This story begins in the early 1980's.
Vikram Srivatsav (22) was married to the love of his life Kasturi (19) without the willingness of both their parents.
Vikram was passionate about the Service (UPSC) and this passion earned him a good job in th...
The next day Dharani woke up early. She did her morning chores along with the Pooja. She soaked urad dal for Medu Vada. She made coconut chutney and sambar as the side dishes. Janaki aunty came after some time. She helped Dharani in chopping the vegetables and other household chores. Prithvi is an early riser. When he heard some clattering from the kitchen, he happened to see Dharani engrossed in her task. He did some physiotherapy exercises for his leg in the lawn area and went back to his room to freshen up. By the time he came back to the living room, Janaki aunty served him with a hot coffee. Dharani prepared Ven Pongal, Medu Vada for breakfast.
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Mahender came to the dining area all freshened up. Prithvi and Mahender were served with their breakfast. Mahender had his to heart's content. He had a cup of coffee and started reading his news paper in the varanda. When Dharani was having his breakfast, Prithvi sat opposite to her. He was astonished to see his niece grown up into a young woman and cooking such a delicious food. When Dharani saw him staring at her, she cleared her throat and asked
Dharani: " Do you need something".
Prithvi : " No. But when did you learn cooking. Your dishes taste amazing".
Dharani: " I learnt cooking since I was 15 years old. Cooking is my favourite pastime. Grandma is worried that I may cut my fingers or burn my hand so, she never allowed me often in the kitchen. You know about Grandpa. Only here I get the freedom to do whatever I wish to do".
Prithvi: "So. Do you feel chocked there in our house. Do you want me to talk to dad not to be so strict towards you".
Dharani: " You are misunderstanding my words. I never felt chocked there. It was their concern about my safety". ( Dharani in her mind: You will never understand my heart even if I say it out clearly. )
Prithvi: " But Dharani, I really envy your future husband. He will be lucky to have this tasty food every day. "
Dharani chuckled at her misfortune. Her love is jealousy of some unknown stranger when he has the chance in marrying her. He can taste her hand made food whenever he was back home if they get married.
Mahender : " That is the reason why I said never judge the book by it's cover. You will only get to know the person's personality when you spend some time with them. You don't know about Dhanari. She is a fantastic artist. She cooks delicious food and also very good at poetry. She is multi- talented".
Prithvi: " You know poetry also. I am surprised ".
Dharani: " Abba. Pedda thatha is just exaggerating. Stop making fun of me Thata. You people carry on, I have some work in the kitchen."
Saying this, she went back to the kitchen to make lunch. Mahender and Prithvi got back to their chit chat.
Mahender: " So, when are Vikram and Kasturi about to come. "
