Part 27
Niyojan Nagar
Ahmedabad
9:30 AM
Saturday
Dec 21st
Aada: I had to thank him correct? (in Gujarati)
K:Nahi…
A:He is very gracious, he never declines…
K:Ummm… umm
A looks at her curiously
K:I didn’t tell him Aada (guilty)
Aada’s face pales in shock… Bai clamps her hand on her
mouth in shock…
K:Aada (pleads)
Aada puts a distance between them… pushes his glasses
back…
A:This is wrong (in Gujarati)
K: Aada I tried to tell him… he..
Aada stops her with a stop sign of his hand…
He shakes his head firmly… “This is not how we raised
you” (disappointed)
Kbreaks down softly…
Bai hugs her “Everyone is downstairs… please don’t make
her cry” (hisses)
A: Her husband does not know she is here… they will all
find out soon (softly but firmly)
B: Abhi to aayi hai yeh
A: Bina bataaye…
K sits down in bed…. She is wearing a pink chikan kurta
set… her face is scrubbed clean… there is a smudge of teeka in her parting,
some arti Bai did last nite… she is not wearing a mangal sutra or any jewelry…
A: I should have known when she arrived…
B: What?
A: She likes to dress up…. (pause)… after the shaadi
(after her widowhood ended) but she came …… like…
K’s stomach churns… at the thoughts going through her
aada’s heart………… nobody…….. nobody… except her husband has any clue about the
turmoil she faces… of supporting her family, maintaining her dignity, while
preserving her pride……………
B:Please don’t talk like that
A: Has she left him again?
Aada removes his glasses… rubs his eyes… stressed……
K swirls around……. “Ummm” (no I havent… no I don’t want
to…I want to be with him)
Aada quietly walks to the balcony off her room…….. Bai
has dried something on a huge brass tray… he gently feels it…
Bai: You are not fighting are you?
K cant lie… but is unable to tell the truth either…
She begins to talk…
B:Shhhh! Shaayad bua hai… her husband's (Fa's) cousin was going to be here
today……… so shhhh
K nods sadly…
Aada returns from his hiatus…
A:You are stubborn
beta (surprised)
As if he didn’t know… as if this was something that
suddenly dawned on him……… a year and a half of marriage… one 11 month
separation later…….. it was as if he just discovered this about his daughter
He looks at his wife wanting a confirmation “She is
stubborn??!!” “I had no clue”
B:Shhhh!
Bua makes her way up… panting and huffing……..
Bua: You both are pampering your daughter? What about my
daughter? (laughs in a labored way)
Bai: I have heard about her first flight 7 times already
(blunt)
Bua: Wait until she gets a job… she will fly all the time
(smug)
Aada looking pointedly at his wife to give up the war…
A: Is Malini behn here?
Bua: She justa rrived… didn’t you guys hear? Her daughter
and two grandsons are here too…
Bai: Bache bhi aaye hain (Smiling) iski shaadi mein dekha
Bua:Ofcourse.. two BOYS!
Bai: I am coming down right now (happy)
Bua: They are only 2.5 and 4 yet they speak fluent Gujarati… (proud)
Bai:Oh really?
Bua: Oh! Yes… my sister in law is very traditional, you know the story… Malini behn wouldn’t let
Smriti marry anybody outside the caste… Oh! No…. never! Smriti’s husband is
very religious… he goes to mandir everyday… the boys even chant
Bai’s face hangs a little..
Aada is unfazed… he starts going downstairs…
Bua: They wantt o know if Khanak has a good news to share
Bai: don’t worry it will happen.
Bua: 2 saal to ho gaye…
Bai: Chhoti hai…
Bua: 25 ki ho gayi… (dismissive)
K is busy cleaning up the bed…
Her heart sinks upon hearing that…. She stoically puts
everything away…as Bai steps down… Bua
stands in the doorway and looks inside…
Bua: Tu bhi aa ja neeche..
K:Hmmm
Bua: Abhi Punjabi mein baat mat karna unse achha?
(derisive)
K nods calmly..
