D went around disturbing everyone on the sets. He played pranks on people and did mischievous deeds like tying Rama garu and Valli garu's plaits together when they were talking. He would go to junior artists dressed up like Pindaris and draw patterns on their faces. He would pinch SSR's bottom when he was in serious discussion with his team earning a glare for him. He would run to S and pull her leg making her cheeks turn pink.

He took a break to slurp 5 cups of kerala 'chaaya' (tea) and munch 'pazhampori' or banana fritters - a traditional kerala snack made of ripe bananas cut into thin strips, dipped into flour batter and fried, which was prepared and sent by Sabu Cyril's wife for everyone on set. He gobbled 17 pieces excluding the one piece half bitten by S not allowing her to finish but Sweetu being Sweetu, was more than happy to let him have her share.

D: Nyom...nyom...nyom... these are so good...burrrppp... *rubbing belly*...mmm...yummy....nyom... nyom...

Chomping the snack, he roamed the set and spotted Devasena's palanquin on a side.

D: Wow! 😃

He scurried towards it and squeezed himself inside. He admired the intricate design and felt nice relaxing on the soft velvet cushion.

D: Sweetu will sit inside this and go....aahaa this palki has her fragrance mmm...

He wanted to snooze but he couldn't as it was cramped for him to stretch his super long legs.When he wanted to get out he realised he was stuck! 🤦🏻‍♀️

D: Aaahhh !!! I'm stuck inside !!! I can't get out !!!

His assistant who walked past heard cries and tracing the sound he parted the curtain only to find the large sized teddy bear struggling.

"Aiyoo annayaa!"😲

D: You can give that reaction later. Help me get out of this first!

The petite fella with all his strength and might pulled the gentle giant out. Due to the force both landed on the grass.

His assistant got up first and gave a hand to D.

"Annaya, did your hurt yourself ?"

D: No I'm fine. Thanks ra. Are you alright ?

"I'm good. How did you get stuck inside that?"

D: Hihihihi that.... err...

S: Pabsu pa... moddhu bava... where are you ?

S came in search of him.

D: Here, I'm here puppy ma!

He waved at her. He gestured his assistant not to mention about his fall.

S: What are you doing here ?

D: Hihihi, nothing... just...mmm...your palki is very beautiful...

S: Yes it is...Oh no Pabsu hope you didn't get inside that, it's a small one, wouldn't be enough for you.

D: Huh, uh..no puppy ma I did not I was just looking around.

The assistant stifled a giggle.

S: Ok. We are going to start shooting my scenes you wanted to see na, come.

She held his wrist and he followed her like the hutch puppy behind its master.

D sat like a good boy throughout the shoot gaping at her watching her every move.When SSR said cut, he pushed her assistant aside and ran with water bottle and towel to pass to her.After her scenes were shot, everyone clapped and praised her.D joined everyone and cheered her.He was so proud of his bangaram and humble S thanked them all.

Shoot was over. They packed up and cleared the area. Though it was only 2 days D spent in the forest, he felt an attachment towards it. He bid farewell to the trees and birds. In the car, he kept on praising the beauty of the forest.

D: So nice no... I don't feel like leaving this place Sweetu...

S: True Pabsu, it was very calm and peaceful here unlike in the city.

D: Puppy ma, I got an idea ! Let's build a tree house in this forest! It will be our holiday destination within India. Whenever we get a break, we can come here.

He wiggled closer to her and whispered in her ears.

D: Here no one will come, we can live like Adam n Eve. We'll make leaf clothes and wear them.I can be free of these tight jeans and tshirts, you too don't have to worry about washing our clothes. You will look sexy and it will be easy for me at night. Hihihi nice no ?

S imagined D in leaf dress like Tarzan running hither and thither,

D: Aaahhhh Sweetu ma!!! These insects found out I am a celebrity !!!Like my lady fans, they have surrounded me and not leaving me in peace !!! Ants are biting me infront, caterpillars are chewing my bums, ouch ! ouch ! It's itching !!! Why are you all falling on me don't you all have any brothers ?? I am paapam no...Shoo shoo go away !!! Aaahhh save me bangaram !!!

She guffawed.He looked at her.

D: Hihihi you liked me in leaf dress that's why you're laughing....that means plan is ok. Yay !

He lowered the window and stuck his head out to enjoy the fresh air.

S: Careful Pabsu, vehicles will be whizzing past.

But Pabsu pa was too fascinated with nature.After sometime,

D: Aaahhhh stop !!!

The driver jerked to a halt.

S: What happened Pabsu ?? Are you ok ?

D asked the driver to reverse. They stopped infront of a food shack.

D: Sweetu, see they are cooking food. I am hungry ! Come let's eat.

S: For this you screamed, I got scared.🙄

The stall was run by a young couple. There were no patrons or crowd so DS found it safe to enter. They took their seat on the bench.The couple could not recognise DS because they were is casual wear sans any make-up and assumed DS were tourists.DS were also relieved that they weren't identified.D saw the dishes scribbled on a blackboard in Malayalam and elbowed S.

D: Sweetu, can you read and tell me what they have ?

S: You think I can read Malayalam?

D: You don't know ? That petty fella who was showing off his puny muscles... he acted with you in Bhagamathi, what was his name ?

S: Unni

D: Haan...Unni..Unni...didn't he teach you Malayalam ?? Hahaha waste fellow doesn't have any talent. I make my heroines sit on my lap, hold their hands and teach them Telugu like teaching abc to kids. You know bangaram...for every correct answer they get one 'billy' kiss from me and if they are wrong, their faces become like wilted rose and I cannot bear to see that so I hug them...that's why they all love so much and...

