Summer of 2013
Suvin stuck the toothbrush in his mouth, foam covering his lower lips and the Times of India sports page open in front of him. Suvin had this unique habit of jumping to the sports section of newspaper. He stood in the balcony every day, reading and brushing until Mr Patel walked past our balcony with Naughty, his Labrador Retriever. “Good Morning Suvin Sir, Cheeku appointed RCB captain this year. Aapke Uttam Nagar walo ko Majestic Bus Stand hi kyon pasand aaya?”, quizzed Patel. Suvin helplessly grunted but didn’t utter a word. Not because his mouth was full of toothpaste froth. He sensed me standing beside him. Finally he came out of bathroom holding a towel in his hand, flashing a smile of acquitted convict! Sensing I was about to give him a mouthful, he said, “Do you know toothpaste is a very potent and spot on pregnancy test?”. I didn’t know whether it was pre-emptive bail or a general trivia. “Aunty, Bhindi banegi kya?, yelled my cook from kitchen. By the time I made my re-entry in drawing room, Suvin had escaped.
I loved cricket. I remember growing up watching Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar. T-20 was newest form of cricket, a shorter version! More entertaining and full of explosive batting. Pepsi IPL is the talk of the town. India’s biggest festival. Or biggest time waste.
While I sat watching my afternoon affair with mindless TV serials, Suvin’s whatsapp message distracted me. ‘Tomorrow, RCB vs DD at Ferozshah Kotla! You & I!’ My cousin’s brother worked as marketing head for Pepsi Atom and Suvin has been pursuing him for match passes. Seems he finally gave up. Watching a cricket match with him at the stadium and feel the Euphoria was one more thing on the bucket list.
Match Day 10th May 2013
We occupied seats close enough from mid-wicket boundary. Close enough to see players as big as my palm. Delhi wore blue and RCB donned red and golden. While this was Delhi home ground, people cheered more for Virat. I found Virat very arrogant and outlandish. Sadly, BCCI does not care for view of a grumpy old lady. Gayle fell quickly and the ground exploded as Kohli entered on pitch. The stadium was complete pandemonium. Frankly, we had gone to see lot of boundaries and sixes. & our boy. Did he disappoint? Not a cent. He hammered from the word go. Every time he whacked the ball, the entire stadium erupted. With every Hit I was screaming and clapping as loud as possible. By the time, RCB were half way through their batting inning, My voice was sounding more of Altaf Raja and Suvin had changed his loyalties from Delhi Daredevils. Men are so predictive, aren’t they? Kohli kept his murderous avatar on until last ball of inning. The gigantic screen flashed Kohlateral Damage but sadly, he missed his century by one run.
RCB pulled off the match by narrow margin. 2 or 3 runs if I remember well. We drove into our apartments by 2:30 midnight.
As Suvin lay on bed, he stared at the ceiling fan. I fixed the mobile phone to charging socket and turned around. Without looking in my direction, chewing on his Nicorette, Suvin said, “This boy will go far. He will surpass all Tendulkar records.” I giggled at my Paul, the fortune telling octopus.
He got up to spit the gum, handed over my medicines and water to me. I snuggled inside the comforter, In his arms. Random thoughts were crowding my mind was the over excited girl next to Suvin in stands was too touchy, am I too possessive, maid’s number was still switched off, will she come in the morning. Ketki has an interview tomorrow and so many that I didn’t realize when did I roll over in sleep.
This blog of part of #A2Z Challenge, there will be 26 blogs in this series all the blogs are in continuation. I am writing them from Z to A, as the story also flows from Death towards beginning of life. Hope you enjoy knowing Antara’s journey.
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Nice
Thanks vijaylakshmi
I was all smiles while reading your post. Suvin indeed knew right. Viral matched up to his expectations.
ohh Yes, Suvin’s prediction came true 🙂
That’s just too cute.. this old couple puts many young ones to shame!
He he he…. We learn something from everyone in life
Suvin’s prediction came out to be true…I was all smiles reading through this post
Thanks suhasini. Gald I could make you smile.
Your words are weaving magic with every post:)
I am so humbled to get this feedback. So happy that i am able to showcase anatra and suvin’s emotions across
Had a smile throughout the read. You know how to play with words. I have never witness any match at a stadium but definitely say it must be a treat to our eyes..
Good luck with A2Z..
Thank you so much Alpana.comment coming from you is a great deal for me.
Loved the weave dear, very candid, very subtle, I love their tales
Happy to get this feedback
Loved the weave dear, very candid, very subtle, I love their tales
Happy to get this feedback
Loved the weave dear, very candid, very subtle, I love their tales
Happy to get this feedback
I dont enjoy cricket. IPL season is on co-incidentally. Can so relate this post.
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I was smiling throughout the post. I’m a die hard supporter of RCB but they won the series. Been to a match to cheer them but they lost that one too. Your post took me to those days.
Watching match at a stadium is euphoria..its like must have experience.
Awww loved this postt!!
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We are a big cricket fan and this post was so much fun to read. Good to read about this old couple’s story.
😁 the entire country is cricket fan. We just love it in any format
We are a big cricket fan and this post was so much fun to read. Good to read about this old couple’s story.
😁 the entire country is cricket fan. We just love it in any format
We are a big cricket fan and this post was so much fun to read. Good to read about this old couple’s story.
😁 the entire country is cricket fan. We just love it in any format
This post made me smile. Being an RCB fan I can so relate! You have got magic in your words 🙂
Thank you so much sanjota. You are being very kibd and generous in your praise.
Interesting read🙂🙂
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Interesting read🙂🙂
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I am loving the series taking turn and matching the pace. Suvin made a right prediction in case of Virat Kohli.
I am so glad that its entertaining you
I am loving the series taking turn and matching the pace. Suvin made a right prediction in case of Virat Kohli.
I am so glad that its entertaining you
I can see that this lovely couple has managed to tick quite a few things off their bucket list. Such calm sense of belonging is so rare these days.
Yes they did. Thank you for stopping by
I can see that this lovely couple has managed to tick quite a few things off their bucket list. Such calm sense of belonging is so rare these days.
Yes they did. Thank you for stopping by
I can see that this lovely couple has managed to tick quite a few things off their bucket list. Such calm sense of belonging is so rare these days.
Yes they did. Thank you for stopping by
Such a lovely post… I was smiling throughout.
I am happy i am spreading smiles across readers.
Such a lovely post… I was smiling throughout.
I am happy i am spreading smiles across readers.
Such a lovely post… I was smiling throughout.
I am happy i am spreading smiles across readers.
Loved your title, yesterday only enjoyed virats match and cane across this post, bought smile throughout.
Loved your title, yesterday only enjoyed virats match and cane across this post, bought smile throughout.
Loved your title, yesterday only enjoyed virats match and cane across this post, bought smile throughout.