Mangal Kunj
9 :00 AM
Saturday Dec 21st
Shaan gulps down his second cup of coffee…
Half an omelette and some bacon lay in his plate…
Dadi: you never finish up…
Shaan:I did 7 years ago, one time at dinner (grins)
DaDI: Your name is Shaan, not smartass! (smacks him)
Sunil laughs at his son’s sense of humor
Sunil: He has killer memory Ma… he cant help it…
Shaan grabs his gym bag… squeezes/lifts Dadi and plants
one on her cheek
Dadi:Wow! What was THAT for? (blushing)
S: You look lovely!
D: Save it for your wife you fibber!
His jaw hardens… his smile disappears…
Shaan: See you in a bit Mom
Madz:Define bit…
Shaan: Hopefully for dinner.. have plans at this time…
dinner & dancing… will call
Sunil:Dancing with who?
Shaan: hopefully not alone (grins)
Dadi:Dekh lo! (annoyed) a long risque Punjabi proverb
follows…
Madhavi’s cheeks redden she admonishes “Mom”
“Changa Dadi”(will follow ur instructions) says Shaan
politely
Dadi flings a napkin in his direction
Sunil: I hope not alone either… I hope you dance with a bunch of dudes… (guffaws)
Shaan rolls his eyes.. letting himself out..
Dadi readies to leave for the Duggals with HL…
Sunil: Why is he working on a weekend Madhavi
Madz:You do too Sunil..
Sunil:he didn’t say a word about her did you notice?
Madz shrugs…
Sunil: I worry for them…
Madz:I told you before the wedding…
Sunil: I am glad I didn’t listen to you…
Madz: She just worries about her career and her family
Sunil
Sunil: She has atleast two things, he only cares about
his work…
Madz:He is going dancing today (happy)
Sunil: She is not going with him….
Madz: she doesn’t dig all that…
Sunil:We dont know that…
Madz shrugs nonchalantly…
Sunil: They both seem to be at loggerheads every now and
then
Madz:HOW DO YOU KNOW? (shocked)
Sunil:Have you paid any attention t them when they are in
the room?
Madz:She never talks so there is lil t observe (smug)
Sunil: He gets his way…
Madz: He wins…. (satisfied)
Wow!!!Fabulous!!! Loved it!!! How wrong Khanak's Aada is!!! Shaan never willing allows her to Gujarat or for that matter anywhere leaving him alone!!!But he'll happy to know the reason behind that is he possesses her and can't stay away from her..LOL:D
ReplyDeleteHer Aada is very upset with Khanak for not informing Shaan..hmmm..Being a dad he is scared too with past separation standing as an example..Awww!!! Loved how he said that he must ve known it from her dressing..nice touch!!!
Now Khanak's parent will be more worried than happy of her arrival..:(
This Bua is talking abt baby..Poor Khanak gonna get more angry of Shaan..loved the way her mom supported her..but yep..usually relatives ask such questions that too when one is married for 2 years..whereas in Shaan's house they won't question like this..that's the difference..
Dadi always reminds Shaan of his wife..cute!!! He is enjoying and gonna dance..hmmmph..Khanak will definitely not like it..she is possessive just like him..LOL..:D
Looking forward and thanks for writing..:)
loved the update hoping they reconcile and wondering if Khanak is expecting or not!
ReplyDeleteOne more , yepiiiiiiiiiiiii :)
ReplyDeleteBua is just how relatives r, well almost all !!
ReplyDeleteMad is a typical MOTHER IN LAW !!
I liked how Khanak's father reacted to the situation, very apt, totally father like, REAL !!
and The couple dnt show any sign of communication, reconciliation to bahat duuuuuuuur ki baat hai :(:(
"in a bit"
" explain bit"
HAHAHAHAHAA........aditee kuch yaad aya ? :D
very nice :)
ReplyDeleteada is wrong about his son-in-law and correct about his daughters stubborness
is bua ko dekh ke mujhe meri bua yaad ayi they r same heeeeheee
oh ghar pe biwi nahi toh chutti ko kaise bitayeeeee ha shan nice way to distract haaa
loved it
woooow I hope khanaks parents get too worried that she didnt tell shaan lool
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Thank you Aditee...
