So I am 24 today. Totally hate being 24 but cannot help it [on the bright side age is just a number; a dialogue I keep throwing at my mum] Bah. I have been away from blogging. Two stories lying in my holder. I can say I have a time block and not a writer's block [read: I am a lazy ass].
I have news like I had promised more updates after birthday. The bf had been challenging me since Diwali that I have a deadline to break the news to my folks about us up till my birthday. And now I can say I have successfully managed the feat on the 7th of November...Hurray!
I was expecting some drama. A raised eyebrow or some gasping. But nothing happened. When I say nothing...I mean to say that the reaction from mum was all flat [just like a fizzy drink out of fizz!]. So it was 7th evening... Saturday. We both were sitting and watching some saas-bahu saga.
So suddenly I had this urge to tell her and I did.
N: "Ma I need to tell you something,"
Ma: "So tell na,"
N: "Ma...what do you think I want to say?"
Ma: "How should I know?. (Gap of 2 seconds) Are you going to drop the bomb on me?" [stares eyes wide!]
N: "Er... yeah. I really like him [name withheld for the safety of the person :P]
Ma: "Ok."
N: "Ok? Only Okay? I say this and you say ok?"
Ma: "Yeah. I already knew it. I am not shocked or amused."
N: [irritated] "If you knew it then why did you not say? How do you know?"
Ma: "Nikita you keep talking about him. I can put 2 and 2 together as 22."
Bah. So my mum is smart. Actually all mothers are smart and they know what is going on most of the times. She was cool with it. She of course went about like a question bank; how, when and where was the norm. I answered everything frankly. Now my sister did not know nor did dad.
Ma said she would speak to dad and Manu had warned me to not involve her in this [too much tension she cannot handle!] So i told Manu the next day and she wanted to flee. Dad was zapped.
But it is okay now. Spoke to dad on Sunday. Had a long chat. He too asked me questions which I answered. All cool. Suddenly ma interrupted and said, "Manu has to give her inputs too." Now ma meant that Manu likes my bf and all that but dad was baffled.
Dad: "Manu has a bf too? What is happening? Both my daughters? Please I cannot handle this in one go!"
We were all roaring with laughter throughout. It was hilarious. I think dad did not sleep well in the night. But all is cool now. They are meeting him tomorrow.
many happy returns of the day!!
ReplyDeletehappy for you. have a great year ahead. god bless.
ReplyDeletewow wow...being your and his friend i am naturally very happy..hey N, keep a party ready for next month..v all meet in vashi, Ok..and this time let's drag him from wherever he is..
ReplyDeletemany happy returns of the day!! Nikki!! one of your old posts abt how u were born and all that post needs to be updated! best of luck for your Future (both of you)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday again :)
ReplyDeleteand happy for you two too!
Finally? :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and Happy Birthday!
@ Toon India
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot! :)
@ Magik
Thanks. :) :)
@ R. Ramesh
Party aap jab chaho tab! Hahaha
@ Kalyan
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am glad you remember that old post too!
@ Mihir
Thank you!
@ Iggy
Yeah finally. I am so relieved.
Congrats u guys :)
ReplyDeletePS- Himanshu All the best.
Hey congrats u guys :)
ReplyDeletePS- Himanshu all the best.
@ Koni
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
Congrats & Congrats.. :)
ReplyDeleteLol at your dad's interpretation.
Here after long!
@ Arslan
ReplyDeleteHey thanks! :)
Although my daughter is a long way from being 24, I need to take some lessons from your mom. I will surely have a breakdown if my daughter comes to me with such news...and my husband is surely to flee. He is never there when I need him.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday. I am a November born too.
ReplyDelete@ Aparna
ReplyDeleteI think by the time your daughter is 24, you will also feel differently. My mom would have been petrified if I was 18 or something.
When is your birthday? Thanks a lot for your wishes!
Woo hoo! *applause* on breaking the news and a big ((hug)) for your smart mom.
ReplyDeleteHappiest of birthdays, Nikki!
thats a happy post :)
ReplyDelete@ the Walker
ReplyDeleteThanks yaar!
@ Julia Smith
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a good birthday! :)
well the guy wants to meet to your parents...
ReplyDeleteu do know what that means right?
he is serious about u
good luck with the relationship and happy belated bday :)
@ Fashion Police
ReplyDeleteHey thank you! I am really lucky to have a loving bf. :)
your birthday's a day after mine! :)
ReplyDeleteMine is on November 10
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy B'day.
ReplyDeleteBeen a long time visiting, the design has undergone a change I see.
Liked your dad's reaction about the whole thing, almost as if he had an epiphany.
Absolute magic.No other set words could have described it better.
ReplyDelete@ Mehak & Aparna
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday!
@ Sujoy
Thanks! :)
@ Ashutosh Singh
Thanks a lot!
happy bday n all the best :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Nikki,,oops belated I mean! Sorry I wasn't around with neck deep in work.
ReplyDeleteBut then congratulations!! The bomb didn't create the havoc...lol
N moms na..too smart! Mine predicts much before everytime I start dating a guy.. lol, it amazes me actually, the way she guesses who I will go out with..just can't hide any damn thing 4rm her..
Love n luck
~T-F-L
@ Tongue-Fu Lady
ReplyDeleteYeah ya! :) Thanks for the wishes!
Belated Happy Birth Day !!
ReplyDeleteOye hoye to baat ban gayi...
thats very good
BHagwan ke ki tumhari har manokamna poori ho :)
all the best for the next half.. hope that too is a cake walk!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I remember 24. That was when punk hit hard and I stopped wearing make up and dying my hair green. That was '76 though and long before you nice kids were born!
ReplyDeleteHappy (belated) birthday!
CJ
Is that a real cake?
ReplyDeleteomg how cool is that..surprise surprise i have been through this :D in a similar fashion :))..its amazing how mom know everything
ReplyDeletehey my budday is just two days after!
ReplyDeleteblog, i likey.