Kireedam Page #6

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We're brave by heritage. My granddad's granddad was Kingsguard of the Kochi Maharaja.

Let that be. Sethu's graddad: a whole village feared him. Let that also be. I alone can beat up Jose and his men to pulp.

They say he's out for his head when he returns.

-Who? Which brat ? He cant hurt a hair on Sethu.

Let Jose get out of hospital and bring his army. A whole load of bodies will fall dead here.

How many ?

-2 loads.

We should control ourselves. Impatience leads us to such things. U were always impatient.

Only u'd tell me that.

-Atleast now will u listen to me ?

Devi, I din't come to be advised, but to be consoled. I'm tired of advice. Do I look like a goon to u?

No not like that.

-Devi, I'm not a primary schoolchild. Dont talk like a teacher, understand my worries.

I'm not satisfied for having beaten a goon. I dont have the guts for it either. It just happened.

I'm sad for that. And a bit scared. If Jose or Parameshwaran really want to thrash me, I stand no chance.

One day they'll come for my life.

-Sethu, dont return to that cursed land.

There's no use not returning. Fate will befall me wherever I am. Here or there.

When does selection list come after interview?

-Who knows? Maybe 2-3 months. That's my only hope.

Sethu? I never got to speak to u. This girl's always sad. It's natural for guys to get into brawls, right?

I'd be so depressed if he was like u.

Did u thrash him up properly ?

Good u didnt kill. GrandDad was like that. He'd leave a guy clinging onto life. We've no right to take life that God created.

Granny, keep quiet will u ? U and ur husband.

-What's ur problem ?

So how'd it happen? Tell in detail.

Get lost granny. U want to enjoy this? How evil. Sethu, come here.

She's scared. At her age, I was like that too. Then I began enjoying seeing blood clotted, like a hibiscus flower.

I am afraid of that. I feel dizzy seeing blood.

-Sethu will u come here ?

I'll tell the story later sometime, Granny.

As far as I heard, they stop at nothing. Be careful.

Sometimes I think I should stand up to all of them.

I feel weak when I see Mom and Dad, though.

Lets not create new problems. Stay away from them as much as possible

We have more to lose

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-Cya later.

It's from granny, might be food. U want ?

-No.

Sethu..

please take care

Whats wrong with ur Mom, are we short on food?

-That's not the point. Mom's food is special.

What'd Devi say ?

-She acted the teacher.

Did she give u some canings?

-What's this ?

Dad's old knife? How'd it get here?

-Granny must've gifted grandson, isnt it ?

She said she left a gift.

-Gift it seems.

Ur Mom's truly crazy, look at her gift.

See, things are settling down now. If something goes wrong, I'll kill u myself.

Why blame him ? What'd he do?

-I had to mention. Don't go fooling around like before.

And dont go alone. Go with Ramanan or Hamid's son, etc.

Got it?

-No, just a letter from a friend.

PSC red tape, it'll take time.

-Where to now ?

Home.

-Not tired of sitting alone at home ?

Well, yes. But what else can I do ?

Jose's guys are out there. Not making a move cos they're scared. If they get an opportunity they will act.

He can't live in fear like this forever. Are u scared, Sethu ?

-No, not fear. But scared of creating a problem again.

Hey, we're with u aren't we. Be courageous. U can show some attitude around here now.

U don't know ur own value. Know how many people in town claim to be 'ur men' ?

-My men ?

An elephant does now know it's own size. U..

-We'll show u what ur social image is now. Have u had alcohol shots?

No just a little bit beer once.

-Then let's have beer. Let's go to bar, have some beer.

I never go to bars. Just drink secretly by myself.

-Why, is it wrong to go to a bar ?

No, just that I never go.

-Don't worry, it's a jolly place.

No..

-Then just accompany us.

I wont drink, I can accompany u if u want.

-Thats enough.

Get on.

-Come in.

Do u know him ?

-No, dont recognize. Who's he ?

Sethu!

Sorry I didnt recognize. We've never met. Order whatever u want, Sir, please sit.

Raja, seat him at a convenient place

Please sit.Order whatever u want. Hydros and ur bro-in-law visit here often.

Come.

Drink up, man.

No I dont want. Drink up fast, then let's leave.

Hey dont be in a hurry man. I tell u, we'd sacrifice our lives for u, Sethu.

Even if Keerikkadan Jose comes we'd be with u, what say?

Ofcourse. If Jose comes, I'll slit his throat and feed him to dogs.

-Who's laughing? Mocking us ?

Hey Najeeb, u'd do nothing to Jose. Stop bluffing while drinking, just go home.

Hey Najeeb.

-Let's show this guy who's boss. He's mocking us.

What do u say Sethu ?

-Najeeb, its me Nasser.

No dog should repeat this. Keerikadan is nothing in front of Sethu.

-Najeeb, stop blabbering when u're drunk.

Sethu bro, I was kidding. Why does he have to interfere in this ?

Hey, stop it. Dont create problems.

-It's not me.

Its not me, I've done nothing.

-U underestimate us.

We're Sethu's friends..

What happened ?

-The new rowdy, Sethu. Seems he's gotten drunk.

Call the police then.

Achuthan Nair

Ur son decided to mess things up, with rest of town as well?

-What happened ?

Ur son created a fight at a pub.My son Najeeb and Gopalan's son tried to stop him, and got hit. What's Sethu thinking?

That cant happen.

-What can I say. Ask bar owners if u want.Its local gossip now.

What do I do to him ?

What can I say? U've many children,but I have only 1. Please let him survive. It's my request.

Dad, my results will be out tomorrow.

-Where's the rogue, ur bro ?

He's inside.

What Dad ?

-U're messed up, and now u go messing up other people?

What happened here ?

-Ask ur son.

What happened son ?

-Dont know, Mom.

U dont know ? U liar. Ur son got drunk and fought at the pub. Hameed's son also got hit cos of him.

Is this true ?

-No Mom, I didnt make the fight, or even drink.

Really ? Hameed just told me, that guy got hit cos of him. U'll make enemies all over town now.

Is it true ?

-No.

Have'nt u gone to the bar ?

-Yes I have.

See, why would he go there if not to drink ?

-U wont believe me, if I told u I went for no reason.

Profile of 'Sethu' is different in this town. And now, even u're all beginning to see me differently.

Why're u hanging around ?

-Went to check my Bro's results.

Did he pass his exms ?

-Yes.

Heard u're creating problems in town? Protecting u that day was a mistake. Trying to become another Jose ?

Sir, that hurts. What're u accusing me of ?

-U created problems at the bar the other day, didnt u?

That wasn't me.

-Dont lie. I hear everything. U also go around picking fights?

Me ?

-U make ur sidekicks do it. That's bad enough.Is Hydros ur bodyguard?

No.

-Since the day u landed, he's been around u. U extort through him and ur bro-in-law?

Since the time u landed, he is around u. U extort through him and ur bro-in-law?

No Sir, this is atrocious.

-Dont act in front of me. I've seen this before.

I helped u once cos I thought u were innocent and I respected ur Dad.

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