ReplyDeleteHer Aada was drawn to a conclusion she is very stubborn...some traits even parents fail to see! They only show in rare situations...His concern for them was understandable...her being a widow, marriage and then separation its been a draining journey for them too.
Shantanu and Dadi's bonding is very genuine...reminds me of my brothers! Loved them...
The concern of Sunil is genuine as well...it seems like they are always back to step one where the ego and pride takes the beating...let's see who wins this time!
Aur Madhavi...typical MIL, brag about her son! Even if it is her sons fault she'll never point it out! Somewhere Khanak's parents are fair...they point out the flaws and mistake of their daughter! It's good...keeps the child at check...
Amazing update Aditee...it was a good contrast between the two family...love how you maintain them in the story!
Update jaldi jaldi...
Thanks for the update Aditee! :')
ReplyDeleteHer Aada is right at his point, though VERY wrong about his theory! :P And the truth is, they cant get enough of each other! *Sigh*
When you really need someone, you HAVE to call them back..and here SHE should take the step first!
His sudden change of expression was a proof that he's still angry with her..and thats justified! :/
"They cant live without each other" and they need to get this very point into their heads!
She has to allow herself to be loved by the Man who really love her, the Man who really matter. Too much of the time, She is blinded by her own pursuits of people to love her, people that don't even matter much! I mean, I do understand her concern for her family..but Man! She cares for the whole bloody world! The best example I can point here in the update is her bua..! God! She is the most 'ungrateful' soul I've ever met! -_-
She is acting blind to the Man beside her, who's craving to be an equal part of her!It's time to put an end to this. It's time for her to let herself be loved. And I'm a believe of the line “Loving someone and having them love you back is the most precious thing in the world.” *Sigh*
Ayeeeee....! My dream has FINALLY come true! :D Punjabi Munda! Ayee..! Though, I wanted him to extend the line to a sentence atleast.. :P Gawd!!! I must have repeated that line for atleast a 50 times! AND counting! :P I'm hopelessly in love with this classy guy! *Sigh*
Aha! Dadi is a keen observer! ;) Or I shall put it this way.. 'Madhavi NEVER actually looked at them looking at each other!' :P Whoever did, has been successful in finding out! Esp, Dadi and Sunil! :D I Adore these people much! :D I cant COMPLETELY hate Madhavi coz of one incident during Karwachauth, where She hugged Khanak and blessed her whole-heartedly! That was touching! :') But this Woman needs to keep a check on her words sometimes!
Haila..Dance planning!! Ye tho mar gaya! :P How about She calling him when he is ON the dance floor! ;) :P Lol! I SO cant wait!
Yup! He WINS! :D
^^Amazing analysis Shama...
DeleteI forgot to point out the bit about the Bua..I was furious...how ungrateful! I want Khanak to come to a point in Casa where she is like 'bas bohot ho gaya' but obviously in Casa style :P It's fine to help and ease your family, but definitely not in the return of hearing sarcasm remarks! But that's how it is..people walk through you and take the advantage, and when it's fulfilled they won't give a damn!
I know...the punjabi right! The 'changa' sounds so good now! lol!
I'm wonder what this couple are upto now...neither will call and Shantanu is adding more coal to the fire...This is fun!
Hey Sonam! :D
DeleteI know right! Its like they say 'When you start giving too much importance to someone in your life, you tend to lose your value in their life.' And thats effin sick!! -_-
I so wanna see what that Diva at home 'Miss Sonali' does! I bet, she wont even look back! None can be as sacrificing and caring as Khanak! But I'm so sure Sonali would still continue to get pampered by the family!
Its like, how Aada never got a fair treatment from the family, his own mother even..when he was the only Man who earned! And its the same happening with his daughter! And as you said, I'm so badly waiting for a situation, when they'll actually suffer! Though, I wonder..what could make them realize, when they've failed to acknowledge someone's importance throughout their lives!
Haha! Yes! It actually never sounded SO good before! :P
The word certainly possess a 'Weight' now! :P
loved the conversations and the reactions in both the households!! hoping there is some sort of communication between Shaan and Khanak very soon!!
ReplyDeleteShanak's parents are an example for these 2 to follow.. hope they do it soon..
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