Monday, January 30, 2017

The sixth finger

“What is the meaning of this? This is your third smoke today. You promised to leave this habit as soon as possible but I cannot believe you haven't even started to try quitting.”
She was yelling for the umpteenth time at him. “Am sorry dear but cigarette has become my sixth finger.I hold on to it to relieve stress. You know how stressful my job is. Please understand me.”
She came close to him and hugged him. She held her finger to him and said “ This is your sixth finger now. Hold on to it ever to relieve your stress. Please don't touch cigarette anymore.”
His new finger stayed on to him ever after.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Lifting hearts

They were on a casual date. They were roaming aimlessly and made plans on the go and were enjoying each others company thoroughly.

When they were making plans on where to go next, it suddenly stared to rain. They were in a fix. His gym was nearby and he offered to take her there.

She accepted and they both went on. He introduced her to all his friends there. He then proceeded to give her a tour of his daily routine.

He started lifting weights and asked her to try one. She couldn't and sat down panting.
"You are so strong to lift these weights. Which is the most difficult weight you have lifted?"

"There is just one thing that's most difficult. Not because of its weight but because of its handling. I need to hold it ever and keep it safe and never let it down. "

"It sounds so difficult. What is that?"

"Its your heart." He replied. 

Love is not blind

"Please focus and observe. Can you see my ear clearly or not?"
The doctor asked for the third time. He was having little irritation in eyes and she accompanied him to go to the doctor. He was bit fidgety and restless.

She came close to him and asked him to focus. " Hey her ears are bit dirty. I cannot stare at it for a long time. " He whispered in her ear. She started to giggle uncontrollably.

The doctor gave a stern look. She offered to wait outside. He joined her in 10 minutes with medicine in his eyes. He should be made to sit for 10 minutes to let the medicine rest.

They were chatting on and on and he made her laugh without a halt. She looked at him lovingly. She badly wanted to be near him all the time.Sadly he turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to her advances.

 They consulted the doctor again and she dismissed them with just a eye drop.
They went to a restaurant from the clinic. It was bit crowded. They could not find a empty table to themselves. They were made to sit in the same side of the table.

"Thank god she didn't ask me to wear glasses. I would look horrible."
" Your eyes are more important than looks. If required you should wear it." She replied.

They went on to argue a bit and finally he took his mobile out and took a selfie with her.
"See this picture will come good in our wedding album. The same with me glasses on will spoil the picture."

She blushed as he continued.
"Maybe that eye drops washed all the love's blindness away. The love for you in my eyes will never go blind ever. "

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Episode 9

Vinoth was sitting on a bench panting. He badly wanted to retrieve his treasured ring but he did not know how. He did not have the strength to plan also. He touched his pockets to check if he has any money.

His wallet contained some. He decided to eat first and then work on a plan. He spotted a small restaurant nearby and went there. Little did he knew that Kandhasamy was sitting at an adjacent table in the same restaurant.

Kandhasamy had his own share of thoughts. He got confused on seeing Vinoth's unique healing nature and was wondering on it when the doctor offered to give a plausible explanation. But he couldn't get the doctor to meet Vinoth which left him with a blinding headache.

He decided to eat out and spend some time in the open air. He was about to get up from his table to leave when he saw Vinoth. His face lit up. He wondered what to do next.
He decided to call Dr.Srinivasan.

" The number you are trying to reach is currently not reachable." The same message greeted him on all his trials. He did not know what to do next. He was watching Vinoth helplessly.

Vinoth had eaten enough to retrieve his energy and got up. He reached the counter to pay.
"Sorry sir. We do not accept this 500 rs note anymore. Please give a different note sir."
Vinoth looked as if he was slapped in the face.

He was not prepared for this. He did not know what to do. He did not want the police's attention on this. Kandhasamy saw this at a distance. He thought of helping him.

He went to him. Vinoth's face went even more pale. He paid the bill and both left together in silence. " I wanted to  ask you something. " Kandhasamy started.

"Kandha some things are best if left alone.please don't ask me more. I am forever indebted to you for this meal you got me today. Its good bye for ever now. "  Vinoth spoke in a hurry and ran from the restaurant.

Before Kandhasamy could react, Vinoth fled the scene. Kandhasamy could feel his head ready to burst. He wanted to do something about it. He thought of going to the doctors house and talk to him about it.

He beheld a sight he never expected. Police were swarming the place.  He went to one of them and asked what happened. He came to know of Srinivasan's death. He felt great remorse.

He thought it best to leave the place now and come back after a few days to talk to Srinivasan's son about all this. He just turned to the next lane when he heard voices. He wanted to confirm the route to the main road. He thought of approaching the people when he heard this clear.

