June 20, 2004
“Amma, I really
don’t want these diamond earrings. I don’t fancy it. It is very expensive. It
will eat into all your savings.”
“Don’t worry
about it.”
“Oh, yes, of
course!!!!!!”
“Rajathi, it is
in our tradition to give the girl diamond earrings, this design especially. And
I know you love diamonds. So don’t worry, Konday.”
“Hmmmmmm. Let’s
not discuss tradition. You know how I feel about it. Anyways. I love this
diamond ring from Anna. I will adore it all my life.”
“Yes. He is
happy to buy you that.”
“That’s a lot of
financial pressure on him too.”
“Hmmm. He will
earn back. You don’t worry.”
“Hmmmm. Not
fair. Amma, I don’t like this idea of marriage expenses.”
“You can’t
change tradition. Don’t argue with me. We have to do all that is to be done.”
“Hmmmmm”
10 YEARS LATER
“Amma, guess
what?”
“WHAT??????”
“Oh ho, Amma.
You are so boring. Guess na”
“I have no idea.
Tell me, what is it?”
“I am buying a
diamond pendant, same design as the earrings. Like yours. Yiipppppeeeeee.”
“Ada! Very good.
I am so happy. When? From GRT only right? Don’t buy from anywhere else.”
“Yes yes.”
“I knew you love
diamonds. What all drama and dialogues 2 months before your marriage!!! I knew
you will buy more.”
“Ha ha ha! Just
like you. I am so excited, Amma.”
“Konday, you
could have taken mine. You really want to spend?”
“Amma, I am
giving away some of the gold and buying this diamond, just like how you bought
yours. Also, yours are for Manni, we have already agreed on that. I love the
red stones necklace set that you are giving me, I really love it.”
“Ohh!!! Why? Why
are you doing like that? Don’t sell gold, it is expensive if you want to buy
again.”
“I don’t use
those gold chains Amma. You know I don’t like wearing those ear rings and
necklaces.”
“Hmmm. Why don’t
you give away those rings then?!?!?!?”
“Grrrrrr. Never.
I love finger rings. Each of them. None will leave.”
“Ha ha ha. I
know.”
“Podi Ammave!
Don’t tease me. I will meet you this weekend with the pendant.”
“I will wait.”
“Okay. You sound
little dull. Do you want to share something?”
“Sunday vaa.
Nerula pesalam.”
“Hmmm. Sure it
can wait?”
“Yes, Rajathi.
It can.”
Translation Notes
Rajathi – Princess (context,
it is a pet name)
Ada – Exclamatory remark,
surprised
Konday – Child (context, a
very affectionate way of saying @baby’”
Sunday vaa, nerulu pesalam –
Come on Sunday, we will discuss in person
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