Posted:
9 years ago
Dreams of a crazy heart
Sam finally took the baby off her lap wondering how she could sleep so long without being fed, II prayed Sam would leave the blanket behind
She didnt, she held her shirt together and walked in, briskly, bumping into Tan & R&B... without pausing she shut herself in the bathroom
Stood staring at the mirror after fixing her clothes... let the water run... to pretend she was busy
She leaned on the plush marble walls and stared at the make up room like lights around the mirror LED and huge...
the sink was a glass bowl... the hand soap was the expensive Modern Bazaar kind, all natural... hand crafted
She found her eyes filling up with tears at the thought of Appa listening to Manny's conversation with her, what a simple dignified man.
Oh! How much will he hurt... just tremendously... just for the simple reason she chose R&B...
even the two Chithappas hadnt ever spoken to him like that or Jaya Athai's husband, the wealthy film distributor (5% as wealthy as Ranjan though)
"What a HUGE price Appa is having to pay... in Manny's thoughts, but still... her opinion of him would be of a man who raised his daughter to "nab" a wealthy chap
"Ayyo Appa" she muttered...
She was "entitled" to the riches being R&B's wife, but she hadnt for one moment ever accepted or acknowledged or celebrated such ill gotten wealth
She was always cognizant of her status of this floating object in R&B's life... her anchor was hanging loose... Manny did not know that
She stpped out... it was 8:20... "hame chalna chahiye" she said to Sam...
Sam looked at her curiously "Aankhon mein kya hua?"
"I used the natural soap too naturally" II lied
"Oh no! It has neem in it love" Sam cried
"I will be OK" II smiled... looking at Sam in awe, wondered if the same thoughts ever crossed her mind?
If she ever wondered WHY II married her brother?
Does she also allow herself to think I married him for his money?
At times when it seems incredulous to her does she let her thoughts stray? Does Manny call her?
She put herself in Manny's place and wondered how it would be if her brother married the "poor".
She couldnt even conjure up a vision, coz she didnt know what being so wealthy even meant
Tan: they can ride with us, they shouldnt walk
II: SHANTIPATH mein kya hoga I see PCR jeeps every 5 minutes or less
Nyaya Marg Kautilya Marg etc are not patrolled much Ishita" Tan said worried
"Umm... its a short walk" she said
"Ferrari nahi hai but BMW convertible hai" Tan joked
"i am sorry I didnt mean that" Ii said almost tearing up, still smarting from the singing words of Manny
"Heyyy are u OK. I was joking kid!!" he hugged her
II forced the lump down...
Her husband stared curiously...
"Polama?" she asked softly
He nodded... thoughtfully... watching her go wear her shoes... by the door
She rode quietly with Tan in the front, Nandu in the back
R&B and Sam drove with the baby.
Akka had texted her asking when she should come pick up Shravu
"Saapdave ille... innum... please give me an hour ka?" she begged (we havent eaten)
"OK fine... can I send Bala at 10?" she asked
"NO... I will drop him" Ii said
"NEEYA?" Akka asked shocked
"I can drive" Ii mocked over text
"WHAT HAPPENED?" Akka asked...
" It looks like its going to rain" II said quickly changing topic
Vandita was extremely perceptive... but she let is pass for now
The Chef was getting ready to lay the table... Ranjan was overjoyed
"ONE more reason I love you beta" he told II
She smiled warmly "thanks" "R&B is just being mean", it began to pour outside
R&B chuckled as Sam punched him, handing her Dad the baby...
She was now wearing a orange shorts and green striped tee with orange heart in the center, II's Paris shopping
II walked into the kitchen to check if she can feed Shravu
R&B watched her go quietly
She came back "Will u guys eat now?" "Abhi nahi na?" "Baad mein?" she corrected
He nodded... feeling her cheekbone with his index finger, it was the quiet somber... pensive wife
"U won didnt u" he teased
She stared shell shocked for a minute thinking if he was saying something Mannyw ould
"Oh! woh oreos waali baat? Haan"
Shravu and Nandu were in the second floor
Chachu appeared with the CFO, and Samar and Trehaan their wives had arrived too Sam talked with them, II chatted for a bit too
"My bouganvillea will get soaked" she complained looking out
Sam smiled understandingly...
She went up, he followed her in a few... she had played her ipod, Swanand Kirkire, explained how a crazy heart dares to dream
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
She walked up to the balcony leaning over...
she gently pulled the plant to the inside
... and went back to touch the rain with her hands...
He leaned on the doorjamb hands in his pockets, quiet like a mouse...
just watching, when she bent to pull the flower pot her braid slid to the front, it was now soaking... she felt it softly
She folded her capris upto her knees and set her foot on the rail and watched the rain flow knee down...
over her toes, she spread and joined the toes quietly.
Bavre Se Mann, Ki Dekho Bavri Hain Baatein
Bavre Se Mann, Ki Dekho Bavri Hain Baatein
Bavri Se Dhadkaane Hain, Bavri Hain Saansen
Bavri Si Karwaton Se, Nindiya Door Bhaage
Bavre Se Nain Chaahe, Bavre Jharokhon Se, Bavre Nazaron Ko Takna.
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
She folded her arms across her chest and stared out, like she waited for a cloud burst, or for the skies
to part and grant her wish... she looked up for a star? or the moon? or something?
Bavre Se Is Jahan Main Bavra Ek Saath Ho
Is Sayani Bheed Main Bas Haathon Mein Tera Haath Ho
Bavri Si Dhun Ho Koi, Bavra Ek Raag Ho
Bavri Si Dhun Ho Koi, Bavra Ek Raag Ho
Bavre Se Pair Chahen, Baavron Tarano Ke, Bavre Se Bol Pe Thirakna.
Bavra Mann, Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
Gently wiped her face, the trickle from her parting crimson..
she caught it from the tip of her nose and smeared her capri to see the color and smiled
Bavra Sa Ho Andhera, Bavri Khamoshiyan
Bavra Sa Ho Andhera, Bavri Khamoshiyan
Thartharati Low Ho Maddham, Bavri Madhoshiyan
Bavra Ek Ghooghta Chahe, Haule Haule Bin Bataye, Bavre Se Mukhde Se Sarakana,
Bavra Mann, Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
The song ended and another one did not play...
She turned and found him staring at her soaked form
"You are here?" she asked, not at all expecting to be the object of his undulating attention😲
"WHERE would I be?" he thought😳
