the car, it crossed her mind that by the next day around, she would be on the other bank of her virginal canal. Then, looking lovingly at her man, she experienced rare warmth in her soul, which made her feel that the sheen of their love matched with the glint of the river.Īfter voyaging for well over an hour, they reached the banks of Mukteswaram, the gateway of Konaseema, where, courtesy Kamalakar’s clout, an Ambassador awaited them. However, having got over her fears in his protective embrace, in time, while she felt that she has grasped the meaning of marriage, seeing her at ease thus, he could visualize the power of love over the fear of the unknown.Īfter turning her attention to the horizon, lined with coconut trees, and watching it for long in fascination, she interested herself in the vastness of the Godavari, and felt that the wavy currents of its bluish green waters synchronized with the romantic beats of her expectant heart. As her primordial beauty pixilated by panic evoked pity in him, he was empathic in addressing her apprehensions. Whenever the boat was rocked in motion, she enlaced him in confusion, inducing him to cuddle her for her comfort. In time, having adjusted herself in trepidation, Sandhya clasped her man as though he were the mast of the boat itself.ĭuring the voyage, when he ventured to toy with the waters, she pulled him in fear and reprimanded him for his daring. Seeing her predicament then, those who sat on it moved away to enable the newly-weds ensconced in the middle. Caught between the onshore embarrassment and the offshore predicament, as Sandhya stepped into the boat as though she were slipping into the river itself, Raja Rao, having jumped into it earlier like a habitual, tended his perplexed bride tenderly into it, and once in, she reached for a cross plank seemingly considering the center of gravity of that which was afloat. While the prospect of boating across it shocked her water- phobic psyche, Raja Rao’s coaxing of her, which bordered on pecking, amused the travelers and the boatmen alike. Sandhya’s fear of water shored up by his assurances en route, sunk her heart as she saw the mighty river in its lean summer course. Soon they reached the shores of Kotipally to cross the Godavari. “I love you,” she jibed with him joyously. “It’s all about love,” he said effulgently. “Then keep it under lock and key,” she said feigning anger. “Let it be my secret,” he said smilingly. “I think, you can guess,’” she said dreamily. “What have you sought from Him?” he asked her as they got back into the car. Seeing her in reverence before the deity, he could discern the serenity of her beauty and felt beholden for the blessedness that life had bestowed upon him. “Why not, I’ve to thank Him a lot and pray for more,” he said. ‘So it portends well, let’s seek Lord Bhemeswara’s blessings,” she said “But for now, we’re in Draksharama,” he said. “How I wish it were now,” she said, closing her eyes as if in prayer. “Don’t tell her till we’re close to that,” he cautioned her. “Roopa would be thrilled to hear about that,” she said excitedly. “Won’t I love that,” he said kissing her hand. “Till then, be prepared for my nagging on that score,” she said, looking into his eyes. “I love that place like no other, let’s see how soon we can make it,” he said as he made up his mind by then to try to win Roopa’s favour. “Can we move over to Hyderabad!” she said excitedly. “It’s still possible,” he said tentatively, We’ve grown up dreaming living as neighbours,” she said emotively. “Simply put, she’s unique, though it feels nice being your wife, her separation hurts me no end. “What’s so special about her by the way?” he tried to appear casual. “Why so, she only complements my love for you,” she said lovingly. “I’m beginning to get envious of your Roopa,” he said in jest, taking her hand. “How I wish that Roopa were with us,” said Sandhya, lost in her excitement. “Once we’re in Konaseema, you won’t have eyes even for me,” said Raja Rao feeling refreshed. ‘I never knew that we’re so close to nature,’ exclaimed Sandhya leaning on her man. As the chauffeur-driven Ambassador crossed Kakinada, greenery greeted the honeymooners.
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