Scene Stealer

High Drama: Arora consoles an inconsolable Mallika

Mallika Kagzi came up with a smart one this morning. For long, she had enjoyed playing prima donna during our post-exercise sessions, much to the abiding interest and amusement of all late-goers. But over the past one week, due to some 'scary' developments overtaking us (see posts), she felt robbed of that privilege. So today, in her own lady-like way, she decided to hijack the proceedings and hog the limelight.
It was hilllorious. The exercises got over as usual and Mallika quietly slunk away to an empty bench at a distance. It was the surest way to draw attention to herself.

Arun Patil

While the rest of us busied ourselves on something as mundane as the Club’s fund utilisation plans, Mallika cut a forlorn figure, lonely and desolate, sulking in silence.
Significantly, some of her friends had already got wind of Mallika’s plans of putting up a show. It seems she had confided in them that she would quit the Club next month. The men had no clue what she was up to. Out of genuine concern they quickly abandoned their discussion and converged upon her, wanting to know the cause of her grief.
“February is my last month with you people,” she declared, pulling a long face. “I too have some self-respect.

Discussion on utillising the Club's cash reserves

I am not used to be shouted at in front of everybody…”
Since she did not elaborate any further, Srichand Arora assumed somebody among us had hurt her feelings and apologized with folded hands on behalf of the Club. Little did he know that he was actually the culprit as he had rudely scolded her yesterday for interrupting him repeatedly. Everybody instantly connected with the incident and giggled while Arora fervently requested her to reconsider her decision and not quit the Club. “Otherwise we shall all land up outside your house and do the laughter exercises there,” he threatened.
Meanwhile, news comes in of Arun Patil suffering heavy damages on his car. Some miscreants broke into it last night by smashing the windows and had made away with its music system and air conditioning. “They also left behind a packet of hashish,” he informed over the phone. “Obviously it is the handiwork of drug addicts in need of a quick buck.”
Arun leaves early morning tomorrow by train for Faizabad. He is expected back after 10 days. We wish him a safe and happy journey.
Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
Raj Hut, Triya Hut and Bal Hut are well known the world over. At one stage or the other, we all have to face these Huts. Today, members had a taste of Triya Hut. It was a scene worth seeing. Good show!