My Unforgettable Valentine Day
53I open my eyes and see that my husband isn't next to me. Now I turn around and the clock on the wall indicates it is 11.40 am (Oh God!! Late again yesterday I got up at 10.30 am and today at 11.40 am I am going from bad to worse and the worst part is that today even my husband got up earlier than me). Now what are my in laws going to think of me? Anyway I hurriedly adjusted the bed and walked out of the room in a nightie. My mother in law greets me with a good morning and asks me whether I will have tea or coffee (I told her no I would directly take bath). My mother in law immediately switches on the geyser for my bath. Meanwhile my husband is drinking tea in the drawing room sofa and talking to his dad(who is a Professor). I was just going back to the bathroom when my husband gives me a smile and all of sudden I was feeling so shy and I just walked away from them.
I took my bath and selected a particular yellow with green border sari presented by my mother in law. My mother in law complimented me and asked my husband also to take bath quickly as our brunch is ready. Meanwhile I called up my brother who was leaving today evening so that we could sync up at what time we would be joining them at the airport for farewell. As soon as my husband finished his bath we all sat for the brunch and my mother in law prepared all my favorite dishes (i.e, a particular egg plant dish, Rasam (sort of like lentil/tomato soup) and a Yoghurt dish followed by a nice sweet dish). The last 3/4 days I have been eating so much that I suddenly lost appetite a little bit (we were invited to couple of lunches and dinners since our marriage). My mother in law kept insisting for second helpings and I ended up consuming twice as much as I normally would have. My husband was feeling very heavy and he wanted to sleep for a while. Meanwhile I called up my mom and spoke to her. My husband got up an hour later and we all had tea. It was about 4.30 pm and our driver had come as requested of him.
My husband told me earlier to wear jeans and t shirt (instead I chose full hands shirt). It was the first time my in laws saw me in those clothes and even I wasn't sure how they would react but then they were cool (at least in front of me they appeared to be cool). We were talking endlessly in the car and my husband received some calls too during this time (one of the calls was from his friend in Singapore who couldn't make it to our marriage). Finally we reached the airport and my parents/brother were already waiting for us at the entrance. My husband immediately bent down to seek the blessings of my parents and my dad hugged him. I also hugged my mom. We all went inside the lounge. Then my dad/brother/husband were talking among themselves while I was talking to my mom in another corner. It was about 7 pm and my dad told us that you "love birds" may have other plans and should carry on. I was feeling shy but I just agreed to their plan. We said our good byes and my husband pulled out from his pocket Toblerone (I was wondering why he wore the Jacket as he prefers just t shirts then I realized it was to surprise my brother) and gave it to my brother (which is his favorite chocolate). My brother was very happy and then we left the airport. I asked him when did he buy that then he told me yesterday evening when we all went to drop his sister(and her family) at the railway station on the way he had stopped at the particular store to buy this chocolate for my brother(I was too busy talking to his sister and didn't notice it then). Once we left the airport I was thinking his sister left and now my brother left but we two are the only people that are destined to stay together forever (it was a very emotional realization).
He said lets go to this great restaurant and I seriously wasn't in a mood to eat but then I thought he might be intending to give me a gift their hence I agreed. I ordered tomato soup and a plate of rava dosa (South Indian snack). He ordered cold coffee and noodles. We had our light dinner and yet there was no indication of any gift and after about 20 minutes we left the restaurant.
Then he said lets go to this dance club and I agreed (now I realized why he told me to wear jeans earlier)...LOL. Once inside the club he asked me "whether the beautiful lady would care to dance with me" (of course I am not that beautiful but it does feel nice to hear it from my husband)..hehe. There they were playing all the wonderful songs which I love so much. In one of the slow songs(paper roses) when he was holding my waist and dancing while looking into my eyes I wished that time would stand still and I could hold on to this magic moment forever and ever. But alas the song got over and finally when I was tired I told him that I would like to sit for a while and he gave a thumbs up in the direction of DJ.
Then the DJ made an announcement that "I request Mr N & Mrs R to come here and then he announced that we were newly married and my husband would like to gift me something" The DJ handed over to my husband a gift which he handed it over to me. It was a diamond studded citizen echo-drive watch. Everybody present were clapping and soon the music started again. It was one of those few moments in my life when I was totally at a loss for words.Thus ends my unforgettable valentine day.
P.S: Later in the night he told me that his cousin (who is a radio artiste) is the best friend of the DJ and he had bought this watch in the US itself and wanted to gift it to me on valentine day. Also once when he came to my apartment he browsed through my CD collection and saw this one CD case which contained most of my favorite songs(a lovely thoughtful gift from my younger brother). He made a mental note of those songs and then later told the DJ about my favorites. I will treasure this valentine for the rest of my life.
