On the eve of Sister's Day

Hmm, it happened when I was in my +2. As usual we went to college on the Raakhi Day (Yeah, students presence was very less on that day). After all the hype about Raakhi Day, che not even a single soul is willing to tie Raakhi to the guys. Though we were all relieved @ that time, I think none of us were worth enough to get a bro-sis bond.

Then, after Chemistry class we had free time. All of the sudden, our hero, got up, went to this girl n asked her in his squeaky voice - "Hi, pls tie this raakhi to me". The girl, who had secured First place in Class X exams and possible Rank holder for that year's exam, got shocked. He repeated again... She did not say anything, just tied the raakhi n kept quiet. He opened his jaggy money purse which he brought from one of his friend & gave her Rs. 11.00. Though she refused initially, she took. Kaam Khatam. After that they hardly spoke. He was very happy - "Hey, nan raakhi sister, SSLC nalli idi Taluq ge First gottaa" ... :-))

The river in Kapila did not stop flowing n so did the life of these two so-called bro-sis. After one year, he was standing in front of her house with his friend discussing a particular math problem. It was April 1st. (Yeah, Fools Day). She got to listen that problem. Called our guy n discussed with him and gave him the solution. Genius, he thot... For it was the most difficult problem & some of his classmates were not able to crack it. Thanks to that Math problem. They became very good friends then and every year he used to go n get the raakhi tied on his wrist.

Now She is married and living happily but yet their bond is as good, fresh as ever... Long live their relationship.

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Phoolon ka Taaroan ka
Sabka kehnaa hain
Ek hazaaroan mae
Meri behaanaa hain....
Saari umar hame sang rehanaa hain....

Once in a year this song rings in everyone's ear. But for me, this song has very special meaning. For it gave me a Raakhi sister n I got a family where in the people are very friendly n loveable.

Lalitha Jain. The name itself brings a grin on my face. She is my first Raakhi Sister (& Last one also.. :)) ). Lalitha, & her family - Paras, Kavitha, Jyothi, Uncle, and Aunty - they took so much care of me that I always enjoyed their company and I was so comfortable being with them... Pinky, as what they used to call Lalitha @ home, was very nice, intelligent and was always there when the need arose. But some how, I did not like that name Pinky. It sounded like as if you are calling a pup. Never mind, she is one of my all time fav.

Lalitha, You have a nice time and lead a happy life too...