Manu's Chappal

Manu was walking to his home. His class had finished by 4. After that, he with Aashiq went to 'Mathai chettan's rubber estate to gather rubber seeds. A kilo of seeds will fetch him 10rs. He had a pouch which will be of half kg in his school bag. After that he and Aashiq directly went to panchayath ground n played cricket there. They stopped playing only when they couldn't see the ball anymore, due to dim light. Aashiq was there with Manu till they reached Canal-Bridge, from there Aashiq turns left to reach his home.

Manu will have to walk for 5 more minutes to reach his home. Amma will scold him today. She has asked him to reach before 6. When they asked time to Rajeshettan before leaving the ground, it was already 6:40. Manu was hungry too. He hasn’t had anything after the lunch. Anyway he was happy about his rubber seeds. He got around half kg today, which was better than yesterday’s. Now he could sell this with the seeds at home. It will be around 5 kg, which will fetch him tom 50rs. He was planning, what all to do with that money.

He had to pay school fee which is around 11rs. Rest he will spend in buying slippers. The straps of the slippers he was wearing will break anytime. He has changed its strap twice. Manu was not willing to change strap anymore, he want a new chappal.

'Where were you till now? Why you can now? You could have gone some-where that way itself.'

Manu had not realized that he had reached his home. His Amma was cleaning plates and basins. He noticed her only when she started to shout at him. It’s around 7 now. Manu was about to enter the house when Amma said, 'Don't enter. Stay there.' Then she started to murmur something to herself. Manu didn't say anything. If he says something, she’ll start to shout again. Anyway this is not new to him. He will sit in the verandah for sometime, after that she’ll call him in. Then she’ll say sorry & cry a little, saying 'I was worried about you. Don't be late again' & all...

Manu's Amma works in a match factory. She reaches by 6 everyday and wants to see him at home when she comes. Manu's Achan had passed away 3 years back. He was a tapping worker at Mathai chettan's estate. He died because of jaundice. From then Amma is working in Match factory. He has no brothers or sisters. Manu was thinking about his family.

One good thing about sitting out is, Amma won't ask him to study. He can simply lie there at Verandah. By 8 PM Amma called Manu in, and things happened as usual, her crying and complaining.

That night he dreamed of Chappals. He was wearing a new Chappal, going to school with it, showing it to Aashiq. Playing with it, running around, roaming with it.

He got up late next day. It’s Saturday. He brushed, bathed and had breakfast. Then he gathered all his rubber seeds and took it in a bag. He went to Aashiq's house. Aashiq had a big house. His father is in Gulf. He has got TV and Fridge at his home. Aashiq used to explain to him about cartoons, cinemas and cricket matches. Aashiq was standing in front of the house when Manu reached there. When told him about rubber seeds, he said, 'I don't have enough to sell. Anyway I’ll come with you.' And he went in and came back wearing a new shirt. They started to 'PVS oil shop'. Karunettan was there. He weighed the seeds Manu gave, which was of 6 kilos. Karunettan gave 60 Rs. Manu was very happy. He and Aashiq went to Moideen-ekka's shop. There he saw a blue & white chappal. He liked it & asked its price. Moideen told them it’s of Rs.40 & said, currently he don't have the size that will fit Manu. Manu, 'I don’t need it now. I have to ask my Amma. When you will have chappal of my size?'. Moideen, 'I'm going to town today evening. You can buy it tomorrow'. Manu,' Will this shop be open tomorrow?'. Moideen, 'I have got some work at home. If it gets over by noon, I’ll open the shop in the afternoon'. Manu, 'So I’ll come tomorrow then'. And they left the shop. That day evening, Manu told Amma about getting 60Rs for rubber seeds, and asked permission to buy a new Chappal, which she happily allowed.

Next day he went to ground to play cricket. But he couldn't concentrate on the game. His mind was at Moideen-ekka's shop. At about 1 PM he ran to Shop, but it was closed the shop. Karunettan was sitting there beside the shop. He asked Manu, 'what’s it?' He asked about moideenekka. Karunettan told him, 'moideen met with a bike accident today morning. Not serious, But a wound in his leg. He won't be opening the shop for a week.'

Manu was so dejected. There was no other shop in his place where he could by Chappals. He came back to home. He told Amma about moideenekka. He then gave the money to Amma, for keeping it safe till moideen-ekka opens the shop

That night he thought of starting a footwear shop. He decided to start a footwear shop when he grow up. So that kids like him won't be troubled when they come to buy chappals. He thought of names for the shop and what all types of chappals he will sell and all.