Do you think we need a special day to express our love?
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This is really inexpensive way to make the day special and I know that he will love it all.
a diamond-studded watch doesn't sound inexpensive to me, though!
Hi Countrywomen, I feel the love behind the words you wrote here...and I also feel how special you are to your husband. That brings a lot of joy to my heart. It's the little gestures that contribute to it all - the little smile that reassures you that all is well, the favorite chocolate given your brother, and of course, surprise - playing your favorite songs as you danced and the special gift! Thank you for sharing with us such a beautiful valentine day. May you make each day a valentines day. :-) Congratulations again to the newly wed couple. My warm regards to your husband! :)
LG- It was a wonderful day and yes later after my cribbing that he shouldn't be so extravagant told me that the watch costs about $350 unlike what I thought of it earlier.
Hubber2009- I really liked the efforts he took to make my valentine day special. Right from learning about my favorite songs to gifts to my brother then respecting my parents everything counts and the cost of the watch(although not that much which I came to know later) isn't the sole criteria for making it a special day for me.
Ripplemaker- I hope I remain as special to him in future as I am today. When I was dancing there was a magical moment which can't be explained when I felt I wish could hold on to that moment for eternity. Thanks a lot for all your good wishes and blessings. You and Daisybee are forever overflowing with your positive outpourings to all of us here at hub pages. I am so glad that I met you both who are always spreading love and happiness. Salamat.
Glad to see you back in the loop again and with a heartwarming story to share, too! :D
Cris- I am glad you like this unforgettable valentine experience of mine. I am back and again going to be away in another couple of hours :-)
CW, my hearty congratulations to you on your marriage.
It sounds like with a great husband you got great in-laws.
Congratulations, coountrywomen, on your marraige and thanks for sharing your romance with all of us on hubpages-- it is truly heartwarming to share your happiness. It sounds like you have found a good man to share your life with and a diamond watch is just the icing on the cake. Happy Valentine's Day to you both:-)
Congratulations CW. I hope you have a loving and happy marriage. Sounds like a great day!
Sounds like a very special day .... and memories to last a life time
Country,
I'm so glad you had a lovely first Valentine's Day with your new hubby! You sound very happy and that IS the most important thing, isn't it? I thought it was very cute that you kept referring to him as "husband!" As if you love the sound of it! Very sweet!!
Congratulations on your marriage. Sounds like the day ended up very well, even though you slept through half of it. LOL
I would also disagree with this statement, "of course I am not that beautiful but it does feel nice to hear it from my husband", but as long as your husband lets you know, it's all good.
"When I was dancing there was a magical moment which can't be explained when I felt I wish could hold on to that moment for eternity." Sounds like good times. Priceless.
congratulations counrywomen. I was surprised and happy to read your hub this morning. I had been wondering where your whereabouts, now surprise! A very big congratulations to you and your new husband. Thank you for sharing your unforgettable special valentines day with us. Be Blessed Always! ~Dottie
Congratulation countrywomen and all the best. As it looks we've all been missing you. I'm very happy for you. God bless your marriage.
Wow, that was an excellent Valentine's Day. A husband for a "countrywomen" was not surprise, since your last surprise of hiding behind the picture of Indian actress. Finally you changed from a young lady to a kitchen queen.......hahaha.
I believe you & your husband are wonderful, congratulations from me too. I just published the hub you requested, whenever you have time check it out. Here is the link.........
CW -
That's a nice thing you shared.
What a sweet story. You are very lucky. Thanks for sharing.
CW: So good to have you back and hear of your your romantic day with your new husband. Congratulations on your marriage. I wish you both the best! :) I can't stop smiling, I am a romantic. LOL!
Hi Countrywomen,
I really like Love stories, especially when they happen for good people!
CW, it is so interesting. Congratulations.Wish you happy & long marriage life. God bless you my dear friend.
Congratulations to your husband and best wishes to you both, Mrs CW. Good to see you back.
Congratulations! I'm happy to see you back. Very sweet of you to have shared your story with all of us. I'm sure most of the readers would have slipped down the memory lane while reading this story. God bless both of you.
Congratulations CountryWoman (Or will you now be changing your name to CountryWife ? lol)
I hope you had an exciting week, of which Valentines Day was only a small part.
I'll still be having that drink to you and Mr. N. on my birthday, (while you are on holiday in H. )
Cheers, and enjoy your holiday my friend.
