Hi friends, this is my first attempt to write a short story. So all kinds of criticisms,suggestions and comments are welcome,but they must be clean.
The whole city of Chennai was in a festive mood because it was Shankaranthi.Houses were adorned with the auspicious leaves(Maav- Ilai)tied at the entrance. So was Mr. Krishnan's palatial banglow.It is a family tradition that all siblings of Mr.Krishnan and his wife Rohini, get together with their families on this special day for dinner and have a blast. It was Krishnan's turn to throw the party this time and he was expecting around 25-30 guests.
"Rohini, so what's plan for today? You know about our get-together."
"Yes Krish, I am very much aware of that and I just can't wait for them.Let me get things ready for the Shankaranthi Pooja, we will discuss the menu later!"
"Makes sense.I'll go for the shower and get back in 10minutes. Ask Gokul to get ready for the puja."
"OK! Gokul! Gokul! come on now its time!"
Krishnan went for his shower, Rohini prepared for the Puja, Gokul was running about here and there unable to sit in one place. The puja was done shortly. Now came the big time for the Menu discussion for the night.
"Krish, I have decided to make Badam Kheer, Carrot halwa, Vadas, and our usual Sambhar, Rasam, Potato fried curry, Beans Curry,Papad and pickles ofcourse.So what do you think?"
"Hmm.. that sounds yummy! I have booked tickets for all of us for Vikram's new movie. We will finish the movie first and then get back home for the dinner. So get things ready asap."
"Sure! Everything should be ready by the time we leave."
Everyone had started to come home . Gokul was so excited to see his cousins. On one hand Rohini was preparing for the dinner, and on other making coffee for the guests.The house was filled with laughter! They were all having fun. The oldies chattering, the kids playing, the ladies trying to help Rohini, and at the same time gossipping. The men had started their game of cards in the huge patio of the house.Anyone else should see Krishnan's family today, would envy him.There was happiness and smiles on everyone's face.
"Time for movie! Rohini are you done?"
"Yes!" yelled Rohini.
Everyone were ready, dressed in their best attire for the show.The movie was full of fun and comedy.The whole family was hungry and they all hurried home. All of them sat in a circle ready to eat. Rohini started to bring the yummy food one by one. Badam Keer, Carrot Halwa, Vadas, Sambhar, Rasam, Pickles, Papad. Everything was so perfect.All of them were ready to eat, when suddenly,
"Oh! My God!" screamed Rohini.
The whole house was silent and worried and they all rushed to the kitchen to see what happened.
"Oh My God!Sorry,I forgot to make rice!" she screamed and was almost in tears and her head hung down in shame and embarrassment.
Everybody looked at her and each other.The room was filled with laughter again.In an hour's time rice was ready and the whole family had the best dinner that night!The party was over and everyone started to leave.
"Sorry Krish, I should have also made the rice. It just skipped off my mind." Rohini said just before going to sleep.
"It's OK ,Darling, after all you had to do everything all by yourself. I was shocked when you screamed in the kitchen. My heart skipped a beat and was relieved to see you all safe."
Krish kissed his wife lovingly on her forehead, who was already drifting to sleep after the heavy day's work.
Sometimes, such kind of things happen. Well, this really happened to me hihi, and I thought I would write it as a story.Hope you enjoyed.
Meera signing off.. stay tuned!
The whole city of Chennai was in a festive mood because it was Shankaranthi.Houses were adorned with the auspicious leaves(Maav- Ilai)tied at the entrance. So was Mr. Krishnan's palatial banglow.It is a family tradition that all siblings of Mr.Krishnan and his wife Rohini, get together with their families on this special day for dinner and have a blast. It was Krishnan's turn to throw the party this time and he was expecting around 25-30 guests.
"Rohini, so what's plan for today? You know about our get-together."
"Yes Krish, I am very much aware of that and I just can't wait for them.Let me get things ready for the Shankaranthi Pooja, we will discuss the menu later!"
"Makes sense.I'll go for the shower and get back in 10minutes. Ask Gokul to get ready for the puja."
"OK! Gokul! Gokul! come on now its time!"
Krishnan went for his shower, Rohini prepared for the Puja, Gokul was running about here and there unable to sit in one place. The puja was done shortly. Now came the big time for the Menu discussion for the night.
"Krish, I have decided to make Badam Kheer, Carrot halwa, Vadas, and our usual Sambhar, Rasam, Potato fried curry, Beans Curry,Papad and pickles ofcourse.So what do you think?"
"Hmm.. that sounds yummy! I have booked tickets for all of us for Vikram's new movie. We will finish the movie first and then get back home for the dinner. So get things ready asap."
"Sure! Everything should be ready by the time we leave."
Everyone had started to come home . Gokul was so excited to see his cousins. On one hand Rohini was preparing for the dinner, and on other making coffee for the guests.The house was filled with laughter! They were all having fun. The oldies chattering, the kids playing, the ladies trying to help Rohini, and at the same time gossipping. The men had started their game of cards in the huge patio of the house.Anyone else should see Krishnan's family today, would envy him.There was happiness and smiles on everyone's face.
"Time for movie! Rohini are you done?"
"Yes!" yelled Rohini.
Everyone were ready, dressed in their best attire for the show.The movie was full of fun and comedy.The whole family was hungry and they all hurried home. All of them sat in a circle ready to eat. Rohini started to bring the yummy food one by one. Badam Keer, Carrot Halwa, Vadas, Sambhar, Rasam, Pickles, Papad. Everything was so perfect.All of them were ready to eat, when suddenly,
"Oh! My God!" screamed Rohini.
The whole house was silent and worried and they all rushed to the kitchen to see what happened.
"Oh My God!Sorry,I forgot to make rice!" she screamed and was almost in tears and her head hung down in shame and embarrassment.
Everybody looked at her and each other.The room was filled with laughter again.In an hour's time rice was ready and the whole family had the best dinner that night!The party was over and everyone started to leave.
"Sorry Krish, I should have also made the rice. It just skipped off my mind." Rohini said just before going to sleep.
"It's OK ,Darling, after all you had to do everything all by yourself. I was shocked when you screamed in the kitchen. My heart skipped a beat and was relieved to see you all safe."
Krish kissed his wife lovingly on her forehead, who was already drifting to sleep after the heavy day's work.
Sometimes, such kind of things happen. Well, this really happened to me hihi, and I thought I would write it as a story.Hope you enjoyed.
Meera signing off.. stay tuned!
