“Every husband, what did I say, Ammalu ?” “Every husband” “Yes, at one time or other develops a disappointment that had he waited a little longer or had his star been a little brighter, he would have married a woman, better in looks than his wife” “you too had that disappointment?” “I know that your … Read more
“Morning mother- like. Was passing this way. Just dropped in to say ‘hello’. How are you mother- in- law?” “Good” “It is always a pleasure to meet a lady with a pleasant face like you. It is always a pleasure to talk to a lady with sweet voice like you” “Thank you” “Can I have … Read more
“Madam Mother in law, I’m sorry to learn that our ChAru and Chuppu broke their relationship on a flimsy ground” “On a flimsy ground? You know the real reason?’ “What was that?” “See, he believes that men wear waist-belt purely for holding pants firm to waist. She disputes and argues, ‘If that is the only … Read more
“Keep a watch on your husband’s movements, Ammalu” “Mom, he is not a kid; nor a teenager, not even a middle aged one. He is an old man. What type of watch do you want me to have on him?” “Just to ensure that he doesn’t slip and fall!” “Oh, I’m relieved. I thought you … Read more
Hei, SP. How are you? Alone? Where is Nirmala madam?” “I’m good. Thank you. Who is Nirmala madam?” “Your wife” “What? My wife is Ammalu and she is a mami and not a madam” “But, the other day you introduced Nirmala as your wife, when we met in a cafeteria” “I told you Nirmala was … Read more
Mother in law, I have now come with a complaint” “When did you come here without a complaint against my daughter?” “Now my complaint is against you” “Go ahead, but be precise. I have other works to do” “I have married your daughter. You know that, I suppose. So, she is my wife. If she … Read more
“Was there any calls for me, Ammalu?” “From males or females?” “That is not your problem. You give the name and I will somehow decipher the gender” “One Gopi Krishna called” “Gopi is her name and Krishna her husband’s ? Or was it a male with name Gopikrishna?’” “No idea” “Why didn’t you ask that … Read more
Certainly not a dream, could be the effect of a small dose of the plain soda, I had in the party, last night. I was lying on the ‘thinnai’, raised platform, of our village house. Star – filled sky, full moon in its full glory. I saw Appa my father, getting down the clouds and … Read more
“Every husband, what did I say, Ammalu ?” “Every husband” “Yes, at one time or other develops a disappointment that had he waited a little longer or had his star been a little brighter, he would have married a woman, better in looks than his wife” “you too had that disappointment?” “I know that your … Read more
“Ammalu, I want to know whether you are my husband or wife” “Why that doubt now?’ “Going by your attire you look like my wife. Going by your attitude , you behave like my husband” “Go by my attire, please. And by a lot of clothes so that I can wear a new dress everyday” … Read more