meet the parents

yesterday, i was in bangalore, spending the night at p's place, getting to know her family, and therefore her, a little better. i was especially moved by the look and feel of their house. it was not just that it was beautiful, tastefully decorated, and pleasing to the eye. there was more to it - it was filled with light and warmth, but cool and airy at the same time. it was so cosy that i couldn't make up my mind where to sit, most of the time. but more than anything, it was perfectly representative of the people who lived there - friendly, cheerful, and endearing. the kind of house i would call a home the moment i stepped in. you know what i mean?