Outline of this update : A phone conversation between bava-bammardi on marriage and women.Readers who feel uncomfortable with D shown as a casanova,you may want to give this one a miss and stay tuned for new updates.To others,happy reading!😁

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D was confined in his room not due to lockdown but because his mother had warned him that if he stepped out without a decision to get married,she would disown him and he would not get a single penny from his father's property.Fearing that he remained inside.😏

D was served with lavish meals five times a day though.🙄

He would wake up,play candy crush,have breakfast then sleep again get up when it's time for lunch,watch a movie and then sleep,wake up in the evening,do some workouts if he felt like then take bath,munch some snacks,drink whiskey,watch movies,have dinner,speak to Sweety in between he would have supper then around 4am he would nod off while still keeping the phone on his ear.Repeat.

One day he missed his bava and decided to give him a call.

D: It's been ages since I spoke with him...he also hasn't sent me any videos of SL...

He called and waited hopefully for R to answer.Three full rings went but R hadn't picked the call.

D: Bava usually picks my call in the very first ring but now...

Without giving up,D continued calling.On the other end,R had gone no where and his phone was very much with him.Seeing D's name on the screen he was in limbo whether to answer or not.His conscience pricked him.

R: I shouldn't be doing this to bava.I can't forget that day when I entered Mahishmati sets for the first time and he took me on his lap and fed me half of his whiskey and chicken biriyani.Whatever it be,it's the beer and shawarma he fed me that is running in my blood...sigh...

R answered the call hesitantly.

D: Bava!Bava!😃

D chirped in excitement.

R: Huh...uh...hi bava...😒

D: You don't sound good...are you not well?

R: No bava I'm fine...tell me...

D: Hmm...got your bridegroom finery ready?

R: Not yet bava...it is in the design process.Maroon coat over ivory kurtha and pajamas for sangeeth,purple sherwani for reception and cream and gold border silk panche for muhurtam...

D: How is it that you agreed to sit in a suffocating smoke zone with neck wrenching costumes and jewellery?Early in the morning you have to recite chants in unknown language,sit and get up for various rituals,tie three knots and pose for photos with smile when you feel like crashing on bed...so tiring and a waste of time...😤

R: It's once in a lifetime event.When I've roamed forests,gone sleepless and without food for nights for movies this I should be able to manage.😎

D: So like Gopi,Arjun,Tarak and Charan you too have left me no...😔

R: No bava...I'm there for you...

D: Don't lie!Before your engagement you used to call me everyday and we used to talk for hours.Every night you would send me new videos but now no calls no videos not even a text asking about me why bava?

R: Err...sorry bava...I don't know how to tell but hereafter I won't be sending videos,calling you or even meeting you.It pains me to say this but I've no choice I'm sorry bava...I'm breaking up with you...😞

D felt his heart shattering like glass.It pained more than Shraddhoo's separation on the last day of Sahoo.

D: Whenever haters trolled me for not getting married or when my own family and relatives stopped me from taking part in auspicious events because of my single status I never felt bad.Others in our gang got married.When people asked how I was so strong I proudly showed you and said "Naa bava naa pakkana unnantha varaku naanne champe magadu inka puttaledu..."all that has become invalid now...😒

Hearing that R became emotional and broke down.

R: Sob...sob...I'm sorry bava...The truth is my parents told me not to join with you anymore.They advised me to be responsible as now I am a family man and hanging around with single,unmarried,virgin guys like you won't do me any good...😭😭

D: Being with me won't do any good...hmm...You used to hold my finger and walk now you're all grown up so you don't need me anymore...nevermind...Do you remember our oath atleast?...

R's mind drifted back to the day on Mahishmati sets.

It was break time after R's coronation scene was shot.They removed their accessories but their costumes were still on.D,S and R sat beneath a shady tree to have their lunch.

R: Devasena,now that I am a King I'll make you my Queen...say yes,come with me...😍

S: Kkrrr thooo...😤

D: Stop it both of you!From then itself you're fighting and calming you both has become my main task.Now it is break time no...leave your onscreen characters behind and let's have lunch!

R: Ok bava...take out the food fast I'm so hungry...

D opened his dabbas.There was gongura chicken biriyani,chicken 65,chicken curry,karrpodi,ghee and raitaa made and sent from his home.

Smacking his lips,R showed his plate eager to take the first helping.

D: No plate I'll only feed you both...

