SURPRISE

It was so planned, perfectly executed but surprise for many. What a beautiful way to end a short span of my vacation with my loved one’s my FAMILY. Right from August I had planned this holiday and the reason behind it was none other than my brother’s wedding with my sister. I know you’ll might be confused now, but yes you read it right.  A huge function for me as I was a part from both side of the family. It was my Maasi’s (Mom’s sister) son and my Aatya’s (Dad’s sister) daughter who were getting married to each other, that too love marriage with an amazing 10 years and more being in relationship.

I had booked my airlines round trip ticket already in the month of August. All I wanted now was to plan the perfect surprise for my family of me coming to the wedding. Preparation started one by one and everyone was given their set of work. The days were getting closer and everyone now started to ask me of my presence to the wedding. It was obvious that I was going to act in such a way that it was not at all possible for me to come to the wedding but yet I am trying my best. I mailed my Roster-in-charge about the same for real and he approved it provisionally. So I was sure from my side that I would get it. I had also planned what other things I am going to do when I’ll be there at my place and had listed it down the itinerary for the same with my bestie. As the time came I became more excited about the function. I was imagining how amazing my surprise would be and how everyone is going to love that. How amazingly we all are going to enjoy this wedding, how madly I am going to dance on the Zingat song and how beautifully we are going to capture these moments in our hearts forever. All these thoughts brought a broad smile over my face. I use to get goosebumps just by imagining how great haldi night will be. A week before I also ordered online, my Kurti and Dhoti which also came on the right time, the amazing thing was that the fitting was perfect.

It was all planned, but then the unexpected happened. The roster was out and I was not given my holiday. I was shattered. Never did I thought this was going to come. I was not ready for this. Just couldn’t wait more but I had to because the time for any query regarding the same would be solved in a stipulated time and it was not, so I had to wait for the next day. Next day I called my Roster-in-charge and talked about this with him. But without any issues he adjusted my holiday and I am really thankful to him. All I was now waiting for was the date of engagement. I did night duty, requested my supervisor to leave me early so that I could catch my flight on time. He did that and I left one hour early took my breakfast had it asap and got ready with my packed bags, left the house and after a busy airport checks I finally boarded the aircraft. Was waiting for the food so that after having it I would sleep till I land. As soon as the aircraft took-off they served us with chicken nugget and a pasta. I hogged and closed my eyes. It was like just 5 mins and a thud sound came and the aircraft was shaking I opened my eyes to see that the aircraft had landed.

I was so tired that I dint even came to know that I reached my destination. My parents were waiting for me at a hotel near my place along with my grandparents. I took the rick from the airport and directly stopped at the hotel. I was so much excited to meet my parents and Grandparents. I opened the door of the hotel with a broad smile, and their they were sitting right in front of the door. Eyes pooped out looking at me, “Aiyyo !!!” shouted my Grandmother. My parents were smiling all the way from ear to ear by looking at me after 6 months. My mom hugged me with wet eyes. Happy to see me. “ Dare you talk to me, Dint even told us you are coming.” Shouted my Grandmother. “ But first you come here.” And she hugged me kissed me on my cheeks. We had an amazing lunch and I told them not to tell anyone about me and we left. I did my shopping for the engagement. It took a while and I got late for the event. It was timed for 6’o clock in the evening. It was 6 already and I was still at home. I rushed out and took a rick to the hall.

I entered the hall again with excitement. And the very first person to notice was none other than my MAMA, he just hugged me as soon as he saw me and then my family followed, it was such an amazing moment for me, so nostalgic so emotional. Hugging every single of my cousin and my aunts and uncles. So much love in just one day. The best executed surprise plan for my family. That beautiful smile and amazing love I saw it just made my night and gave me reason to smile for the next whole year. The function went so well, we just enjoyed every bit of it. Everyone were asking the same thing, “You there till the wedding na?” I gave an amazing reply, “ I came today because I had off after my duty, going back tomorrow and would try my best to come back.” And they were like, “We know you are going to give us another surprise.” I left for the most miraculous time and came back in the morning of Haldi.

