P&P Part III - Page 38

“Tad bit”

Raanav is prone to being judgemental too we see. He is not happy Cleo is in the care of Inder.

Rakshit just goes along with everything Lekha tells him so there is no argument. He sees the fireworks Raanav and Viveka go through so he has his own envy.

Choice of shade

Smrita held it against Viveka when she passed on designer outfits. Has Smrita realized, that if it was Naina, she would have happily shopped. Naina would have been right up her alley. Of course she had her reasons to dissuade Inder, but she would have actually gotten along with her.

Viveka will have to choose between her family and her in laws. Can she possibly manage both?

Does Naina have an interview to go to?

Fishy

The first time her MIL ever reached out to her Viveka would do the most tactless thing. She told Smrita she had just moments ago signed up to be with her Papa as Ma was traveling for work, and Dadu’s surgery was pushed up as the surgeon’s vacation was canceled and Dadu was next on the waiting list

Smrita just said “That is fine” and did not thank or say “Its OK I understand”

Smrita canceled the ribbon cutting event at some charity she was supposed to speak at and freed up her day

Viveka told Raanav she was going to be with her Dadu the next day

He did not know that Smrita had asked her and she had declined

They had a great evening hanging out with some friends in usual Raanav fashion

Smrita was really protective of Satyen she did not reveal to him what had happened

The next morning as Satyen was readying to leave

She told him she would go to her event to give the closing speech instead

“I want to be on Page 3, chahe pehle jaoon ya baad mein” she joked

She was nervous and afraid, but she wouldn’t let Satyen find out

His brother had left two days ago, it would be unfair to expect him back from Kolkota

She missed Viren Dhamija, but her brother had business interests all over South Africa and was so hard to get a hold of

“Just appoint a team of experts that can manage, and think of relaxing”

“Abhi main 60 ka HUA NAHI hoon” Satyen growled hugging her

“Jaanti hoon, but I just want us to travel, I couldn’t have the kind of wedding I wanted for my sons, at least give me this Satya”

He laughed hysterically again “YOU couldn’t have a wedding YOU wanted for THEM?”

“That’s hurtful” she said tearing up

She visualized that tense morning when the boys married hurriedly

Satyen looked shattered “I am sorry, yaha aao”

“Nahi chalte hain abhi”

He could see her vulnerable defenseless core

“Smri, Smri”

He sprinted after her limping

“STOP IT” She warned hugging him

“Kyon dar rahi ho, its just erratic BP yaar” he hugged her

“Throw a grand reception, fly people out to France or something I don’t care” he kissed her cheek

“Aapko lagta hai aapki younger DIL maanegi?”

“You mean she has a choice?” he laughed

“I gave him one for who he wanted to marry, I am giving her one for the reception”

Raanav drove them to the hospital, “the shirt looks great on you” he joked

“Smri, when it comes back from the cleaners, I want it in the safe, I am going to put it there, you are witness”

“I have the combination you know”

“I had to wait 7 months for this material” Satyen gushed proudly, staring down at the bold multi color stripe shirt

“Its mine Dad don’t even try it” Raanav flashed a perfect smile

“Havent seen Viveka this morning”

Smrita stiffened and shifted uneasy

“Oh she had to go triage her Dadu, hes having surgery later today?”

“Yeah yeah I spoke to Akashji”

“Ma to Germany mein hai” Smrita reminded

Raanav didn’t have a comment on that

“BTW, did you agree for the review of that Conoco Indonesia Premier Oil pipeline contract?

“I looked at that, in the South China Sea and I looked at the Europipe II Gassled Partners, Dornum Germany thing”

The men talked shop Smrita relaxed

It distracted her as much as it distracted her husband

She loved Raanav more this morning, she didn’t hate Rakshit but Raanav was aggressive and ambitious and restless and yet made it a point to be there for every family event

Viveka only cared for her own family she concluded not pausing to think for a second about Lekha’s duties

Viveka left early to go to Rohini and drive Papa and Dadu and Naina

Satyen had called and checked on Akash and Dadu and had spoken to both without revealing he himself had many critical tests scheduled during the day

Raanav missed Viveka’s calls as he spoke with the doctor

“Are you going to work? Or are you bringing him home?”

“Work” he responded

“I am staying the night, as Karuna was tailed, Naina not sure when she will get home, Diyu has a project so she is staying over at a friend’s”

“That’s fine”

“Will you come home?”

“I will go home in the evening after work”

“yaha nahi aaogey”

“Probably not!” he said distracted

“Did Mom tell you?”

“What?”

“I told her I cant go to the hospital with Dad”

“Umm.. no?” he stared at the phone

“I wanted to be with Papa”

“What about it? V?”