R&S: Yaaayyy!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

(D's biriyani pot☝🏼)

In that pail of biriyani itself D poured some chicken curry,added the chicken 65,little karrpodi,ghee and a dollop of raitaa.Squashing and mixing everything messily with his hand,he made big round balls.R lost his appetite after seeing that.

D: First mouth for bangaram...🤩

S immediately shifted to his lap.D fed her and she happily took a big bite without any disgust.

S: Mmm so yummy...bro next is you....

R swallowed hard.

R: Err bava...what's this you have mixed everything how to eat like this ?😟

D: It may look filthy but taste will take you to heaven trust me I know.Close your eyes and open your mouth wide...

Trusting his bava R took the big ball of food in his mouth.Indeed it took him to heaven.

R: Mmmm....this is divine!!!Feed me some more!!!😋

D: See I told you...if cooking is a drawing then eating it right is adding colours and texture...there is no point in chewing what is kept on plate then letting out long burp after meal.You should be adventurous with food.Explore and entice your tastebuds that will only give a kick!

R: Bava,how you know so much?😃

D: Hihihi...ask me like that.I'm a born foodie ra I've done research in all this.Should have been in food business but I ended up here.No problem this field is also fine.Say aaa bangaram...

S: Chomp...chomp...chomp...

R: Bava,why is it bro sat on your lap for you to feed her?

D: Unlike us,girls eat less as they want to maintain slim figure.I hate that because they need to eat well only then they will be strong to bear and deliver babies so I ensure they sit on my lap.That way I can make them eat properly and also see that they don't run away.

S: It's true bro.I always end up eating more than usual when he feeds me.There is some magic in his hand when he mixes everything and feeds it reminds me of my grandmother that's how she used to feed me and my brothers when we were kids...

D: 😎😎😎

They continued eating while joking and laughing.

R: All this happiness is short-lived.After Bahubali we will all go on our own ways no...we will get married and have our own families then we cannot sit like this...

The trio became solemn.

D: I'm not going to get married!😤

S: Then I also won't marry!😤

R: If both of you are not marrying I also don't want! 😤

D: In that case we'll build a home.Once we retire from acting we three can settle there and spend our old age in that home.

S: Perfect!!!🥳

R: Excellent idea bava! In some far away place,a small town where there is lots of nature...we can have a small house with a big garden...

D: Right.Just two rooms will do.One for you,one for us.

R: Ok bava...huh...uh...why are you both sharing a room?

D: She is a girl she will get scared to be alone no...if I am there I can protect her.

S: ☺️☺️

R: We'll bring Tammy along then.She and bro can stay in one room while we two share one.

D: Tammy is still a kid.By the time she finishes school and college we would be dead and gone besides Sweety is very attached to me from Billa days.She won't go to anyone.I only have to carry her if it's someone else she will bite their hands.If you want you try carrying her...

S: No I won't go to him!

She looped her arms around D's neck and clung on to him.

D: See,I told you bava very stubborn girl she is.Carrying her on my hips from past 10 years there is a dent there.

R:(mv:If he says it must be true.)Ok bava.As you say one room for you both and one for me.What shall we do for our survival?

D: I have a plan for my old age.I'm going to sell pickles and karrpodi.Special recipe of my great-great grandfather.Name of company has also been selected.Pabsu pickles.You can be my partner.

R: I don't know about food business so I'll draw and sell Bhallaladeva comics.What about you bro?

S: I will stay at home and manage the household.When both of you are away there has to be someone to look after the house besides when you return you will be hungry so food should be prepared.I will look into all that.

R: Oh thank you so much bro so sweet of you!

S: 😇

R: But how will you get money for your survival?

D: Why am I there?If she looks after home I will go out and earn.She can also be a partner in my business.She can cut the mangoes and I will grind the spices.We will mix them together and make pickles!🤓

D twirled his moustache proudly giving a royal look to S who batted her eyes in response.

R: Superb idea bava!Reminds me of my childhood this is how we used to play daddy mummy games with friends.

S: Pupsooo it's enough...

D pressed her belly gently.

D: There is still space for two more balls...good girl...look up,see aeroplane is going....say aaa...

He pushed the ball into her mouth.After their lunch they stood before the shiva linga in the courtyard and placed their hands one on top of the other to take a royal oath.S and R followed D.

