STORY-CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN I live among Christians , though I am a Hindu and somewhat proud of being so. Along with my Christian friends , I regularly attend the Sunday mass. My girl friend Celeste make it a point to sit by my side. After the proceedings are over, the Father would ask:”When are you joining our religion?” “I am already a true Christian. Jesus was anti-capitalist , but your Pope is a very rich person” He smiled: “No one can defeat you in a debate.” “He was top in the college,” Celeste added. On the way back, she asked:”When can we marry?” “Without a job , how can we live?” “I will speak to my father; will you do any job?” “Of course , I am in need of some engagement.” One day she came in her scooter and took me to her father. He seemed to be really glad:”I like to see you two married; what is the dely?” Cele replied:”He wants a job first.” “That is true ; why don’t you join our business?” “I will think over.” Cele took me to my home . It was her first visit . She was surprised to see the photos of Guruvayoorappan and Jesus , side by side on the wall. I said:”This is symbolic. We are together”. For the first time , she kissed me , hot and sweet! It was with difficulty that I disengaged. We sat embracing , in a sofa and disussed her father’s proposal:” I am afraid that joining his business empire, will compromise my principles . Many transactions may be illegal, I am afraid.” “You can quit when you feel” So we went back and told him I am willing to join. We went to the town and enjoyed seeing a movie. Soon I went to Kanhirapilly and reported for duty. I was accountant and found the work easy enough. Celeste’s letters came regularly , pleading for early marriage ; after six months she came with her father. I was in a dilemma ; I don’t want to convert to Christianity, but marriage is inevitable. “Sir, will you agree for register marriage?” Cele supported me . Being the only child , they wanted a pompous marriage .I said:”The registration can be confidential; a reception can be arranged in the Church at home” . So it was agreed . In the Registrar’s Office, she appeared in bridal costume . I could hardly believe my eyes! She looked like a real angel, with her long , azure eyes and a smile which remained etched in my memory forever. Her father commented :”You are looking at my daughter , as if for the first time. Are you sure she is the girl whom you love?” We all laughed . The registration over , we all returned . That night we stayed awake for a long time , her body entwining mine, naked as I wished. “Celi, how happy I am! For getting you , It is a small sacrifice that I became a Christian. You know , a Crown Prince of Britain loved a commoner. As the Palace refused their marriage, he relinquished Office ; they went and settled in America." “Thank you , dear!”