Eric G.
ReuVera- Yes I do have a wonderful mother in law but I sometimes feel little uncomfortable when I don't get involved in cooking/kitchen(other tasks) as freely as I do while I am at my mother's place. I guess it will take time to develop that rapport.
Robie2- Yes indeed the watch gift was just the icing and the whole effort gone into planning was more important for me.
Gwendy- Thanks for your blessings.
Ritu- They are indeed memories which will last me for a lifetime.
Madison- Well two reasons I keep calling him as "husband" one is due to that being a fact and the second is out of respect (husbands name isn't supposed to be taken directly as I have observed in our families).
Dave- Thanks a lot for "disagreeing" with me and yes it was surely magical and priceless.
Dottie- It was a pleasure sharing as Ripplemaker's happiness prompted me to write this hub and I had a little time then. I wanted to add more songs and just added one quickly. Luckily my husband has gone down to inquire about the activities and left me with the laptop and lo behold my addiction I am again checking up on hub pages...LOL
HappyWorld- Thanks a lot for your blessings.
Mr.Nice- I would spend more time once I return back to our apartment(and will browse your recipe hub). Meanwhile yes I love being the "kitchen queen" as I want to be queen of (his)heart and the best way to a man's heart is through the stomach...hehe. Btw his zodiac sign is Leo (Lion King) just like my father and I hope I remain his queen forever :-)
DingDong- Thanks for appreciating.
Netters- Indeed I am very lucky it is due to my parents blessings that i have got a good husband.
Violet- Even I am in my heart of hearts romantic and used to read Mills & Boon novels as a teenager and love chick flicks :-)
Joseph- I don't know what I have done in this life (and also past lives) but I certainly feel my parents good karma and blessings have resulted in good results for me :-)
RamRam100- Thanks for your blessings.
TOF- Thanks and yes congratulations was one of my favorite songs(played on that day) hence I included it now. I wish I had more time to do a thorough hub but then I decided better a small quick hub now rather than a detail hub later.
Anjali- Thanks for your blessings. I wish I could include all the songs but the time was short and I just added one song earlier. Maybe I will spend more time later and include all the favorite love songs played that day for me.
Eric- My friend hints are not meant to be given but then you are one of my friends hence no problem ;)
Thanks all for your best wishes/blessings. I am really glad you all stopped by and commented.
I am glad your wedding and honeymoon went so well because I know you have been looking forward to this. It looks like 2009 is your year!
Ah, CW! It sounds like you had a great time. I am glad you are happy.
I spent my Valentine's Day at a vineyard event promoting stuff and wining and dining clients, so! Glad someone had a most romantic time.
Oh Countrywomen what romance, what sweetness, what joy to find you display your tender loving teenage side. I swear I could almost hear your shy giggle as you smiled at your hubby from a distance that morning. The details reveal how much you valued every little thing that happened that day. I felt the excitement, the amusement, the grattidue you felt seeing your hubby do all sorts of things to express his love. I am truly happy for you. May your life together bring you all the joy life has to offer. My best to both of you. Hugs:)
Your are reallly lucky to have great husband and great in laws. This is really inexpensive way to make the day special and I know that he will love it all.
Great way of epressing love.....I wish you good luck for you marriage like and I hope and pray that everyday would be a special day for you.
congrats CW. If you ever need some marriage advice, you know who to ask ;)
or NOT to ask... *wink*
Yes, she does know who to ask!! ALL her devoted friends here on HP who have been missing her terribly and who are thrilled to know her marriage is making her so happy. Your first married Valentines Day sets the romantic bar very high for the rest of your lives. I wish you both much happiness, CW and CM (that is your husband, CountryMen) ! Enjoy these heady days (and nights *wink*) MM
Hey CW, congrats and welcome back! May the romance last a lifetime! Besos!
CountryWomen: Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you, your new husband and extended family. I cannot begin to tell you how interesting it was to read this hub and hear about what a day in the life of CountryWomen is like! It is very different, you seem to hold such a high regard for family, I admire that greatly. I'm wishing you all the luck in your new marriage, and all the happiness your heart can hold. Thanks for publishing this.
So lovely to hear of your marriage to such a lovely man CW - may your marriage last forever and ever, and your special happiness grow day by day - it was also lovely to hear that your Valentine's Day was so incredibly special ...cheers
countrywomen, a belated congratulations to yourself and the lucky man, I wish you all the good fortune in the future and may all your dreams come true!
btw Does this mean I can no longer flirt with you. ;-[)
No problem don't worry just enjoy your honeymoon. Here is a link for you and your honey bun............
