Kireedam Page #7

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If u make trouble, I'll break ur bones. Can't tolerate another Jose being born here, ok ?

Dont give me the stare, alright?

Need some cash, Ramakrishna.

-I have'nt done any business yet.

When will u do business ? Whenever I ask, u haven't done business. If I lose temper, I'll break this place down.

Cool down Hydros, he'll pay up.

-Must Sethu himself come to ask u? That's why he sent his bro-in-law.

Hand over 50 bucks if u want to continue with business.

-Pay up. Dont piss off Hydros. We need it for Sethu.

How dare u extort in my name.

-Hydros just took it as a loan.

U're the ones spoiling my name.

Son-of-a-b*tch, I almost died for u. And u hit me ?

Nobody need pay for my sake. I'm not an extortionist, and I dont need that money.

We cant bear this. We're of honourable lineage. We never had goons in our family. Send ur daughter to me when u want. If u dont, still fine.

Ramanan, stay calm. Let us ask.

-Here is where he hit me. It still aches.

Why'd he hit u ?

-Cos I stopped him from extorting.I tried to move him away. Why should I bear this ?

Ramanan, leave if u want. U can reach before night.

-I'll return in a week.

Not necessary.

-No, I shall..

No need.

-Mom shall I leave ?

Sure, leave.

-I'll return after 2 weeks.

Wonder what he's lying about.

-There's some truth to it. His clothes were soiled when he came.

My son wont hurt anyone.

-There comes ur son.

Who've u killed now ?

Haven't killed, but I beat up Hydros. He was extorting in my name.

Yea right. Why would he do that? Who gave u authority to correct it? Improve urself first.

Why'd u hit Ramanan ?

-I didnt. But if he does this nonsense, I will.

What stupidity this is, Sethu. Atleast wait till we reach our graves.

Stop. This is not a house for rogues. I've other children. I need to look after them.

Will u live honourably or as a rowdy? Clarify if u want to enter.

Son, what's this? What're u thinking ?

Mom, life is spinning out of control. Anything I do turns into a mistake. Dont know what I'll transform into.

Look at ur clothes.

-I'm tired of washing them. They were all soiled.

What's ur plan. Aren't u going home ?

I should. Dad will lose his sleep trying to search for me. And will want to apologise to me.

I want to return home before that. I can't see Dad lose. I'd rather be a loser here.

There's a numbness growing in me. Rather, a kind of newfound courage.

How else could I beat up Hydros?

Aren't u seeing Devi?

-No. She thinks I'm a schoolchild who'll listen to advice.

Prayer time

Did u see Sethu, Dad ?

-No.

Heard he's around, but then why didnt he visit here ?

Did he get into some fight?

-Mom, shut up and pray.

Krishnan uncle.

What happened Ramanan ?

I escaped with my life. Honourable people cannot live there.

I could've stayed here and I know u'd be happy to have me.

Still I went there cos I considered that house my own. No more..

Tell me what happened, Ramanan.

I would've been part of a murder today.

Sethu almost killed a rowdy today. When I tried to stop him, he beat me too.

And then ?

-What has happened to him?

The argument was on extortion. A week ago, he quarrelled at a bar. He wont survive at this rate.

Listen, I wont allow a goon to marry my daughter.

-Dont jump to conclusions without knowing the truth.

I know him, I wont believe this.

Is that him ?

-I don't see anyone.

Didnt u sleep ?

Yea, just woke up now.

If u feel tensed, I'll search.

-No need. Its late, where can u search ?

I'll search somewhere. After all,I agreed to u.

If I talk, it will turn into a quarrel. Son and Mom can talk in peace.

When did u come ?

Sometime ago

U should've woken us up. Come, have dinner.

-No. not hungry.

Parameshwaran is in town. U better stay away from home.

Until u know what he's upto, better go into hiding.

I'll bring u food.

-No need.

It's not a problem, I wont let anyone know.

There's a problem. U dont need to destroy urself for Sethu.

Thanks for letting me know. Now leave.

Brother.

Grandma's gift. Think I need it now.

-Please throw it away.

I wont hurt anyone on purpose. It's for self defense. Dont scare parents by telling them this.

Whoever asks for me, tell I'm not at home these days.

Dont worry.

Ammu.

We're safe. Police selection list has come, Sethu's ranked second.

God, finally my son can escape this hell.

And this, for u. Interview call from University College.

Look at him, he's happy !

Where's he now ? I need to tell him.

Hey.

Beware. I, Parameshwaran, shall cut out ur limbs within 24 hours, or die trying.

I want to live.

Brought u here so u wont die in solitude.

Achuthan, dont worry. When we found him, he simply surrendered and came. We never hurt him. He'll become one of us soon, eh ?

Bones in Parameshwaran's both hands had to be removed.

Relieving in a way. He can't hurt anyone.

Achuthan Nair. What're u doing ? Come here, I say. Stop this stupidity.

What madness is this ? If he dies in our custody, I'll be held responsible.

U may kill him, sir. I dont want him anymore.

Did u see my son ?

- Yes. Tomorrow he'll be presented in court. We need to bail him out.

Will they punish him ?

- Achu.

When did u come ?

- At dusk. Thought I'd leave after u came. I need to talk to u.

Bharathi and her relatives are compelling me to marry off Devi soon.

I was thinking, too. Once married, he'd become more responsible.

He's selected now, and will be posted soon.

-I meant something else.

We know a guy through Bharathi's relatives. Shivashanker from Dubai, based in Koratty. His proposal is being considered.

I didnt want to agree. But after these incidents..

U're right Krishna bro. Better not wait for Sethu. He's lost to us. U may give ur word

Achu, please dont resent me.

Hey, never..If my daughter Latha was in the same situation as Devi, I would've done the same.

I wouldnt even have given it a second thought. May Devi be in peace.

She isn't agreeing. She says she wont let go even if Sethu tells her.

When he comes out on bail, shall we ask Sethu to speak to her?

When they fought as kids, u'd to ask him to discipline the other kids. Like that, Is this necessary, Krishna ?

I couldnt bear it, that's why I..

-I know dad.

U may leave, Dad. Tell Mom not to worry.

Devi's marriage is coming up. Krishnan uncle had come.

They think u may create problems when it happens. I promised that won't happen.

It's a school, there are teachers around. Don't cry.

I came out on bail today.

Dont cry, I wont allow it.

Take me away, this moment.I'll come with u.

Then?

- We shall live together.

It wont happen. I'm not ready. I'm losing everything. I have to lose u too, else u'll become an obligation for me.

Obligation ?

- Yea. Lot of business to be done.I cant think of u in between that.

Moreoever, u're no longer in my heart.

-Sethu

I wont tell u what to do. Marry someone if u want. Else...

-I can suicide, right ?

Do not remember me anymore.

Dont be scared. I didn't come to quarrel or threaten. I said a final goodbye. Console her.

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