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Gayathri's pov:

(Continuation of the 33 chap after Gayu came from office )

" What are you doing mam? " she crossed arms leaning against the door.

" As of my knowledge, You have good eyesight. I'm Packing bag " I briefed.

" Oh, why did you come home running and what are you doing here? " she creased brows.

" Hmm, I said you right? He got a new company, noor. There is no need of my presence "

" Seriously you are saying this after the things happened in office "

" Yes," I picked monotony.

" Gayu what happened again? " Janu sighed.

" Nothing, he is busy with his new friend so I stayed back," I said calm.

" Can't believe this, me and Chaithu felt overwhelmed with the thought of your togetherness but didn't expect this disappointment " She settled on bed.

I'm doing my business not replying.

" Gayu Tell me What makes you change your mind? " She said aloud.

" What else is there more? she snatched him away from me completely. They were happily laughing at each other " I breathed.

" She is doing too much for her age, enough tolerance, It is time to give the confrontations and clarity, both of them " She stood in anger.

" Baby, baby wait " I gripped her wrist.

" Don't stop me now. It needs to finish today " She tried to get away from me.

" Janu, I'm just playing, " I revealed finally.

" What!? What do you mean by playing? " Janu shocked.

"Brief me " She yelled.

"I went him all dolled up, but at that time they were busy with some comedy series, with all laughs, but it added fuel to my burning jealousy. So.... " I smirked.

"What so... " Janu urged.

" Why should I tell you? " I turned to do my packing.

" Gayu, I'll kill you today " janu narrowed eyes.

" Ok, after seeing them like that, I got angry but later a devilish idea popped into my mind, so I was back," I said.

"What is that now? " Janu cried.

"Wait and watch, " I winked.

" Please Gayu, Poor my Anna "

"He deserves more baby girl, Let me use my chance " I chirped.

" You and your revenge, please spare My Anna. He is sweet naa? "

" Hmm, cho chweet your Anna " I giggled.

"Awee, someone started dreaming already, Haa, Haa " she started tickling me.

" Stop it Janu " I guarded myself.

It turned into a more teasing session, and we lost balance and fell to the bed. Started fighting with pillows. She fell on me,

" Gayu, have you done with packing? "

that was the time Amma entered the room. Gasped at seeing our positions. Janu is on top of me.

"What is happening here? " mom stood crossing arms.

" See, Amma see your innocent daughter and her dirty deeds "

" Amma, no no no she is lying " Janu sat straight.

"Get her marry soon maa, until then no safety for me here " I complain.

"Poor me " I acted innocent.

But Janu is fuming at me with narrowed eyes. I just poked my tongue. Mom furrowed eyebrow at us.

"Amma, I'm not " Janu shook her head horizontal.

"I know the thief " Amma twisted my ear.

"Amma, Amma. Please " I cried.

"Ha Amma, twist it more " Janu took Amma's side.

"And you " Amma grabbed her ear.

"Ahh, Amma it is hurting " Janu yelped.

"Both grew up to married age but Toddlers are far better than you both. I send you here to pack bags and you both quarreling like kids. " Amma left us.

"Done with packing for vacation? " Amma enquired.

"Haa Amma. Almost "I replied stuffing 2 sets in a bag.

"And what about you? " I asked Janu.

"I badly wanna come but dad needs me here. A lot of work is pending at the office " chided Janu.

"Why don't you admit it clear that You can't come, leaving your lover boy chaithu here? '' I pulled her leg.

"You are over today. I'll kill you " she started chasing me.

"Uff, can't believe this. Stop stop janu maa " Amma stopped us.

We stopped " Dinner is ready, both join soon and inform Madhav about our reaching time " Amma left us.

"Ok," I said.

Janu stood fuming.

" Darling, need help please, " I pleaded, pointing at bag.

"Why should I? " She left washroom.

I sighed to do my packing.

"How long will your vacation be? " Janu helped after seeing my struggle.

"A week, and Bava also joining us " I chirped.

" So tomorrow, going to Bangalore, " Janu asked.

" no, actually today midnight "

" Ok, Let's have dinner first. later I'll help you pack the remaining "

" Hmm, Ok I'll come after Making a call to bava "

(Bava means cross cousin/ brother-in-law. )

" Fine, Convey my regards to Madhav " Janu left room.

" Hai Bava "

"Gayu, I'm at clinic. Can I make a call after 10 mins "

"Ok Bava, carry on " I ended call.

"Aunty, what is for dinner? " Heard my boy's voice.

You are here! fine mister, let's play something interesting, I smirked.

"Amma, I am hungry " I chirped and strolled towards the dining table.

"When you are not " my Boy gave counter.

How dare he? Wait Mister. I threw a glare.

" How are you feeling now Sahil? When is your last check up? " Amma asked while serving food.

