Amrutha, a girl who has a family yet longs for a loving one. What happens when a truth about her life, her utter existence comes to light? What drastic events will unfold? How will she handle it? What will she choose?
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"Listen, stop this. Or else I'll cut the call." I said in an annoyed voice
"Oh really?" The caller questioned
"Yes, Miss Bhat."
"I dare you to cut the call!" She challenged me.
I cut the call. Come on I complete my dares, all of them. Ok not all but most of them.
I stared at my phone for a callback but nothing. 5 minutes, 10 mins, and still no call. I got anxious and felt bad, what if she had something important to tell? What if she needed my help? Did I cut the call at the wrong time?
Pushing my thoughts aside, I picked up my phone and dialled her number. She picked up two rings. She is none other than my annoying best friend - Ms Aditi Bhat. Before she could utter a word I spoke.
"What's up? Why did you call?" I shot the questions
"Finally!!! You called. I thought you wouldn't call back. I just called because I wanted to. Nothing in particular." She replied casually.
"Idiot! I was scared. I thought there was something important. That's why you didn't call back ." I was annoyed. I thought something had happened. I'm relieved there wasn't anything as I thought but she could have called back if she was free.
"Hehehe..." Aditi giggled.
"Don't hehehe me. Now tell where are you?"
"At home. Just logged off." She answered.
"Oh! Did my aunty (her mother) get any leads?"
"What leads?" She asked.
"Leads... for you. For your future. Any new names I need to make hashtags with yours?"
I heard a grumble from her side. I love teasing her in marriage matters. She doesn't like the idea of getting married and I love picking on her with it.
"Leadsu illa yenu illa." She replied.
(No leads, no nothing)
"Sad. Don't worry I will make sure she gets some. And you trust my choice na? I will suggest the best ones for you." I was the one giggling now.
And just like that we started speaking on stuff that happened in our lives, and random things in general. It is natural for our calls to range between a minimum of 15 minutes to an hour or more sometimes. And the reasons we cut the calls are also random. This time she had to cut the call for this reason...
"OK then, will talk later. I need to attend to a call. Nature's call." She laughed.
"Ok, bye." And we cut the call.
By the time I finished my call, my parents had already come home from work. After freshening up, they had their evening cup of strong filter coffee - just South Indian things.
"My gym membership will end soon. I'm planning on either changing the gym or taking some online classes." I announced breaking the silence.
"Why? Continue here only. It is so near to the house." My dad said sipping his coffee.
"Yes, but I need a change. Three years in the same gym. And also they are not ready to give any discount." I said. "The other gyms are cheaper and provide group classes also," I added.
"As you wish." My mom told me.
"The other gyms are the same but low cost?" My dad questioned.
"No, this one is high end and the other are just gyms. But that is enough for me." I answered "Moreover I think I'll take Cult membership. It will have group classes and gym accessibility. To top it up it is very very reasonable."
"If you've already put your mind to it, what's the price difference?" My father caved in.
"Around 20 to 25k"
I heard a gasp from my parents. I let out a small laugh.
"Exactly my point. That's why I'm telling you three years is enough, I'll change the gym now."
"Yeah yeah. You should change." My dad was now favouring my side. After all, it is his money that goes to my expenses.
I feel bad in situations like this. The negative part pricks me, reminding me of how at the age of 25, I'm still living off my parents' money. But the positive side promises new rays of hope.
It is always a fight, a battlefield in my head when it comes to this topic. Anyway, now that it is clear that I'll be joining Cult, I need to clear my doubts.
I reached out to my friend who is a Cult member. She's seen a tremendous transformation after joining the Cult Tribe.
By the time she replied to all my questions, I was done with my dinner. I sat on the couch and switched on YouTube. Ever since we got the smart TV we aren't watching stuff on the dish, everything is online.
I started playing funny animal videos and watched them for the next 30-odd minutes. Trust me and give it a try, it helps lighten up your mood and relieves you of the day's stress.
Before going to bed, I sent a message to the girl's group.
Me: Guys, my agent is asking if we want any more changes. I mentioned all the stuff we discussed earlier. She said it has been communicated to their person in Udaipur. They are to get back by the weekend.
No response just reactions. What is wrong with people? One small "OK" won't hurt anyone, right?
Anyway, it was time for bed so, I switched on my beloved retro songs on a timer and hit the bed.
Time Skip
The next morning was surprisingly pleasant. I woke up before my mom could come in and wake me up. Got ready for the gym, feeling all pumped.
The gym was exhilarating as always. But, you should know after a very good heavy workout, you are completely drained out for the entire day. Just as such, I was tired and gloomy the entire day. Nothing major could be done in such a state. Just the monotonous daily chores.
Just as my energy level was about to hit zero, it was time for bed and I was more than delighted to take my much-needed rest.
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