And They Lived Happily Ever After!

‘And They Lived Happily Ever After!’ The end credits rolled on the screen.

“What bullshit? No one lives happily ever after.” Claimed Mr. Husband.

“What?” I asked wiping my tears, “It was such a romantic story.”

“Right, the story was maudlin but the ever after happy postulation is not true. Let me explain.” Mr. Husband positioned himself like a sermonizing preacher.

“Almost every day, you get vexed if you find the bathroom wet and messy.”

“What’s your point?” I quizzed.

“I have more. I brought a necklace on your birthday but you exchanged it the same evening saying it was expensive but the replacement didn’t bring any refund, instead I paid additionally.”

“Hmm.” I recollected the ugly neckpiece.

“The other day you were pissed because I brought parsley instead of cilantro.”

“Because they are two different greens.”

“What difference does it make? It’s just a green decor on the yellow lentil. Nobody knows its purpose and anyway it ends up getting churned in the stomach.”

“You are so disgusting.”

“I have one more from last night. You were exasperated coz I slept while you narrated an annoying story of your cousin’s breakup.”

“Huh!”

“So, you see it’s a cliche. No one settles happily forever.”

“Would you wish to settle happily on this couch forever?”

“Always push me on the couch when there are no comebacks.” He mumbled.

“What?”

“Baby, you know I get scared if I sleep alone.” reacting with a puppy face. “And I wish to live happily ever after.”

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