Susila Aunty's house 👆

Today I woke up early around 5 am to get ready  to visit Susila Aunty's house. Before that I had to do house chores and breakfast too. So without delaying  freshening up, I took my thyroxine medicine, I came out and cleaned the house, watered the plants. After taking a bath I lit the lamp, prayed God and went kitchen to make breakfast.

I made Idly with sambar and coconut chutney.  After making it I changed foods into hot box. Because I made breakfast earlier so don't want them to complain that meal is not hot enough. With that I made coffee, tea, fresh juice and contained them in respective flasks and jug. When I came out from dining area I saw that my brother entering into house with his sweaty body and sat on the swing which we have hung up on the corner of our living room. Probably he could have come from gym. I couldn't see my father anywhere. So I went to Karthik to inform about my departure before I get ready.

Standing behind him I don't know how to call him. So nearing to swing I just cleared my throat to make him realise of my presence. He stopped what he was doing and turned around his head to see who made that awful noise. When he saw me, frowning his eyebrows he asked " what?". Once again clearing my voice I said " T.. today I'm going to our neighbour's house for pooja. And I... have already made breakfast with your drinks and kept everything in dining table. C... could you please inform this to f..father?" He just nod is head saying okay and switched on the TV to watch news. Dumbass! couldn't he just say it opening his precious mouth. Scolding him in my mind I went to my room.

I opened my cupboard  hunting for proper dress to wear for pooja. I have only few sets of Shalwar which are suitable for functions that too without too much heavy work  the way I like . And I got one which I bought for Thai Pongal ( A festival).

Dress👆

Wearing it, I just put matching jumka with bangles. And add little amount of kajal for eyes with that little amount of lipstick for lips finally kept a small bindi. Because I don't want to get embarrassed infront of people who're coming to attend pooja. Time is going to be 7 am. So I took my phone, purse and left the room. I didn't see anyone in the living room. If my father caught me now, he'll investigate me like he's a higher police officer and I'm the culprit. So without giving any thoughts I left my home hurriedly.

When I was nearing to Susila Aunty's gate my heart beat rate exhilarated and I got more nervous. Without any way to escape I went near to security guard room and informed my details. He called to someone through intercom and told about my arrival. After few minutes he opened the gate and let me in with the greeting. I also greeted him saying, " Good morning to you too uncle". The security guard seemed around 40-45 years old.

While entering I saw Susila Aunty was standing on her doorsteps. When I went near to her she came and hugged me surprising me. Retrieving back she said " For once I thought you won't come. But now you are here and I'm soo happy Kayal. Come we'll talk going inside." Literally she dragged me inside holding my hand. I have seen her house numerous times standing at outside. And always wondered if the outlook was this much beautiful , how it would be inside of the house.

Picture of the Living Room 👆

When I entered into the house, I was awestruck seeing the living room. I felt like I was standing inside of white clouds. " Woooow aunty it sooo nice" those words left from my mouth without my acknowledgement. I was taken back from my words and looked at aunty. She was smiling looking at my expression and said "Thank you so much dear. But all gratitudes go to my sons. They both only designed everything. Most parts chosen by my younger son, since he had Graduated in Applied Science (BAS)in interior Architecture."

Ohhhh!!! I don't know what to say. So I said " Oh that was nice aunty." she smiled and told me" You sit here I'll bring something to drink "." No aunty it's okay... " But she cut me off  saying, " No this your first time at my house so you must drink something or I won't talk with you Kayal " I couldn't refuse her and said ok. Every time she finds the way to shut my mouth.

I felt weird to sit here lonely so when she was leaving I said" Aunty if you don't mind shall I come with you to kitchen" she smiled at me and agreed.  Before going to kitchen she said" Wait, first I'll show you to our Pooja Room before taking you to kitchen" And she went near to a room and opened the door.

Pooja Room 👆

Pooja room was filled with nice smell. I think it's from scented stick. The Place looked simple and elegant. I felt peace and couldn't put my finger on the unknown feeling inside of me. I closed my eyes and worshipped. When I opened my eyes Susila Aunty was standing in front of me and looking at my face with a small smile and thinking of something. I thought, did I do something wrong? To clear the awkward situation I asked in meekly voice " Aunty are you going to do pooja here or in the living room?" She said " Yes dr, we'll do pooja here. I finished most of the arrangements and only little you have to do. Okay come I'll get something you to drink and I'll show you around. After that you can start your pooja works". I nodded my head and went with her.

Kitchen👆

When I entered into kitchen it was another marvellous piece with whitish and Grey colour touches. I think there's no things called they haven't. I saw a middle aged aunty was making some dishes standing on the kitchen island. Feeling our presence, she looked at us" Kayal this is Kamala, she's with me from when my First son was born and most like our own family. And Kamala this is Kayal Our neighbour Mr Krishnan's second daughter. Do you remember? yesterday night I told about her."  Ohh then Susila Aunty knows my father.. This a new information to me.

Turning to Kamala Aunty's side I said " Vanakkam Kamla Aunty" by bringing my hands together infront  me (form of greeting and respect ) . She smiled at me and said "Vanakkam  ma". Her smile seemed genuine not like some other people just smile at me for name sake.

" Kayal would you prefer Tea or Coffee?" Susila Aunty asked me. " Coffee is fine aunty" I said. " Susila ma you go and talk with guest I'll bring coffee to her", Susila Aunty thought for a while and said "Okay Kamala call us after making it until then I'll show around our house to Kayal." Kamala aunty said ok and Susila Aunty asked me to follow her. When she was leaving the kitchen I just ran near to Kamala aunty and said. " Kamala Aunty please call me by my name. I'm not a guest, okay? ", she smiled at my words and said" Ok ma hereafter I'll call you by your name. Are happy now? " I said yes happily and ran out to see that Susila Aunty coming searching for me.

"Kayal where did u get lost? I came searching for you". " Sorry aunty I got a call, that's why I couldn't follow you" I said without saying the truth. " It's ok come darling" saying she entered inside another room connected with kitchen. Its a dining room I think. And every interiors looked same as liked other rooms in White and Grey mixed theme.

"So this is our dining room. Always I like to have meals with my family together. But my bad luck until now only me and my daughter  have meals together. Sometimes if she had college works, she also won't be here with me." what! Didn't she tell me before that she has two sons also? While I was thinking deeply," Kayal what are you thinking? " aunty cut off my thoughts. I hesitated whether to ask the question or not. Like she read my mind Susila Aunty said " Please ask me openly if you wanted to ask me anything Kayal. Don't be hesitate "

Dining Room 👆

"No aunty earlier you told me that you have two sons too. That's why I confused when you said that only your daughter and you only have meals together ". She laughed and said." Sorry dear I forgot to introduce  my family first. I have 3 children. First born was my ' Workaholic' son Sagar, he's now 29. Second was my ' Angry wolf ' son Siddarth, he's 27. And third was my ' talkative' daughter Sara who is now 21 years old."I just laughed looking at her dramatic expressions when she described about her children

" Why are you laughing? And please in future don't tell my children about their nick names. They will bash at me. " While talking we entered into backside yard. And it looked very beautiful and brings cozy feeling. And there's a small pool also. "No aunty. You have my words. I won't say anything. " saying I thought, I'm not sure whether I'll come here next time or not. 

Backyard 👆

"Mom what are you doing here? I'm searching for you in the whole house." suddenly we heard a manly voice.

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