"Just 3 days aunty. They will remove this band-aid. Then I can be free from this clutch " I felt sad to see him like that.

Partially I'm the reason for it.

"So it means you will be fine at the time we returned from vacation " Mom said.

"Yes aunty " He smiled.

"Did you call Madhav? " I came out of trance with my mom's words.

"Haa Amma. he seems busy "

"Ok, I'll bring omelette for you sahil " mom went into the kitchen.

The name Madhav itself makes my boy stiffened, Such a possessive boyfriend. Poor guy, I laughed inwards.

"Leave her Anna, come I'll feed you " Girl tried to rescue her brother.

Such a cute brother-sister duo. Don't think twice to give their life for one another.

I started eating. There Bava called back.

" Who is that? " Amma shouted from kitchen.

"It's Bava "

Immediately my boy face became pale. Awee, it's really fun to play. Let's add more fuel now.

Madhav in call

Madhav: Hey rakshasi.

Gayu: hai darling,

It's both brother and sister's time to cough with the food choking at the same time.

Madhav: Have you drunk by chance?

I madly wanna punch his face if he was here.

Gayu: Bava how long is it meeting you? I miss u.

I wooed more.

Madhav: did you lose memory Gayu? Is everything ok with your psychological system.

Gayu: I know you are a skilled psychiatrist, But don't be professional with me Bava. I really miss you.

Madhav: It is just 8 hours we spoke.

God, I am not getting words to flirt more.

Amma: Give me. I'll talk to him.

Uff, Amma came to my rescue.

His features scream stern and hurt. His sister rubbed his palm to calm him down.

My boy fisted palm already. Controlling his frustration and anger. But faking flirt was so hard.

Amma: Haa madhu we are coming tomorrow?

Amma spoke few more minutes, Amma gave phone back.

Gayu: Ok, Bava Can't wait to see you tomorrow bye.

Madhav: You really lost your chip. Come soon you need medical help.

Gayu: I miss You.

I stressed particular words looking at Sahil To convey to him indirectly.

Finally ended the call.

He stood from the table and going out.

"Anna wait, We should not leave food like this " Janu stopped him.

He released himself "I Lost appetite" he left looking at me.

"Anna, Wait " Janu went following him.

"And Gayu. Dad told me what happened in the office. Thank you for helping and standing with Swathi " he left and Janu followed him.

Did I do worse? Shit, why I did do this, especially when Eating. He left not even eating.

"Where are these two" Amma came with omlette.

"Just now left, with a phone call " I lied.

" how they left leaving food, and bhabhi went to stores. It takes time for them to return "

"You eat Amma, I'll give them food there "

"Okay, you eat this omlette " Amma served me.

I ate few more morsels and went to do a special omlette with extra egg and spices for both brother and sister. I Packed food in boxes.

I entered the opposite flat. Stood in front of his room. There they were in discussion.

"Anna, Don't be sad "

" How can I be janu? It pricks me. She is not mine anymore "

"Anna don't lose hope, "

"I lost her Janu, it is okay. She has every right to choose her life. But I need some time to adjust. "

You are saying this mister? after holding that much stuff in your office and in your heart.

"I don't get her but I just need forgiveness, It felt heavy " his eyes became glossy.

My tears rolled my eyes already.

"Anna, It is not What you are thinking, she is... "

Omg, this girl going to ruin my plan. Time to interfere.

I rubbed my cheeks and barged into room.

Both turned to me.

"We shouldn't be angry on food " I placed food in front of them.

Turned to go before I broke down.

"Why do you care? " I stopped in my tracks with his words.

"Who will care if not me? "

"Please eat " I left them not turning to them.

Resumed my packing.

"What the hell you want to do to my anna? " she yelled at me.

"Slow down baby girl " I pulled her in room, then closed the door.

"Did he eat? "

"Yes, he ate " She gritted in anger.

"And you? " I quizzed.

"Are you for real, do you know how much Anna hurt? "

"I saw baby, but I shouldn't have done that while eating. "

" Please Gayu stop this. He will cry, you know? If you forgive him "

" I already forgave him "

"And how long are you planning this so-called revenge? "

" Not much, just a week. "

" Can't we make it two days or so, " Janu pleaded.

"I am badly missing him. And my words in the call refer only to him, not Madhav Bava. But still, I want to do this "

"Uhu, You won't change " she chided.

"Baby, I want to surprise him. That's why these hide and seek games. Don't worry I'll give him a big surprise after I return from vacation. He will go mad with that "

"Seriously " Janu chirped.

"Yes, now please support me by not spilling anything till I return. Now I want to give him a glimpse of surprise. So bye " I ran to his room.

There his new company is in his room, on the couch.

"Hai didi" she smiled at me.

"Why are you here? " I threw a straight query.

" What happened di? shouldn't I be here? " she pouted cutely.

