Saturday, 16 January 2016

SHE'S ONE OF US - CHAPTER 32


                                                     




                                                       
                                       

   




Synopsis:

 The family got the advance money back from the house owner and vacated the ghost house.  Shree's mom won a bike by participating in a leading TV channel program. Shree's mom gave a green signal to Shree's love. Shree shared her happiness with Sai. Sai  hesitatingly said that he wanted to share something about Akhila.


She is not like you !



Shree was very curious and said "About Akhila ? What is that ?". Sai said "One of my friend working in Akhila's company. She knows Akhila". Shree nodded. Sai continued "She said to me that she  always sees Akhila in the company pantry with a guy. They don't look like friends. I hope you got what my friend meant ? ". Shree thought for a minute and said "Lets not come to a conclusion. I will watch her closely". Sai said "I am so sorry . Please do not mistake me". Shree said "No No.. Not at all". After sometime they bade bye to each other and left home. Shree reached home and saw Akhila talking in phone in the room. While Shree entered the room, Akhila pretended to leave the room casually. Shree silently watched and followed Akhila. Akhila avoided Shree and kept on moving to a private place. Shree's doubt got intense. She went to her mom and dad. They were having dinner. Shree asked "Whom she is talking for a long time?". Shree's mom said "She is talking to her friend". Shree said "Amma , She is talking for a long time, Ask her about that". Mom said "I have lot of faith on Akhila. Moreover she is not like you. Family is her priority". Shree became sad and said "Okay , Fine". The next day , Akhila did the same thing. She was in the phone for long time. Shree asked Akhila "Who is in the phone?". Akhila said "My friend , Do you want to talk to him?". Shree shook her head. After a month , Akhila's conversing in phone increased. Shree checked Akhila's phone without her knowledge. It was an international call. The next day , when Akhila was talking in phone , Shree asked "Where is your friend ?". Akhila said "In US , Last month he went to US". Shree exclaimed "He is making an international call , You are talking to him more than an hour?". Akhila said "He will take care of that". Shree gave a wide smile and left the room.


Yes , She is not me



 She went to her parents and said "She is talking to a guy who is in US for long time. It is been more than an hour. I know about Akhila. She never behaves likes this. Don't  believe her too much. I can guess something is wrong, Believe me". Dad said "Don't blabber something. Nothing like that". Mom said "I already said to you that she is not you". Shree lost her temper and said "Yes , She is not me. I said to you frankly from the first that I fell in love with Sai. I didn't pretend, but you believe her so much . If she tells something that you didn't expect from her. Definitely you will be heart broken. I am not saying she is doing a wrong thing, But , I just tell you , Be prepared for everything". But both of them didn't take Shree's words serious. After few months, Everybody was having dinner. Mom asked "How is the food?". Akhila said "Too good". Shree said "Amma, So yummy". After dinner , Shree went to the room and was reading a book. Mom and dad were watching TV in the living room. Akhila came to the living room and said "Amma , Appa I need to talk to you. It is important". Mom switched off the TV and turned to her. Dad too was watching Akhila. Mom said "What is that ?". Akhila asked "When am I going to get married ?". Though Mom was shocked. She said happily "If you want to get married , We can search for a bride groom from tomorrow".  Dad stayed silent . Akhila said "There is no need for that . I already selected my life partner". Mom and Dad were terribly shocked. Akhila continued "He is my colleague and he is in US right now. He is coming Chennai in next two days". Mom didn't talk a word for few minutes. She was stunned out of shock. 


No body is selfish here 



Tears poured down from Shree 's eyes. She heard everything staying in the room. After few minutes Mom said "This is all because of Shree. She is the one who started all these rubbish. She is responsible for this too". Shree was not shocked of her mom's words as she expected those. Akhila came inside the room. Shree said "Why did you do like this?". Akhila gave a fake smile and said "Oh my god ! You are asking me this ???". Shree said "I am not asking why you fell in love with a guy and I will never asks that to you. You should have told them before, so that they would at least be prepared to take this. You were their last hope". Akhila said angrily "Everybody is selfish about their life , Why not me?". Shree said "Don't ever say that, No body is selfish here". Akhila said "It is just because of your attitude, If my sister is going to get married to a guy who belongs to a different community , definitely my life would be at stake.  I don't want that to happen". Shree stood silent and couldn't believe Akhila talking like this. Shree came out and looked at her parents. Mom starred at her. Dad said "You warned us before , but we believed her". Shree said "Don't get upset, If Akhila chose  a person , definitely he would be a very good guy. Believe her. May be she is angry with me and talks like this.  I know those words were not spoken from her heart". Next two days , the home was not a home. Mom and Dad discussed with each other and Dad said to Akhila "Ask the guy to come and meet us tomorrow". Akhila was overjoyed. 