Our plans were simple, to pick my Tuxedo, then leaving for Haldi of my Sis and then for Haldi of my Bro. Me Mom & Dad left with all the bags in the car and went to pick my Tuxedo which was 95% ready and were waiting for the final stitch. But they told we will get it by evening and so we left it and told them to deliver at my Bro’s place where we were going to go for haldi at night. Now we left for my Sis Haldi, as I reached the spot we were looking for Parking. I was driving so I asked dad to please check for proper parking. Later he got one exactly in front of my Aunt’s place and so I proceeded. At the time of parking my sis came outside to receive as she came to know that her MAMA( my dad ) had come. But she was confused by seeing him walking outside the car. Now she started thinking, if Mama is walking outside, then who the hell is driving the car. I can see a big Question Mark on her face. She was trying to look very hard through the glass but due to reflection she just couldn’t see my face. But then came my little sister observing her face, why is she giving such an expression and what is she looking at? So she came and saw in my direction. She came to know it was me, and she screamed to death, “ DADA!” And ran towards my direction. I laughed and was ready to get beaten up by my lovely ladies, and yes that was the next thing they did. Both my sisters ran towards me and started hitting me while I was busy parking in a critical area taking much of the advantage of that situation. Soon we got inside and I met both of my Aunt. Everyone were so much happy and were like how bad you are, didn’t even let anyone know about it. How did u managed to do so? I said the holiday was sanctioned way before, this was the SURPRISE for you’ll. We ended the program with much playful things and now we had to leave for bro’s Haldi. It was too late to go as we had to drive approximately 60km with only one lane available due Metro construction work. So we decided that Me & my Mom will go by train with all our necessary belongings for the big event. We ate and we ran as fast we could. Our train journey was totally adventurous. To be specific it was from Vile Parle to Virar. Every Mumbaikar reading this will now know how adventurous it was that too in the peak evening hours.

Me & my Mom were getting out of the rick. My Choti Maasi (Mom’s li’l sis) called mom and was asking where is she, to that she replied we are in train and might reach some time later. By the time she kept the phone I entered the gate with my mom and saw my Maasi n my li’l sister keeping the phone. They got a glimpse and turned their heads, there I was standing in front of them and my sis ran out and gave the famous Spider-Man hug. I was so mesmerized and happy as well with the love I have always got from my family. They both were surprised and it was now time for the rest of my family too. I entered the Mandap (Booth) and they were dancing already but as soon as they saw me the excitement level went from 100-1000. This is what I always wanted to see and the reason why I made this surprise plan and it was so well executed that it went the way I want it too. After that the night went amazing, the next day was the Wedding Day, the best wedding in our family. Also that there was a surprise for many on the same day as well. Just can’t wait for one of my other cousins to get married so that I could enjoy this family fun and love once again. I am the luckiest person to have such an amazing family, feeling so blessed.

I LOVE MY FAMILY

IDEALLY NAUGHTY - 2 (PART I )

PART I

(STRUGGLE)

He was running hard, hard as he could. Sweating as if he had a shower, his clothes stuck to his body, eyes were red and wet. Sanjay reached with this posture to a hospital where his father Shantaram was admitted. Shantaram had a mild heart attack. The reason behind it was very clear that he had took too much pressure of his job. Soon the company was going to close and the future of his kids was on stake. Shobha’s marriage was in front and Sanjay was still studying in school.

Sanjay ran to his father and was staring at him. “BABA .” called Sanjay out of curiosity to see whether his father is going to respond or  not. To his surprise he did, and Shantaram opened his eyes. He was raising his hand to that Sanjay responded quickly and caught his hand. “Sorry, I did not informed you’ll while leaving.” said Shantaram to his son. Sanjay nodded with his eyes fully wet and was controlling his emotions. “ Where were you all these days?” asked Sanjay. Shantaram was saying something but couldn’t be heard as he was not having strength to talk much. Soon his colleague entered and kept his hand on Sanjay’s shoulder, Sanjay asked “Do you know where he had been?” “We all had been to Delhi for strike.” Replied Mohan a tall man with wide shoulders and a beard and fair complexion with his arms full of nerves and well built. “What!!!!! Delhi? Are you joking? I mean seriously, you all had been to Delhi for strike? Are you all insane?” shouted Sanjay. He totally lost his patience after hearing that his father had been to Delhi without telling anyone for a strike. Soon he came back to normal and apologized for getting angry on him. He sat down on a chair beside his father and started crying. Within no time Kaminibai and Shobha too came there and hugged Sanjay as he was crying nonstop.

