Learn Me Slowly......
1
At around 10 PM , the murthy house finally getting a little quiet ...
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(stood near the stove making chai )
she is making chai for the endless stream of relatives still awake
The aroma of ginger and elaichi filled the house
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(standing near the kitchen entrance)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(noticed her sister)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(looked up in surprise)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Riya do you need something? (said softly)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(looks hesitant)
For a second , i was shocked . It was rare for her to come looking for me on her own
Let alone try to start a conversation
Usually she stayed distant with me and spoke only when necessary
And shortly if I say, she avoid me always
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Riya u look nervous ? Did something happen? (asked to riya)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
Anni...(scared voice )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(frowned slightly)
Before she could speak ,the sudden sound of the doorbell echoed through the house
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Can u open the door?
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(turned pale and nod)
I don't why she is not acting normally and that made me uneasy
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(open the door)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(standing)
And standing outside was Siddharth
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(eyes widened)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
Sid what are u doing here ? I told u not to come here
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(quickly stopped outside a little)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(grabbed his shoulders nervously)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(held her hands gently) baby ...please
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
Tonight I need to tell Sranavi everything
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
don't worry I will fix everything(softly touched her cheek)
He is trying to calm her ...
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
Hey, don't take tension..
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
You don't understand (look terrified)
But suddenly a voice came from behind them
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
What exactly is going on here ? (cold voice )
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(froze)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(froze)
Slowly they turned around
Her hands still held the tray of chai cups, but her grip had loosened slightly
eyes moved from Riya’s trembling hands… to Siddharth standing way too close to her… to the way his fingers had just brushed against her sister’s cheek
the bright wedding decorations suddenly felt out of place against the growing tension in the air
All the family members and relatives are now out of their room
Venkat Rao Murthy(Sranavi 'Grand Father)
(adjusted his glasses)
Venkat Murthy looked at Siddharth standing near the door
Venkat Rao Murthy(Sranavi 'Grand Father)
Siddharth bete , is everything alright ? Why are u here this late at night ?(asked calmly)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(silently crying and face pale)
Sunita Murthy (Fl's Chachi)
Aree , riya why are u crying now (whispered pulling riya protectively while looking around nervously)
Sunita Murthy (Fl's Chachi)
Bas bas , calm down
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
now will someone tell me what exactly is happening here?
Venkat Rao Murthy(Sranavi 'Grand Father)
Yes , beta say whatever u want to say
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(took a deep breath , hands trembled slightly)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
I want to call off this wedding
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(blank face)
For a second , nobody reacted
It was as if the entire house had stopped breathing
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
(nervously laughed ) siddharth, this isn't the time for joke
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
I'm not joking uncle ji , I'm telling the truth(said firmly)
Ramesh's nervous laugh disappeared from his face
All the remain is uncomfortableness
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(looking at riya)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(looking back at Siddharth)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(noticed all this )
And Sranavi noticed it again
The eye contact between siddharth and riya
Not once nd not accidentally
riya standing there trembling , tears in her eyes
Siddharth looking towards her like he was trying to gather courage from her presence alone
And suddenly...the uneasy feeling inside my chest turned into understanding
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Siddharth , let's talk privately. Come with me (calm voice )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(shook his head) no , Sranavi . I need to say this in front of everyone
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Siddharth(warning tone)
I know what's coming to me right now...and I just want to protect my inner peace
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
Honestly, I already wasted one year trying to make this relationship work
Sunita Murthy (Fl's Chachi)
(gasped)
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
(gasped)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
I actually love Riya , and I want to marry her not you (looking at Sranavi)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(scoff)
this… this was exactly why i had asked him to speak privately.
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(looked at him )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
And what exactly did u try so hard for, Siddharth ?
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Oh...right ,loving riya while pretending to work on this relationship (voice sharper)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
You worked very hard, didn't u?
