Today, once again, the phone answered with a “Hmmm…”
In my mind, I think, I can’t believe this is my little brother, the one who would talk non-stop as a child. I practically had to bribe him to be quiet.
“What is this ‘hmmm’?” I retorted.
“Office mein hoon,” he replies.
I complained, “Phone utha toh liya kar… I could be dying!”
“Are you?” He sounds concerned. Barely.
“Of course I’m not dying,” I retort. “When are you coming? Rakhi is closed now.”
He says he’s busy and hangs up.
I can’t believe it. Well, maybe he is busy. But too busy for his elder sister? No way.
So, I text him.
How rude was that?
I have work, you know.
So do I.
Then let’s catch up in the evening.
Okay, but tell me your plan.
Aa raha hoon, baba.
Great ❤️Will buy your favourite mithai.
You know how much adulteration there is in khoya?
Really?
Yes, Festive mithais are the worst when it comes to quality.
Chal theek hai. I’ll make halwa. Nani’s recipe.
Use organic products.
Thoda zyada nahi hai?
No, seriously. You should turn your kitchen organic. Tab itna bimaar nahi padogi.
Hahaha! Expensive ideas hai tere….
Doctor ke paas jaane se toh achha hai.
www.ikaiorganic.com - check them out. Amazing products.
Hmmm.
I’ve ordered their Rakhi Combo for you.
Halwa ke saath rajma chawal bhi banana. Chachi’s recipe.
Woh tu banana.
Chal, done. I’ll cook the rajma, you do the halwa.
Aur kuch banaun kya?
No need, Di. Let’s keep it simple and homely.
Aarti ke friends bhi aayenge… toh zyada banana padega.
Chal, ek aur combo order kar deta hoon.
Toh is baar gift mat lana. Yahi gift hai, the gift of health.
Tum itni samajhdaar kab se ho gayi?
Zyada bakwaas mat kar. I’m heading to my meeting.
Why, why? Your work is important… mine is not?
Stop it.
Who started it?
I will not respond to your texts now.
You better respond, or I’ll steal all your chocolates.
What a meanie.
Same to you.