"That is not the answer for my question? " I crossed my arms.

"Actually I have few doubts about management. So Sahil bhai explaining me with this subject"

Madam was clear like Crystal.

Wait what! She mentioned Bhai.

Oh my baby. You really look sweet to me right now.

"Aam, ahh. Where is he Then? " I asked coming out from trance.

"Bhai is on the phone call. " she pointed to him on balcony.

"Okay, " I nodded.

I looked around for my books Which I threw at him in his office, and found them on the side table along with my earrings.

I picked my books leaving earrings there.

"Didi, you came for? " noor quizzed me.

"For books, and it is not didi. It is bhabhi for you " I left room leaving a poor girl in confusion.

At the time I returned I saw a blushy beauty in my room. probably with her love in phone call, surely not on earth but flying on the moon.

"Chi, You are becoming so dirty " janu baby blushed in a coy, point to be noted cheeks were crimson.

This couple and their never ending lovey-dovey, I sighed. Stood back to hear more.

"Kiss! in call seriously " shook her head.

" haa haa, come and get your bones broken by my Anna, " she threatened cutely.

Wait, omg what she is doing.

"Ahem, ahem " I have to interrupt before the big damage.

"I'll call again bye " she ended call.

"Amm, Ahm. When did you come? "

"At the time you drowned in romance with Chaithu "

"Hello, we....are...just....talking " she stuttered.

" ohh, look there " I pointed at clothes.

She touched her forehead with realization.

" You pulled out the packed clothes instead of packing. "

We did the packing again.

We are at parking, It is 11 pm. Our bus starts at 12.30.

Aunty, uncle and Janu all were here but where is he?

"Dad, I'll drop them at the bus stop, " Janu chided.

"Janu maa, no means no. It is already midnight and you should have to return alone after dropping " Aunty stopped.

" I'll drop them, don't worry, " uncle assured.

"If sahil in the right condition there is no need for all this, he drowsed with medication. "

"Let him sleep, Bhabi. hope he will be alright by the time we return, " Amma assured.

" Amma, I forgot the charger "

"No problem you can Adjust with dad's or Madhav's "

"No, that is not good for mobile. Wait I'll come in a jiffy " I ran to elevator, not even listening to their reply.

Went directly into his room, he is sleeping sound, forgetting the world.

I kneeled beside him on floor, ruffled his hair, my eyes went wet.

"I missed... you...a lot " my voice became cracky.

Stood to go.

he is mumbling in sleep " Missing you gayu, give me a chance. please, One chance Gayu "

I bent to his height and pecked his cheek, his expressions change from frown to pleasant smile

" just a week baby, then nothing can separate us for our whole life " I ruffled his hair again.

Left to parking, where everyone was waiting for me.

"Where is your charger? "Janu locking me in front of parents.

" Actually, that was in my sling bag. I forgot " I managed.

Janu smirked at me.

We shared a " I'll see when my time comes" look.

"Anna " I gasped with Janu's call.

"Sahil, I thought you slept, " Aunty said.

"Haa Ammi, just wake now " he said looking at me.

"Ok, Ammi let's go " I blabbered something, then bit my tongue with realization.

"Ohh, Ammi! It is " Janu smirked.

There he gave a smile. That's it I lost my senses.

"Ok, aunty bye and bye janu " I went straight to my passenger seat beside rahim uncle.

Did he catch me? Oh no. I'm stupid stupid. My heartbeat went to berserk.

"Gayu maa, " uncle shook me hard.

Then only I realised we reached bus stop a long back.

I grinned sheepishly at my parents. uncle gave send off to us. Our journey started to Bangalore.

Both mom and dad went to sleep after some time. But sleep was far away for me, my mind and heart occupied with my one's thoughts. My mobile pinged.

It's he " happy journey 😊 enjoy your time "

My fingertips urged to type " miss u 😓" After several backspaces.

I replied, " Thank you 😊 "

It's morning 8 when we reached Bava flat.

I silently entered his room. there, he is on the balcony, probably sipping his green tea "Bava. " I jumped on his back.

He was shaken with sudden surprise.

" Rakshasi, when did you come? Firstly you get down, idiot " he brushed me off from back.

" God, Atha is also here. You said you people will reach Bangalore today evening "

"Surprise " I smirked.

"You and surprises " he ran and close door.

"What you are doing here, come help me" he pulled me to room from balcony.

Changing the place of his alcoholic stuff

"Bava, why are you tensing as you hid a girl in this room "

"Cut the crap, need help buddy " he being over sweet.

" Why should I? " I settled on couch.

" Hmm, sir have a huge stock of alcohol " I raised my brow.

" Madhu " Amma banged the door.

He increased his pace " Calm down Bava. inhale and exhale " I laughed.

" If it is another time, I surely threw you out of balcony "

" That's my fortune to die in husband's hands" touched my invisible mangalsutra with my eyelids.