Anbu, the love



The next day morning , Akhila came with a guy with wheatish complexion, stout and bald headed. Mom was terribly shocked with the  first sight. She don't like that guy as she thought Akhila is beautiful and he is not a perfect match. He introduced himself "Amma , I am Anbu (meaning Love)". He spoke for ten minutes and left their home. Mom cried and cried the whole night. Akhila was happy that she finally introduced her man to her parents. Shree convinced her mom and said "It is not important that you and me don't like him , It is Akhila's decision and willingness to marry him. Please don't cry.". Mom again scolded Shree for all the happenings. Shree didn't spoke a word back. The whole night mom and dad were discussing something. The next day Mom woke with the great freshness in her face and heart. Shree and Akhila didn't understand anything. She made cooking and pooja in the early morning. In the pooja room , Mom was chanting slogams. Akhila too sat near her. Shree stood near the room and watching them. Dad was helping Mom for pooja. After finishing pooja , Mom turned to Akhila who is sitting near by. She said with tears in her eyes "Now a days girls like to marry a boy who is looking like a hero. They always gives importance to the external beauty. I was also thinking foolish like others. I was pondering the whole night, You are such a beautiful girl. If you selected a guy like him , I can feel how beautiful his heart might be. I am really proud of you " and whimpered. Dad smiled. Mom hugged Akhila and sobbed. Akhila too hugged mom tight and started crying. Shree disappeared from the spot and rushed to the rest room. Her tears couldn't wait till she reached the rest room. She could feel the pain in her heart. She realized how much she has hurt her parent's feelings for her love. She felt sorry . She was so happy that she been blessed with awesome parents. She thanked god and also blamed him to make her fall in love with Sai. 


The Marriage date 



She came out of the rest room wiping her tears. Still they were talking in the pooja room. She just stood at the entrance of the room. Akhila said "Anbu is also from a poor family. As his name , he is such a lovable guy. We both took a oath that both of our families would taken care of  by either of us". Mom and dad smiled through tears. Akhila said "Next month , He is starting to US again". Mom nodded. Shree slowly moved out of the place and got ready to office. In the evening , Akhila came near Shree and said "Sorry that I spoke to you very harshly". Shree said "Never mind. I am used to it". Akhila realized that she hurt her feelings and stood silent. Shree smiled and asked "Tell about Anbu ". Akhila was happy that Shree talking happily and told about Anbu. Shree smiled for everything and nodded. Days went by. Anbu went to US. Akhila and Anbu kept on conversing through phone. Mom and Dad decided to fix Akhila's marriage. They spoke with Anbu and fixed a date to meet their parents and confirm the marriage date. The family came and confirmed the marriage date. Anbu talked with them through phone. As Anbu's parents were from Village, Anbu strictly said to them not to talk about any dowry. They too accepted Anbu's order. Everything went good and smooth. Mom called one of her dearest friend and her cousins for the marriage. The marriage was fixed and going to be held in Anbu's village. Anbu returned from US.


