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08.You & Me - Sandhya

 

 

When Dinakaran came down that day after getting ready for office, though it was a bit late compared to his regular schedule, he saw his mom, still waiting for him in the dining table.

"Mom! What is this? How many times I have told you not to wait for me?"

"Dinu, only you and me are there in this house. Even if I talk to the maid, she is so scared of you that she gives only single word replies to all my questions... So what else can I do? I can meet you only during the breakfast and dinner time..."

"Hmmm... Mom, why this build-up? You want to start some other new topic?"

Seetha smiled and said,
"Yes Dinu... Days are running very fast... If you change your mind and decide to marry, then I will have a daughter-in-law who can spare some time with me right?"

Dinakaran didn't reply immediately. Thulasi's image came in front of his eyes while his mother spoke about her daughter-in-law. For the first time in his life, Dinakaran is a bit confused about his feelings... He is not very sure about his feelings towards Thulasi. It's been more than six months since he met her. So far Thulasi has not spoken even a single unnecessary word to him. On the contrary to his belief, she didn't even try to come into the picture, when he is around. Though she has to visit his house many times to meet his mother, she made sure that she visit her when he is not around. Above all she didn't even utter a single word about him interfering in her sister's life. He understood that her affection towards his mother is the main reason for that.

In the past few months, Thulasi has been occupying his thoughts more often. He still remembered the day when he had plucked and given the rose to her. Her face full of surprise and shock has somehow got stored permanently in his mind. He can feel the thin layer of sadness in her face always... He really wanted to understand her problems and solve it for her... But because of the nature of their initial meetings, he was not able to proceed any further. She has been trying to stay away from him as much as possible.

Based on his own calculations, he knew that Thulasi usually comes to hand over the monthly cheque to Seetha every fourth Thursday in a month. Because of their meeting that evening, Dinakaran has understood that Thulasi has made it a habit to visit Seetha during day times just to avoid him. A smile appeared in his face....

"Let me see how much you can try to run away from me..."

During casual chat, Seetha mentioned that last month Thulasi came here around 10am to give the cheque and precisely that's the reason why he decided to start a bit late today... It's almost 10 but Thulasi is nowhere in sight........

 

While Dinakaran was lost in his own thoughts, Seetha was surprised by her son's silence... Usually the immediate response to her question would have been a firm NO. This time though he didn't say yes but he didn't say no too... Seetha has seen a slight difference in Dinakaran’s behavior in the fast few months... Though she would prefer Thulasi as her daughter-in-law, she had no resistance in her son selecting his own bride too... She just hoped that he would make a good choice.

"Dinu??? what happened? Are you day dreaming?"

Seetha's voice brought Dinakaran back to earth...

"No no mom... I was thinking about our hotels... Today we have the next release... I am thinking about visiting our head office..."

"Oh! How is this new business going on? Has it started showing profit already?"

"Yes mom, its profit curve is improving fast... I expect 100% return within a year..."

"Great son... Interestingly, this is the same answer I receive from Thulasi every time I talk to her about our recent expansion..."

Dinakaran's expectant eyes voluntarily went to the entrance when Seetha mentioned about Thualsi, but as usual he didn't show any specific reaction in his face and replied to his mother.

"Hmmm... It's good that you have got a good positive partner and friend mom..."

"I am also happy to hear that my son has finally approved my partner and friend..."

"That's true mom! But in this world it's really difficult to trust people..."

"No Dinu, that’s not correct... You can't and you shouldn't judge people based on others..."

"Hmmmm.........."

"Wow! It's already fifteen past ten and I still have my son sitting here with me in the dining table without any hurry.. Am I dreaming or what?" said Seetha teasingly.

"Oh mom! You really want me to leave don't you? Don't worry, I am leaving now... I will be coming slightly late today... take care mom..." said Dinakaran with a smile and rose from his seat to leave.

 

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