" Dr. Srinivasan's murder was ineveitable. He deserved it. Now it seems Kandhasamy may trouble Vinoth. He is interested in exploring things. If it exceeds beyond our control, we may have to kill him too. "


Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Will you marry me?

“Will you marry me? “ She was shocked at his words and turned back. He was reading a greeting card at a stall. Her heart skipped a beat. She badly wanted those words from his mouth but he seemed not interested in her. Or so she thought.
He wanted to get a stress ball so badly that they came shopping for it. He was so short tempered and people advised him to use one when he felt angry. There were whole lot of other things except the ball.
They came to the stationary section. There were a wide display of wedding memories log book. She was flipping one when he came beside her.
“This is utter waste. No one has time for these nowadays. “
“If you are willing to help me I can fill this. No problem.” She hinted with a smile.
Still no reaction from him. He didn't seem to understand. She gave up. They bought the ball and went back home. When she was fishing for the keys at her door, she found a small bag in her handbag.
His stress ball was inside with a paper.
“He made me walk a lot for this and now forgot it. What a memory. “ She was voicing her thoughts and opened the paper.
“Now that you are there in my life, I no longer need anything else than your sweet face to control my anger.
Your eyes asked My heart why I didn't propose you still when I read that greeting card playfully at the mall. My heart’s reply is this.
WILL YOU MARRY ME?
P.S. I am very slow in picking things. Your eyes have a lot of work. “
Her eyes were moist for a long while.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Falling in love

She felt distant. They were too much occupied with their work that they couldn't spend quality time for each other. She felt sad. She couldn't bear that they are falling apart anymore.

She decided to talk to him. He seemed so cool about it. When she explained how much she misses him and the pain she felt he did not seem to be much interested to know.

Her remorse felt exponential. She was hiding her sobs in the pillow when he came and touched her. He turned her and hugged her hard. 

He said,  " When we fall we don't feel the pain till the ground breaks the fall. Falling in love is similar to it. As long as we keep falling in love we have no pain and nothing to worry about. I have never broke the fall till now and ever will. "

She fell in love with him again.  

Credits : The theme of the story was told at a sermon by Fr.Gandhi at Madurai.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Melody of life

"Maalai neram.."
A romantic melody was playing in full volume when she boarded the bus. She could hardly control her eyes from getting moist. Her mind reeled a day back.

He was supposed to travel onsite the next day and he dropped her home from office. The same song was playing in his car. The lyrics brought her great emotion.

She was already sad that he is leaving and the song added oil to troubled waters. She never expressed her love for him. They said good bye and parted ways.

She knew she will feel a big void at office till he is back. Did not know how to express this to him too. Finally with heavy heart she entered her cubicle. He was sitting at his desk.

She jumped on him in joy. " what happened? Have your trip been postponed?"

"After dropping you I felt I couldn't leave you and go. I felt like taking you also with me. Check these papers on your details. Its for your visa. And also one important document needs to be attached"

" What's that? "She asked excitedly.

"Its our marriage certificate."

He held her hands and met her eyes. Silence spoke for a very long time.


Sunday, January 8, 2017

Yet another love story

It was a weekend and she had come to his place to chill out. They made plans to go to an amusement park nearby. They had so much fun together and he even taught her swimming at the pool.

After so much time with him she lost her heart to him and wanted to be always near him. But she did not voice her thoughts loud fearing a negative answer from his end.

They settled for a good lunch at a beach front restaurant.  Since it was open air and the aroma of food was so loud, crows started crowning them and disturbed them from eating in peace.

He was using all means to drive them away but could not.  Finally they had to get inside to finish the food.  After the food, they were strolling the beach when he held her hands and said,  'Please remind me to make proper arrangements for food when we have our wedding at the beach soon.'

She took a whole minute to understand and when she did she hugged him hard with a heart pounding louder than the beach waves. 

Friday, January 6, 2017

Green and Red

Ping
He turned from his laptop at the notification sound of a WhatsApp message on his cell.  It was from her. The link to the latest post on her blog.  Another love story. It was cute sweet and felt good.

But he could not bring himself to compliment her.  He loved her so much and was very possessive. He could not accept her thinking of a love story other than theirs.  Though broad minded,  he did not want her to imagine a romantic story and write.

He thought maybe he lost her love and she wanted something more in him.  Maybe that's why she imagines what she misses and writes. He decided to talk to her about it.

That night he decided to open up.  She was busy cleaning the mess in the dining table when he came behind and hugged her.  'I read your story today. It was great. But I think you should switch  to humor.  I  am sure you will do well.'

