MISERANDA

Chapter 1

Fall,1970
         "Motherr Motherr,why hasn't Dr.Swan arrived yet?Where is that chauffer stuck?Call him quick...Diana is in hell of a pain,the baby is already coming."Verolla shouts to Màdámmë Moroley.
Everyone in the room is so excited,the screaming is deafening..people are rushing in and out,each face clearly reflecting worry.
Màdámmë Moroley is sitting on the grand armchair in her son's~her youngest son's room.Her daugher-in- law is lying on the bed struggling to give birth.She herself gave birth to 5 sons and 6 daughters and now she is looking at Diana who is annoying her by screaming to death. Ahhh this pretentitious new era,a woman should hold her pain with pride but they are making a show out of it!Screaming loud enough for her husband waiting outside to hear and feel pity for her such that she'll rule him later on!Her insides are telling her.
She is shocked how Verolla,her daugher told her to do something.Never had any of her children dared speak impolitely to her let alone giving orders to her.After her husband's death she had taken over all his duties.Being the head of state,she had always maintained her stern behaviour and had successfully reigned for 14 years now.She thought of asking Verolla to recall her statement but then decided against it.
She gives a nod to the maid and the maid rushed out immediately to find the whereabouts of Dr. Swan.
As the door opens,her son Abel is peering inside helplessly. Màdámmë had been right about her thoughts.

A few minutes later Dr. Swan enters the room followeed by the maid carrying his suitcase.
"Believe me Màdámmë I was late only due to....."He is cut off with her hands held out indicating him to stop.
"Explanations later Doctor,I need you to finish off that shouting first."She is pointing towards Diana.
"Umm..yes..sorry Màdámmë.."He opens his mouth again but drops the idea and proceeds to complete his job.

After injecting Diana and asking the maids to bring clothes and clips required,he is now calmly advising Diana to take deep breaths and push harder.

Màdámmë is deep in thoughts whether the child will be a boy or a girl,whether they'll be holding upto the expectations of her high class family  unlike Abel.Although youngest son,he was still elder than 2 of her sisters Blu and Suvi.He had been his fathers favourite and having acquired all his characters,he was an angry carefree person.He always ended up creating fuss and building obstacles on her path of pride.She hoped the new baby would be nothing as such....

"uhwaaaaa.."the baby's cry brings her to reality.

"Its a boy!Its a boy!! Màdámmë you are  a grandmom one again...look his honour has the smile like you itself."
Dr. Swan is holding the baby in his arms and bringing it towards her.

"Ahhh,my new grandson...ohh pretty you,look up to your Grandma.You little one will certainly be my favourite...haha look how ur smiling at my words!" Màdámmë is happily talking to her grandson.The baby stopped crying as soon as he reaches her hands.Surely he must be her favourite.
Verolla,Diana,Dr. Swan and even the maids are looking contend at the sight of Màdámmë laughing brightly at her grandson.This actually is a rare scenario in the villa.
As she holds up the baby in the air,she notices the eyes upon her.Then she quickly hands the baby back and walks out of the room,her flowing robe dancing along the floor and down the stairs.

I cannot let my emotion overcome me.I have always had this strict face and must be that Màdámmë for all our good.I am not a stupid old granny to laugh around with babies....