BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER

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Both of them were sisters. Their parents were neither rich nor poor. They had already performed their daughters' weddings within their capacity. They had died in a road accident. They were gone without even seeing their grandchildren.

The elder daughter was Abirami. She was 30, calm, quiet. wheat complexioned, homely, and studied up to the 10th standard. She was married to a farm labourer. She also worked in the field. They had two children, at the age of 8, and 4. Their income was just sufficient to meet the ends. 

Abirami cleverly managed the family. She gave importance to education so that the children would be well settled in life. Her husband also cooperated with her. So they worked hard, earned more money, spent less, and saved for their education. The children also understood the parent's difficulties and studied well.

The younger daughter was Annapurna. She was 25. fair, attractive, beautiful, intelligent, graduate, employed, and getting a good salary. She was married to a bank manager, with a good salary, car, house, etc. Theirs was a love marriage. When her parents objected, it was Abirami who persuaded them to agree. They had a 2-year-old boy

That day was Annapurna's wedding day. They always celebrated the whole day going out. This time, her husband was not able to spare the whole day due to official duty. They decided to go out in the evening. Annapurna was happy and she had prepared sweets and tiffin. Her husband had promised to come by 5 PM.

Annapurna got herself and the child dressed up ready. Her husband came in time, went for a bath, returned soon, and got himself dressed up. She served him sweets and tiffin. When they were about to leave, Abirami entered the house.

Annapurna was very happy to see her sister and thought she would also join them. Her husband also was happy and welcomed her. He was on good terms with Abirami's husband and also close to their children. He knew about their financial difficulties and he had helped them on many occasions.

Annapurna received her elder sister warmly. She had a lot of love for her. She cared for her and visited her often with gifts. She did not forget that her present life was only due to the blessings of Abirami. She offered her sweets and invited her to join them. She expected that she would accept her invitation.

Abirami hugged her sister with love. Then taking the little boy on her shoulders, she gave her a tiffin box and said " You are like a daughter to me. I know today is your wedding day. I  prepared some sweets for you. I would have come early but the bus got delayed. I have to go back and I cannot come with you. I have come with a purpose". 

"Our mother gave me a gold chain for my wedding. I wanted to give it to you at your wedding. But I had pledged it to pay school fees. Only yesterday, I got it back. Immediately I got it polished to give it to you on your wedding day. My husband also agreed". She put the chain on her neck and started leaving. Annapurna was stunned by her majesty. They are BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER.