Here's Lakshaman's POV...
SKR:Lakshaman,the other half
I remember my first encounter with her.But,wait,what makes me think of her?I was overwhelmed because my bhabhi had entered my bhaiya's life and that she is just perfect for him.I have waited for this moment to arrive since such a long time.My brother was finally getting that happiness which he was entitled to.And No doubt ,Princess Janaki was such an ideal match for him.I found both of them so alike,with their thoughts and believes,and also with their views of life.I have always wanted them to be together,right from when I met my would-be-bhabhi at Gurudev's ashram.Oh!the moment where I bantered "once you meet my brother,that very instant,you too shall fall in love with him!O Devi",
only later did I get it that I had been assigned an important role to play in their story ,and that too by the gods themselves.
I have never seen my brother so happy before.I am enjoying teaseing him since the day his marriage has been fixed.The way those two admire each other,or maybe,that was called love.How on earth will I know this?I am a warrior for god sake and have always loved my brother and my family.How to deal with girls?Why aren't these things taught in gurukul!!?
It makes me remember her,yes,the other daughter of Mithila's King Janak.Mahadev!Devi Urmila makes my head go round,which princess speaks so much?She fears no one, I repeat no one!And she is always behind an opportunity to fight with me.When I saw her at the temple for the very first time,I found her to be like a little more pretty than all the girls I have seen in my till date life.She's really witty but so stupid at times,everyone says its the case only with me.Do I look like an alien to her?Wait,I have started to act like her!And yes everyone praises her a lot!What does Bhaiya Ram say,that she is Sita Bhabhi's 'Pratibhimb'.Sorry Bhaiya,Can't you sense the difference between the loving and caring Bhabhi and the fiercy outspoken Urmila!!?
Well,Urmila is a beautiful name,waves of passion,and she proves it true.
Clever lady,she taunts me back every time she gets an opportunity. I swear one needs a lot of patience to deal with her and on the contrary,I think she isn't PATIENT at all.(A.N-note the irony w.r.t the main plot of ramayan)
Some things I noticed about her,she has some qualities I do really admire.Currently,she has occupied my whole mind,she is lovely,witty,fun-loving,innocent and yet strong willed.I relate to her a lot,I find the same dedication she has for her sister, which I have towards my brother.And by the way,she looked really beautiful when I glanced a small glimpse of hers at the swayamvar.
In spite of all the good qualities she has,she still makes me go mad with her words and actions.A day before,she led me towards the lake ,with her and her cousins,only to give some alone time to her didi and jijashree.Like everytime,she began teasing me which I had enjoyed previously, and if it was not her sisters' mere presence,I would have argued with her.But not to get both of us embarrassed before them,I went a little away from there.She looked happy teasing me and I don't know why,I felt a little joyful seeing her like this.Then,she shouted all of a sudden and I rushed to her rescue w/o even giving a second thought.I saw her frightened for the very first time and it was like my all heart melted on such a sight.She had been strong enough but she wasn't prepared for the danger at that moment.She shied away from me, as if she was embarrassed for whatever she had said before but I was happy that she was safe.
I noticed the bond between all 4 of the sisters and found it quite similar to one shared between me and my brothers.
Now a days, she brings food for me,this time there is nothing 'teekha'between us,its 'khatta-Meetha'.Still we jokingly argue and accuse each other a lot.Ah!Ram bhaiya had started to tease me with her name and so does Sita bhabhi.I wonder what will happen if they tell something to my family.I never thought that someday I would be attracted to some girl but its just like she's so different.I would have never wanted to love some other woman rather than my mother,my sister and sister-in-laws but its jus like I... really like her!Her mere presence excites me.Are things true about soulmates?But is it appropriate for me to think such things?Will Urmila's fondness have some conclusion in my life?I can't let her suffer because of me.We could be just friends,perhaps because I could never give her what she'll deserve.It would be unfair to her and to my dedication for bhaiya as well,while my whole life is a sacrifice to him.
Love is in the air or its just my hidden feelings...
THE END
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