Raining Love for Her by Kalai Selvi Arivalagan (best sci fi novels of all time txt) 📖

she could not just grab it and have it as her own. She cried her heart out while taking bath. Beena did not want her parents to know about it. She wanted to call Vel and ask him why he did not want to marry her.

Around 10 pm after every one went to sleep, Beena called his mobile. Vel attended the call from his office. From the morning he was expecting a call from Beena and was mentally ready to answer her questions. Whatever it may be he decided to be cool and handle the situation smoothly.

“Hi, Beena, are you still awake? Usually you go to sleep by this time.” Vel did not give time for her to open the conversation.

“What made you reject me? I feel like a fool.” Beena’s voice choked with tears reached his ears.

He already expected tears and sobs from her end. Last time when he visited her place, he could feel the difference in the way she moved around him. With his heart bent toward Reema, he did not take it seriously.

When Beena asked his permission to hold his hand for a while, he indirectly told her about his mind. Even after understanding the open message from him, still she wanted to try her luck. One of his friends got married to a girl within the family, and his children suffered from some chronic diseases from their infancy.

“Fool. Don’t talk like that. You are an educated girl and you must understand things better.” Vel’s words did not comfort her.

“Shamelessly I spoke my heart out to you, yet, you are not ready to consider me. What made you decide like that?” Beena went on talking about the same thing again and again.

“I am in the office. I will talk to tomorrow. Go to sleep now, you will understand things better once you are awake.” Vel told her and ended the call.

Even after talking to him, Beena felt the heavy burden on her heart. She could not accept the fact that he did not want to marry her. She kept on sending so many messages to him when he stopped to attend her frantic calls. Vel knew very well if he attended her calls, she will not allow him to be at peace and she will deliberately push him into unnecessary mental pressure.

Beena’s parents took it lightly. Though they wanted to help Beena, they understood Vel’s point of view also. They have seen marriages within the family and they also know how it affected the lives of the children and even the lives of the boys and girls who married within their family.

Beena’s parents did not want to discuss these things any more and left Beena alone to come out of that on her own.

Beena could not sleep immediately. She switched on the computer and checked with the online tarot reading. She selected the cards and read through the Universal 6 card spread reading.

Card 1 (The Chariot) : How you feel about yourself now
You feel everything is a constant battle at the moment, but persevere and you will triumph in the end. Expect some good news that will help you to keep going until you achieve your goals. This is a time of movement and change and of conflicts ending in victory. You may well consider a journey that relates to work or go for that new car you've been looking at.

Card 2 (Justice) : What you most want at this moment
The cards suggest that what you most want at this time is for a fair and right outcome whether it concerns relationships or business affairs. You feel that you are in the right and that any decision or agreement to be made should be in your favour

Card 3 (The Star) : Your fears
You are fearful of the future and rather lacking in self-belief - you are afraid your hopes will be dashed. Well don't be, this is your wish card - a time of joy and fulfillment. Good health, possibly after a time of illness, and good fortune that will give you a new zest of life. If considering a new love affair, new job or career, or travel, then go for it. You may also receive a gift or gifts!

Card 4 (The Moon) : What is going for you
Despite the fear and bewilderment you feel, and the seeming difficulty of the path you have chosen, keep going - all will eventually turn out fine. The Moon is a good omen if you are in a clandestine affair; it also shows us how to be open to new and unexpected possibilities

Card 5 (The Empress) : What is going against you
There are conflicts around you, frustrations and possibly a break up in a relationship. Be careful not to over-react and be too protective or dictatorial about your needs, and whatever you do, do not resort to emotional blackmail, it won't do you any favours. You may be experiencing infertility problems or an unplanned pregnancy, if so just know that there are people around you who love and care for you and will provide support.

Card 6 (Judgement) : Outcome
A time for taking stock, an end to an era or phase of your life, and brand new opportunities appear. An opportunity will present itself that must not be ignored and it could have far reaching implications, changing your life for the better. You will enjoy success and enjoyment for past efforts, events will pick up a pace and the outcome will be quicker than expected.

Beena could not control her flow of tears as the reading clearly told what was happening at that time in her life. She could not stop the tears and they kept staining her smooth, slippery cheeks. The tear drops dried and glistened on her cheeks. The heaviness on her heart choked her breath and she kept on tossing on the bed this side and that side. She never thought of such an attraction toward him and she doesn’t know what made her inclined toward winning his heart.