After discharge the Gaura’s went to village for a change. There he told Kaminibai that he might go to town in some days in search of a new job and that she along with the kids should help others in farming. Kaminibai was not at all in a mood to leave her husband alone in this situation but she had to agree to this. Soon Shantaram left and Kaminibai and children were again saying bye to their whole and sole of the family. As soon as Shantaram left for town there had been a drastic change in the behavior of other members of the family as if they were a burden on them. Kaminibai soon took a new job in hand in the farm of a neighboring village. Shantaram’s brothers came to know about this and they were angry on her and told her to leave the job and told her to do the household work instead for all. But she refused and said that she will not do so.

One fine day when Kaminibai was working in the fields she heard some footsteps. She stopped and saw across the fields but nothing unusual. She again started to work. Soon after she resumed, she heard the sound again but the intensity increased this time. She got nervous as to what was coming but still kept her calm but before turning to resume her work she could see the grass moving, her heart beat increased, she now started to focus on the moving grass as to what was coming. The incoming thing was coming fast towards her but Kaminibai was all ready to face it and so she had her knife ready for it. Soon a dear came out from the direction running the hell out of her life, and she left a sigh of relief and was going back to her work, but then she thought why the hell dear was running so fast and that striked her. Her eyes widened and she could hear the running footstep of a beast come in her direction, as soon as she turned she realized she was late to be ready for this beast as he had already jumped on her and used his claws to attack. Kaminibai fell down on the grass rolled and was back on her foot, but this time she was ready for him. It was a cheetah who was chasing its prey and found a much bigger prey than before. Both of them were looking into each other’s eyes as to predict what will be the next move. Moving in a circular path as if marked on the grass this was a do or die situation for Kaminibai. Yowls could be heard from him but this did not make her feel frightened she was focused and was waiting for his move. He did that what she expected, cheetah did his move, he jumped on her  as if it was his own meat territory but Kaminibai was all ready for this as she went down on her knees bent herself down from the back in the direction of his jump and inserted her knife accurately into his chest. Stream of blood popped out from his body that splashed on her face as soon as she penetrated him. Soon both of them were on the opposite side with Kaminibai on her legs but cheetah lying down in his pool of blood. She turned towards him and started to walk. She then kept one of her leg on him turned her knife to make the maximum damage, penetrated the knife more in and then finally took her knife out of his body and screamed the hell out of her body as she had won the battle. Grabbing by his legs, she took this dead cheetah to her village so that she could offer this to their Goddess and thank her for giving her strength to overcome this fatal situation. With her saree all wet with her sweat and face covered in blood, everyone was shocked to see Kaminibai. As soon she dropped the cheetah in front of the temple, people started to applaud her and screaming in excitement.

Gaura’s came out of their house to see what was happening. Sanjay and Shobha too came out running, as soon as they saw their mother covered in blood they ran towards her and hugged her. They asked whether she is ok and she just nodded yes. Sanjay and Shobha both took her to their house and soon Shobha kept water on heat for Kaminibai to wash herself. Pindrop silence was there in the house as if they were mourning. Breathes could be heard. Kaminibai started thinking while having a bath that this is it, she is not going to wait here anymore and that she needs her husband. As soon as she came out getting freshed she said, “ We are leaving by tomorrow.” Sanjay and Shobha gave a shocking look, as to how could they go without letting dad know about this. He was going to talk but Kaminibai signaled him to be quiet with an angry look. Elder brother-in-law(BIL) said, “ No, you will be here till Shantaram comes. We don’t want any issues over this, you are our responsibility till your husband is here and we would be going against all the odd to keep you safe, against you as well if needed.” Kaminibai gave an angry look and said, “ This is not fair.” Hearing this the younger BIL came out of nowhere and slapped Kaminibai in front of everyone and said, “ We are not asking you, its an order.” This was the worst he could do to make Sanjay angry enough that he went near him and started to beat the shit out of his uncle. Everyone was trying to stop Sanjay but they did not succeed, he kept on hitting him as if it was the fight for survival. Uncle started to run away but Sanjay managed to stop him in the center of the village and he was hammering his own uncle in front of everyone with the series of abusive words. No one had the guts to stop Sanjay such was his anger. Finally Kaminibai came out and ordered Sanjay to stop with a stern voice to which Sanjay responded. He gave a bad look to his uncle and said, “ Never ever mess with my family” spat on his face and went inside his house with anger.

The next morning Kaminibai, Shobha and Sanjay left the village all on their own for an adventurous journey, adventurous because they did not know the road to their city. But knew their destination, clear of the vision they started on their journey as soon as the first sunray hitting their part of the land wasting no time so that they could cover the maximum in a day.

To be Continued…