D: ...This almighty Neelabahudeshwara and prestigious Mahishmati as a witness,we take the great royal oath of not getting involved in romantic relationships,marry or make babies.We shall stay together in old age home observing the vow of celibacy and keep our virginity intact till our last breath!We are strong singles!💪🏼

S: We are strong singles!💪🏼

R: Huh...uh...bava,can we omit the second last line pls...

D: I'm sorry bava I'm a man of my words and I will never back off from it.If you want you can choose not to observe it but I will!

Seeing D's determination R felt motivated.

R:(mv:If bava can,so can I)Ok bava I accept we shall live as celibates and remain pure.We are strong singles!💪🏼

They felt proud of themselves.

R: I'll delete all those videos bava...

D: No no never do that!

S: What videos ?

D: Nothing...

R: But what use is it?We are not going to benefit out of it...

S: What benefit ?Can someone tell me what you're talking about?😳

R: You won't know bro...

D: Bava,in the dry desert we are going to live the videos are like an oasis which will help save our lives so keep them coming!🤓

S: I also want to see those videos...☹️

R: Bava!You're so worldly wise!I love you!

They hugged and kissed each other.S pulled them apart.

S: I want those videos now!

She demanded unaware of which videos they were talking about.

D: You are a small girl don't interfere in elders talks.I will buy you cotton candy now be quiet.

S: But you were talking about videos which ones?

Both bavas gulped hard exchanging looks thinking what to tell her.

R: Huh...uh...cartoon videos bro wait I'll forward to you...

R sent her a clip of Tom and Jerry so that she didn't feel left out.

S: Hahahaha they're so cute!!!

D: Phew!Thanks bava!😌

R: Anytime bava!😎

The trio then held hands and went around in a circle singing 'mustafa mustafa'friendship song from the movie Prema Desam/Kadhal Desam.

Back to present,

D: Bava is the flashback over ?

R: Huh..uh...yes...the oath I'm forfeiting it because I realised I need a wife in my life...

D: If you marry,you get only one but if you don't,you get many!

R: Sorry bava.I might be a Ravana on screen but I have decided to live like Lord Rama in real life.I am not following Lord Krishna anymore.

D: Hmm...one who suspected and sent his wife away has become a role model for you but one who loves all his queens,keeps them happy,protected and gives them equal attention is unworthy ah?

R: Of course!One life and one wife for me.She will love me like I am the only one in her world,I can share my joys and sorrows with her and she will change me into a better person....

D: Bah...if you forget your anniversary the same wife will pack her bags and leave to her mother's house.You will be the only one in her world until you listen to her...try doing something that she doesn't like,then see where you will be.You will have to give her joy and wipe her tears.Definitely she will change you into holding end of her pallu and following her like hutch puppy!

R: I don't mind being her puppy!I will make her laugh,surprise her with presents,take her out for vacation,pose for selfies and post it on social media...

D: Along with presents you have to get her medical store item and painkillers.For yourself a pillow,blanket and mosquito coil because every month there will be a time you have to sleep outside.For vacation she will drag you to her mother's house.From ironing her sarees to taking their dog for walk everything you will have to do there.It is because of mentals like you that our country is ruining.When a person is dying instead of saving them take selfie,post it and make it a trend with hashtag.Why not post your bedroom pics also?Let the world see...

R: Bava!Shouldn't there someone to give me medicine when I am sick?

D: For that why you need a wife?Isn't a nurse enough?Or ask your amma or helper to give you...

R: Will they come with me until I'm old and frail ?

D: We ourselves don't know how long we will live how sure are you that a wife will come until then?Life is uncertain bava...

R: I know that's why I want my legacy to go on...I want lots of babies that only a wife can give me.I just can't wait to feel my baby in her belly aaa...what a joy!

D: Be prepared to face her mood swings.She will puke on your favorite marvel pants n tshirt.You have to hang around outside ladies clinic like watchman for hours during monthly check up.Morning 3am she will ask for kulfi,you have to roam on roads like beggar to get one for her.When you bring it finally she will refuse that and ask for home made pachadi.You  will have to die a thousand deaths when she is in labor room.Do you need all this?See me,if I feel like I want a baby,I borrow someone's and play with it for sometime.When it's enough,I return the kid back to the parents.Easy peasy...

R: Thoo bava don't you feel shameful to borrow others kids and play as your own?

D: What is there to be shameful in this?If I don't have shorts I borrow yours wear,wash it and return to you the next day it is like that.All babies are the same bava.I treat all children as my own...

