Winning Loser

“Get me a glass of water, you useless idiot.”, Raj ordered Meera.

“What? What did you just say? Do you have manners to talk with a woman?” Raj’s dad scolded him instantly.

Raj replied, “But Dad, she’s useless. She is chatting on WhatsApp and watching television all day and…”

Raj’s mother interrupted him by saying, “Shut up! Who told you that? Don’t use insulting words. Don’t forget you have a mother and a sister too, and say sorry to Meera now.”

Raj pleaded, “But mom…”

Raj’s dad scolded him in a higher voice, “That’s an order. Did you hear me?”

Raj issued an apology to Meera and went into the bedroom.

Raj’s mother came to Meera and said, “We’re sorry on behalf of Raj, beta. Please let it go. We’re always there with you as parents. Never feel worried or alone.”

“I am feeling shameful that you have to face this within two months of marriage. Raj has never been like that. I’ll make sure that he never harasses you anymore, beta.”, Raj’s father replied.

Meera had tears in her eyes but felt happy that her in-laws were supportive.

She went to the bedroom, and Raj angrily closed the door. He turned to her with a smile and said, “I told you that a mother-in-law can treat you like a mother and a father-in-law can treat you like a father. Now do you believe me?”

Shocked, Meera asked, “What? Are you insane? You did all this for that stupid bet?”

Raj came close to her and said, “No, I did that for you. I just wanted you to realize that relationship means love and trust, not just blood.”

Meera finally understood Raj’s intention behind that drama and thanked him.

Raj teased her so that she would stop crying, “This was our first bet after marriage and you lost. How does that feel, loser?”

Meera smiled and replied, “You know Raj, I truly won today.”

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