Wow, beautiful! Warm congratulations! I wish you two to stay happy forever!!!
P.S. I am sooooo glad you are happy. You deserve the best husband possible!
Hi CW,
Congratulations! It is really nice of you to share your Valentine Day special here.
And it is good to have you back!
Hi CW,
I am happy to see you back. Nice to know that you had a wonderful Valentines Day. Actually did not expect to see you soon after the Marriage. Wish you a very happy Married Life and may you two stay happy forever.
CW..this is a wonderful surprise!Congrats!Wish you a blessed and happy married life!:)I could not come online as I am away at..Cochin! Are you by any chance in Cochin?I am leaving tonight back to my place.Wish I knew about your marriage..may have gatecrashed!LOL!Anyway..a beautiful romantic lovestory and may all your days together be one happy romatic love story!:)
CW, My special congratulations to you on your marriage. I wish you happiness in all coming years. You are very nice person that is why you get nice hubby.
wish you two to stay happy forever!!!
Congratulations to your happy marriage. I wish you all the best.
how are you I love you plz send the E mail Id and photo you are looking very good aaaaaaaaaand nice face
SweetiePie- My marriage went well and my honeymoon is still going on;) All the years of being alone on a valentine is being repaid with compound interest now. Yes 2009 seems to be my year and thanks for all your best wishes/blessings :-)
Lita- I am sure you had a great time too "wining" and not "whining" ;)
Dayzeebee- WOW!! You could feel my "giggle"(although I am not a teenage girl chronologically any more although I act like one often) ;) I was actually too embarrassed in front of my father in law to respond to his "smile" (which only I know what it reminded me). Thanks for all the best wishes and coming from a pure soul like you it really means a lot for me :-)
Gracy- Well more than the expense involved I really appreciate all the thought/planning that took place. Yes I do have a nice in laws and husband. I am really glad to have wonderful parents who proposed such a good match for me. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Andrew- Although it is difficult to expect wonderful moments all the time but being an eternal romantic I do hope all days would be just as "special". Thanks for your prayers/best wishes.
GoldentToad- I will surely seek the advice of all my well wishers but hopefully I wouldn't need much in the first place ;)
Cris- True friends always give their best to others and I am sure I can count on all you guys whenever I really need sound advice.
MM/Susan- You will certainly be in my list whenever I do seek advice. In fact I consider you a nice device to give wise advise :-) Btw I am not aware that the bar was high since this is the only valentine I ever had in my life but yes I would have to be realistic about future expectations. Yes these are heady days (I know exactly what you mean) *winks back*.
Elena- Thanks for the best wishes. Yes I will surely treasure these special moments for the rest of my life. Sending you my flying "besos". Muchas Gracias.
Nicole- It is due to my family that I am able to pursue my dreams and now due to my family have met my soul mate. My heart is not used to so much happiness and don't know how long it will last (but hoping it will last a long long time). It was really a pleasure writing this since ripplemaker was so happy it prompted me to share that wonderful day with all my friends here. Thanks a lot of for all the best wishes.
Ajcor- Yes the special day that I was almost giving up will ever happen then it did actually happen. Thanks a million for these heartfelt words "marriage last forever and ever, and your special happiness grow day by day". Amen.
Agvulpes- I have always considered you as the Awesome Aussie who prefers my company over tea. Btw once when I saw you defending me then I felt you were responding almost like a "father" who goes about protecting his daughter when she needs it the most. I will never forget that. You are always welcome to interact with me however you please. Once a person is within the innermost circle then the outer formalities don't matter :-)
Mr.Nice- For a change you didn't send me a "nice" info..LOL. That was really funny but don't worry ours wasn't so "interesting". Yes I will check it out or rather actually make it and then reply to you.
Tatjana- I still greatly appreciate your love, light and wishes (and extremely nice gestures like "clicks") ;) I know you really mean the best for me. I thought there is more pleasure being in control but now all of a sudden I really love the feeling of letting him take control and me leaning on his strong shoulders and him taking care of me. It really is a indescribable feeling :-)
Sidd- It was really a special day and also when some fundies want to ban such days since they are against so called "Indian" culture. It really turned out to be a very interesting day with media also showing that news item again and again :-) I guess we don't need such politicians to impose there style of "morality" on us. How did you personally feel when these self styled advocates of "our" culture were trying to spoil a harmless day of celebration of joy? Thanks for stopping by and looking forward to your comment.
Anamika- My husband had made some plans and also our leave schedule was tight. I really missed hub pages and all the wonderful hubbers like you all. Thanks for the best wishes.
