55 words fiction - An innocent encounter

"Daddu when will you make us rich ?" - Aarav asked. He smiled clueless baring the gap between uprooted teeth.

Mamma told we'll get rich when you'll go up. Will you go on terrace to give us a Big Car, Please na daddu -smile still plays upon his lips while eyes looks at stamps kept beside, accidentally.

Some vows to be kept forever.....& ever

Yesterday was Karva Chauth. My day went as usual except for replying to some anxious questions raised about not fasting after being engaged. People just could not take a-so-very-plain NO to these rituals and honestly, i don't blame them for this because this is the way we ought to be after witnessing such consistent things over time so we assume the same for all. In fact if any one tries to challenge frame of mind they are quickly labeled as an "assassin of Indian culture & customs".We all have seen our moms, aunts, relatives fasting the whole day without a drop of water which is supposed to grant longevity to their husband's life and dressing up like a bride at night to welcome the moonlight . I love watching my mom getting ready with excitement and charm in spite of my dad's absence (he is posted out of Jaipur and is rarely home for this fast). 

Over time things change and so do festivities. Kareena kapoor made a big time news for replying - "Why should i fast ?? Will my love be proved only if i spend the day without water and food". I congratulate her for disclosing her real self. I guess her celebrity status empowers her to publicly deny following the trend otherwise any other common female would be humiliated to endless guilt for saying so. I am happy to see the husband who too fast along with the wives. very nice, so the significance is same for both now - i thought and was already brimming with wow for them when one of my fasting colleague cleared all my doubts. Needless to say he is just married and when asked for his fast he said - why to wait for a down pore of razor-sharp taunts, so i kept it beforehand.  Though he added that it doesn't look good when your spouse is fasting for you while you are busy gobbling but seriously that didn't provide any relief to my aghast state. So, what if we females are notorious for torturing our spouses big time and making them obey us hands down, fasting for us could be out of other respected things if not for long life.

I ll be arriving at the crossroad very soon as to make a choice but defying every assumption you might have after reading above text i declare "YES, i ll do". Perhaps my feeling and reasons may differ but i am sure of the genuine love and compassion which will reign me while doing it. No big words and vows for now, it is just love, care, selfless submission, benevolence and companionship which comes to my mind with karva chauth. With no offence to whatsoever reasons people hold good for them, i stand by my convictions which are irresistible to follow them. I may not bend down to touch his feet or may not showcase a decorated thal while displaying a heavy work designer saree because for me my postulates drive me into any such thing and will continue doing so. Unlike others i prefer not to persuade him upon fasting, as he may have his own outlook and understanding about it (which i am sure he has) and respecting that is again one of the reasons of me celebrating Karva Chauth. He will be quite amazed if he reads this as i keep warning him to fast along with me but trust me my hubby-to-be that is all to be kept apart while choosing our ways.

PS - I love watching group of eager women full of vigor getting ready for pooja putting on their 16 singaar.

How do WORDS speak...

Some are to say what they mean
While some conveys sour out of cream
few are there to delude ears
and others puts you in right gear

some are used to enchant
while others often attracts provoking glance
few intends to heal a heart
the others add to the rip apart

spoken or written
they means a lot
to ignite the world
or be mightier than a sword

it do helps in clearing the clogs
opportunists use them for rotating round the block
played upon by skillful minds
they drop an impact cordial or unkind

thou shall be used
wise and sane
giving substance straight and plain
neither for sting nor for a fling

Day of love

Melting in the warmth

emerging from the basket full of shine

hedged in the aura of golden glamour

she stepped out of dressing

babble & cackle stopped for a while

she cautiously moved her eyes

to ask about her sight

sigh !! the mates reacted

putting a kohl dot behind her ear

"Acchi lag rhi h naa" my mom's reaction when i entered

Reaching the spot knowing it beforehand

his eyes will pop and get enslave 

she felt his fervor to be close

as the awaited day has finally arrived

his arrival neither made any announcement

nor did he caused the heat to rise

but her inquisitive dark eyes 

declared it with a beam of pride

ceremonials were done with a praying heart

to welcome the divine light

laying its hands on two solitary souls

coming together for a lifetime

sitting besides surrounded with happy faces

they too spread their slice of smiles

rejoicing every moment full of tease

with assuring glances of being at ease

Yes, I am and will forever be....