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(voice trembling slightly)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Turning me into a joke, making me stand here while u both built a relationship behind my back
All relatives muttering something which I don't care
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
Anni , please.....(crying)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Just shut your mouth Riya ...(cold voice )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
This...(snapped at Sranavi)
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Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
What do u even think about yourself Sranavi (said harshly )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
You always act like you are above everyone
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
Sid stop...(whispered softly )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(face blank)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
Look at reality for once .a below average looking girl like u seriously thought someone like me would actually marry u ?
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
ohh..u are very right . What would a below average girl do with a dog face anyway . I was never less than someone like that
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(they think I will silently listen their lame words)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(shocked)
Sunita Murthy (Fl's Chachi)
(shocked)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
You called me a dog (getting angry )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(ignored his words )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
that's why your own family members hates you (said cruely)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(silent )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(zoned out )
a small room with no window
Sranavi (10 years old )
(lying on floor )
Sranavi (10 years old )
(crying badly)
Sranavi (10 years old )
Pleasee. ...don't ....
unknown man
B*tch i said don't cry❄️
unknown man
( had a rod in his hand, its tip shining because it was hot)
Sranavi (10 years old )
(scared and crying )
unknown man
(placed the hot rod on her stomach)
Sranavi (10 years old )
(screaming badly )
unknown man
stop u little b*tch(screamed at her )
unknown man
(shoved cloth against her mouth )
Sranavi (10 years old )
umm....(trembling with pain )
But a sound pulled her back
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(crying )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(blinked)
Sranavi hands had clenched into fists at her sides
Knuckles passed white against her suit
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(crying dramatically )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(immediately move toward riya )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
baby, please stop , look at me (soft voice )
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
I will handle all this okay
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(rubbing her back ) don't cry I'm here
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
(hands on riya's head )
everyone circling riya like she was the one who needed protecting
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my chest become so tight i genuinely could not breathe for a second
between my ribs like something trying to get out that has forgotten how
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(turned back to her old room)
She closed the door and start packing )
it's didnt take long to pack her bag
bcz she never really unpacked
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
Son , if u love riya , then the wedding will happen on the same date , same hall , just the bride changes ( warm voice )
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
u don't have to worry
Venkat Rao Murthy(Sranavi 'Grand Father)
yeah son, bcz we can't see our riya cry ?
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(walked into the living room)
she heard everything but she actually don't care...
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(walked directly to Siddharth)
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
(grabbed Siddharth's arm )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(looked down at Siddharth's hands )
basically at the ring on his finger
The engagement ring she had given him
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(reached out and grabbed his hand )
Riya Murthy(FL sister)
anni ....u can't touch him like this ...I am going to marry him now ..
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
don't worry riya ❄️(cold and calm voice )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
He genuinely disgusts me (looking at riya )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
I'm going to need holy water after this
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(pulled the ring off )
She actually pulled the ring hard .Fast.
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
Ow ...(hissed)
Siddharth Varma(Sranavi Fiancee)
(knuckle scraped )
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
Sranavi❄️
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(ignored him )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
two lakhs ..
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
i spent two lakhs on this ring for a man who spent one year looking at my sister ❄️
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(looking at the whole family with disgust)
By listening her words all become silent
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
put the ring in her bag(turned to leave )
Venkat Rao Murthy(Sranavi 'Grand Father)
Sranavi , what is this behaviour? ( standing up )
Venkat Rao Murthy(Sranavi 'Grand Father)
where are u going ?
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(didn't turn around but stopped )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(rolled her eyes )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(turned around slowly )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
Mr . Murthy , your contract is being fulfilled , isn't (calm voice )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
wedding will happened on the same date , same gall, just the bride changes ( spoke looking at her father )
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
So I have no more work here
Ramesh Murthy(Fl's Father)
(opened his mouth)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
(already turning back toward the door)
Sranavi Murthy (FL)
And it was never about me anyway ( said quietly to herself )
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