She wasn’t happy” Viveka instead of apologizing to Smrita or rearranging her morning, to be with Satyen (since Naina didn’t have to go to her interview until 11 chose to go to Rohini at 7 AM and hang out with her Papa and her sisters)

“Do you have her number?” he asked sarcastically a bit irritated by her attempt to fish

She didn’t respond

He stared at the exchange and shoved his phone in his pocket and proceeded to pick up the two coffees he had ordered for him and his Mum and walked back toward the hospital as Smrita waited

Tender side of Smri for the medically and emotionally tender heart of Satyen. Good there's still a vulnerable side of her that peeks in whenever Satyen is in trouble.

People, she acknowledged Viveka to be Satyen's second daughter in law 😃. PROGRESS👏

Disappointment occupies the next seat to where expectations are. May be smrita doesn't realize that she has no expectations from Lekha. Likewise Smri has expectations from Raanav and not Rakshit . Moms know which child would be most help handy. Anu / Akash have it with veev and smri/ Satyen with Raanav .

Having said that, it was slightly inconsistent from Viveka to fish. It was still ok to say she couldn't be with Satyen but her questionable tact through the predicament as was portrayed in the update has stacked up a brownie point in favor of Smri for not adding fuel to fire with Satyen's critical health check ups due this morning. Raanav could look at it as brownie point for mommy dearest.

Viveka's attempt to pottu vangiradhu (fish info) betrayed her straight sincerity . She needn't owe her best behavior to smri but needn't have meddled with Raanav or prodded him to come to Rohini knowing the situation is a little delicate

Morning Nisha ! Religiously I checked and yes you wrote last night again. 😍 I am struggling what to say can I use my half sleepy state for it 😊

Did not think anything wrong in Vi's direct and factual response to Smrita. But as you added more to what happened that evening..realised Vi should have spoken to Satyen, wished him well for the tests and also inform Ra about her text to Smrita. All those are natural responses but she skipped it all.

She may be worried about her Dadu's surgery and Akash's anxiety for it. We all have priorities and so does she but somehow her actions (for sometime actually) comes across as she is more of a guest in Parasher's home.

To her maybe these are routine diagnostic tests but may not be for Ra (Satyen is his dad and his health is important to him like Akash is to her)...she forgot. The Smrita gossip with Ra did not help.

Anyway I hope Satyen is OK...why do I feel by Ra responses he is not

Along with responsibility comes 'your home 'feeling. I believe in that. The parashar home is still smri's home. Viveka and lekha are official and permanent guests happening to occupy the master suites of the Parashar home though , at least ....until it becomes their home. For that, one needs to be given responsibility or one needs to take responsibility home front grounds

But then .... to take responsibility ....one also has to address where they are in this supposedly term contract marriage!!!

Originally posted by: bakwas_serial

Morning Nisha ! Religiously I checked and yes you wrote last night again. 😍 I am struggling what to say can I use my half sleepy state for it 😊

Did not think anything wrong in Vi's direct and factual response to Smrita. But as you added more to what happened that evening..realised Vi should have spoken to Satyen, wished him well for the tests and also inform Ra about her text to Smrita. All those are natural responses but she skipped it all.

She may be worried about her Dadu's surgery and Akash's anxiety for it. We all have priorities and so does she but somehow her actions (for sometime actually) comes across as she is more of a guest in Parasher's home.

To her maybe these are routine diagnostic tests but may not be for Ra (Satyen is his dad and his health is important to him like Akash is to her)...she forgot. The Smrita gossip with Ra did not help.

Anyway I hope Satyen is OK...why do I feel by Ra responses he is not

She should’ve told Raanav. I can see why she went home, lot of stuff happening there. Anubha and Savi bua both not in town.

At the same time what has Smrita done to make Viv feel at home, nothing. She looks through her, keeps harping to Satyen when possible how unsuitable she is, keenly looks for signs of trouble between the couple. But she expects Viv to do her duty as DIL. If it was Lekha would the response have been same?
Viv’s mistake is she didn’t tell Raanav, she should’ve and explained why the situation warrants she be there at her place. If Smrita was planning to go for some charity do instead of accompanying her husband for tests then the assumption would be they are routine. If something turned up in those tests, one can’t predict that.

Originally posted by: kizh72

She should’ve told Raanav. I can see why she went home, lot of stuff happening there. Anubha and Savi bua both not in town.

At the same time what has Smrita done to make Viv feel at home, nothing. She looks through her, keeps harping to Satyen when possible how unsuitable she is, keenly looks for signs of trouble between the couple. But she expects Viv to do her duty as DIL. If it was Lekha would the response have been same?
Viv’s mistake is she didn’t tell Raanav, she should’ve and explained why the situation warrants she be there at her place. If Smrita was planning to go for some charity do instead of accompanying her husband for tests then the assumption would be they are routine. If something turned up in those tests, one can’t predict that.