Shravan Ki Sumo, Sumo Ka Shravan

History repeats?

As Shravan saw Sumo and Aditya chatting, something deep inside him troubled him more and more. Nirmala got up to prepare special lunch for Shravan and Sumo joined her. Shravan was glad that Aditya had stayed back to show him the house and explain about his business, current and future. Not because he was interested in his affairs bur that meant him staying out if Sumo's way.
As Aditya ranted on his new project which he was fortunate enough to get from a really daring rich businessman, Shravan absent mindedly started to peruse the papers. The more Aditya insisted on his luck, the more it arouse Shravan's suspicion.
"Aha!. Just as  I thought! Ullu banaya hai tumhe" interjected Shravan

"What?" Aditya was startled.

"Na accident cover mein uska naam hai na hi loss recovery clear hai. Jab tab tikoge sab hissa barabar, jis din nayya doobi.. us din tu gaya. Jab kharche tere, zimmedaari teri aur wo jayega land agle hi din kisi aur ko bechne"

Aditya read and re read the contract. When you look into it, all was mentioned but quite vaguely and as a percent which would be determined by him . He realised he had been taken for a ride. "Seriously Shravan, tu to sach mein genius hai . Ab ise ghar ki consulting samjhoon ya fees lega?"

"Delhi aa ja, bhait ke baat karenge"

Aditya got a little serious " dekh Shravan, jo kadam tu utha raha hai wo utna aasan nahi hai. Agar fir se kuch galat hua ya meri ma.. matlab humari ma ko chot pahuncha to mein unhe sambhal loonga par kya tu sambhal payega.. agar ladayi tere papa aur Mummy ke beech ho aur tu jaanta hai ki ma sahi hai to kya bol payega tu? Khada ho payega Ramnath uncle ke khilaf ?"

Shravan swallowed and turned towards the window. " Ye decision meine koi jald baazi mein nahi li hai Aditya.  Kayi salon se mere man mein ye baat hai ki shayad ek baar mein ma se milta to shayad wo ruk jaati... shayad kuch aur kahti.. shayad mein unki mazboori samaj paata lekin papa ke pyaar ne mujhe unse itna baand diya ki mein sach jaanne se bhi darta tha.. papa ke khilaf jaana kya..sochna bhi mere liye galat tha. Lekin ab papa badal gaye hain aur isliye mein ye kadam utha raha hoon. Agar in mein ab bhi takraar ho to dono mein kaafi maturity aa chuki hai ki wo ego se nahi balki issue pe ladein. Aur agar baat sulajh nahi payi to suljhane mein kyon jaoon? Unhe khud hi niptaana hoga. But yes, I am done supporting out of gratitude... Meine kabhi nahi socha tha ki tumse ye saare cheezein discuss karoonga.. but yes it feels better "

Sumo just walked in to announce that the food is ready. Seeing the guys in good mood doubled her joy. It was a day of unions! Aditya at once walked up to her and pulled her towards his side to show her the new project in plan. Shravan found it weird considering he had just suggested that to be cancelled.

"Shravan jaante ho..Sumo mein kaafi potential hai. Wo sirf ek cook ya businesswoman nahi ek kaafi practical and empathetic woman hai jiski wajah se wo ekdjm ma ki jaise business ko kaafi upar le ja sakto hai"

Shravan smiled. " Yes the first I am sure of, so let us go and eat"

" Wait Shravan. Mujhe tumse ek zaroori sawal karni hai. Tum jaante ho ki kabhi mein Suman se pyaar karta tha aur tum ye bhi jante ho ki hum donon saath kaam karenge. Ho sakta hai kaafi din, der raat tak kaam ho...ya fir samjo kahin saath mein travel karna ho.. to kya tum apne papa ki taraf apni biwi par shaq karoge ya mein poore confidence ke saath Sumo ko business partner bana sakta  hoon?"

Sumo was stunned. Why on earth would he ask that. She tried to take her hand but Aditya held it firmly. He had just mentioned her to be like a mom! What was happening? "Dekho please khane chalo..ye kya pagalpan hai.. aur kisne kaha mein tumhare saath kaam karoongi.. chalo tumhe ghar mejn jhelna hi mushkil hai!" She tried her best to ease the situation but the men had no ears for her. They stared at each other and then Shravan looked at her. She beseeched him to not fight.