The Jewels came then

taking the fascination a bit more high

"Yes, I will..." uttered her lips

while she adorn the souvenir of love

Love Bands

[The Poem (as i call it) is written recollecting every moment of my engagement with my bestie and love of my life. I thank Platinum for rescuing me when we were confused about something special to be done to mark our Platinum Day of Love. A toast to eternal love and the intense white metal....may they both keep basking]

55 Word Fiction - Making a choice

He knew the right chord to hit. Spread of Lavender in room with his cologne added a strong edge to his desires. Invitation was obvious.

I woke up to the reality with the beep of phone and exit.     

"Boss asked me to stay at office till late today, i wondered why?"-mentioned husband at dinner.

Some Gup-Shup my mind does

My eyes glued to 70 mm screen watching Ranbir Kapoor trying to woo his girl when he appears like a spoil sport. "U watching him ?? R U nuts ?? who do so that too for a Plain-Jane-wannabe-Angelina pouting, pouring saliva...yuckkk"-he says. Quiet you idiot i am watching it for entertainment and am in no mood to give Ranbir a reality check. - I scream and those around me frowns. I smile sheepishly and recede.

I am in a haste to somehow get the balance sheet matched before the final call. Tick-Tock keep moving and my writing tool accelerates with every move. Everything taught by sir comes to my mind word by word and yeyyy i am near to finish it and suddenly "Bheege Hoth tere...Pyasa Dil Mera"....

##%@* Bheege Hoth ##$$%%. What do it has to do with Balance Sheet - I bemuse. "Oh u don't like it baby, c'on then lets swing to suraj hua maddham chand jalne laga...". "eeewww, ZIP IT"- i say and no points for guessing that i forget to apply the correct formula.

Boss is in bad mood. I step inside his cabin sure of my capabilities to sooth him with my Project report. I begin, he interrupts and start suggesting some changes. I am all ears to what he says with determined eyes and nodding head when he flares up with "Do he look equally grim when he makes love ?? I guess so, he never smiles..does he ??. Effortlessly, smile comes to my lips and Mr. Hari Sadu requests me to share the joke.I wish if this earth could rip and take me in *face palm*.

Above three incidents have a close association which you guys must have make out. People say it happens with all but i guess i am the most blessed one in this case (yes, only in this case). Why this nerd is  always paradoxical to what i think and do. Couldn't we come to an agreement to save me in all hicks. There are few things i request you Mr. nerd:

1. Please stop being weird at such already weird times.

2. Your suggestion are welcome only when i ask for. Don't try to be a savior.

3. Don't put on your devil band whenever i try to be angelic. For this Please, Please, Please........n times.

4. To be in sync with me, boss and colleagues moods in office.

5. Spare me in exam times. 

6. Please be gentle in presence of my family-to-be. They aren't able to bear the stroke.

7. Provide a hint atleast of what are you cooking. I prefer getting a clue before preparing plan of rescue.

8. Be dormant in a crowd of modest homo sapiens. 

9. I have still not learned the art of tricking the person in front of me whenever you take my reins. So do not leave your horses before i signal. 

10. I understand you stay alone my baby, we ll talk. Yes, we will during my coffee breaks, tv time, mom's scolding sessions, chavi's (my sister) pestering actions and lot more. By the way you are free to appear whenever i write by blog :P here people may praise your craziness.

And last to say - Your company is enjoyed with me, me and myself because you defines me the BEST. After all "Tedha hai par mera h"