| The sheer thought of marriage frightened Joyce. | | | | the centre of attraction in the bar. Joyce who |
| She could not comprehend how a journey of | | | | was equally very pretty and attractive draws |
| marriage can be accomplished in a meaningful | | | | equal attention from the crowed. |
| manner. She has always given to understand that | | | | While Joyce was sipping her drink and enjoying, |
| sanctity of marriage is a sacred institution which | | | | Francis approached her and introduced himself. |
| has its own values. The reality gave enough | | | | They were chatted for a while and Joyce |
| evidence establishing the ugly side of the same | | | | prepares to leave. Francis invited her for the |
| scared institution. | | | | felicitation of entrepreneurs organized by the |
| Initially, as a child she failed to appreciate the | | | | county. An award of excellence is to be given by |
| nuptial knots and divorces.Which shattered her | | | | the Sheriff to the most successful entrepreneur |
| personality many times witnessing these scenes. | | | | of the county. Joyce accepted the invitation and |
| Her personality transformed from a confused | | | | departed. Francis was impressed by her veracity |
| person to a matured woman. She grew older and | | | | and extrovert nature. Joyce was impressed by |
| become a confident and a sensible person. She did | | | | his achievement at a very young age. There |
| get the in-depth information and evaluated the | | | | appeared to be a perfect chemistry developed |
| pros and cons of marriage. However, there was | | | | between them. |
| also the softer and delicate side of Joyce. Her | | | | In the felicitation function Francis was awarded as |
| heart and mind were always yearning for a | | | | the most successful entrepreneur. There were a |
| sincere, honest and loving mate. | | | | joy and happiness among the county crowed. |
| She was an intelligent sailor. She learnt as a child | | | | After the function Francis and Joyce went to the |
| the art of sailing in rivers and lakes. She also | | | | country club for a quiet dinner. Francis proposed |
| understood the art of navigation and boat handling. | | | | her and Joyce accepted it. A date was finalized |
| She has won a lot of laurels and recognition for | | | | and they got married. Once the honeymoon was |
| her contribution to the county sailing club. Her | | | | over and life followed the regular path of business. |
| friend Mabel was diagonally opposite in every | | | | At the outset, there was nothing, which could |
| aspect in comparison to Joyce. In spite of | | | | draw attention of others. However, Francis was |
| divergent views and personality difference, they | | | | devoid of any interest in sailing. On the other |
| were very close to each other. The chemistry | | | | hand, Joyce was least interested in business like |
| between them was unique. She was married and | | | | involvement. This divergent attitude of both |
| well settled. | | | | draws flak and boredom started creeping in |
| Mabel did not get a university degree; however, | | | | slowly. |
| she grew in an orthodox family culture. Her values | | | | Joyce being sharp and clever was also capable of |
| of life revolved around close family ties. A loving | | | | taking bold and fast decision. She met Mabel and |
| husband and children gave her total satisfaction in | | | | discussed these issues. Mabel recognized the |
| life. She did take part in community activities yet | | | | gravity of the situation and advised her to be little |
| her family priorities overshadowed her social | | | | kinder and approach the problem objectively. She |
| interaction. | | | | also met Francis and during the conversation |
| Joyce was on a routine sailing trip in the lake | | | | suggested businesslike approach of compromise |
| enjoying a perfect weather for yachting. On | | | | and caution. Francis understood at once. Francis |
| completion of her trip, she secured the boat and | | | | and Joyce realised the sensitivity of the marriage |
| proceeded towards the bar for a drink. At the | | | | and started a new chapter of love and |
| bar, she met Francis, who was a young | | | | compromise. Indeed, it was a cherishable, happy |
| entrepreneur. A handsome looking young lad was | | | | and memorable event of their life. |