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But for the doctor's wrong diagnosis we
should have been in Bangalore enjoying the wedding feast to the
accompaniment of sangeet, instead of having a quiet dinner at
home, I said quite disappointed that what the doctor of a famous
hospital thought was a mere injury of my toe was diagnosed as a
fracure by an orthopaedic.
Is it not surprising that a radiologist
couldn't read an X-ray properly when earlier a general
practioner could tell a fracture by just touching the affected
portion, I observed. Unfortunately, the quality among doctors
also is deteriorating and we are the sufferers, I lamented.
Noticing my disappointment, my husband tried
to change the topic. I wonder why Prakash is getting married on
the Independence Day of all days, he said.
What's wrong in doing so? On the other hand,
I feel there is an advantage because it is not only a national
holiday but an occasion where the whole country will also
celebrate its anniversary, I said.
Well, it all depends on how you look at it,
he said sheepishly.
What do you mean, I asked knowing full well
he would come out with some outlandish statement.
As it is it's a woman's world and more and
more married women are becoming independent and their spouses
are losing their independence in the process. I won't be
surprised if Prakash loses his independence on the very first
day itself, he said in all seriousness.
Are you indirectly hinting that you too have
lost your independence over the years and I have gained it in
the process?
Well, he parried.
Say 'yes' or 'no', I insisted.
You see, for one thing, I haven't got married
on Independence Day. Don't forget that those born in the month
and on the date of our Independence, irrespective of the year,
are likely to maintain their independence!
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