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Spouse: someone who'll stand by you through all the trouble you wouldn't have had if you'd stayed single. ~Author Unknown
Pratigya is busy removing the creases from the uncreased Bed linen ..In walks Raja Nal after his nightly constitution ..Seeing him, Pratigya suddenly gets sleepy and lies down on the bed, perfunctorily closes her eyes and to all intents and purposes is deeply , suspiciously deep in sleep..But our Raja nal is berry cleber fellow..he will not be put off by this sham sleep..He approaches his side of the bed and opens his salvo "Sleep, Go on ,stretch urself luxuriously and get a good sleep ..U have done a good deed, This is what is known as wifely duties [Pratigya is still in her dreamland] and U have steadfastly fulfilled ur wifely duties [Pratigya listens silently]..This is the tenet of being a Good wife, Insult ur Husband in front if everyone and walkaway without respecting his wishes [Pratigya rolls on to her back]..Undeterred Krishna sits on the bed and says "Dont bother with respect inside the room..but at least outside listen to me and try not to bring me a peg down, Am I asking for the moon ??*Not at all , Baba* Anyways ..wife's are those souls who support and stand by their husband under any condition's irrespective of the fact whether Hubby is right or wrong...Atleast try to understand this simple fact..that I am ur Husband..WIll u open ur mouth [Pratigya merely folds her hand and zips her lips, leaving a frustrated Krishna staring in impotent anger]..I am explaining so patiently and u r giving me attitude,U are behaving as if this does not make any difference to u...I was a Lion once , now have become a Dog, Just bark, Bark without getting any response * At this rate Baba, U will run out off all the names of the Animal Kingdom *.., Suddenly gets up pulls the Pillow and the quilt all the while muttering " By god !! Do u think I am mad, Be stubborn in ur stand and do whatever u want..There is no reason to reason it out with u ...So saying Krishna stomps out of the room ..,,Pratigya slowly rises from her recumbent position and slowly processing the information overload ..eventually she appears to have made a decision
Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago - the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider.... It doesn't seem to matter how much time has elapsed or how far we've traveled. ~Jane Mersky Leder
Krishna comes to the Dog house which happens to be the Terrace for Thakur Men still simmering and sizzling finely , Begins Unzipping his shoes muttering "Do this, DO that, This is not right, All right and wrong..Let them all rot in hell,,I am going to sleep here peacefully" * Poor Baba doesn't know that even bigger Mosquito is going to come and suck his peaceful sleep*[Krishna removes the watch and places it under the pillow, In loiters a Drunk Shakthi progressively getting drunker on the heady infatuation of Aarushiya , aided by a bottle of liquor]..Krishna lies on his side and is trying to sleep ..Shakhti slowly turns and sees Krishna [The bottle is still attached to his lips and the liquid is making steady inroads}* Shakthi reminded me of a one year child with his milk bottle steadily sucking on it , while looking at everything*,Having Spotted Krishna, Shakthi comes near him and prods him on the shoulder , getting no response he tries again, Krishna assumes Masterni has come for a round of lecture and pleads for his life .." Pratigya, I am telling u..Go back to the room and allow me to sleep peacefully"[Shakthi raises his brow quizzically]Dont eat my brain, I am not interested in talking to u"..But Shakthi wants little Brotherly talk and will not be shut down..so he slaps Krishna in the Butt..An Aggrieved Krishna a gets up, intent on telling of Pratigya only to be met by the gaze of Love sick Shakthi, Krishna Puzzledly enquires"What are u doing here ?" For Answer Shakthi makes a great show of searching Krishna's hand, neck..An irritated Krishna "What , What has happened to You?What do u want ??"..Shakthi sits comfortably on the cot and says in amusement "Wanted to see whether u were wearing a Talisman, I mean..it is such a beautiful night and u are spending it all alone on the terrace "..without replying and confirming that Shakhti was busy in the arms of his love, The country liquor .Krishna lies down and gets ready to sleep..But Shakthi has other ideas ..He wants chit chat and he will have his chit chat..Shakhti starts the ball rolling .."Do u know what happened?"