Uma feels very happy to have her father here. But not regarding her kunjamma. I’ve, last day, specifically reminded Uma, not to express any displeasure on her while they are here. She agreed. May be that, she is slowly improving her mood; and that’s visible. She now talks well and smiles during the chat with her Kunjamma. I am sure, Kunjamma too would have realized the situation !
Remember, Vasu and his wife came here on Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, Vasu and Kunjamma went to the doctor. Uma accompanied them. Ofcourse, it was Pai who had taken them there, in the car.
By the way, I didn't tell you much about Pai. He is a nice person. He’s like a family member to us now. He is a retired government employee, dependable and honest.
Vasus and Uma were back home, after consultation, by evening, all bearing a happy mood. Uma came to me and told that they had been to our Ganapathy temple, on their return from the Doctor. Later in the evening, Vasu was with me for over three hours. We had a very detailed discussion on family matters, and the treatment that would follow now.
I hope you remember that Uma is an Antharjanam, as her mother is a Nampoothiry lady (she is no more). Her kunjamma, however, is a Nair lady. Uma is not generally very ‘caste-conscious’, but she reminds me off her kunjamma’s “achi” status. Achi is the usual term referring to being a Nair lady. And, achi means wife. Uma sees her kunjamma (step-mother) as ‘achi of his father’ only. She conveniently forgets that her father is a Nair. That’s what I’ve been trying to change. On many an occasion, I’ve reminded and advised Uma to see and treat Kunjamma as her own (or atleast equivalent to ) her own mother. Uma , however, has certain ill feelings over her kunjamma. May be, I can reduce the level of her anger, and can make their (both) life better. Uma keeps telling me all silly reasons to look at her like an enemy. But, I am sure, over these two days (Thursday and Friday) things have changed a lot.
Yesterday (Friday) night, during our chat (over spirits), Vasu mentioned to me that he sees a major change in Uma’s behaviour. Attitudes, in general, and towards him and his wife, have changed a lot. He pointed out that ‘expression of her happiness, through smiles’ clearly shows the positive change in Uma. He thanked me for influencing Uma, for a better change. I smiled and said : “it’s all god decided, not mine “. In fact, I was feeling better, on his words. But, had I been not over spirits, I would have become hyper tensed.. You know there are sufficient reasons for me to be tensed, and afraid of. Thank god, my ‘innocent relationship’ is god decided.
Today morning, while I was on my breakfast, Uma came to me . I asked her (in a very low voice) “How’s your achi ?”. She smiled at me and said, in a very low tone , : “You are watching everything … and you are asking me .. Kochu kallaa .. “. What she was referring is about my ‘virtual eyes’ in their bed room.
On Friday morning, I could plant my remote eyes in their room.
The guests were on a trip to some of the city temples and the beach. So, practically they were not at home in the whole of afternoon. Uma did not accompany them. Pai took them out, with my instructions to take them where ever they want. In the afternoon, I reached home very early. I got sometime to chat with Uma, and had a good time with her.. she was scared though.. that they may come at anytime.. I expressed my wish to bug Vasu’s room. Uma, happily agreed.. and she assisted me in replanting two of my wireless cameras in the upper bedroom (which Vasus are occupying). Uma’s room is in the ground floor, next to the dining. Of the two bed rooms in the first floor, one is always for the guests (the other is mine !). The bugging installation was over in an hour. Remani happened to see my work, and asked me about that. I gave a convincing reply that the lights and fans seem to make some problem, and I am checking them out. Remani is not aware of my virtual eyes. The only other person aware of this is Uma. I’ve shown all my four virtual eyes, planted at various locations (including one in her bed room and one in the kitchen) to Uma. She must be enjoying.. that she is being seen .. in all her moments and moods… and that too by someone she loves ! I told you, she loves to be seen.. and so has the instincts of exhibitionism.
At the dining table, to my query on her achi, Uma didn’t answer. She made a naughty comment referring to my virtual eyes. She is right. I’ve been watching my guests in their room. Yeah.. there were many interesting views and disclosures, making me feel more innocent. The views, and not any actions, in the night were inspiring. I am eagerly awaiting tonight !
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