He went to moideenekka's shop every evening after school to see whether it’s open or not, everyday. But disappointment was the result. Ten days passed. That Thursday, when he went to check, shop was open. He went there and asked about chappal of his size. It was there. He tried it. It fits him perfectly. He asked moideenekka to keep it aside and said he will run to home & will bring the money. He ran to home. But Amma hasn't reached its only 5. He waited impatiently. He searched the home for his money but couldn't. By 6 Amma came. She was carrying a bag. He ran to her and asked for the money. She didn't answer. When she reached home, she took out a set of straps & said, 'Manu kutta, I didn't get my wages. So I had to use your money for buying rice and other provisions. I had bought you a new set of straps. I’ll get you a new chappal next month'. Manu started crying. He said, 'I dont need straps. I need a new chappal.' Amma, 'wear it now. I’ll get a new one later.' she tried to hold manu in her hands, but in vein. He was crying. He lie down at verandah. After some resisting finally manu allowed Amma to place her hand on his head. She took his head and placed it in her lap. She stroked his hair. And soon Manu fell asleep.

He dreamed of Chappals. In his dream, He saw blue Chappals. He went behind it, but chappal stated to run. He also ran behind it, but he couldn't catch. Moideenekka, Aashiq, karunettan where standing there laughing at him. He ran & ran but still couldn't get the chappals. He felt exhausted. At that time Amma called him. It was 9 and Amma had called him to have dinner.

Next day morning Manu went to school in his old chappals with n strap...

Untold Love!!

This is the story of Angad, Pallavi and Srijith.

Angad & Pallavi were good friends, not just good friends, they were best friends. They where together since their school days. Both of them were so close that they can sense other's mood just by hearing a sound or just by looking each other's face.

Then one day Pallavi got a marriage proposal. From Srijith.Pallavi' parents were keen in this proposal as Srijith was well settled software engineer. They had asked Pallavi, is there nything between her & Angad, to which she had said no, as she & Angad thought there is nothing in between them & they are just friends. And so Pallavi and Srijith got engaged. As any other couples they started to talk in mobile for long long times n meet often.

This all resulted in Angad being little restless. When ever Angad tries to call Pallavi,she would be engaged.If also he gets connection, she will be tierd to talk. Now Angad realized that he was in love with Pallavi. But what to do now? She is engaged. He tried to hide it. But he couldn't lead a normal life as her thoughts haunting him.

When there was just 5 days remaining for Palavi's marriage, Angad went to Pallavi's home with a pearl neclace as her wedding gift. She met Pallavi and said, 'Yaar, sorry I wont be able to come to your marriage. I had to attend training class which is being held @ Delhi. Its 10 day program & has to leave tommorrow'.

Pallavi exclaimed 'What? Its your Best friend's marriage n ur not attending? You are joking right?'

Angad, 'No yaar!I really had to go'

Pallavi, 'How can you do this? You where there with me all the time and now when the most important thing of my life is going to happen, you are not there.'

Pallavi started to cry. 'You know my marriage date very early, right? You could have avoided this trainig..'.

Angad,'Sorry yaar. I can't. Its really important one. After atrending this, i'l get a promotion'.

Pallavi still crying, 'So ur promotion is important for you than my marriage? Hmm.. Tell me what wrong did I do? Why are you not attending my marriage?'..

Angad, 'Sorry..'..

Pallavi.. ' Why angad, why?'

Angad was looking blankly at Pallavi.. Pallavi, 'tell me?' still crying..

Angad, '....Coz..mmm.. Coz... I Love You Damn it.. I love you & I can't see you gettin married to someone else..'

Pallavi was shocked. She stopped crying. There was a disbelief in her face. Pallavi just stared at Angad.. Angad explained what all happened with him after Pallavi's engagement. After that Angad said 'I didn't wanted you to know this.'

Pallavi, 'Its ok.. Its not Love Angad.. Its just, you feel that you are going to lose me.We are best friends, right? Cool down Angad, think about it' It will change once you get engaged with a cute girl'

Angad, 'Hmm I too think so, this will pass by. You don't worry. I'l be there for your marriage..'

Pallavi, 'Don't come..! You need some time to relax'.