R: That is ridiculous!We should have one of our own...our blood...our pride...our kids will make us proud!

D: Not one,I can make hundreds of babies I have the talent but who is going to clean that many potty and susu?Not me.Kids will make us proud until schooling once they become adults they will ruin the good name we created.When son starts to earn,he will disrespect us and daughter we raised like a princess,will elope with a petty guy.We have to sit and weep over them.Why we need this karma?

R: If we raise them well they will grow up to be good adults I love babies how cute mine will look with mace in hand and crown on head!

D: They will look like that for first three months one they start to crawl you will have to save your crown and mace from them.If they fall ill you have to only carry them to hospital,stand in long que outside school for admission,attend parents teachers meet,take all the complaints teacher throws at you.Phew...

R: That's what my parents would have gone through when I was a kid so I want them to relax now if I have a wife she will look into managing the house and my mother can rest...

D: Hahaha bava you're saying this even after watching Bahubali??My life was ruined getting caught between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law tussle.If we support mother,we are called momma's boy and if we stand by wife we are termed as henpecked husbands.Instead of roaring like lions we have to purr like cats in front of them.What a shame for our thick moustache and beards!See Kattappa mama how he lived for three generations because he was single whereas I died young because I went behind a woman!

R: Enough bava!You're so negative about love and marriage you will not understand until you become a husband and father yourself.Go get married first!Then we can debate...

D: How will I marry ra?If I also go Sweety will be left alone no...what will that poor girl do alone in that home?I'm not ungrateful as you...

R: Point...do one thing then you marry bro that way you both can be together!

D: Bava,how can you say this ?You're also talking like my fans.Sweety is my best friend and you know how much I value our friendship.I cannot marry her.Thankfully she didn't hear this else she would have died of heartbreak.

R: Oh no!Paapam bro....haan!Then I will ask her to marry someone else.If she goes then you will be left alone and you might consider marriage...

D: How will she marry bava?As a good friend she wants to see me settle first,carry my kids on her lap and play it seems only then she will consider marriage she told me.

R: Ok then you get married first...huh...uh...what is this I came back to the first point...aargghhh!!!Bava!!!I feel like plucking my hairs!!!🤯😤

D: See,this is what happens when you think of getting hitched.I'm elder to you whatever I say will be for your good only.Listen to me,call off your wedding,join me and Sweety!

R: No never!I am getting married and that's final!

D: After explaining to you so much you are still stubborn hmm but mark my words bava there will be a time when you carry your blanket and pillow and knock people's doors at night to give you shelter.That time only Sweety and I will take pity on you!

R: All that won't happen!

D: It will!I'm so chaste that even fire won't burn me hence my words will come true!

R:(mv:Fire won't hurt you because it will run away the moment it sees you to save itself from the sin of coming into contact with a sinner)We'll see to that!

D: We'll see!Btw,now that you are getting married what about your exes?Have you thought about them?

R: Why should I think about them when I have moved on?

D: You're blinded by love so you're talking like this.Nevermind.I'm there.Hereafter your queens will be my responsibility!I will look after them because I'm a strong single!💪🏼

That was it.R lost the battle.He switched off his phone and threw it out of the balcony which fell into the swimming pool.

R: I should have done this when he called me.Neither will he live nor let others live.Sadist bava!I will never join with him!😤

R went to look into his wedding preparations.Not getting a response from him,

D: Bava...huh...what currently unavailable ah...hmm...he must be mulling over what I said...let me speak to bangaram...

He called S and she picked up in the first ring.

S: Pupsoo!Pupsooo!😃

D: Bangaram!!Jujujujujuju!!😍

S: ☺️Why so long?I've been waiting for your call for past one hour...

D: I was talking to that useless fella puppy ma.What my bangaram had for dinner?

S: I had chapathi and chicken ghee roast.You?

D: I had pulao and butter chicken.What colour dress are you wearing now?

S: The pink maxi dress you got me from Paris.

D: Huh...that's a bit transparent you complained...

She felt shy and nodded.

D: Sweetu ma,I can't hear anything...

S: I nodded my head pupsooo...🙈

D too felt shy.

D: Take a photo of yourself and send me I want to see how you look in that.

She snapped a photo of herself and sent him.He hugged his pillow to his chest while she pulled the blanket completely over her head and their fraandship conversation began dragging until the wee hours of the morning.😒

The End