His voice trailed off when he saw his Sweet in a not so sweet mode.

D: Huh..uh...I think I have to control my mouth or else little rebel won't have an Amma...mmm...err...you ask them in Tulu na puppy ma...

S: Yeah right, why not you ask them in Telugu ? 😡

D: No you ask them in Kannada !

S: Cannot. You ask them in Bhojpuri !

D: I don't know that. You ask in Arabic...

From their expresssions, the owner understood their predicament and he read out the items.

"Saare... omelette undu pinne beef fry, egg roast, appam, puttu kadala, parottaa, meen curry, kappa. Endha vende?"

S was already smacking her lips when she heard the menu. She tapped her Pabsu,

S: Pabsu,I love egg roast and appam! I want that !!!

D: Hihihi ok Sweetu, mmm ellame 2 plate kondu vanga. Driver enna venum kelunga. (Ask driver what he wants)

He spoke in his heavily Telugu accented Tamil which was not difficult to understand. The couple began preparing the order.

S: So nice Pabsu, what made you decide on this place ?

D: Food in such places will be tasty and authentic unlike what we get in posh hotels Sweetu ma. Sitting on a bench in this roadside shop, eating delicious food with our hands is a different experience altogether. We cannot do this Hyderabad let's enjoy here ! 😉

S: You're such a foodie !

D: One of my many talents !😎

The couple placed the array of items infront of them. Steam and aroma eminating from the dishes was irresistible for DS whose mouth began to salivate.

D: Bangaram, come on let's attack!

S had already filled her plate with appams and egg roast. D feasted on the beef fry and parotta.

S: Mmm..yummy Pabsu !!

D: This is heaven Sweetu!!

The couple felt happy seeing DS relish the simple meal. DS did not care about the world and ate as if they hadn't seen food in ages.

S: Chomp..chomp...Pabsu, take one omelette...

She spoke with food in her mouth. D's cheeks were filled with parotta and full boiled egg from the egg roast alike squirrel cheeks stored nuts so he couldn't speak. He pushed some beef fry to S's plate for her to eat.

The couple's 5 year son came out of the room rubbing his eyes. His dad carried him. Resting his head on his dad's shoulder's he looked at DS who were hogging food.

"Achaa, Shivu... Bahubali..." the boy pointed at D.

*Achaa - Dad.

Of course 'Sivu' was famous amongst young children than adults so it wasn't a surprise that the boy could spot D easily.

Hearing that, D swallowed a full boiled egg. He adjusted his shades and looked down.

D: Sweetu, we were eating peacefully this boy will expose us.

S: It's ok Pabsu pa, he will expose only you not me, I came in old Devasena get up in part 1 he won't be able to identify. Let me eat in peace now. Don't disturb.

D: Ggrrr... your food is more important than me !

S didn't mind and continued gobbling. The parents thought their son was too obsessed with the movie that he called a stranger 'Bahubali'. The boy got down his dad's arms and went to D.

"Bahubali...bahubali"

He tugged D's shirt. D smiled sheepishly. S tried not to laugh. To divert his mind, D picked the boy up and made him sit on his lap. The boy shot a wide grin at his parents. His dad called his son to let them eat and not disturb but D gestured them to let him be and that he was absolutely fine. The boy settled himself comfortably on D's lap. D fed him and he ate without any inhibition as if his own dad was feeding him. Seeing that S also fed him. The boy got a clearer picture of her face then.

"Jejjamma...Jejjamma..."

S: Oh shucks !

She pretended to ignore his words and looked elsewhere. Now it was D's turn to mock her.

D: Hahaha world may not know Devasena yet but it surely can't forget 'Jejjamma'. You are caught Jejjamma!

S: Ooohhh Pabsu pa stop it !

They finished their meals quickly and washed their hands.

D: Buurrrppppp...

His stomach was full yet he stuffed two large bananas in his mouth and stored some in his pockets to be eaten later. DS wanted to escape before the couple realised they were celebrities however as he was paying the bill, the song 'Idedo baagundi' played on tv. The boy called his parents showing them the screen and pointed at DS. Then it dawned upon them. The couple were overwhelmed and lost for words. The wife squealed in joy when she knew it was S and S hugged her. The humble couple apologised for not recognising them earlier and for not being able to provide them with best comforts but DS assured them they were fine and appreciated the good food and warm hospitality.

The couple took selfies with DS. It was time for them to leave so they thanked the couple who invited them to patronise their shop if they were to visit Kannur again. D hugged the boy who was in tears to part with his Bahubali. To cheer him up, D removed his shades and put it for him. S took off her cap and placed it on his head. He ran to his parents with the gifts of Bahubali and Jejjamma. DS bid the family goodbye and left.

In the car,

DS were too tired after the hectic day and full meal. S leaned her head back on the head rest. D's eyes too fell heavy and he snuggled his large head on her bosom - his favourite pillows.

S: Uff ! Pabsu! Why don't you lean your head on the headrest or use that cushion ? I just had a heavy meal. When your head presses against my chest I find it hard to breathe!

D: Yaawnnn... adjust for a while Sweetu. I get the best sleep only when I snuggle my head on your cushions... mmm...Sweetu cushions are so big, so warm and so comfortable...

S: Go to hell ! 😤

D: Ok...zzz...Sweetu next time don't put covers for cushions the material is irritating me...zzzz....

She ignored his nonsense talk and shut her eyes to catch some sleep.

D: Zzz...Sweetu ma doesn't love me.... zzzz.... she hates me...zzz....but I love her very very much...only she can be my rebels and supers Amma...

S curved her lips to a smile and embraced her naughty Pabsu patting his head gently lulling him to sleep before she drifted off to sleep.

THE END

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