2 States The Story Of My Marriage

‘Move, the next student has to come,’ the announcer said as I emotionally
thanked the chief guest again and again. As I walked down the steps, I saw
Ananya’s parents. They had not applauded or even reacted to my being on the
stage. I came back towards my seat. Ananya stood at our row’s entrance, looking
lost. ‘I stayed back to get some pictures with friends. Where are my parents?’
‘Five rows behind,’ I said.
‘Why? What happened?’
‘Nothing. They wanted a better view,’ I said.
‘I’ve booked the car. We are all going afterwards, right?’
‘Go to your parents, Ananya,’ I said firmly as I saw my mother staring at me.