For a while, the world looked bleak and the life meaningless. Is this the end of every wish a man has? What is the need for men to chase behind goals and dreams?

“When days are narrow and nights threatening, prayers light our way.” Beena remembered this again and again and wished she will also come out of this unwanted mess and get cleared of the unnecessary stress. Finally, she decided to let Vel go away from her.

“If you don’t get it, just forget it.” She ordered her sub-conscious mind to shut and chase away thoughts about Vel. Initially it was a tough task, but she succeeded in that by diverting her attention to books and little children. The world is a wider place to conquer what we deserve. No need to sit and cry, take a different way to achieve the best. Beena smiled at herself in the mirror and decided to move on her way.

But things were not easy for Vel at home. His father was totally against him getting married to Reema. Vel’s mother was reluctant to go against her husband’s wish. No one spoke to each other and it went on like that for a while, till Vel started the topic again.

“Ma, why are you not talking to me?” Vel once again called her. She carried on with her work as if she did not listen to him.

“I know dad. It is difficult to convince him. But why don’t you understand me.” He asked her again.

“Do you want your brother’s daughter to be here as your daughter-in-law?” He asked her again.

She did not reply him anything. Though his father was listening to this conversation, he kept on reading the newspaper without showing any reaction on his face.

“So, both of you don’t want me to marry Reema. Is it so?” He questioned again. She did not reply him.

Vel’s father lifted his head from the paper and answered his question loudly. “Yes, we did not want you to marry her.”

“But why?” Vel looked at his father.

“Because she is not our choice,” he replied him back.

“So that is the reason. I think she is a better choice for me.” Vel answered his father.

“If Beena gets married now, will you allow me to marry Reema?” Vel asked him back.

“Beena’s has her parents to look for a better choice. You need not worry.” Vel’s father curt’s answer hit him.

“So you are not ready to understand me.” Vel felt sad why his parents must reject Reema so bluntly.

“Ma, that day you saw her. What is wrong with her, tell me. If you feel she doesn’t suit me, you must tell me why.” Vel once again pleaded her. But both of them did not reply him with an answer that would convince him. With a heavy heart, he left for his office. He decided to share with Caroline whatever happened so that he can find a way out.

“Caroline, will you join me for tea?” Vel called her around 4 pm.

Around 4 pm when Vel came down for tea, Caroline was already waiting for her in the canteen. The place was not much crowded and he decided to speak his heart out to her.

“Will you please listen to me?” Vel sat down with his cup of tea.

“Yes, I am here for that.” Caroline looked at him.

“Can you meet Reema for me?” Vel looked at her with a request.

“I will be going to see her tomorrow. Do you want me to tell her anything?” Caroline questioned him.

“Yes, I want you ask her if she is ready to marry me.” Vel’s answer shocked Caroline.

“What? She is always ready to marry you. What is the doubt?” Caroline queried him.

“My parents want me to marry Beena. They don’t want Reema as their daughter-in-law.”

“Oh!” Caroline exclaimed.

“Have they seen Reema?”

“That day I took to my house and introduced her to my mother.” Vel replied.

“When did that happen? You did not tell me.” Caroline smiled at her.

“That day when I went to the parlor to get ghee, I met her. I took her to my house then and introduced her to my mother.”

“What did you mother tell then?” Caroline asked him.

“My mother did not tell anything. Even now she is not telling if she wants her or not. She keeps her mouth shut and doesn’t involve in the conversation between me and my father. I really don’t know why she behaves like that.” Vel replied with a concern.

“So you expected them to tell ‘yes’ immediately when you announced your decision. As you have wishes, they will also have their own likings for your marriage. Did you ever consider that?” Caroline questioned Vel.

Vel did not answer her back immediately. He could not answer this question. He looked at her without answering her.

“Tell me.” She stressed her question again.

“Yes, that is true. I also understand. Initially it will be difficult for them to accept this, but I want them to think about my wish also.”

“Nothing wrong in that, but you must give them some time to think about it and decide it in your favor. Don’t forget that.” Caroline took a sip of her tea and smiled at him.

“This one I never thought about