" Drama queen, don't irritate me " he annoyed.

" I was born for that " I sipped green tea of his.

But spit the gulp " Yuck, It is bitter and odd. "

"What is it? " I rubbed my lips.

" Whisky "

" In the morning? for damn sake, you are a doctor, " I yelled.

" Psychiatrist " he commented.

" My mouth is smelling, what Amma will do If she smell it? "

"I can't help darling " He smirked.

"Bava, I'll kill you. How can you do this to your cute mardal (cross-cousin/sister-in-law ) "

"Go and use mouth freshener "

" Yes, " I ran to the washroom.

" It's better " I came out of the washroom.

At the time the hero was spraying in room.

" Open the door after I went in " He went into the washroom gulping the remaining whisky.

" For fuck sake stop drinking, you drunkard fellow" I threw a pillow at him.

He went inside sipping, smirking at me.

" Madhu, open the door " Amma went on banging.

I opened the door.

" Darling, How are you?" Bava hugged mom as soon as he came out.

" Again you drunk, idiot " Amma twisted his ear.

" Atha, I am not. Who told you? " he glared at me.

" I'm innocent " I blinked cutely.

" You should clean the mug along with your mouth, and who the hell brings these mugs to washrooms? " Amma smacked him.

" Sorry, Atha. Please please " amma released him.

"How are you Madhu? " Amma patted him.

"My darling is here naa? now I'm super happy " he pinched mom's cheeks and hugged mom.

" Amma this is unfair, how can you leave your nephew like that, my efforts gone wasted? " I bit my tongue with the realization.

"Rakshasi, you are Dead " he started chasing

"Dad, save me " I ran to my dad.

" Mavayya, please leave her to me. "

"Yeah sure " dad went aside.

"Dad, " I cried.

" Rakshasi " Bava grabbed my ear.

" Sorry, sorry. Please Bava. I came a long way only to see you "

" Dare you play with me " he left my ear.

" I'll " I challenged.

" You are done then " he twisted my hand on my back.

" Madhu, leave her nanna, " he left Me with Amma words.

"How are you mavayya? " he hugged dad.

"Fine Madhu, how is it going?"

"Hmm, trying to cope up with things " bava smiled.

Amma came out freshen up.

"Aravind ji you go and freshen up, " Amma said.

"Ok "dad agreed

you too both, I prepare something for breakfast " Amma tried to go to kitchen.

"Atha, stop there " bava ran stood in front of kitchen.

"What happened? " Amma asked.

"Listen to me. Please don't go , You will get scared "

"Bava, are you having any ghost as pet in your kitchen ? " Amma laughed at my words.

"You Shut up Gayu " he warned.

" Atha no need to cook now. I'll order food for us "

" First you get away " Amma pushed him aside and entered kitchen.

We followed Amma, gasped at his kitchen condition

" ewww, I'll puke if I stay here one more minute " I closed my nose and mouth.

"Then get lost " he threw me.

"Idiot, how many days have you been doing these dishes? " Amma grabbed his hair.

"Floor is also totally reek. Where is your house help? "

"Atha, it's just two days. And I gave leave to saritha Akka for two days. Her son was ill, so I gave "

" You should do this yourself then, "

"I'm busy you know "

"Ok, leave it to me. I'll cook after cleaning " Amma went to utensils.

" No No atha please. Saritha Akka will be here anytime soon. Please Atha don't touch them "

"Until then do we need to starve?" I spat.

"Uff, gayu maa. I'll do them " he joined his hands in front of me and jumped into action.

" That's best. " I chirped.

He carefully picked the plates and dishes to clean.

"Bhayya, why are you? I told you right that I'll come today " the househelp jumped into her work. Tucking her pallu in saree.

"Thank God Akka. You came finally"

"See Atha, saritha Akka will do it in a snap " he leaned on mom's shoulder.

" Why did you keep that madhu? it is not a good sign to keep the dirty utensils like that in home" Amma patted his cheek.

" Ayyo Atha, what more bad is left to happen to me? " he smiled sadly.

"Madhu nanna, please don't speak such, I'm here naa " Amma's eyes went as wet as mine.

"Oww ow, no water leakage now. I'll go sweep in flow. Yes my darling, I have you " he wiped mom's tears.

" Akka, How is your son? Did you give him medicine? " he diverted the topic.

" Much better Bhayya, my husband took leave today to take care. So I resumed to work "

"That's good. " Bava said.

"See, such a beautiful bond between husband and wife sharing " Amma told more like hinting Bava.

"Darling, I know what you are conveying. But please Atha, leave that matter " he cut it completely.

" Bava, why don't you marry me. I want to decked up with all jewelry and costly costumes " I winked, trying to ease the situation.

