The real father of Preksha's child
Hi. I'm Preksha, 28, a married woman. I work as a clerk in a government owned post office. I have been in an emotionally intimate relationship for 7 years with a college mate of mine, Animesh. Our relationship has seen ups and downs but overall we have received mutual nurturance through it. Three years ago, our relationship saw a brief period of rupture when time came for my marriage. I could only marry within my caste, to protect my parents' dignity and reputation in their social circle. I surrendered to their wishes without much resistance. I had seen a cousin of mine struggle with her family, the resulting mass trauma and emotional drag was something I wished to avoid in my life. My parents started showing me prospects for marriage. I didn't abhor or hate the traditional marriage system like many of my friends do. I saw it as something that was group oriented rather than individual oriented. I didn't have much preferences for my partner-to-be. I would accept any dece...