Bhaabhi
Today Rahul - Satish's frnd - came home with a surprising news.When he said Vandana’s dad had no intention to get her married to Satish, I did not know how to take it. It seemed a rumours But, then what else could be the reason for her dad not allowing Satish or anyone in the family to talk to her. Even mom called yesterday and he, as usual, gave some lame excuse.
I did not ask Rahul how he came to know about it. Rahul had good contacts and he knew how to use them.
I decided to talk to my husband. He laughed at the matter and said that it is not possible.
"The old fellow is a bit conservative. May be he dont approve of young people talking before marriage."
“Then, why is he refusing to fix a date for marriage? He didn’t allow even mom to talk to Vandana after the engagement."
He didnt have an answer for that.
" Why don’t u enquire and see what is the truth” . He gave a silent nod.
I heard Satish starting his bike. Through the bedroom window I could see Rahul and Satish moving out.
That evening when Satish’s brother came home, he refused to talk about the proposal. All he said was “We are dropping it. Satish have informed them that he is no more interested.”
Rahul -
I was quite surprised to see that Vandana’s father didn’t allow her to talk to Satish on phone. He was the one who insisted on the engagement ceremony to be done soon where Satish’s family was ready to give time. Also now, dat old man is refusing to fix a date for wedding.
That made me enquire a bit. and I did it without asking Satish. You may say it as friend's right to interfere without warning. I know Satish well. And I knew this matter was eating his mind. I pulled some strings, rang a few ppl and the truth i found was unbelievable and insulting.
When I broke this news to Satish, I could see his face going red. On a normal day, he is the calmest guy you can find on the face of earth. But when he gets angry, I even think of leaving the country . Man, he is real dangerous then. . . .
I was watching Satish’s reaction and at the same time trying to find an exit door . . just in case. . . .
“How could they do this."
I didn’t know wat to say. Even thought Satish had not talked to Vandana since the engagement ceremony (that old man didn’t allow him to talk. :P ) , I know he had been preparing for a life with her. More than that, he was deeply hurt that someone had played such a trick on him.
He didn’t say anything. He just started the bike and went. I was expecting this. I too, followed him, till Vandana’s house.
Vandana’s father was sitting in the verandha enjoying hot tea. How dare he. After playing all these games and hurting my he is peacefully enjoying his tea?? Heartless Moron. . @#$@$.
The way Satish reacted that day, he made sure that no one in Vandana’s whole entire family would dare to play any such cheap tricks on any one. And I am glad that I too played my part very well in helping him that day. :D
Satish –
**** After that incident, for a few weeks, nobody at home dared to talk to Satish about marriage. But slowly bhaiyya started the topic. That irritated Satish to the limits. Even now bhaiyya was more interested on the wealth of the girl’s family . Satish, who wanted to take a break, was in no mood to listen. He even threatened to leave the house and stay at medical college hostel if bhaiyya wont give up the topic. . . It worked!. Bhiayya kept quite****
Brunda was never a bright student but she did well. The only subject she couldn’t score well was the one I taught - micro biology. She had great skill in pathology classes where I was sometimes asked to be a supervisor for tests and exams. Her frank and bold nature, and the calm attitude she had – I thought she was cool.
Later on when I came to know that her family is searching a groom for her. “He should be one lucky guy “ I told myself. The next day, I went to the class, I couldn’t help noticing how much distracted I am. Usually, I enjoy my classes, the questions, the interactive discussion sessions with students, everything about it. That day, I went on thinking about the guy who is gonna marry Brunda. I felt a spur of jealousy forming in my heart. It surprised me.
That night, I was on my way to the kitchen for a glass of water when I saw bhaiyya talking to dad.
“Pa, this new proposal is really good. I am sure Satish will agree with this. Why don’t you talk to him regarding this??”
Dad – “Come on, he had to break his engagement only a few weeks back. Let the boy take some time. “
Bhaiyya – “Pa, this family is very nice. . . “
I didn’t wait till he finished that sentence. I knew why this family is so good. In my heart I thanked dad for understanding my feelings and standing by my side. But if bhaiyya is gonna pester him again. . . I am not gonna stand that embarrassment any more. No matter what he says . . . .
and suddenly, Brunda’s face came to my mind.
I dialed Rahul’s number –
“hey. . u slept so early??? “
“Come to the point, idiot” – replied a sleepy voice from the other end of the phone.
“I was thinking. . . you know Brunda right??”
Samreen –
“Sam, say something”
“Oh. . what. . I. . ahem .” God, y do my mind always drift so quickly.
“So, my dear, wat did u answer?” I asked. Trying hard to keep my mind focused.
“I didn’t know wat to say. Then I thought, let him approach my dad. I said he may talk to my dad”
Hmm. . not bad an answer. . .infact, coming from Brunda, a very predictable answer. Oh. . common Samreen, focus on what Brunda is telling, or else she might even eat u alive. . .
“hey, have u prepared for that microbiology test tomorrow”
“wat. Micro. . oh yes. . I was trying to read my notes when u came in”. . Damn !!! why God, why this subject. . . . . . . .
precaution agains this virus. . .wait a minute, which virus are they talking about.??
I’ll have to start all over again.
I hope no one else will storm into my room with any more surprises.
****Samreen returned to her notes and started again, frm the first page.****
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