49 Etiquette Teacher (1/2)

After Akash and Varsha are decided to go to the party which is being held on 15th October which is just more than a week away, Grandpa and Grandma will occasionally point out few things for Varsha to learn and remember.

One day at the dinner table when everyone is eating, Akash saw Ira being mischievous and said ”Your sister-in-law will be going to the party next week. It is her first time attending such type of gathering and she might be feeling nervous. You should be telling her what type of people she might see and how to interact with them. Stop your childish act and do something serious.”

Ira pouted and said ”What is there to be serious? I feel like high-class people are all show-off and no one acts genuinely. I believe sister-in-law is way better than them as she is.”

Akash looked at his sister calmly and then said after a few seconds ”Then teach her how to act fake. She can be herself with family but she should also understand those people. This way no one will be able to take advantage of her.”

Varsha is looking and listening to the interaction of Ira and Akash. Akash has taken initiative and talking because he thought about her which made her happy. She has rarely seen Akash talking this much and she is enjoying their conversation which seems more like bickering.

After sometime Grandpa said in a stern voice ”Stop.” and looked toward Ira and said in the same tone ”You have to teach Varsha few things about how to act in front of those people and discuss among yourself which dress will suit her to go to the party.”

Ira saw the serious expression of both Akash and Grandpa and replied timidly ”Yes Grandpa.”

Seeing the meek appearance of Ira, even Varsha felt bad and looked toward Grandma who has also noticed. She laughed and said, ”Only our darling Ira can make both Akash and Old man lose their cool.” Then she nudged Grandpa and said, ”Now you stop acting so strict.”

”If I don't make that expression, will anyone be able to stop her? Haha” Grandpa suddenly changed his expression and laughed.

Ira pouted and said ”You almost made me cry. I won't talk to you.”

”Okay, okay. Don't talk. But accompany your sister-in-law and tell her the things I said.” Akash said.

”Okay, okay. I will do the same as you have wished.” Ira copied the same expression of Akash and said making Varsha and other ladies smile.

Now the topic of learning etiquette has become a focal point between Ira and Varsha. Even Akshay will join them in discussions in the garden or at breakfast or during dinner. Girls are very sly, they will jest and make fun of things outside but will become serious about etiquette learning in front of Akash and elders.

One day, Ira and Varsha are doing the cleaning and trimming work in the flower garden. Varsha is collecting the fallen leaves and petals into the basket while Ira is concentrating on pruning and trimming work.

Varsha looked at Ira and said while laughing ”Miss Etiquette Teacher!”

Ira heard Varsha and looked toward her with a twinkle in her eyes and said ”Yes, my dear student. Are you suddenly in the mood of your next etiquette lesson.”

”Haha. How about revision today.” Varsha said.

Ira made an expression of thinking and then said: ”How about you tell one point how socialites behave and I will add another.”

Varsha started pondering and before she could say, Ira said ”Wait, wait. I will say first. Keep your nose high and never admit your mistakes.”