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Kamala was in the office of Padmavathi to request her for a loan. Those of you who are unaware, Padmavathi is the manager of EMA bank. " kamala, i will agree on one condition. This restaurant must be in your name. As you know, i have never quite liked your daughter or been too impressed with her right from the start"
" haan madam ji. Whatever you say. By the way, when have I ever given Kalpi any importance that you think , i will now. It has always been what I want. Even now she is dancing to my tunes. Though she thinks it is hers, she does not realise the plan is going the way I want it to. Her love for me ,is her weakness and my strength. As long as that is there, i will have my way?"
At the chawl
When Kamala announces to vithal , that the restaurant would be in her name, Vithal raises an objection. But Kamala tells him that just as a good story and acting make a show a hit and not the actors, so also it is only the menu and the taste that will make it a hit and not the name. Vithal agrees and wonders at Kamala's brains. They share an emotional moment. Vithal is amazed at the depth of emotional bonding between them.
As pakhya sees them , he thinks they are the best parents in the world. They are ek dhum jhakaas. He resolves to follow them always.
The opening ceremony
Kalpi had drawn a mental picture of how the decor of her restaurant would be, but Kamala would have none of it. She had overruled all her decisions. Kalpi had to shut up because everytime Kamala would tell her that this was the vision she had when she had done the parikrama at Vithoba's temple. So the final design was as per Kamala and Pakhya's choice. Kalpi knew the game was not in her hands anymore. She quietly backed away.
The strains of " lungi dance " played in the background. The board proudly read" kamala tiffun sentar.." Their logo was a tiffin carrier. kamala was proudly explaining to all why it was so. It was to remind them of her kaamwali baii days and how anyone could achieve if they wanted to. Pakhya and Mada were dancing to entertain the guests. Kalpi shook her head sadly. She had envisioned a high class eatery and her family had made a mockery of this one. Who in the world would have a dance performance at the opening? They would not even ask her to get the spelling right.
Kamala ran upto the car and opened the door. The guests of honour had arrived. It was Padmavathi and the regional manager, Methi Ghatia.
When Kalpi saw him, she said, " MG sir, aap yahan? I thought you had been transferred." To which he replied, " dont believe in rumours"
Kamala jostled her way through the crowd and occupied centre stage. As the hotel was inaugurated, she served them bindi and chaas. Pakhya dashed against Padmavathi and spilt the food staining her dress. Padmavathi screamed, " who is this lunatic? "
"Tensun muth le a" , said Kamala appeasing her.
" so Kamala ,now that it is open , how are you going to manage the show?" Asked someone.
" simple. Kalpi will do the cooking, serving and washing. I will handle the cash. We pride ourselves on division of labour."
Long after the guests had left, kalpi sought her mother out " aayi , you told me , i was not born to do all this work. Now why are you making me do this? "
" arey, Kalpi. You misunderstood me. I did not want you to go to somebody else' s house and work . Its okay when you do it for me. After all i am the one who has made you this kaabil , is it not? And do not grouse. See the positivity...you will be so busy your mind will not waver or think of Raghav."
Neetu , who overheard this conversation , smiled to herself, " truly said...once a baaii , always a baii."
Vithal , who heard this, roared, " b***sh@t! You have the option to leave if you are not interested , neetu!!"
Disclaimer...this OS is purely fictitious. Any resemblance of characters to persons, living or dead , is purely coincidental.
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