Convey my wishes to her 



Shree told everything to Sai and said "I am so sorry, I am not in a position to invite you to the marriage". Sai smiled and said "Though , I couldn't attend the marriage , My heart will be always with you and your family. Don't worry. Akhila will be always have a blessed life for her good heart. Convey my wishes to her" and had tears in his eyes. Shree with the gloomy face "No tears. Please I can't see you like this".  Sai said "Sorry , I got bit emotional. Did Akhila ever thought of me these days". Shree with tears in her eyes shook her head. Sai stood silent and said "So , she is still angry with me ?" . Shree convinced him saying "No , No not like that , she may be shy or little embarrassed". Sai looked at her in a pathetic way. Shree exhaled and said "Okay fine , don't worry . She will definitely going to talk to you like before. That days are not too far". Sai gave a fake smile and nodded. They bade bye to each other. In a month, everybody got ready for the marriage and started to Anbu's village. It was a grand marriage. Akhila got married to Anbu. After a week , Anbu and Akhila returned to Chennai. They stayed with her parents for a month. Akhila said that she and Anbu were trying for abroad and they might go at any time together to US. While he was staying with them , Shree was always avoiding him . She felt shy to talk to him. Something stopped her not to be jovial with Anbu. She just answered him to the point whenever he asked any questions. 


Super son



That day , Shree came from office. She was tired and hungry. But except Anbu, no one was in home. Anbu said "Mom , dad and Akhila went to near by friend's place, They will come in another half an hour". Shree gave a fake smile. She went to the rest room , changed her dress and got freshened. She came to the living room. Anbu who was sitting in the living room was not there. Anbu came from her behind and said " Here is the noodles , which I prepared and your tea. Tea is prepared by your mom. She asked me to tell you to heat it up and drink. But you looked so tired and I can also feel that you are hungry. Do not afraid , Noddles will be good" and smiled. Anbu gave the plate and the tea glass in Shree's hands and started working on his laptop casually. Shree was really surprised. Shree neither had good or bad thought about Anbu,  She was totally moved by his love and care. He looked too handsome. She saw him with her eyes full of affection. In a second , she realized why Akhila selected him as her life partner. She smiled to herself and was so happy that Akhila got a great life partner , her parents got a super son and she got a best brother. 


And now I can hear you saying "Akhila's marriage been successfully done. When will be the most awaited Marriage going to happen?". And I say "Soooooon :)". Wait and Watch this space on next Friday for more emotions. 





Friday, 8 January 2016

SHE'S ONE OF US - CHAPTER 31





                                                 







Synopsis

Shree went to meet Sai's father without Akhila's knowledge. She get caught by Akhila and she informed her parents about that. Shree's mom scolded Shree to come to the town in the next train. Akhila and Shree reached their home town. Dad convinced Shree's mom and made them return back to Chennai. Meanwhile as per Mom's wish , they all relocated to Chennai. Before their things arrive to Chennai from their town, everyone in the family faced some tough situations in the new home. Shree's Mom experienced a paranormal thing and was frightened.  When everyone was sleeping ,After a while , she again went to the window to check on it.




Run , As far as possible from this place 




Shree's mom was terribly shocked and her heart missed a beat. She saw lot of shadows roaming here and there. She was taken back and returned to her bed without any noise. The next morning Shree's mom said what happened last night. Dad said "You could have woke me up". Mom said "I was scared that you people will be panicked. Just to avoid that , I didn't woke you up". Shree said "I already had doubt about this home". Akhila too joined "Me too. I struggled in all aspects after coming here". Dad went to near by shops and asked about the details of the house. But no body gave negative answers. Dad was clueless. Mom said "My friend is coming to visit us this evening. He knows to detect paranormal and he will give a remedy for this. I haven't discussed this to him. Let's see how he feel when he comes here". Everybody was eagerly waiting for his arrival. In the evening Mom's friend came home. The friend looked the home differently and in the first step into the home made him embarrassed. Shree's mom noticed that and said "What happened?". He didn't utter a word for few minutes. Everybody was looking at him. After few minutes , he said "Where is the Pooja room?". Mom said "We still didn't arrange the pooja room. Akhila hanged a picture of Lord Muruga. and also Raghavendra Swamy picture been hung by Shree. As of now , we lit a small lamp in front of them". The friend said "I want you to lit the lamp now". Mom hurried to the place and lit the lamp. The lamp was dim and couldn't able to burn bright. However they tried she couldn't make the lamp bright. The friend said "The lamp won't be bright , Vacate this place as soon as possible. Do not ask for any reasons or explanations". Akhila said "But , It is hard to get the advance back". The friend said  "Do something and get out of this place . Otherwise , your whole life will be at stake. Only people have really bad time will be end up in living in this home. I think , It is your good time that you know about this house. Do not delay . Run as far as possible from this place". Shree was blinking out of shock. 



