It's all in the genes....

Oct, 06: After a long gap, my family had went for a devotional trip to Tirupati. I had joined eClerx 5 months back and I was unsure if I would get a leave. But my manager was kind enough to grant me leave, even though the team was short of resources and also the fact that it was appraisal time. We reached Tirupati on 9^th October (I remember this because one of my best friend happens to be born on this day). Once you reach Tirupati station, we have to take a local bus or hire a taxi, depending on our convenience, to Tirumala. Tirumala is situated in the hills.. and that is where the temple is... The temple authorities are very famous for their meticulous administration. They have affordable hotels, rates are subsidised and no hassles which a devotee might encounter on any other religious place... We reached Tirumala after 45 minutes (i don't exactly remember the duration) of travel.... Dad and bro went to stand in the queue for booking rooms. I sat with my mom on a garden-like bench. There were people who were sitting in nearby benches.. Some families were standing.. Some were sitting on the floor... It was then I saw her.. :)... She had big attractive eyes.... had a beautiful figure of a dancer... walked with grace.... Phew... i just went on staring at her... Alongwith her was her Mother, one child and her elder sister.. (now if you ask me how did i guess that, we can make atleast some obvious observations, right?)

She came to know that I was staring at her and gave me a killing sort of glare.. They sat with their back in front of us.. I gave up as soon as I saw that glare... My mom asked me about one old mallu song... We started to have a discussion on that...This is one habit that I have, when I sing, I sing at a good volume.. I don't know to sing in a low voice...So, it always ends up having some listeners or some irritated people around... This time, when I sang, I could notice the big-eyed girl shifting her eyes little behind so that she could see me.. I, acted unaware of her actions, and continued singing.... We continued to have discussion, I continued to sing.. and the family slowly shifted their positions....

Some things never turn out as we expect... As soon as I thought, something might happen, Dad and Bro came with the address of the hotel... Dad told us to get up... Dad went ahead, followed by bro, followed by my Mom.. and then me... I went as slowly as I could... I turned behind to see her... She was looking at me... She smiled... I smiled... And as I began to ask her something through actions, My mom smilingly said "Enough of looking at her... have some shame... atleast realize your mom is there with you..." I have never been so embarrassed in my life as I was that day... I started to argue with her that there is nothing like that and all... But she calmly said "My son, I have been raised alongwith 4 boys... your uncles... I know what all pranks they used to do... So, there's nothing that I am not aware of.. Its all in the genes.."

I smiled sheepingly... and then I realized that we walked far ahead.. When I turned back, I couldn't find her... The big-eyed girl in an off-white salwaar....