MY TRIP TO DELHI by Ananya Prasad

MY TRIP TO DELHI by Ananya Prasad

First of all we packed our bags then we wore our shoes and came down and sat near the pillar in our apartment. Then after sometimes Mamma called the driver and the driver was very close to “Marigold 4c&d.” When the driver came we left for the airport. Then after an hour we reached the domestic terminal of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. There we took a trolley and kept our suitcase and handbags on it. Then we went to the self-checking counter and got our computerised boarding passes, after that we checked our  luggage and  we went for the security check. After that we took our handbags and sat on the chair and waited for the bus to come. Then after 15-20 minutes the bus came and we got into the bus. And within 2 minutes the bus left us at the runway. Then we went up stairs and the kind airhostess welcomed us. We saw our seat numbers and now we were settled down. We tied our seatbelts. After 20 minutes the plane took off. And we felt relieved and comfortable. About after half an hour the airhostess served some sandwiches , cold drinks  etc. For some time we were in the air. Finally slowly- slowly the plane landed and we removed our seat-belts and took our handbags, and came out of the aircraft to go down stairs.  We were at the Indira Gandhi Airport, Delhi. Again we pulled a luggage trolley and took our suitcase and kept it on the trolley. We came near the taxi stand and left there the luggage trolley; we got into the taxi and left for the guest-house. On the way the taxi driver started talking everything rubbish about love marriage and arranged marriage. He was very talkative. He should have kept quiet and minded his own business.   His ‘valuable’ talk came to an end after we reached the Guest-house. It was the house of an old aunty. When we came out of the taxi that time Rini didi and Phupha ji came to take us in. Then we entered the house and we met each and every person. When I went inside the room to keep the suitcase I saw Golu bhaiya playing video game. Then I came into the living-room where Bua told me to eat the dinner. So I took the medicines as I had cough and cold and ate the dinner. After that I and Mamma slept  comfortably and happily.

The next day was very busy and tiring but full of fun and excitement because of that was the actual day of Ingita didi’s engagement. So I got up early and sat on a chair waiting for taking a bath. There Mamma was busy with some other work .After an hour I got ready and went to  the dining table. There I saw  that in the breakfast there was puri and sabzi. I ate that and took my medicine on  time. Suddenly I saw that Mamma had worn a beautiful purple colour sari in Guajarati style. And she had also worn very big-big earrings. We all left for the venue of the engagement ceremony: the Jaganaath temple. We were the first to reach the temple. We removed our shoes and sandals properly at the door of the temple. After the guard did the checking we were allowed to enter the beautiful temple. There we did the prayer and then each and everybody clicked some photos. And we also clicked some photos. Then we came inside one hall of the huge temple there some people were sitting down and some of them were sitting on the chairs and sofas. And we clicked there lots of photos too and after an hour, the waiters served cold drinks and dry fruits. Then gradually more and more presents arrived for the bride and the bridegroom; all the people sat down on the ground for eating lunch but my mamma and some aunties sat on the sofa and ate the food. In the food there was a bowl of soup, Rajma rice, paneer and many other things were given. After eating our meal we washed our  hands and clicked some more pictures of the bride and the bridegroom. Then Mamma gave some money as ‘shagun’ to the bride and the bridegroom. Then after  Pappu Chacha, Rekha Chachi, Bade Papa and Badi Mummy went downstairs and sat near the huge temple. Then after a while a small girl came near me and asked me for playing in the temple compound.  I asked permission from mamma. Then she said, “Ok you can play but please be in front of my eyes.” Then I played for 20 – 30 minutes. Then slowly –slowly each and every member of the engagement ceremony came down and one by one started getting into  the cars and autos. After we reached the Guest-house every one removed their party clothes and took rest for about an hour.

We all got up we all refreshed ourselves and got ready with our special party dress. When the car came I-myself , Mamma, Bua and Pappu Chacha sat in one car .Then suddenly after 5 minutes the driver reminded that Pappu Chacha had not tied his seat-belt so he told him to tie the seat- belt , but here the problem was this that he didn’t know  how to tie the belt so everybody began to giggle and smile, even the driver was also giggling. The driver taught him how to tie the seat belt. In the middle we lost our way to Hotel,  the driver asked for the way in a shop.  The driver understood the direction he started the car towards the Hotel. Then finally after 2 hours we reached the huge Marriott Courtyard, Gudgaon. When we entered the Courtyard I felt like I was in a wonderland.  We sat on the beautiful chairs , I saw the other members of the engagement ceremony on the next table. Suddenly I saw four-five waiters coming together with so many starter dishes  like Hara Kabab , Aalu Tikki , Chicken Roll and Fish Paneer etc. After serving that they brought cold drink of so many flavours like peach, pineapple, apple, blue berry, grapes and Miranda. After everybody finished with these things we were invited  in another hall for eating dinner, so in dinner there were  many items like soup , noodles , pasta , rice , roti , paapd , chicken salad , kulfi and kiwi cake. After eating this everyone started talking and till that time Phupha ji called me and introduced myself to his friends. After 3 hours party we came back to the Guest-house by the car.  Of all the persons I was the most sleepy person. So soon we changed our clothes and got ready for the bed .Then the next morning at 8:30am suddenly I saw that there is no Mamma next to me so, I ran out of my room  and searched in all the rooms but I couldn’t find Mamma or anybody else in the house, then I was really very scared but suddenly I heard some noise coming from outside so I went outside and there I found Mamma and everybody in the garden they were sitting on the ground. After seeing me Mamma kissed me and said “Sorry I didn’t tell you and come here.” Then after a while Mamma said “Ananya get ready fast we have to leave this Guest-house immediately.” So I ran towards the room and got ready within 2 minutes, then I myself, Pappu Chacha , Rekha Chachi and Mamma sat in one car  and left for Pappu Chacha’s relative’s house. When we reached the house I met a small child named Duggu , he was very sweet and innocent child. And I also met an Aunty, who was very kind to everybody. Then we took rest for an hour  and then I and mamma left for the airport. We reached the airport we waited there for the bus to come. Then after an hour the bus came and we left for the runway.  The bus stopped and we went into the plane and after 10-20 minutes the plane took off and in the aircraft  we ate cake and some biscuits  then after 2 hours the plane landed at the the domestic terminal of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport . And then we took a prepaid taxi and in about 2-3 hours we reached our sweet and beautiful home. I missed my Daddy who was not there with us during this trip.