" Buddy, I have enough Peace in life, please don't ruin it now for your one-day entertainment. You don't worry we will do your marriage and throw you out as soon as possible. What say Atha? "

" Hmmm " Amma sighed.

" I'll kill you today " I picked rolling pin.

" Ok stop it now " Amma interfere.

" Madhu, what is there to cook breakfast?"

" There is dosa batter in fridge "

" From how long it is stored in the fridge? " Amma laughed.

" Atha, I just mixed it yesterday, " bava chided.

" But darling, you might be tired with journey. We would order food naa? " he pleaded.

" Unlike you, we used to have home food " I made fun.

" Yes, I just have a house not home, " he smiled sadly.

I felt a pang in my heart.

" Bava, I just tried to cheer, nothing else "

" It's Okay Gayu, I know"

" I'll.....I'll...go and get ready." He left for his room all gloomy.

" Are you mad Gayu? Do you understand What you said? Please don't speak half minded. He is already done with a lot and trying a lot to come out., " Amma scolded.

" Amma, it is not intentional. And didn't expect this " I gulped a lump.

" He might be hurt by now, go and bring him for breakfast meanwhile I'll do his favourite " I went up.

He was dressed up and combing hair.

" Bava I am sorry " I stood behind him.

" Hey rakshasi, Leave that raa. I am not sad at all "

" But I'm guilty, " my voice came cracky.

" Hey darling. What is this? Stop crying " he turned to me.

" I am sorry, Bava" I hugged him.

" First stop crying " he rubbed my arms.

" Come sit " he took me to bed.

We sat facing each other.

He clutched my palm "It's okay Gayu. We can't do anything with the past. I'm trying to move on, but somewhere and something is pulling me back, habituated to alcohol to escape pain."

" But you should stop this. Excessive alcohol is not good for health. And you yourself a psychiatrist "

" Yes psychiatrist, but I'm also human Gayu. trying to divert my mind but this pain is not leaving me. I lost everything. "he Looked down.

" We prescribe sedatives for patients to forget pain but excessive taking was damage nerve system and may take life. that's why I switched to alcohol, I know that's not right but I can't help."

" You should marry naa bava? Then you don't feel alone "

" Please, don't ask this again " He became stern.

"Sorry, but it is you said, we can't change past "

"Please Gayu, you will be here for two weeks. Let's enjoy it fully, now let's have yummy breakfast " he dragged me to dining table.

"Atha, it is so yum " he squealed.

But Amma was curt to me, and I deserve that 100%.

"Atha, I planned everything for this week, and I am going to take you to mysore and from there madikeri-coorg and we are going to see everything in Bangalore too. " he went on talk.

"Sorry nanna, from behalf of Gayu " Amma apologised.

"Ayyo atha, it was me to feel sorry. Leave that Atha and I'm telling you. Don't scold my sweet mardal after I leave for work " he ruffled my head.

" Atha, take a rest after having breakfast. And saritha Akka, telling you. Don't allow my atha to cook. I'll be back in the afternoon from college "

"College? But you are a doctor " I quizzed.

"Yes, Gayu maa. I'm working in my college as a professor along with clinic " He is running around the clock to escape thoughts.

" Mavaayya, I'll be back in the afternoon, taking leave " He left weaving at us.

"Amma, sorry " Amma left to kitchen without saying anything.

Amma prepared lunch not even listening to saritha Akka.

" I said sorry na? Please Amma "

"Saritha you too come and eat, you can do work later " Amma said.

" madam, I'll eat after mopping "

" You are doing work from morning, eat maa " Amma gave plate to akka.

" Thank you madam " Akka left to kitchen to eat.

" Amma, " I sounded loud.

"What? " Amma shouted back.

"Please maa "

" hmm, eat " Mom added sambar in plate.

" Gayu, don't repeat it maa. He had a lot, We need to make him happy, not to be the reason for his pain " dad advised.

"haa remember, We didn't come here just for vacation but to convince him for marriage. Try your part and push him for marriage " Amma Added.

"Marriage? But ...but....he is not agreeing, right?" I was astounded.

"That's what for we all are naa? And we already chose a nice girl for madhav, " dad said.

" who? " I gulped lump in terror.

" Don't get scared, not you. She is also a doctor, " Amma briefed.

"Oh, who is that? "

"Kriti, my colleague ramnath's sister's daughter "

"Oh, great then. I'm in "

" Hmm, if everything went well, Janu would have been his wife a long back. " Amma sighed.

" What? " I creased my brows.

"My Anna and vadina asked janu for madhav, Praveen bhabhi rahim bhai also agreed to this. But madhav denied, he was in love with someone. So we stopped that idea there " Amma cleared.

" Later you unveiled Janu's love, so chaithu also good one And moreover janu maa likes him, so we agreed " dad said.

"Hmm, but I still doubt his parents " Amma worried.

