I don’t even know where to begin, my dearest fan(mards) and fan(orats). I come to you bloodied and battered to lick my wounds and share my pain. No one here is judgemental and I love all of you for that. You don’t look at me through the prism of societal mores. This, here, is my safe place. And I thank you for making it so warm and welcoming.
After what Mukku told me last night, I knew Anupamaji would be coming over to chat with me. She’s bohot, bohot, bohot predictable. Besides, I know her better than anyone. 26 years jo jhelna pada tha usse. My formal papal decree for canonisation had better not get misplaced by the Ahmedabad postal service!
You may have wondered why I had parked myself outside the house. No, I wasn’t posing per se. I can’t help it if my adaayen are so, now can I 😳 You see, I keep hearing complaints about there being endless tamasha in Shah House, so I thought I’d preempt that this time. Baat-cheet bahar kar lete hain. And then, voila, all that hot air bahar hi dissipate ho jaaye. I’m very considerate that way 😇
Btw, white, with all its associations of purity and piousness is so my colour don’t you agree? Modesty forbids me from adding that I looked rather fetching in that particular shade of yellow but, oops, never mind, we’re all friends here 😎
Were you amused by my fine line of sarcasm about blank cheques and bollywood 😉 Clever me, ya? But, Anupamaji managed to flip that into a bhashan topic as well 🙄God give me strength!
Tell me, did she mention age and grown up kids and future grand kids blah blah blah? Cause I had switched off by then… thought so… like I said, so predictable. One set of rules for her and another for the rest of us. Yet another example of vo kare to raas leela aur main karu toh character dheela. And this time it was not a metaphorical allusion! I despair.
Now guys, I get why Mukku is enamoured of me, I truly do. And it’s not vanity that makes me say this. I’m hero material from the top of my Brylcreened hair to the sole of my chappals. It’s a truism na. But, I don’t see why I have to suffer for my beauty! Her feelings, her problem.
All I can see is my lakshya. As you guys know, my ability to focus can give Arjun a run for his money.
But, would the universe let me get on with it? Like hell it would!
Patharo ki. is nagari mein
Pathar chehre. pathar dil.
Phirta hai mara mara kyun rahon mein tu awara
Yahan na hoga.
Kuch hasil.
When will the world realise I’m now above all these mortal and debilitating emotions like love. I have a higher calling in life. The time has come for me to realise my full potential. Those square dark framed glasses are ready and waiting for me. In case you’re wondering about them, they are my homage to Mario Puzo, whose writings have inspired me since childhood. Horse’s heads may be a little messy, but Kavya had better check under the covers before getting into bed 😏
I have no doubt you saw what happened today. That pesky ‘child woman’ pulled the rug from under my feet without so much as a by your leave. We had a partnership, damnit! And this when she faraqs me. Double damnit!! There are laws for this sort of thing. Triple damnit!!! That horse’s head is so finding its way to Anupamaji’s bed! 😡Uh, once I figure out where that is 🤔
Chhan se toote koi sapna
Jag soona soona lage
Ye kyu hota hai
Roye sisak sisak ke hawayein
But did you see how I rose above my own pain and shattered dreams to help my friend, Mukku. I may not love her, but I will not abandon her. I am The Vanraj Shah. It’s just not in my nature to let things be. I will continue being a true mentor and friend by guiding her towards the truth. Asking her the pertinent questions needed to make her look within herself and see the light.
Come hell or high water.
Finding lakshyas is all the rage guys, and I will help her find hers 😇
Yours always,
V
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