..No response from Krishna..to make sure Krishna listens to his sob story..Shakthi awakens a awake Krishna ..Krisha gives him a annoyed look which bounces of Shakhti..and Krishna proceeds to sleep again..but Shakthi is like a leech..he wants his pound and will have it..He rouses Krishna again..A thoroughly exasperated Krishna leaps on his cot , "What happened, tell me what happened ?"..Shakthi very seriously and very Sober in his drunken state states quite emphatically "Wrrrrong...Everything wrong is happening ...with me " Krishna cant accept this , Shakhti continues.."Baba there is some bad air here which is acting as obstacle, Y'day I got drunk bec I was very happy ..and today this talisman " A bugged Krishna grumbles" He has started praising himself again ", Shakhti continues his emotional athyachar ,"My little bro..I am sharing my hearts desires"..A least interested Krishna queries"Have u finished ur secrets , Now leave and allow me to sleep peacefully, who called u here?"..Krishna checks the time , but shakthi doesn't get the hint and ploughs ahead with his tragedy " I always cherished this desire to marry Aarushi and now it has happened"..Krishna gives up in defeat , "But things are not progressing smoothly"..*Dejavu for Krishna , I suppose .. *It took him six months to consummate and his elder bro wants it in one night , Shakthi apparently does not know Sax sibling* Shakthi wants some Gyan from the experienced Krishna on the art of courtship and wooing educated girls * Drink Snake Poison , Shakthi * But Krishna has had enough,He cuts him off with"Have u finished ur chitchat, who called u here?/..I came to sleep peacefully and u are here..why aren't u down..dont u want me to sleep..tell me what is ur intention ?".Shakthi gives a burp as the answer and says "OK I am leaving"..before leaving Shakthi asks with all the love in his heart "Shall I sing a lullaby for u ?"..Krishna Pips up"Have u ever sung a lullaby..asks me Shall I sing Lullaby ?'Krishna lies down to get his much needed "Peaceful Sleep" ..But Poor Baba will not have that luck today..Another Hurricane has already crossed the threshold and is standing in the form of Pratigya..
In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again.... We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring. ~Enid Bagnold, Autobiography, 1969
It takes two men to make one brother.
Pratigya Softly "Krishna" [Krishna's eyes open immediately , A fleeting look of surprise] The irrepressible Shakhti nudges Krishna telling "Bro, She is calling u"..Krishna slowly turns towards the source of sound with a haughty look , Pratigya gives a speaking glance , which Krishna shrugs off very coolly and goes back to sleep ..Pratigya does not give up continues "Come down [Shakthi is drinking up this scene avidly and with rapt attention, ]Pratigya wards off the buzzing mosquitoes "Look so many mosquitoes are here *Is she hinting at Shakthi*Please come down and sleep" but Krishna will not be mollified so easily..He refuses to come..Pratigya gets her lock jaw look, gives a sidelong glance at Shakthi and continues to remonstrate with Krishna ,softly pleading him to come down and sleep..But a thoroughly peeved Krishna folds his hands *in true politician style* tells her to stop the drama and sleep, and also allow him to sleep peacefully..{Giving a look at Shakthi] orders him off too....Shakthi comes alive and decides to play cupid , Jabs Krishna on the shoulder and says" She has come in the midnight and is standing waiting for u, why cant u go ?"..Pratigya too decides two can play the game "Alright, I will not leave without u , will stand waiting for u "..Shakthi is watching this with great interest..Krishna turns again looks at her "Alright..ur wish ..wait and continue ur vigil , I aint coming ...I am going to sleep" Shakthi takes a peep at Krishna , gives his diagnosis ...looking at Pratigya he pronounces " He has gone off to sleep"..Krishna waits for a few seconds turns to look ,,and sees Pratigya still standing there voicelessly mouthing "Please"..Krishna just turns his back on her ..Shakthi shall not allow his little brother to be cheated out of his fun " he prods him urgently saying " why are u spoiling ur night ..Such precious Night shoud not be ....{Gives a stealthy glance at Pratigya, is unable to continue } and lapses into mutterings and mumblings ..A thoroughly irked Krishna realizing that his peaceful sleep will never happen as long as his brother and his wife are there doing a concert decides to go back to the safety of his bedroom..
Veer Hanuman
Anupamaa
