Kireedam Page #2

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Granny has been compelling me even though I refused.

- U asked me for food didnt u? What a liar.

Eat as u want. Dont starve urself down.

- Forgive me, Dad. I'll control myself now onwards.

Oh, did u take it seriously? Rascal. Dont give promises u cant make, u will get snubbed later on.

Oh, is that ur problem? I thought it was something worse.

It's trivial, but worrying me. Feel like I made a fool of my dad.

His laugh at the end makes me even weaker.

U're very sensitive. Even Dad was'nt that serious about this.

- If he scolded me, I would'nt have minded.

What tricks are u 2 planning?

- Sethu got another marriage proposal.

And he's strongly considering it. What say, teacher ?

Then go ahead, Keshu. U'll end up having to marry her.

- Why, do u think I wont?

Yea right, I know u. Last time when I got a proposal, do u know how crazy he went, Keshu ?

We did'nt shoo them away as we didnt want to disrespect them. But he could'nt bear it.

She would've tried to show herself off. Girls use any opportunity to groom themselves.

Why are you saying like this. you know I wouldn't even think of such a thing.

Hey.. Let me go please...

I wont interfere in ur fight, have fun. See u 2 tomorrow.

Come, sit here.

- No, I cant be seen in public like this. Lets go home.

As if we'd do anything at home. I'd barely be able to see u well. People with knives all around. Non-stop advice from ur dad,

granddad-history from granny, and finally ur Mom to finish it off.

- Come if u want?!

Alright. Atleast we can talk till we reach.

Sethu bro,people are waiting at library. U forgot there's a meeting today ?

- Carry on, I'll join later.

They asked u to come immediately. I'll drop her.

- What a nuisance. Today is full of spoilers like this.

Go fast.

- Get lost.

Sunaina:
"Rama, u need not beg forgiveness.That is the wife's duty."

Rama's eyes swell up in tears.

- Why did Lord Rama's eye's swell up?

Because dust went into his eyes.

- Get lost !

Mom, u are'nt listening to what I'm reading. Rama came to Janaka's house. He's pretty desperate, u see.

I know that. I'm asking why Lord is crying when he sees Janaka's queen.

Cos when he walked in, they took some digs at him. Remember what I said ? The type that jealous aunts say.

I see. Poor fellow.

Yes, poor fellow. Rama's... Mom, why did u stop massaging ?

My hands are aching.What comfort do u get out of this ?

Its very comfy if u stroke my hair, dont u know. And I heard it fights baldness.

Do u want me to grow bald like Krishna uncle?

U and ur antics. Ok read on.

Rama's eyes swell up. "Mom, if u speak so, who would console me ?"

"I have come to lie in ur loving laps."

"Bless me with ur palms, I will get courage to face bitterness in life"

Oh lord !

Mom, have u started crying?

- Read on.

Janaka:
"Sunaina, u see only ur grievances, not Rama's. He's innocent..."

What is this, a drama ?

- Ramayana, the screenplay.

Why dont u read it urself and let him free.

- When Sethu reads it, I can visualize it.

Dad, we need to buy a TV.

I dont have cash for that. When u earns, buy one for Mom.

I've promised Mom that. A TV in the kitchen. She can watch in between all the cooking.

- Shut up.

Look who's here. U're going to command me one day. Salutes in advance.

- Please dont taunt, sir.

Why do u think I'm taunting? Wont u make it ? By the way, why did u come?

Dad ?

- Dad and SI went to catch a criminal. Anything important ?

Nothing. Today is salary day, I need to give him a grocery list.

Get out, u.

- Please spare me.

Please dont hit me,sir.

Get in.

Why're u standing baffled ? Watch and learn.

Mom asked to bring 2 chickens for dinner.

Settle accounts at the grocery.

U can keep this.

- No need. Expenses will be higher this month due to the kid's exams and all.

U need'nt worry. I am the patriarch, I'll take care. Keep this.

- Shall I also buy the 'stuff'?

What stuff?

- I'll buy it myself.

Kids !

We were talking about whisky. We usually drink on weekends.

- Does he drink?

Not for him, it's for me and bro-in-law. Kids just have fish curry for dinner

I was saying, it's not wise to refuse good jobs when the application call comes.

U mean it is foolish.? So u mean to say, im a fool.

So be it. But he's my son. He'll get the job i plan for him.

I said what I had to.

Dont get high like last time and fall down somewhere

yea right, ur dad even used to buy me arrack. Pour me some now.

Pour me some more

- No, this is enough

one more shot please

- this is enough

give her some more

Pour me some more, what're u afraid of ?

some more

- no this is enough

oh, the chicken is old

Another thing. Why should we postpone Sethu's and Devi's marriage? Let's just do it.

Why not do it ? Well, we cant.

why're u going back on ur word, Achu ?

We've no reason to. - Why not? He's not a man or what?

Why do u keep them waiting? Devi has a job, thats enough for both of them to live.

Live on a wife's income? Not agreable to my family

Are u uncomfortable about him visiting here occasionally?

We've no reason to. - Why not? He's not a man or what?

U always lose control of ur tongue once he's drunk.

he's my son. he wont act indecently

yea right, i know ur true nature. shall i expose it ?

Achu, Krishna, come here !

stop there, both of u

what happened?

- he was stealing

what ?

- Well, one thing..

is that all ?

Well if u dont hand it over to him soon, he will grab it one day.

didnt u sleep till now, dad ?

- what're u reading ?

General knowledge

what are u thinking, Dad ?

Nothing. I got a letter from Ambika. Seems Ramanan decided to discontinue his job.

How can he live without a job?

- Dont know. She just came to know he resigned.

He says jobs are tough, so he'll start a business.

- Does he have cash for it ?

Who knows? Since division of inheritance isn't done, he'll stay here. How long, though?

I married my daughter to him cos his family's good. Why did this happen to her?

Sad dont worry, Ramanan might've other plans

Your dad!

Tell sister to serve me more food.

-Aren't u ashamed ?

Why should i be? This is my house, i'm eating bread that my brother earned.

-What brother earned is for his wife and children.

Do u feel so? I dont. If u're hungry, better eat quickly. if u wait for everyone to finish eating, u wont get anything

I shall starve then.Else, take me back to my own house.However tough it is, my Dad will take care of me.

Your dad!

Does ur dad know how to live? His colleagues earn a lot, but he barely has cash to loan me once in a while?

What'd he give me for marrying u? 10 sovereigns, that's all. Why'd i even marry u?

Well u've sold out all that as well.

U went to see ur friend?

-Yes, i'd to meet keshu. Give me lime juice with salt. U have ice ?

No. So u're following in ur fathers footsteps?

-Yea, why ?

Keshavan told me u joined the police

-Not that simple. I've to get selected.

hey, u'll surely get through. if ur mind is well, everything works out.

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