"Amma, they are not bad. Please give him some time, he is trying hard. Think yourself, Literally fighting with his own parents then later feeling sad for yelling at them. He was not happy Maa. Poor chaithu " I took my best friend's side.

"None is bad maa everyone one react with the situations they were in. Hope they don't hurt Janu after marriage. She won't express it to us " Amma sighed.

"chaithu will take care. Nothing will happen like that, I promise" I assured.

"After janu maa wedding, we need to search for a bride to sahil too. " I choked food in my throat with latest information from Amma.

"Eat slow maa " dad patted on my head.

"When you people started this matrimonial service, don't you have any other thing to do than this match making? " I screeched loud.

"What is wrong?. Janu maa is also getting married in the next 4 or 5 months so he will be the next in the line" dad reasoned.

so you became ready to marry off your own son in law, why dad? Can't you wait or ask your daughter once at least?

" He was brought up well mannered and settled well in fact more than well. It's time for his marriage. " my Amma agreed.

Uff, should I feel happy because his image was positive in my parents heart, or sad because they are searching for a bride for my boyfriend?

"But why this soon? " I mumbled.

" What should we do? Our own daughter had a disagreement for marriage right now, so we are thinking about others " Mom triggered me.

"What you mean? "

" Tell me Gayu maa, do you have anyone in your life? Don't worry, we have no problem with it, " dad asked.

Should I tell them that I love sahil. My heart rate went to peaks. But I felt this is not the right time.

"Dad, Please let me accomplish my dream first, " I looked down.

"Hmm, your wish maa " dad said.

"So you have none in your life. Can we start searching for you too? " Amma asked again.

" Amma, what happened to you? It looks like you won't be satisfied till anyone of us get married. I told you nah? I'll marry for sure after I become an IAS, please leave me "

Both giggled inwards.

" What? " I annoyed.

" Your Amma playing maa, we don't do anything against your wish, so relax " dad chuckled.

" Uhu, I'll eat with saritha Akka. " I stood to go to kitchen picking my plate.

"Here, have your favourite guthi vankaya " Mom shouted.

I went to kitchen after stuffing my favourite dishes in my plate.

" Here, give this to saritha " Mom gave bowl of curry.

" Didi, you are here " saritha stood from floor without eating.

" Sit and Eat Akka and have this, my Amma do best curries in world "

"That's true didi " She sat again to eat.

I settled on kitchen slab " saritha Akka, What is my bava routine? "

She stopped eating " I know what you are asking Didi, Everything went well until Priya didi was here. But Don't know what happened between them. and Bhayya lost his parents. He became devastated. I didn't see her again after that. "

" Did she stay here? "

" Yes Didi, at the start I thought they were a married couple. After didi left I didn't see Bhayya smiling heartfully he just surviving not living "

" I can say only one thing didi, He needs someone to be with him and help him to get out of pain " She left to continue her work.

"Atha, this curry was awesome " he squealed, gulping food.

Amma was feeding her favourite nephew. I sat in front of them " Saritha didi, don't mind. your food also good but my Atha is best at cooking. '' he said to saritha didi, to don't make her feel sad.

"No bhayya, I ate food. it is really tasty than my cooking food " She mopped the floor.

"Gayu,I took a long leave for two weeks and set everything for tomorrow. And it's mysore we are going " he chirped.

" and you want anything to take we can go shopping in the evening, what say Atha? "

"First let's go to temple then only other places, take us to Iskcon temple in the evening " Amma orderd.

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" What you will do here? Come let's go" I pulled him with me.

" Please Gayu. I'm not interested. You all go and I'll wait here " he is adamant to come into temple.

"Why you are not interested? "

" I'm an atheist, " he said.

" Who? You and atheist, from when you turned into atheist bava? It is you go to the temple before start anything "

" Please Gayu, I'm not interested in All this "

" But I believe, there is a power in the universe that moves us forward, That we called God. And you know? You are Madhav. Krishna will feel sad if you don't come to him " I pulled him inside the temple.

It's one of the beautiful temple in Bangalore and everywhere in the temple it screams only love. The fragrance of temple makes us travel to a different world.

" But where we will stay there in Mysore? " Amma asked innocently.

" Ayyo My innocent Atha, I booked the best resort for us to stay there, and after Mysore, we will go to Coorg, that is best and pleasant place to enjoy "

"Madhu, please don't spend much, " dad said.

"Ohh, whom I have to spend other than you Mavayya, please don't stop me "

The next day first thing We do was visit the Palace, I am so excited.

"This is the palace of the wodeyar dynasty " Bava tried to explain.

"And then " I smirked.

"And, And....You are UPSC Aspirant na? You should know all about these "

"Hmm, Mysore Palace, or the Mysore Maharaja Palace, it is one of the most visited monuments in India. And is one of the largest palaces in the country, it is also known as Amba Vilas Palace, which was the residence of the Wodeyar Maharajas of the Mysore state. Locally in Kannada, it is also called as Mysuru Aramane." He is looking at me with wide opened mouth.