They never like people being happy and makes them unhappy too. 



Mom said to the friend about her experience last night. Mom . out of curiosity asked "What is wrong with this home?" . The friend said "I can feel lot of negative vibrations around me". He closed his eyes and walked. His legs lead him to the garden of that house. He opened his eyes. For fifteen minutes, he was watching the traffic in front of the home. He saw four ambulance passing the home in fifteen minutes . Each ambulance paused before the home for a minute and left. The friend cleared his throat and said "So , your home exactly situated in the main road signal. Is there any emergency hospital near your place ?". Akhila said "Yes, In a mile". The friend said "In fifteen minutes , I saw four ambulance passing your home. As it is an emergency hospital , definitely it carries patients who need emergency care , may be people met with accidents". He paused for a second and continued , "Some people die on the way to the hospital. When this ambulance stops here for a minute. The spirits comes out and stays here. I can feel each and every spirit is restless and unhappy because their death is not  natural. Some may died at very young age and some may died without fulfilling their desires. In olden days , we have a saying that women in home should not cry often and that is bad omen which brings bad luck to the family. Similarly , You saw a woman crying in front of your home. These spirits were crying because of disappointments and unfulfilled desires. So , even when humans cry , it is considered as bad and spreads negativity. Just imagine about the spirits ...They never like people being happy and makes them unhappy too ". Mom said "Akhila ! Get the advance money back ,Tomorrow Morning , we are going to search a new home , Get ready !". Akhila nodded as she had no choice. Mom thanked the friend and asked him if he like to have anything. The friend said "Not even water. Do not mistake me , I will come home one day once you vacated and  would definitely have lunch with you all" and continued " Very important thing is, Once when you leave ,  Just leave and do not turn back the house at any cost" and left the place


The lucky Draw 



The next morning , Akhila , Mom and Dad took an auto and searched for  rental homes. Finally after visiting 20 houses , They finalized a home. Akhila went to the house owner and told them about their decision to vacate the home . She asked the advance back after  deducting 10 days rent. The owners were furious and yelled at her. They asked for reasons, Akhila somehow managed telling some reasons . She got the  money back after getting hell a lot of scoldings and curses from them. Akhila decided not to take those in to her heart and she was least bothered. She just want to to get out of that place as soon as possible.  They took all their things and left the ghost home. By the time , their things too reached Chennai. They arranged for a simple house warming function. The milk boiled and overflowed. Sai switched off the stove and drank the milk. Yes , the same day and the same time , Sai too did the housewarming ceremony for the home he rented. It was situated just opposite to the street where Shree's Family lived. Sai got a new job and his office was 2 miles away from Shree's office.  Everything was good in that home. As Shree's mom is a good speaker. She got an opportunity to participate in a leading TV channel program through a friend. Akhila and Dad  accompanied Mom to that place. Suddenly,  In   the program , there was a lucky draw. It was announced that  Shree's Mom  won a Bike ( Scooty Pep). It was a great shocking surprise for them.  



 The Unluckiest family became the Luckiest 




Akhila jumped in joy. The anchor asked Mom "Did some one accompany you to this program?. and Would you like to call them and speak some words about how they feel now ?". Mom said " Yes , I call my daughter Akhila to the stage to share her feelings" . Akhila came jumping to the stage and got the Mic in her hands. Her face was overwhelmed with joy. The anchor said "Hello, First of all Congratulations , How is your feeling right now". Akhila said "I am overwhelmed with happiness. There is no words. We never thought we will be here today like this . Such a wonderful moment in our life". The anchor said " Do you want to tell something about your Mom at this moment". Akhila said "We are two daughters , My Mom had seen us getting awards and prizes, But, this is the first time , we are seeing her getting a prize.  She never experienced any good things in her life.  This is a great start and from now I hope she should get all good things which would make her happy". Mom had tears in her eyes and hugged Akhila. The program was a great hit. They thanked the anchor and took some snaps. They got the voucher for the bike and was told to get delivered after three days from their office. In the home , Shree was waiting for them for a long time after she came from her office.  Mom, Dad and Akhila reached home. Akhila shouted in joy and explained everything to Shree. Shree too jumped from earth to sky.  The whole family was excited to the core. The family which thought they were unluckiest people , now felt they were the luckiest one. They can visualize a very bright future. 