She looked confused and said no. He continued, 'see I feel I have to buy my love for you back. It feels you live in a imaginary world with a love that I failed to give you.  I cannot take it anymore.'

She returned back and hugged him harder and said, 'I have already given my heart to you.  It's yours for keep. You don't have to buy it back. My stories were the only way to buy you back from your busy schedule. I always notice you though you don't show it. Whenever you go green with envy, my heart goes red with joy that you are still possessive on me'.

His comment on her posts is the first thing that happens whenever she posts something from that day on. 

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Episode 8

King Ravi Varma was visibly upset. He could relate the pain Rajarajan felt on losing his son as he himself has lost all his 3 sons on birth.  The crown prince Selvan is the biological son of Thondaiman and he had adopted him.  Though he loved him dearly he could not help but long for a baby he fathered. The royal astrologer had precldicted a son for him so was waiting anxiously.

He started spending much of his time in the royal temple where he felt peaceful. Thondaiman came to visit him. He was so loyal to the king that he cannot see  him sad for a long time.

He arranged for a pilgrimage which he guessed would lift the kings mood.  He offered to accompany the king. Off went the king with the Queen Meenakshi, Commander in chief Thondaiman and his adopted son Selvan.

On the way they decided to camp for the night.  All arrangements were made and they were discussing about the deity they were going to worship when a soldier announced the coming of Rajarajan to their camp.

King Ravi Varma got perplexed. He did not know how to react.  He asked the soldier to let him in. The teary faced physician entered the tent and he did not have any pleasantries to begin. He came to the point.

'I am sorry by the way I shouted at you.  I wish to get back to my duties.  May I? '

The king was relieved beyond words.  Not only the physician had forgiven him but also wished to continue in his service. This was complete forgiveness.  He was happy.  He said he was more than happy to see him back at the palace.

Rajarajan excused himself and went to the place where the food was being cooked for the royalties.  He went inside and saw a big jar of tomato soup made specially for the king. He knew the king would drink it before every meal. He mixed a powder in it which he hid in a punch in his cummerbund.

He started imagining the consequences and felt insanely happy. He was so mad that he failed to listen the words uttered by King Ravi Varma in a bit loud voice than usual,  'Serve my favorite soup to all of us.  We will start celebrating my peace with my favorite food', to which everyone obliged.

PRESENT DAY
Raj tried all known ways to bring his dad back but failed. He finally gave in.  Tears poured uncontrolled. He could not believe his father is no more.  The servant had called the police.  They arrived and started asking questions.  He could not answer anything properly in grief.

The police decided to leave him alone for now. They waited for the forensic people to arrive. As they sat waiting,  they received a call in the landline. It was Prof . shanmugam.  He was crestfallen on hearing Srinivasan's death.

He left the receiver on the hook and looked at his assistant Babu and said,  'our patron was murdered a while ago. Now how are we supposed to work further without funds'. He looked sadly at the roll of parchments he held which read 'Map to Thondaiman' s grave which holds all my treasure ' in ancient Tamil.  

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Life at first sight

After a tiring day at office, she was making her way to her room on a Saturday evening. She was asked to attend an extra training on a weekend to acquire credits. Her friends were not in the list of participants and she felt that was the worst day in her life. That being a weekend even the food courts were not functioning.

‘Excuse me. She turned at the voice of a man. A handsome young charming guy was smiling at her and asked her whether she knew if the training got over. She didn't hear him. She felt something. He repeated.
She composed herself and said yes. He was waiting for his cousin who happened to attend the same training session. Since it was already over he said he will get back to his room and wait for her call. And his room was very near to hers.

They started walking together back. Introducing themselves she found him a senior person in her company and he is just staying there for a day. He offered to give her any sort of advice and help if required and shared his company mail id.

They parted ways and went on to their rooms. She couldn't think of anything else but him for a long time. She couldn't understand why. She just wanted to talk to him again. She thought of mailing him on Monday about something at office and try to get to know him more.

She was so lost in this happy thought when she was rudely disturbed by a message. It was him. He said he got her number from the company's directory and just wanted to say hi.

Her heart skipped a beat. She replied back. They started texting each other. He was actually on his way back to his workplace and won't be available here for a long time.
They texted without a halt till midnight. By then both had grown so fond of each other and not wanting to let each other go. He texted her, ‘I think I am in love with you and can't stay without you. ‘

Though jumping in joy, she texted back, ‘I don't know if I believe in love. He texted back, ‘ It's my life that I saw in your eyes and if there's anything true in this world,i would say it's our love at first sight. ‘