"And Bava, The original palace built of wood got burnt down in 1897, during the wedding of Jayalakshammanni, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar, and was rebuilt in 1912 at the cost of Rs. 42 lakes. The present Palace is built in Indo-Saracenic style and blends together Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. Above the central arch is an impressive sculpture of Gajalakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, good luck, and abundance with her elephants. The palace is surrounded by a large garden. Designed by the well-known British architect, Henry Irwin. "

"the Mysore Maharaja Palace is the seat of the famed Wodeyar Maharajas of Mysore. The palace is now converted into a museum that treasures souvenirs, paintings, jewelry, royal costumes, and other items, which were once possessed by the Wodeyars. "

" The Palace has four entrances. Main entrance is called "Jaya Maarthaanda" to the east, "Jayarama" to the North, "Balarama" to the South and "Varaha" to the west. The royal throne, the regal seat of the is called the Chinnada Simhasana or Ratna Simahasana with captivating artwork on its gold plates is displayed during the Dasara festival. The Maharajas of Mysore used to sit on the golden throne and hold durbars in the Palace Durbar Hall. The paintings of eight manifestations of Goddess Shakthi, painted by Raja Ravi Varma are there to display " I pointed them.

Golden throne

"The Mysore Palace complex has a selection of twelve Hindu temples. The oldest of these was built in the 14th century, while the most recent was built in 1953. Someshvara Temple, and Lakshmiramana Temple, and some of the more famous temples.

"Finally, Mysore Palace is the venue for the famous Mysore Dasara Festival, during which leading artists perform on a stage set up on the palace grounds. On the tenth day of the festival Vijaya Dashami, a parade with caparisoned elephants and other floats originates from the palace grounds, this is also known as jumbu savari " I gave my best explanation.

Mysore dasara celebrations

"Gayu, have you worked here as a guide before "He made fun of me.

"I'm an aspirant bava, Don't mess with UPSC Aspirant " I crossed arms.

(Content features Mysore tourism site, cause I am not an Upsc aspirant 😉

Any upsc aspirants here?)

" Truly My IAS. I'm proud of you " he held my face.

" Gayu maa, come here " Amma squealed.

"See, how beautifully sculpted these " Amma became a little kid all of sudden.

"Atha, you are so sweet when you smile, you know " Bava circled his arms around mom's neck.

"See, how beautiful it is "

"Haa Amma That is clearly visible " I shook Amma.

"Not the thing of visibility, feel it "

Amma took my palm and placed it on the architecture "now close your eyes and feel it with touch. Trust me It would be the best experience "

"Ohh, wow Amma this is so nice "

"Let me try " Bava got ready to feel

"Come Madhu, I'll show you "

After that Amma went to experience the same with him.

"Atha, It was the best experience in life " Bava hugged Amma

Amma, make us feel the real happiness behind the arts of our ancestor's Architecture skill.

( you too try this when you visit any forts or historical places, trust me that was the best experience. I did many times)

now I understood why it is the place is Sandalwood city. The fragrance of sandalwood is everywhere along the path of sandalwood trees.

The next day we visited St.Philomena's Church in Mysore.

"This is also one of the largest church in the country " I said to bava.

"Please, I am not interested in its history now " Bava joined his palms in front of me.

I prayed in church for all of our well-being and good health.

Finally, we came to Coorg on the third day and set up a Tent at the hill to stay here till evening. It was the best and coolest place to get relax. And it is cloudy today. The view was awesome.

Brought ingredients along with us to cook outside. Bava and dad went to collect firewood.

"It was so many years, right? We went out for a picnic " I asked.

"Yes many years, our two families forgot it completely with busy city life "

" I'll do Amma " I took wood sticks from Amma.

" No Gayu, you don't know cooking on wood sticks, so go and enjoy the view "

"I'll do " I pulled it hard, in result it gave me a scratch on my palm with a little bleeding.

"You never listen to me, see what happened now " Amma wiped the blood with her pallu and added a pinch of turmeric to my bruise.

"Ahhh Amma it is burning " I yelped.

"Hold for some time " Amma blew air on my bruise.

"What happened? " dad came along with bava.

"Ayyo Gayu maa, why did you do this when you are not aware of it " dad tensed.

"God, it's ok dad it is a little burning nothing else"

" Atha told you right to stay away then what you are doing here. Can't you listen to atha? Wait I'll come with first aid " Bava ran to his car.

He did first aid to me.

"You go and enjoy, dad will help me in cooking "

"Noo, I'll cook "

"Madhu took her from here," Amma said to bava.

"Come " he pulled my hand.

"No way "

All of sudden he picked me on arms taking me to away from there.

