Malhotra weds Murthy Revisit to GolMal

Chapter 1 - "Caste...the third wheel..."

Malhotra house: Dhruv's bedroom: 2:30 am:

Needless to say, the surrounding is dark and silent as long back all the members of this family went to sleep. The wall clock in the living room strikes at 2:30 am and the gong temporarily shatters the pin-drop silence. Simultaneously, Dhruv's bedroom's door squawks. A silhouette stealthily enters his room and with the same care, closes the door behind him. The gentle sound of breathing proves that Dhruv is in a deep slumber. As the room is quite dark it becomes a bit difficult to locate the bedside for the person. Still, he strains his eyes to get any visual help and carefully saunters in the direction. First, he hits the side table and then gropes to reach the bed. He sits beside asleep Dhruv and calls him in a low voice.

The person: (In a careful low tone) "Dhruv...Dhruv.."

Most expectedly the sleeping beauty doesn't pay any heed to this romantic whisper. Now, the person seems a bit restless and gently shakes him to wake him up.

The person: (A bit louder) "Dhr...u...u..v...wake up, Bro!"

Still, it doesn't work on Dhruv's motionless body. Now, the person becomes more desperate and prods Dhruv's rib cage.

The person: (With annoyance) "Wake up...you Kumbhakaran (Ravana's brother in Indian Epic Ramayana who is famous for his long and deep sleep)

It finally works and Dhruv sits squarely on his bed with a jerk.

Dhruv: (In a sleepy yet scared voice) "Who...who is there? Who tickled me...uncivilised, rude.."

Lest his voice exits the decent sound limit and makes all the other members awake the person palms his mouth.

The person: "Shhhhh.....quiet. It's me Manik. What can I do? You were sleeping like a log and I have something important to discuss."

Dhruv grunts and switches on the side lamp. He sees Manik is sitting on his bed with a restless face. He yawns and glances at the clock.

Dhruv: (With sleepy voice) "Bhai!...What the fuck! It's 2:40 am. What...(yawns) is the important...thing that (yawns) you couldn't... wait for the morning...(yawns)

Manik lifts his legs and sits squarely on the bed, facing Dhruv. His expression is serious.

Manik: (With a perplexed voice) "She wants me to runaway."

Dhruv squints in confusion.

Dhruv: "She!...Runaway! Who? And why does she want you to run? Neither are you Usain Bolt nor a criminal. Please, Bhai, say clearly. I am seriously not in a mood to solve your 'who am I riddle' and words game at this time. Just look at the clock."

He again yawns but Manik ignores.

Manik: (Sternly) "Your friend my girlfriend Nandini Murthy. She wants to elope with me."

These words gradually widen Dhruv's eyes and then they almost bulge out from their sockets.

Dhruv: (Shouts) "WHA.....TTT...!"

Manik immediately covers his mouth.

Manik: "Shhh....hhh. You want all to awake? Yes, she called me half an hour back and literally threatened me if I won't runaway with her then she will come to my place and get me for court marriage. Dhruv, you never told me this desperate side of hers. She is scary, Man."

Manik rolls his eyes. Until now, Dhruv's all drowsiness has left him completely. He gets down from the bed and starts pacing in the room.

Dhruv: "Wait...wait..let me understand the whole thing first. Did she tell you why she wants to elope with you and get married? As per I know, you both are not planning about your marriage right now. Spill the whole bean, Bro."