Meeting at airport

Meeting at airport

Ali had just driven through the rush hour traffic of London with his

mother. He had arrived several hours earlier than necessary for the

arrival of his wife’s return flight from India. His wife and son had

been on holiday in India.

He knew he had a couple of hours before his wife arrived. He had been

married for two years. His wife was born in India. He had gone to

India after completing his studies. He travelled to India with his

parents to visit relatives, and to have a holiday before he started

his new job. While he was on holiday, he made many friends.

It was while staying with his grandparents that he met his future

wife. His wife was the daughter of one of his neighbours. He was in

India for only two months and within two months he had met, someone

with whom he wanted to marry.

During his walk around the arrivals area, he bumped into Ali a friend

from his school who he had not seen for many years. Ali said to

Sanjay”Hello, how are you, I haven’t seen you for ages!” Sanjay

replied, “It’s you Ali, my old friend we have a lot of catching up to

do.” Ali said” I have been married for a couple of years and I am

waiting for my wife and son to return from India.” Sanjay replied, “I

am waiting for my second wife to return from India, her job involves a

lot of travelling.” Sanjay continued, “We’ve recently been allowed to

adopt a child by the local authority.” Ali was surprised that Sanjay

had been previously married.

Sanjay said, “I was married to my first wife for about a year before

we separated” Sanjay continued, “I wanted my wife to stay at home, and

for us to start a family,” “my wife didn’t want to stay at home, she

wanted to continue with her career.” Sanjay continued, “I believe that

a woman’s place is in the home and it is important for her to look

after the house and the children after these responsibilities she can

pursue a career.”

Ali said, “I don’t completely agree as the maintenance of the house

and children nowadays are a joint responsibility between Husband and

Wife.” Ali’s eye caught the flight arrivals board, which indicated

that their flight had landed.”

Ali told Sanjay that their flight had arrived.

Sanjay said, “I expect my wife to leave her job when she becomes

pregnant.” Sanjay continued, “I wouldn’t want her to work again until

our child was at least three years old, and starting nursery.”

Ali said “Goodbye!”