Misaligned Stars

Drunk confessions

Monami became quiet for a minute as she processed Karan's words.

His words echoed in her mind "Monami, aaj dinner ka hi plan hai. Phir main Tumhe tumhare dad ke ghar drop kar doonga. Iske aage abhi hum kuch nahi kar sakte. Maa ne mannat maangi hai ki hum apni shaadi tabhi shuru karenge jab main MBA entrance clear Kar loonga."

Then she suddenly started laughing loudly. " oh my God, Karan. For a second, I really believed it. But I'm sure it's a prank. Kyonki ab mujhe nahin Lagta ki tum Mere Bina sakte ho.", Monami said, while rubbing her fingers on Karan's palm.

"exactly, nahin reh sakta. So I don't know ye main kaise manage karne wala hoon. But jab maa ne bataya to main unhe mana nahi kar paya." Karan looked at Monami who was still smiling. So he had to be clear " I'm sorry, Monami. This is not a prank. I'm really sorry."

Monami absorbed Karan's look and realised what he's saying might be true. She was shocked and numb. "Are you for real"

"Monami please don't get upset. Please please please. Yaar, you just said you want to see me happy and at peace. I won't be at peace if you're upset . Please Monami, understand me na." Karan almost pleaded.

"Par subah to tumne aisa kuch nahi kaha. Jab de-stress hone ke liye wahan sadak ke corner pe you wanted me to suck you." Monami sounded hurt and angry.

"I swear I didn't know then. Ghar jaa ke aaj ki planning kar raha tha to maa gave a shocked reaction and then told me she expected our celibacy to continue till all exams/interviews end" Karan explained

"Forget what she expects. Tumne kya kaha? How are you ok with this?" Monami was agitated but tried to control her tone.

" I'm not okay with it. I mean, I was not okay. But Monami, she is my mom. That's just her way of doing things. She only means good for us. And I know hum pehle bhi ye discuss kar chuke hain. Monami... I agreed to it on behalf of both of us"

"Both of us - without even talking to me. Of course, just like how you married me - without even talking to me" Monami tried to be calm but she raged from inside.

"But you are happy with our marriage decision"

"So now will you take all major decisions of our life by yourself? I don't know how much you understand me, but that's not how it works with me" monami explained.  "Yes, I am happy to be married to you but....,"

They were interrupted by the server who was there with the main course.  Monami contemplated about leaving the dinner but she realised Karan would have paid for this with difficulty and if she leaves, he will leave too. But she didn't feel like eating anything.

"Can I see your hard drinks or cocktail menu?" Monami asked the server.

The server looked at Karan. Monami got pissed at the server, "unhe kya dekh rahe ho, main apne liye drink bhi choose nahi kar sakti kya? Get me an LIIT (cocktail) - a strong one. Right now" The server got scared and rushed inside.

"Relax Monami. It's us. We will sail through this. Pata bhi nahi chalega 3-4 weeks nikal jayenge." Karan tried to calm Monami down.

"Of course I am relaxed. What's not to relax." The server got the cocktail and Monami took a big gulp.

Karan realised this isn't getting any better so he tried to focus on some food.

Monami was having big sips of the cocktail.

"Oh Monami tum kyon....Achcha bhool jao I said anything.. Abhi chalte hain, main yahan room ka pata kar leta hoon. Thode der yahi ruk jaate hai. Ya tumhari car mein bhi jagah hai.. let's go there after this .. bas 15 min ki baat hai. We will make out then go home. We don't have to tell anyone anything. It's our life - our secret. Tum bhi khush, maa bhi khush. Okay?"