‘OMG OMG I just got the offer. I will start going to office just like you Sam. I am so excited. I always wanted this.’ Rupali expressed her joy of getting the first job offer.

Finally, the day arrived in Rupali’s life. She always wanted to create her own identity. She always wanted to work. Unfortunately, due to family circumstances she didn’t get the opportunity to work and got married just after completing her MBA. But marriage didn’t stop her from fulfilling her dreams. She was always on a lookout.

With a very formal expression Sam said: ‘Oh, wow Rupali! Congratulations!’

Sam didn’t sound happy as he should have been. In their marriage of four years, it was always Sam who spoke about his work, his promotion, his friends, etc etc etc. And Rupali supported him in every way. She has been the best audience for Sam. But why was Sam insecure and uncomfortable to give a hearty reaction to Rupali’s news?

With expressive eyes and a beautiful smile, Rupali said ‘Sam, Sam today is a big day for me. In fact it’s a big day for us, let’s go out to celebrate.’

Sam agreed and both of them went to watch a movie together. This chirpy girl was super happy and excited like she never has been in the last 4 years. The silence and formal expression on Sam’s face made her realise that something was wrong with Sam.

Softly, Rupali asked: ‘What happened Sam? Are you not in a mood to watch a movie? You should have told me. We would have done something else.’ With a dominant voice, Sam said: ‘No no Rupali I am ok. Let’s finish what we started together.’

Rupali sensed it, she knew it that Sam wasn’t happy about something. She decided that as soon as the movie gets over, they’ll head back home instead of going for a dinner. But she couldn’t concentrate anymore. She became curious, anxious and impatient to know why Sam wasn’t as happy as her? What was it that was bothering Sam? She stood up in between the movie and said, ‘Sam, I am not feeling well, can we go back to home please?’

Sam didn’t expect this. He looked around the crowd and said sure, let’s go!

Rupali had so many questions, so much of curiosity, so much of anxiousness but she kept quiet. So did Sam.

After sometime, Sam asked politely Why are you so quiet, Rupali? What is bothering you?

Rupali busted into tears. Sam wasn’t expecting that. With a heavy heart, immediately he went near her & hugged her tightly and said:

‘No no Rupali, please don’t cry. You are supposed to be happy as it’s a big day for us. Stop crying, my love’

Rupali became comfortable now and she asked him ‘Sam are you not happy with my decision of going to work?’

What? No Rupali why will I not be happy with any of your decisions. One sec ohk so is it because of me that you are upset?

Rupali kept quiet. She didn’t know what to say. Suddenly she felt guilty, she started thinking that maybe she took Sam in the wrong way.

‘Rupali I am just worried about you. You have never been a working woman. How will you adjust to the new environment? How will you deal with office politics? How will you manage work pressure? How Rupali How?’ Sam Said

Although it was quite genuine for Sam to feel the way he was feeling but Rupali wasn’t convinced.

‘Sam, do you remember once I said that I want to be an investment banker?’

Yes, Rupali I remember.

I know I have never been a working woman but I have it all to be one. I know I will like to be a working woman.

Sam just nodded his head & said ‘Rupali I have full faith in you. You will be the best in whatever you do. And now I am more confident that I should worry less.’

Firmly, Sam said, ‘Just remember one thing that I am always there for you. I expect you to discuss everything with me the way I do with you. Promise me that you will never hide anything from me.’