Chandra and Nandhini look at each other for questioning the same.
Lalita: what do you mean by "why"? It should be done!
Chandra: but paati...
Ratan: Annaaa don't feel shy!
Ratan laughs. Chandra hits him on head.
Ratan: truth has no value!
Shylok: dei! Reception must be arranged! Why are you hesitating about it?
Durga: wedding happened suddenly and we didn't even expect that... moreover everyone was serious and not in a celebration mood.. A reception is needed!
Chandra and Nandhini feel nervous.
Lalita: why are you guys looking so tense? We are going to have it later! Not today!
Ratan: whatever! I need to go for shopping!
Shylok: you will never change la!
Durga: ok let's take in charge! I will look after costume selection for all!
Shylok: i will look after wedding hall and book a event manager.
Nandhini: why are you planning everything so soon?
Durga: because its very important!
Ratan: Anni! We can give a theme for reception! Like...
Durga: fairytale!
Ratan: no, Halloween!
Chandra & Shylok: what!
Shylok: by the way, Pirates of Caribbean would be nice...
Nandhini: (mind voice: aiyo! Have they gone mad?!)
Nandhini: i... i am going to room.
She rushes away.
Chandra: i will go!
Chandra follows her.
Ratan, Durga, Shylok and Lalita laugh seeing them getting shy and running away.
***
In the room, Chandra is sitting on his side of the bed and Nandhini on her side.
Nandhini: (mind voice: should i talk to him or not!? What shall i speak?)
Chandra: (mind voice: what shall i say? What she must be thinking about this? Aiyo! I should tell before she sleeps)
They both turn at same time, share an awakand moment.
Nandhini: hmmm.... i was thinking... are you interested in this?
Chandra: no! (realises he Blabbered "no" without even asking her opinion) do you want this to happen?
Nandhini: really not! But everyone seem excited about this! How can we say no to them?
Chandra: yea.... but...
They think for a minute.
Chandra: Can we do this for their happiness?
Nandhini: hmm... yes!
They smile as a sign of agreement.
Nandhini lies on the bed. Chandra takes some pills from drawer and have it.
Nandhini gets curious on why he is having pills.
Nandhini: are you having headache?
Chandra: no!
Nandhini: then why are you talking tablet?
Chandra: ummm... for sleep.
Nandhini: for sleep?
Chandra: actually, for months I am having insomnia. My P.A suggested to visit a doctor. He prescribed these pills.
Nandhini: are you serious? Pills for sleep! This will create more problems for your health...
Please don't have these!
Chandra: but...
Nandhini: By making some changes in daily routine, we can make it normal. I will help you with it. You please don't have that.
Chandra: hmmm... ok. But don't inform about this to paati! She will get worried unnecessary.
Nandhini: yes sure!
Chandra gets down the bed to take his laptop.
Nandhini: why are you taking this right now?
Chandra: i am feeling sleepless. So to work for sometime.
Nandhini: First you must stop working on laptop at night. It will disturb your sleep.
Chandra: hmm...
Nandhini: you lie on bed and feel relaxed. Soon you will feel sleepy.
Chandra: ok.
Nandhini sleeps slowly.
***
Morning,
Nandhini wakes up lazily. Chandra
got ready for jogging.
Nandhini: Good morning! Yawns.
Chandra: (smiles) Good morning!
Nandhini: did you have a good sleep?
Chandra: i didn't sleep yesterday!
Nandhini: What!
Chandra: That's what i said!
Nandhini: what were you doing all night?
Chandra: looking at you!
Nandhini: what!
Chandra: looking at you, room, things... Like that!
Nandhini: oh ok! We will strictly follow certain things. it will help in sleep.
Chandra: ok. But I don't think this will work...
Nandhini: It will! Please for my sake!
Chandra: yea ok! I will go for jogging! Bye.
Nandhini: bye!
(Mind voice: aahaa! I woke up so soon today! I should help him in this! How could he be careless on sleep related issues? Hmm.. i should do something! )
***
Nandhini is cooking. Durga comes in.
Durga: good morning! What are you making?
Nandhini: good morning! Umm... ragi dosa and luffa gourd chutney!
Durga: impressive! So a healthy breakfast today!
Nandhini: yea! We should make it a routine.
Durga: yes.. its good for body.
Ratan barges into kitchen after jogging.
Ratan: good morning Annis! What's for breakfast??!
Durga: your favorite Dosa and chutney!
Ratan: haiii!!!
He looks at the luffa gourd.
Ratan: what are you going to do with this!?
Nandhini: chutney!
Ratan: whaattt!!!
Durga: Ratan! We should bingle healthy at times. All the time wanting spicy foods!
Nandhini: yes! We are going to be strict in this!
Ratan: (mind voice: chaaii!! breakfast itself this ah! I can't refuse them!)
Nandhini: Ratan! Don't get afraid! It will be tasty! You try it once.
Ratan: ok Anni.
TBC
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Perfect Strangers ✔
Ficțiune generală|| Underediting || Previously known as Forever Mine. • Unexpected circumstances tie strangers, Chandra and Nandhini into a relationship, Marriage. How the bond brings out acceptance, understanding and love forms the story. Marriage doesn't revolve...
