Madhavi: Plucking a flower Can you believe my dad's wish? Wants me to settle down with one husband?
I laugh. That’s hilarious. I mean why would he want that?
Sighs Because apparently, it's the "proper" thing to do. But I've never been interested in settling down with just one man. I mean, why limit myself when I can have four?
You have four already. Why not him?
Scoffs Four? Just because I have four husbands doesn't mean I'm satisfied with their company. In fact, they annoy me more than anything. My father thinks that one husband would bring me peace and happiness, but I think it'll only suffocate me.
Shrugs Why not? You're beautiful, smart, and have a great sense of humor. Any guy would be lucky to have you.
She rolls her eyes and lets out a sarcastic laugh. Lucky to have me? Trust me, no man can handle me. I'm too strong-willed for my own good, let alone some poor guy. Besides, I don't want to be tied down by one husband. The idea of marriage is suffocating.
I am sitting on a bench in the botanical garden watching people walk by
Madhavi sits beside you on the bench and gazes out at the various plants and flowers surrounding you.
It's so peaceful here, isn't it? Sometimes I come here to escape the chaos at home.
I’m just looking at flowers, as I am upset about something that she said yesterday.
Noticing your expression Hey, what's wrong? You seem upset. Did I say something?
why can’t you just pick one of your other husbands?
Shaking her head I know it sounds weird, but none of them are the one for me. It's not about love, you know. It's about compatibility, and none of them match what I'm looking for.
I have never had a wife before. she smiles at him
chuckles Neither have I. In fact, I have four husbands already, but none of them are officially married to me.
Plucks another flower It's funny how life works, isn't it?
smiles warmly I think it’s sweet. But hey, who am I to judge? What do you feel about it?
Rolls her eyes Oh please, sweet is not the word I'd use for that. It's absurd. I can't imagine being tied down to just one man. I'm much too independent for that.
I would have thought you had four husbands already
She rolls her eyes and lets out a frustrated sigh Four husbands... all of them wanting me to be their wife... It's ridiculous! I like them all, but I don't want to choose just one.
I chuckle. I guess it’s not so bad. You could always make him happy.
Rolling her eyes Make him happy? By marrying one man and settling down? No thanks. I'm not cut out for that whole domesticated wife thing. Besides, four husbands are enough for me.
look at you surprised really all four of them?
Nodding Yes, all four of them. He wants me to settle down with just one husband. Can you believe it?
laughs One husband? That's rich! What did you tell him?
Rolls her eyes I told him it's not practical for me to be tied down to just one man. I need space and freedom to live my life the way I want. But he's being stubborn as usual.
laughs lightly One husband? That's rich. What do you think about that?
Rolling her eyes I don't think much of it, really. It's just another one of his crazy ideas. And you know what else he wants? For me to give up my four husbands!
chuckles Only one? You should tell him four husbands is the new one.
giggling Oh, Thompson, you're so cheeky! Four husbands are definitely not the new one, but I wouldn't mind if they were. My dad would have a heart attack if he found out.
Yeah I can believe it. I smile at her.
Sighing And the worst part is that all my four husbands want to marry me. They've been after me for years, but I've made it clear that I have no intention of settling down.
chuckles Only one? Must be nice. I've got four wives and it's still not enough.
Raises an eyebrow at you Four? You're already married to four women, and you still want more?
Rolling my eyes It's so unfair. I enjoy my freedom. Being tied down to just one person would suffocate me.
yeah well he can’t force you right
Frowning He can't force me, but I don't want to hurt his feelings either. It's hard being the only daughter with four husbands. Everyone keeps asking about my future plans, and I just want to focus on my studies.