Mithra

BREAK THE RULES {9} Partha almost dropped the beer tin from his hand. ‘What?!! What did you just say?’ ‘You heard me,’ said Arvind letting out a sigh. ‘No, I didn’t. Say it again!’ he demanded. ‘I confessed my love to Rutva…’ Partha gulped more beer in shock. He went and pulled a chair to sit in front of his friend. ‘I really can’t believe this! I am not surprised that you fell in love with Ru, but I am amazed that I failed to notice your feelings for her. Above all, you proposing to her was epic!’ Arvind had expected this reaction from him. ‘When did this happen?’ ‘Three days ago. She did not get in touch with me after that. I have not been able to concentrate on anything since then. In fact… I thought she might have told you about me,’ he said in a dejected tone. He was counting on Partha to put him out of his misery. But his friend was clueless about it and therefore only added to his woes. Partha chuckled at his friend. ‘You don’t kno...

BREAK THE RULES {8} Rutva: Uncle, joining the Air Force has been his dream for many years. He has worked very hard to clear the exam. I think we should encourage his efforts and support him. Mala [startled]: I am certainly not sending my son into the army and that too Air Force! Rutva: Aunty, please try to understand. I agree that there is danger in joining the armed forces but tell me one job which is not perilous… moreover it is a matter of pride to be a soldier. Surendra: You youngsters watch some stupid movies and try to show heroism in life! Reality is not as rosy as you think. He will not stick with that job for even one whole month. I know my son! Rutva could no longer take it and she glared at him. This is it! Rutva: What do you know about him, uncle? Were you aware that he was preparing for the CDSE? Did you know that it is his childhood dream to be in the Air Force? Have you once thought why he did not miss a single Air show? Do you know that h...

BREAK THE RULES {7} Rutva was working on her laptop with the headphones over her ears. Rishi was struggling with his mathematics assignment and was on the verge of giving up the earthly pleasures of life in frustration. He glanced up at his sister, who could be his saviour for the day if she showed some mercy on him. After a few more minutes of wrestling with numbers he decided to ask for her assistance. ‘Akka…’ he called out. She did not seem to hear. He let out a sigh and went to her table. ‘What do you want?’ she asked without looking up from her laptop. ‘Help me with this assignment.’ She slid back her headphones and let them rest around her neck. ‘What’s in it for me?’ she asked smiling crookedly. ‘How cruel you are! You are fleecing your poor brother,’ he said shaking his head. ‘Alright! You may go back to solving math problems as poorly as always,’ she said turning back to the laptop screen. ‘Hey! What do you want?’ he asked instantly. ...