Freedom Fiesta
(Sorry you guys, I had the WORST possible flu, such high fever I couldnt get ut of bed. when it was just a cold I was OK
Then the body ache and high fever sent me reeling. It was 103F over 41C here yesterday and I wore tights under my
wrap around cotton skirt, and an old navy hoodie to my son's swim lesson, the almost naked mommies at the pool thought I was a "bag lady"
here the homeless wear whatever they have in layers. I was SO cold I am still
coughing but there is no fever and I slept the whole night, compared to Monday and Tuesday nights when I didnt sleep a wink)
The chef night was grand, since it was August 15th, everything was themed orange white and green, BBQed peaches, watermelon cut in the shape of wheel with spokes
Spinach dip, cantaloupe on one end, honeydew melon on the other with whipped cream on the center, everything celebrating the tricolor
The chef even wore a tri-color motif shirt
He was pleased to see her pearl and flame colored saree
"There is my girl !!! dressed appropriate" he told his assistant, there was one today, she wondered
And later with the arrival of Chachu & Co, and the attorneys (she was later intro-ed to) she knew why
She showered and found a tricolor combination, green chudidar a offwhite chikan kurta and a orange dupatta that belonged to another dress
She wore emerald jhumkas and a oval green bindi
"I can do the flag" she told the mirror
She stopped suddenly and stared at it
He had used a bindi packet and carved a half smiled IN HER territory/mirror
He had left the tiny post it on the counter and the bindi border..
She felt the half smile with her index finger
"Ellarum onna quiet solra" (everyone says you are quiet) "Only I know u are a devil" she waved the finger at the mirror
She couldnt go to Sam's because of the rain, Amma wouldnt let her
She ate "Akka's special food" dal chutney, beans with coconut curry and rasam, she refused to let Amma turn on the dining room light, just pulled the curtains apart and they ate
in the monsoon ambience
It was pitch black at 2 PM
Appa sulked and made it known to her how displeased he was with the "papparazzi"
"There was a man standing outside the North Block office" he was disgusted
Ii ate quietly
"Nambal epidi dignified aa unobtrusive aa irukalam nu paapom, ava they are all about publicity" (we want to lead a quiet unnoticeable life, they)
"Its not their fault if the news crews are so byte hungry pa" II snapped back
"ISHITAAA" Akka warned her
"Paar epdi badil pesara paar" (see how she talks back) Appa taunted Amma
"She has just returned, the weather is nice, the sisters (pathched up?) (amma paused) were talking happily,
edukku mood-a spoil panrel? (why do u speak of unpleasant things?) Amma hit the dining room light furiously
"The family seems to love being on TV" Appa mumbled
"Did u hear them say that?" II scoffed
Appa was not happy...
"He is a business owner, u had a choice too to have ur own biz... like your Tanjore brother" Amma gently rubbed it in
Appa glared at her
"News crews dont follow them, he has internet browsing centers in Tanjore, ariyalur and mannarkudi" Appa said proudly
"If he had maruti dealerships and his people went on strike he would be all over sun news.
Knowing him he probably doesnt even pay the browsing center employees a fair wage" Amma spoke bitingly
Appa grunted...
"There are a couple camped here on the west side, if u go around they will ask u for opinion" Appa shook his head
II ate quietly
"When are u returning from Punjab?" he asked, grumpy
"I dont know, I wanted to be here Friday" II began and stopped...
"There is work slow down/ shut down, they will soon ask for ur money" Appa informed, like e genius
"Really Pa? Her husband is worth 1000 crores or something ivaloda 1 lak they want?" Akka butted in
Appa looked startled
"Yes pa... Bala heard Mihir say that" Akka said quietly "Also not only do my in laws take my money even Kamakshi Athai takes it to get a cab to go to NOIDA" Akka informed
"Rani madiri AC car la vanduttu pora ival" Akka continued (She comes and leaves like a queen)
II ate quietly
Appa's discomfort and unhappiness was squished for the day...
He hugged her tight... "Paathukko odamba... dino va" (take care.. come everyday)
She nodded teary eyed...
"U didnt cause the strike" he mumbled, when Amma wasnt looking
"Dad didnt either" II repeated firmly
He walked her to her car with an umbrella,
The rain wasnt letting up
She got home after 5 PM, taking a nap by baldie... basically squishing baldie on the between her and Akka
Checked every inch of real estate on him, from the fine hairs on his back to his now wrinkly butt
When Akka tried to change him, she helped Akka by hold him
Kissed his belly, kissed his oblong cheeks
"Dont make him fat ka, he shud be skinny... so that I can have one of every kind, Lasya gundu and skinny shatabdi"
"Shud I nurse him once a day?" Akka asked
"Seri" she smiled nodding... he had biggg purple eyes... unused.. the eyeball darting in various directions
When ever he is naked, call me I will come squish him" she told akka secretly
Akka hugged her... and gave her Rs.501, Amma gave her her saree from the event, a gorgeous threadwork kanjeevaram in turqoise
Kamakshi Athai had gotten fashion jewelry to match it
CHOOO CHWEEET" she gushed looking at it
"What did u give the dude?" she asked
"No cargos, only veshti" Akka said smugly
"Oh" II nodded self consciously
"Ask himt o model it for u" Akka whispered
"I probably have to tie it" II chuckled
"and unwrap it" Akka said gleefully
"pROBABLY" II whispered
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She followed the sounds of commotion, Lasya was dressed in a rain poncho, transparent, with sparkly fairies all over it
Underneath, she wore a green and orange striped frock...
She gave her a toothy smile, R&B held her
Ii reached, she turned away laying on his tall shoulder
"Thats OK... I just returned after squishing a oblong baldie, so I dont need a fatso" she whispered in Lasya's ear, going on her toes
Lasya listened to it and sat up...
"Ya... are u shocked? I have my own baldie now." II declared devilishly... "He is soft, hairy all over except the head" she said sadly
"Oooh" Lasya cooed
"Enn kitta vandenaka I will tell u what shatabdi told me about u" (if u come to me) she whispered
She LOOKED at R&B for permission, RAKSHASI!! And LAY BACK DOWN... ARGHHH!!!
"avana paakade di... when his Cologne flight shows up on the terrace he will leave" (dont look at him) she whispered
Meeting her husband's eyes the first time in 8? 10 hours?
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