What the Fish Page #3

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Happy birthday m you.

Happy birthday"

As soon as I opened the door,

she stepped out growling.

Her face was covered

with her tresses.

I screamed "Witch".

Sister, it must be a thief.

What happened?

I sprained my neck.

Take some rest.

You will feel better.

I knew the moment

I stepped in the house..

"That, something's wrong.

Listen.

Don't tell anyone.

- What?

I found hex stuff.

Beggar's bowl.

Torn mattress.

And a strange odour

in the entire house.

Vasudha.

I'm sure Jaidev's behind this.

Even his belongings are back.

But, brother-in-law is in America.

So what?

They practise voodoo there.

What are you saying?

That ashtray.

Remember that ashtray?

- Which one?

His ashtray,

the one for his pipe.

I asked you to throw it out.

You didn't tell me, sister.

I didn't.

Then...who else did I say it to?

Sister.

You can't remember

everything at this age.

I say forget the past"

...and go back to brother-in-law.

Look. Give me a good idea,

if you have one.

Otherwise, I don't want

to hear your useless crap.

I will never go back

to that cheat again.

And if he comes here..

...I will throw him

out of the house.

My God. How can any woman

say such a thing about her husband?

Of course she can.

He's my husband, not yours.

Fine. Calm down.

Do as I say.

Burn few red chillies

and fume the house.

If there's any evil spirit,

it will come out.

My mother-in-law used to do this.

What if Sumit hadn't agreed?

I've other friends.

Someone would've said yes.

That's because you're so sweet.

Everyone likes you.

Nirav.

Nirav.

When are you going

to tell at home?

Tomorrow, sweetheart.

Do you have a home like this?

- It's bigger.

Really?

- Yes.

Remember, the first time we met.

In the bus heading for Haridwar.

I boarded from Saharanpur,

with my friend.

And, you were on your official tour.

We met me drinks stand.

The bus started moving

and, I spilled the drinks on you.

I apologised,

but you didn't seem to be upset.

In fact, you got me another drink

at the next stop.

I'll get you drinks all my life,

sweetheart.

Will we stay together forever?

Yes, dear. Always.

You love me?

Goodnight.

Gopa

Gopa..

- Switch off the light.

Okay'

Don't do it.

Sorry.

Yes.

Move aside.

It's an emergency.

What are you doing here?

Shitting.

Thank God you told me.

Listen.

But, why come here at this hour?

Where else could I go?

Switch on the exhaust.

- I was planning to buy a house.

I was in the neighborhood..

...when I had to go urgently,

what to do?

Something was definitely

wrong with the fish yesterday.

Why do you hog so much?

- What's it to you?

Hurry UP-

It'll take time.

I've to go too.

The fish..

Sorry.

Hurry up, Ravi.

Good morning.

- Good morning.

Who are you arguing with?

- Ravi.

Don't go in there.

Sumit said that's off limits.

I don't have an option.

Good morning, sir.

Nirav, you're still in Delhi?

Yes, sir.

- Good.

You've to leave for

Madhurai in the evening.

Today evening, sir?

- Yes.

Pfizer's holding a

conference tomorrow morning..

"And, I can't attend it.

So, you and Kocher have to go.

Sir..

Sir, I'm getting married..

Wow! Congratulations.

- Thank you, sir.

Nirav, are you quitting

after marriage?

sir?

No, sir.

That is good.

Collect your travel

details from Anuradha.

All the best, son

Sir..

- Our meeting should not suffer.

Now, carry on.

I'm making tea for Ravi.

Would you like some?

Make me some bread and butter too.

Hello.

- Ankit.

I needed an urgent favor.

- Yes.

Gopa"

' Who?

Gopa. My girlfriend.

Girlfriend? Yours?

Ankit, Gopa my girlfriend.

I introduced you to

her yesterday. - Yes..

50..

- Hold on..

I think he's having a hangover.

I'll try Dinesh.

You already called him.

Sumit isn't answering either.

Why can't I come along?

It's a business trip.

- Let's have a feast.

Hey handsome, you're really lucky.

What now?

I finalized the deal

and got an advance as well.

Gopa, you're lucky as well.

So?

- So what?

I've brought fritters

and chilled beers for you.

And sweets for Gopa.

And you're making such a sad face.

The situation is tense.

He has to go to Madhurai

on a business trip.

And, he cannot take me along.

I see, so that's the problem.

This is why I never took up a job.

My line of work is the best.

Profit, loss, gain, all mine.

And anyway,

these 10-5 working people..

...have a middle-class mentality.

Not you.

Don't feel offended.

My advice is..

Take her along.

How can I take her

along on official business?

I see.

Will she...stay here alone?

No, no, not alone.

I've talked to An kit.

But, Ankit wasn't in

a condition to recognize him.

He had just two pegs.

That's how the kids are these days.

Don't tell me.

- What?

To stay back.

He's got a bad habit of requesting.

Hold on.

Sumit, where are you?

- I was sleeping, is the home okay?

Yes, It's fine.

- And the money plant?

The money-plans okay too.

- Is the fish okay?

Everything is okay..

- Are you crazy?

Why do you keep calling so

many times? I will call you later.

Sumit.

He's busy. He'll call back later.

Hey handsome, have a sip.

You're my younger sister.

I will look after Gopa.

Don't worry, okay.

Stay at home.

There are the no to

few home delivery numbers.

I've written the

shopkeeper's as well.

Watch before you open the good.

And don't forget

to feed the fish.

Don't worry, I'll do that.

Gopa, I love you.

You're mine.

No.

I'll leave. - Okay.

You? He just left.

- I know.

No, I didn't"

I mean, he left?

He must have left

through the back door.

Otherwise,

he always tells me that he's leaving.

I guess...l was wondering..

I just wanted to see

whether you need anything. - No.

Looking nice?

Are you wearing a perfume?

I mean...are you scared?

No.

Compared to the reputation of Delhi

this is a safe area.

Only 4-5 rapes were committed

here in the last 25 years.

Only!

And just one murder, last month.

Otherwise, this is a posh area.

- I see..

And...when a guy

like me is with you..

...you've nothing to worry about.

Yes.

After all, you're my responsibility.

Right, Gopa.

24 karat, pure gold. That's me.

You can trust me

with your eyes closed.

That's why they never let go of me.

Who?

- Girlfriends.

Yes.

- I see.

My parents showed me so many girls.

But...I've so many

girls standing in line..

"Sometimes I wonder...

Whether I should listen

to my parents...or my heart.

I see.

I just met one candidate right now.

Large.

And anyway...

These days marriages and culture"

...are not that important these days.

They all just want one thing.

- What?

That..

At first...they all want it.

And...and then you know..

How about some water?

Not everyone's lucky to find..

...a beautiful and

cultured girl like you.

You know,

I'm really jealous of Nirav now.

I mean...not a single

hair on his body.

Yet he found you.

And...there's no one..

...to slip and slide

on my soft-hairy chest..

...and show true love.

Give me water.

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