Since you have Kumud well covered. I will speak something on behalf of Saras today...😆What is she missing? Come on Kumud, a maiden of your perspicacity can not miss his gesture; To come forward and request lighting of the candle on your birthday cake is more intimate than a verbal 'happy birthday', isn't it?😛 Unconsciously he even overrode your sister! Was it not always she who would lit candles on your birthday? He is truly exercising his spacial privilege on you!😃 And with lit candles, he is directly wishing you a bright, prosperous new year filled with light and brilliance. What more?😊As for public wish, I understand his restrain. As a reconsidered relation, no longer operative, he would sure feel embarrassed in wishing you in front of all guests. Not his style, won't you agree?And Mam, don't presume him complete dumb. 'Dobochandra' may well have something hugely surprising up his sleeve. Ma'm 'dainty nose'! wait. night is not over yet! 😉
I agree with Info...Samarth and Saras😲 When did this happen...haha
But yes...Kumud is missing the vital signs..or is she??? I mean she knew he was going to wish her on the phone...but she wanted something *more* ...she wanted a bigger manifestation...Kumud is used to being the most important person in the family, her father prefers her over his other daughters and relatives, her bua prefers her over her own daughter..she is the princess of the house, she is devoured by her sisters...her students, naturally she was expecting an exclusive treatment...but Alas Saras is Saras😆 and as you said, he could not have wished her publicly least of all before his father on the phone...or his father would have married him off on the phone...😆
By the way ...Saras in Goggs😎❤️