With all the chaos going on now in Dev's life with his mother and Sona, my mind wandered somewhere faraway ...into a comical world of imagination...so here we go...
Dev asked his mother : What's up ...Mum what are you doing!!!
Mum busy sitting on the floor with leg pain and stirring the pot with a ladle : Are you blind? What does it look like.? I am cooking!
Dev said angrily : .Yes I can see that. Is that dum briyani?
Mum looked up : Yes it is. I don't care what you have to say . I don't give a hoot about your nutrition ok. I am going to gorge this entire pot myself. What you gonna do about it huh?
Dev was serious : That's not right! How about saving a plate for me? Please be fair, if not for the other 3 kids of yours, at least think about me...so how about it? Do we have a deal or not?
Mum said grudgingly : Ok if you insist. I think I can spare you some...just a little...
Dev muttered softly :Pssst , Mummy , high tide...can I go to toilet now?
Mummy said irritatingly : Dev is it urgent? Cant you control ?
Dev said matter of factly : Not really
Mummy said angrily : Then why the hell are you asking me ?
Dev screamed :God knows! Because you getting angry for anything, nothing, everything... I am not telling you!! That's why I thought of seeking your permission or otherwise your wayward mind just wanders into Sonadona land!
Mummy yelled : Well if you have to go , then go!
Dev shouted : How am I supposed to read you mind, god dammit! One minute you are ok and then next minute you are sulking! God knows what goes on in that head of yours!
Mummy : Well its all your fault for not telling me about you and Sona! Now its payback time! You need to report everything...I mean E V E R Y T H I N G... I am watching you!
Dev said walking away hurriedly : Since when did you become an FBI AGENT?
After a while
Dev came back and said calmly : I need to tell you something
Mum lips thinned and facial expression changing swiftly ...she started to look like Angeline Jolie of Maleficient : What is it now?
Dev frowned : Will you stop looking at me like that. Its very scary! I want to meet Sona later for Coffee and romance her.
Mum firmed her lips : No.
Dev was stunned not sure if he heard correctly : Huh what was that? No???What is that supposed to mean?
Mum folded her arms : Exactly what I meant. NO means NO. You cant meet her outside. I forbid you.
Dev with his hand on his hip :You fired her remember?. We were doing fine romancing inside. How the hell am I supposed to meet her if she is not here ? So I don't care, I am going whether you like it or not.
Mum held Dev's arm : Ok, then I am coming with you. Let's go! Chalo!
Dev looked at her if she has gone mad : What the hell for ????Its a date for godsake ma! I want to be alone and spend time with my gal
Mum held him tighter: What do I look like ? You think I will just allow you to meet her?
Dev raised his eyes upwards : But then? Well I don't care, I am going there to meet her without you, ok?
Mum warned in a dangerous soft tone: Is that your final answer?
Dev said a little confusedly : Yes it is, why?
Mum looked at him : Sure you don't want to call a friend or use the help line if you are making the right decision?
Dev said with confidence : Yes, I am pretty sure. This is my final answer! You can lock the answer now.
Mum threw her hands up : Fine! If you leave here without me, that's it! You are not stepping into this house again...I am warning you Dev! I am locking you out!! You will be sorry!
Dev Challenged : Excuse me? Seriously? This is my house. I built it and own it! I will go and come as I please ok? By the way... there's no lock. Its all remote!
Mum said thoughtfully : Sharks! You caught me... You are right dammit.! Ok let me rephrase that - if you take one step out of this house and meet her , I will not eat anything. I see I have Scared now..right?
Dev shook his head : Not at all. That's fine by me.. Anyway You need to go on diet for a while to loose your upper body weight so that your leg can hold you.
Mum shook Dev : I mean it Dev...I will not eat anything. I will starve myself to death
Dev said teasingly : I doubt that you can stay without food for more than a hour. I am sure Mami will feed you with Samosa and Lassi.
Mum tried again : Dev , this is final...I will not accept Sona as my daughter in law
Dev surrendered : You will accept her as my wife then.?
Mum was seriously confused now : Ok you have lost me now. Is that a trick question.?
Dev said with love : No trick . I love Sona and I want to marry her..so what's your problem Ma? Cant you be happy for me for once?
Mum pondered.: Ok what the hell...OK OK looks like nothing will stop you...ok Go and propose and Dev
Dev eyes twinkled with happiness : Yes ma?
Mum sighed : On the way back, can you buy from the road side Dabba store - 3 set of Masala Dosa with lots
Dev continued : stuffed with lots of masala potatoes...
Mum was in wonderland : Hmmm yes yes and lots of
Dev added : Tomatoes Chutney and plenty of Sambar?
Mum was jubilant : You read my mind. I have my son back.
Dev smiled : I have always been here ma...I never went anywhere.
Well Just passing time...haha
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Anupamaa