The Best Bike rider 



After three days , Dad and Mom went to get the  bike from the office.  Mom asked Dad "Do you know to ride a Bike?". Dad said "Only once , I rode a bike.  It is easy for the people to ride the bike who ride bicycle". Mom blinked and said "Don't put my life at stake. If you don't know , Let us carry the bike with a tempo". Dad yelled "That's the stupid thing. Is it a flight? Just a bike.  Stay cool . I will manage to ride it". Mom still not convinced and had a fear. Dad somehow started the bike and said "Wait , I'll go for a  round and analyse how it works". Mom exclaimed "What ??". Dad smiled and rode the bike. In the first round his hands shook and he struggled. Mom's hope went down. Mom said "You are shaking the hand bar like this . I am so afraid to sit at the back of the bike with you". Dad smiled and went for the second round. His shaking somewhat decreased but still he struggled to turn the bike. Mom said "God should help me". Dad said "Don't worry , I will manage and make you reach home safely". Mom was giving instructions from back. She said "Oh my god ... too much traffic".  Dad was about to going to hit a bike stopped in the signal. But he paused the bike with a sudden brake. Mom was totally frightened and jumped from the bike. The person who came in a scooter from the side scolded Mom. The person said "OOoohh That was close... Why did you jump from the scooter. I would have hit you by this time". Dad said angrily "Can u believe me , First". Mom stayed calm. The signal was green. Dad started the bike. Till home , Mom was blabbering something about the ride. But they safely reach their home. Then Dad started taking the bike to the markets, dropped Shree in the bus stop. He became a best bike rider. 



Can't you realize that you got a green signal.



Usually Dad drops Shree in the near by bus stop. In the bus stop , she would wait for Sai to pick him in his bike. Sai would go to his office after dropping Shree in her office. Time paced at high speed. It was been a year , the family came to Chennai. That morning, Shree urged Dad to ride the bike fast as she should catch a bus. Dad asked "Why what happened to your bike driver who always drops you in office?. I mean your man". Shree was dumb struck and blinked. Dad dropped her in the bus stop. He smiled and left the place. Shree was embarrassed in joy. Days went by. After a year , somehow the topic about Sai came into picture . Mom came to know that Sai was living near by. She became furious and scolded Shree. Shree was upset and couldn't have her food. She kept on weeping. Mom said "These many years , Still you haven't changed. You never think of us and you are too selfish". Dad talked something to Mom . After an hour , Mom came near Shree and said "Though I scold you , I always have infinite love for you. I made up my mind. I decided to live for your desires and accept whatever happens. Nothing is important to me in this world except the happiness of my girls. So , wipe your tears and get ready. We will go temple and put a full stop for all the worries and unhappiness. We are all born to be happy" and left the room. Shree couldn't understand what was happening and couldn't  believe her eyes and ears. Dad came near  and whispered "Shree , Just jump and get ready. Can't you realize that you got a green signal for your patience. Enjoy every moment of your life" and continued "Also share this happiness with your man" and twinkled. Shree smiled through tears. The whole family was happy to the core. 



Are you sure it is not a dream 



The next day Sai came to know everything that had happened and was over joyed. Sai asked "Are you sure that it really happened or it is a dream ? Just think and tell". Shree smiled and said "Hey , I believed that my mom would definitely accept our love, But none of them believed. I know her". Sai smiled in joy. Sai hesitatingly said " I want to discuss about an important matter" . Shree asked "What is that ?". Sai said "I really don't know if you would believe or not?". Shree said "Can you tell what it is instead of giving a suspense". Sai said "About Akhila". Shree blinked and was curious about what Sai knows about Akhila.


And now I can hear you saying " Suspense ...What Sai is going to tell about Akhila? ". And I say "I know you are as curious as Shree to know what Sai going to say about her sister. All I say is Patience! Patience ! Till next Friday."