13 Thrishul – A Future Plan. (1/2)
”There's truth in Siri's words... I have mistaken that new guy, well let me Thank him first, then I will talk to him directly about the accidents...” thought Punya lying in her bed. Now that she decided, she could sleep peacefully that night.
”Mom, where's my red chiffon chudi? I'm not finding it anywhere” Punya screamed standing in front of her wardrobe.
”It must be on the top row” replied Narmada from kitchen.
”Ok got it....” replied Punya picking it up from the top row. She wore it in few seconds and stood in front of the mirror admiring herself. She wore a light make up, wore little red earrings, a neck chain, bangles and a shining red bindi in between her eyebrows... ”Why am I paying so much attention to dress up like a doll? Is it to meet this new guy?” she wondered and thought she'll change it.
”Breakfast dear” reminded Narmada from downstairs.... Rishi had left to school. Grandparents were out of town for a marriage.
”Coming Amma” said Punya ”Chuck it, I'll go this way” she thought having a final look into the mirror.
”Hey Princess, you look beautiful, what's the matter? Is there someone in college who interests you?” asked Varun.
”No Appa, I.... I... wanted to wear it, that's it” Punya stammered as she lied.
”You can't lie to me baby” said Varun smiling.
She took a deep breath and decided to tell the truth ”Ok, That guy who injured my wrist on the beach couple of weeks back, he's my senior in college. He saved me from the bull in the Mela that day and just day before yesterday, he saved me from an accident in parking lot” explained Punya.
”Well, you have learnt to keep secrets” said Narmada in a worried voice as she sat in another chair, carefully listening to Punya.
”No, Amma, I thought it's not that important, please don't mistake me...” pleaded Punya.
”Nammu” Varun nodded his head sideways, gesturing not to talk... ”Were you hurt in college accident?” he asked turning to Punya.
”No not at all, he stood between me and the car which came crushing down” she explained how much she remembered.
”Oh that's Great, did you thank him for that” asked Varun.
”No Appa” said Punya bending her head down.
”Can I know why?” her father intrigued.
”I thought he planned these accidents, so he can save me and then talk to me” she complained.
Varun burst out into laughter... ”How can he plan a bull run into you and tell someone to crush you when he doesn't even know you're in his college?? Stop imagining Punya... Today go and apologize, don't over think... ” he ordered.
”I will, I decided to apologize last night but wasn't sure enough, now that I got your back, I know I took right decision... Thanks Appa. In fact I wanted to look presentable so I” she said as she got up to leave.