"Idiot drop me, " I smacked his chest.

"What are you eating girl? you weighed a little elephant " he dropped me on grass

"Did I ask you to carry me, idiot "I pulled his hair.

"Sit gayu maa, I'll bring hot chai " he left me alone, mom and dad were there within eyesight distance.

Wait, he commented that I'm a little elephant. Hmm, not everyone is like my boyfriend. I sat on the grass. It was so pleasant, a sudden gush of cold breeze hit my cheeks, I wish he would be here, for me to snuggle in his warm embrace.

Coorg- a place I madly wish to see but no-one allowing me 😓

"Hmm, blushy Gayu. From When you are blushing " Bava settled beside me with hot chai.

"Firstly, I don't talk to you " I turned other side, taking my chai.

" Thank you so much " he giggled.

"Idiot " I placed tea on grass.

"Have it Gayu "

"Why you brought me here? Amma need help bava "

"Hmm, true but you are not only one help, it can be mavayya too," I was confused.

"Look at them " I saw my parents helping each other, smiling and giggling like so young couple, it's so blissful and beautiful to see.

"How long has it been that you saw them smiling like that? " bava quizzed me.

"Not remembered bava maybe when I was small "

"It's life Gayu, responsibilities took over our life and little happiness, so my dear mardal everyone need break to find happiness, even elder souls deserve the love and warmth of each other which was subsided a long back with kids and family responsibilities, look at them how happy they were "

"True bava, and you are the best "

" You will be a hindrance between them, that's why I dragged you here, let them help each other and rejuvenate their love" I pouted angrily at him.

"Oh, don't pout darling, I'll go smitten " royally started flirting.

"Shut up bava" I sipped chai.

Hmm, It's so pleasant here, I'm missing my baby. A smile automatically adorns my lips.

"Hmm, blushing smiling, looks like baby drowning in dreams with Boyfriend " He poked me.

"Hello, I don't have any " I faked anger.

As well, he doesn't know about my love.

"Ummm, sahil " I spit chai when bava mentioned his name.

"Ha...how? How you know? " I stuttered.

" Till now I have a slight doubt but now it is confirmed. "

" Idiot, you hid it from me too " he pulled my ear.

" So sorry bava, but we thought to hide it from everyone till we both settled in our careers. Sorry sorry please don't say to Amma now "

"Okay, " he left my ear.

"But how you guessed it? "

"That's why I'm psychiatrist. "

"Enough of boasting yourself, first tell me how you got about my love "

" Hmm, I know his feelings from childhood. Those death glares he threw at me in school, he doesn't even have respect that I'm his senior" I laughed with his words.

"He has so much envious of me you know "

"Possessivenes it is" I corrected.

" But I have doubt from your side, But I'm happy Gayu. He is nice guy. Will take good care of you, all the best for your love " he patted my head.

"Thank you so much bava, but I didn't think you get it easily "

" Everyone will get it by the way you look at him and the same way he adore you " he smiled.

But soon that smile turned to sad chuckle.

"What happened bava? "

"Nothing, she is also looks at me in the same way " bava sighed.

"You should marry nah bava? How long you stay like this in the thoughts of your lost love " he was silent to my query.

"Leave it Gayu, I'm tired to give same answer again and again "

"Idiot you are. Are you planning do die as virgin? " I smacked his head.

"Well, if that is the only matter of marrying. I wanna clear you that I'm not virgin " I choke on air with his answer.

"Bava, As of I know you are not the one to sleep random. That's not true right?" I yelled.

"Yes it's true. We made love And note the point many times "

" And how shamelessly she left you like that and marry someone "

"Gayu, mind your words. We don't judge others without knowing in what situations they took decisions. Respect means we should respect everything about them, our respect shouldn't change with their deeds and decisions"

"Fuck with respect, do you understand what you are saying? there your girlfriend warming someone's bed leaving destroyed you. she don't deserve your love"

"I'm telling you bava. She was unworthy of your love. such a who.."

"Just shut up, not a word on my vidhu. You have no right speak on her " I frightened with his anger and this was the first time I saw him angry.

We both didn't speak for few minutes.

"Sorry Gayu, I lost my senses when you call her with names. Please don't do that again, she is nice one gayu. Please don't say that again "

" Yeah, very nice girl, the one who got married when you are at your parent's funeral, what kind of woman it is? At least open your eyes now. She is just used you for pleasure nothing else "

" Not a word more, " he squeezed my cheeks.

He was on his extream mode of anger. And I'm not any less.

"Gayu, we shouldn't speak such about people who are not on earth " the earth beneath me shaken with his words.

"Me...means...she "

"Is no more " my heart broke with his statement.

The strong and composed gentleman I knew was fell in stream of tears in front of me.

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Remember this new character madhav he is going to twist the tale interesting.

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