The Home-Coming of Ms. C

I was told she had arrived in town. I could not wait to meet her. Well, Ms.C is the new addition to our family. I have been waiting for her since a very long time. Only I never felt too sure how I would manage someone so self-willed. What if she hurt others around me? I was not too sure. Still, I could not resist her. I so wanted to have her as my companion in good times as well as tough.

About a month ago, I was introduced to her twin. I was told she was more or less identical, except for the complexion. The twin whom I met first was rather pale compared to her own rosy looks. I spent some time with her and felt a flicker of hope that I would be able to manage Ms.C. This twin was fairly friendly and easy to get along with.

As soon as I heard of her arrival in town, I rushed to get her some new outfits and pretty accessories. "Where is she?" I asked tentatively, full of excitement, as I entered the hotel where she was lodged. They took me to the room where she was put up to meet her. She was beautiful. She winked at me and I fell in love at first sight. No, I could not take her with me immediately. Certain procedures and formalities had to be completed before she could be handed over to me.

So Saturday morning it would be, or if possible Friday evening. "Oh, Friday is a good day, so bring her home on Friday evening," I said. However, that was not meant to be. My mom wanted her to come home today, Mom's birth anniversary, as a sign of her love for me and a message that she was always with me.

I jumped out of bed this morning. "Where is my C?" I called up and asked. "Ma'am, 9.00-10.30 a.m. is 'Rahu Kaala,' so I shall get her over after that," he replied.

So sweet ..... I was touched.

"Ma'am, I am here downstairs" I got a call at roughly 11 am.

I rushed down. My sis, niece, bil, BH all came down. The excitement was so much, even my maid rushed down. She had just come back from the shop with all the stuff required to welcome a new member of the family home. She brought down the "aarti ki thaal", flowers, coconut, lemons etc. The help hired to bathe C was also there at the 'event'. The coconut was broken. An idol of Ganesha was placed in her lap. A few happy photos of the entire family with the new entrant were shot.

Finally, it was time for me to sit in her lap and I encouraged her to move. She made a happy humming sound, as she geared up to run and rolled over all 4 lemons placed in front of each wheel, crushing them to ward of the 'evil eye'.

My red Ms.C had arrived. She came on my mom's first birth anniversary after she left us. (It is also 4 months to the day since she passed on). I could not help noticing the co-incidence, or was it? The first gift I got from my mother after she left, arrived on my birthday. It could not have been a more auspicious day.

Amma, thanks a lot. I love you and thanks for the big gift. A bigger hug for being with me and sending me very specific messages to indicate your presence around me.

Well, Ms.C is a Maruti Celerio. Went for the first few tentative rounds today, which were even better than the day I went for the test drive. Hoping to soon be zooming around in my little red car.

The Home-Coming of Ms. C