And soon Angad left. And after 5 days Pallavi got married with Srijith. Angad was not there.

Oneday after marriage, seeing the pearl necklace,Sreejith asked,'Who gave you this?' Pallavi, 'Angad!'

Srijith, 'I heard a lot about Angad. He is ur best friend, ryt? Haven't seen him yet. You didnt introduce me to him @ our marriage. Why?'.

Pallavi, 'He was not there. He didn't come'.

Srijith, 'Why?'.

Pallavi told him all that had happened. After hearing everything, Srijith said, 'it was real Love. Angad was late in recognising it & late in conveying it to you. And you never recognized it. I want to meet him. When are you going to introduce him to me?'.

Pallavi, 'He haven't contacted me after our marriage.'.

Srijith, 'its ok. Once he gets over this, he wil contact you'.

Days went on. Srijith was a workholic person. He didnt spend much time with pallavi. Pallavi was left alone most of the time. She started to miss Angad. Now she realized, wat Angad was to her. She felt like she had lost an important part. She felt, she was lame without Angad. She started to think that, she was in love with Angad..She started to compare Srijith with Angad. For everything Srijith did she compared with Angad. What Angad will do, if he was in the place of Srijith. She got confused on, whom does she love.She wanted Angad more than ever, now. But thwre was no news of Angad.

She contacted Angad's family.From them she got to knew that Angad is now settled in Delhi and will be coming home next month. She got his mobile number and tried to call him. But there was no answer. She waited in the hope that, Angad will contact her some day.

One day evening Srijith's friend called Pallavi telling Srijith met with an accident and is hospitalized. She was shocked. She started crying. She rushed to hospital. Saw Srijith sitting near ICU. His whole shirt was soaked in blood. there was a bandage in his head. Pallavi ran to Srijith. Asked 'What happend? '.

Srijith, 'Nothing to worry. Our car, which my friend was driving, met with an accident. This is not that serious. Car hit a bike, and the rider is in critical condition. He is there in ICU'.

'Now listen carefully. Why my friend asked to you to come here is for this. We wanted to inform the person's family about the accident. So we took his mobile to get number of his friend. We where surprised to see your photo as its wall paper. I have a doubt. Can u check who it is?'

Hearing this, Pallavi became numb. Srijith led her to ICU and showed the patient, through the window. There lies Angad, breathing haevily, fully soaked in blood. Pallavi fainted there itself.

After some time Pallavi got consious. She found herself in a bed, with Srijith sitting by. Srijith helped her to sit-up. Pallavi asked Srijith,' Angad?'.

Srijith, 'He is no more!'

P.S: I was feeling very bored. Felt like killing someone. So wrote this story and killed the hero.. :P

Hungry Kya??

When I was doing my M.Sc there was a girl. Lets call her Miss. S.( Now she is Mrs. Anywy i'l call her Miss for now.) She was doing MCA. My UG mates Prasanth n Anju wer in her class n dats how I know. She was sweet, cute, about 5'5, n around 60kg. She was kinda of a person who makes every body laugh. Not coz of she was that witty, but due to her deeds n comments which she makes on good intend, but happens to be on wrong time or on wrong place. She is not ashamed of this anyway. Moreover she used to tell others, about her stories with pride. The story, i'm going to tell u is one which she told me when I told her that i'm in search of a matter to post in my blog. So lets start.

Miss. S was in 3rd Sem. Their juniors had just joined the college. It was a free hour. She felt hungry n so told her friends n they decided to go to canteen. When they reached canteen, their juniors wer there. Canteen was crowded still they managed to find a free table. They bought Egg-puffs. Miss.S was hungry n she had her very fast. She was still feeling hungry. She looked on her friends plates. One of her friend's was still in d plate. She was busy chating with the other. Let me explain in Miss.S 's own words what happened next (translated from malayalam)

"I found Ar's puffs is still in her plate. So I decided to take it without her knowledge. So I leaned a little to my right stretching my right hand to reach the chair. The chair couldn't take my weight. Its leg got twisted n broke. I fell with a big bang. I looked around to check who all had seen. I found everybody was staring at me and every one was laughing. I looked at my friends. They where laughing like they had just seen the worlds most hilarious comdedy. They helped me to get up, trying to control their laughter. When I got seated, one of my junior came to me n said 'We need a treat for this'. Hearing this, my friends who wer trying to control their laughter burst again.. "