A phone call from Mom
334 Words
“Hey, Jeet beta, where are you?” It was a phone call from mom at 6 am morning.
“I am in my apartment Mom, sleeping,” Jeet answered and kept his phone on his ear and tried to continue his sleep.
“Sleeping with whom?” Mom exclaimed.
“Alone Mom,” Jeet answered.
“Are you listening to me?” Mom asked.
“I am all ears Mom, please continue,” Jeet answered.
“Do you remember Richard uncle?” Mom asked.
“No Mom.”
“He is the childhood friend of your dad.”
“Oh, wow. Congratulations.” Jeet said by showing no interest in the topic.
“You have to listen to this, you have no option left with.” Mom said in an angered voice.
“Ok fine, I am all ears Mom, please continue,” Jeet answered.
Mom continued " Richard has 3 daughters and is poor. When his wife gave birth to a third girl child, he was worried. Your dad promised him that he will make you marry that girl. But then you married that b***h Reva and your Dad had to break his promise with Richard.”
“Language Mom” Jeet interrupted and was thinking ‘yes she is a bitch.’
“Ok my dear, let me continue. Now that you are no longer with Reva why don't you meet her? Her name is Laira. When I saw her, her face just reminds me of Laila. By the way, how is Laila? Are you in touch with her?” Mom asked.
Jeet was numb and got tears but cleared his throat and answered “No.”
Mom continued “Laira is 6 years younger to you and now don't act weird. I and your dad have 10 years age gap but look at us we are happily married couple.”
“Ok Mom, I will be there next week. Now, please let me sleep.” and hung up the call.
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