Laila- The marriage wasn't held at Cochin although I have lots of good memories of Cochin when my dad was posted there. One of my best friends is from cochin(I think it is called kochi now)...hehe. I hope you had a great time and looking forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for all the best wishes.
Lgali- It is due to the blessings/best wishes of friends like you along with my family that has helped me to get a good husband. Thanks a lot for your best wishes and I am really looking forward to be back and active again like you :-)
Vladimir- "Congratulations" will forever be another favorite song of mine since right after he gifted me the watch that was the song that was played. Thanks for the best wishes and stopping by to comment.
Mr.Shamsud- Thanks for stopping by and commenting. P.S: http://hubpages.com/hub/What-I-want-you-to-know-ab
Glad to see you active on the site again. Hope you are having fun during your honeymoon/vacation :).
SweetiePie- May all our lives be a one long "honeymoon". Thanks for the best wishes and yes glad to be back among my hub friends :-)
Your marriage is working great! keep it up..
Mcarolyn- Thanks for your best wishes and encouragement. Glad you could stop by and comment.
CW
I have finally caught up with this hub, and I'm so glad I did. So at last you are married, and it sounds as though you are happy and pleased with your choice. I hope you will always be as happy together, and as special to one another as you have been on this first Valentine's Day. My love, best wishes, and congratulations to you both.
Amanda- Glad you could finally stop by. Yes my first valentine was really special. I am very happy and may the happiness last a life time. Amen. Thanks for your blessings.
Congratulations for the newly married couple. Pray Him to give both a long and happy married life.... longer than my parents, who lived for 65 years as husband and wife !
Mr.Venugopal- WOW!! 65 years that is so wonderful to hear. Thanks a lot for the best wishes/blessings. Glad you could stop by and comment.
Congratulations to you and your husband.
Sorry for the lateness - I had to finish that book off, so did not notice that you had written this Hub. Apologies
All the best to you both, and a milion blessings. Have a long and happy marriage - if you and your husband fancy a romantic holiday in Greece, you are more than welcome :)
I knew I missed something! Congratuations on your marriage. I think my heart just said aw. :) You really are blessed with happiness, I hope it continues for you forever.
Much love, many great wishes and God bless.
sandra
Hello, Countrywoman! It sounds like you had a wonderful valentine's day and that married life is treating you well! You sound so happy! Congratulations again! Nice to see you back here on HubPages. We missed you!
Hi Countrywomen, now I realize why you've been gone!! So glad you are doing well and are happy!! =))
Sufi- No worries my friend. Even I have been a bit behind these days in catching up to some of things I should have done a while ago. Btw I hope you have finished your book and it gives you the rewards you expect from it (i.e., both money, recognition and personal satisfaction). Btw don't make such promises (you never know we might be tempted to take up the offer) ;)
Sandra- Thanks for stopping by and wishing all those wonderful things. I wish you too have a wonderful life ahead. Glad you could stop by and comment.
Christoph- My President!! Finally you did get time to stop by. I have missed your affectionate thoughtful comments for a while now. Btw I have to visit that freegan hub soon. Thanks for those best wishes and yes even I missed you all.
Marisue- Yes I am doing well and thanks for checking up on me. I just went through your hub and was touched with the heartfelt story about your family. I wish you also have a wonderful life ahead in Oklahoma.
Thanks all for stopping by and commenting.
Countrywoman: what an experience - you a a blessed woman!
How romantic!
CW...you are great....normally i dont feel like reading all the hub i mean each single line and word but always your hubs...i dont want to miss a single character....the way you write...you create a real image of the situation...very very very nice....and yes you are very lucky that you have got such a wonderful, caring and loving husband...have great life together.....my blessings...
Great Hub, really enjoyed it reading, can imagine, how much happiness you must hve experienced right throuh da day.
I Wish u All The Best
CW,
Thanks for sharing this moment with us. I truly am interested in learning about new cultures and you've given me a most intimate peek into yours. =)
G|M
What a day you had! This is wonderful and promotes the spirit of romance especially through these times. Sometimes the price of the gifts does not count but the meaning and value you put behind them. For as long as you enjoyed the day and the events that unfolded before your eyes, what price can you put to that?
Congratulations to you both on your wedding. Best wishes for the life ahead as a married couple.
sounds like a good guy
Countrywomen, loved the video from Marie Osmond, Paper Roses
Thankyou for showing it, it's an oldie but goodie!
LondonGirl says:
10 months ago
sounds like a wonderful day!