Parties without Pause

Shekhawat tries to wriggle out as Bijoy Gupta accosts him for a party

After three back-to-back parties, our members look like they've tasted blood. They want more. And who better to extract a party from than the softest target, Hari Singh Shekhawat?
Hardly had his Vyanjan treat yesterday (see post) been digested than Bijoy Gupta started to rib Shekhawat this morning. “What kind of party was that?” he demanded. “It was not even a trailer. You were supposed to take us to a hotel and treat everyone in style. And here you dismissed us from the Garden with just a food box in hand? You ought to be ashamed!”
Fahmida Khan denied even getting a box. Shekhawat was at pains to explain when, where and how he had personally handed her a box, but to no avail. “Never mind,” she condescended. “You can still invite me to a proper party.”
Shekhawat’s biggest problem is that he brags too much. At his age (he is hitting 80) this is understandable, particularly because he has worked hard to attain a level of contentment (beyond his expectations) so late in life. But to constantly boast about his income, assets, etc. makes him vulnerable to predatory attacks from those not so privileged.
“What about the ‘ladies party’ on your anniversary day-after-tomorrow?” reminded Nahid Khan.
“Next year,” retorted Shekhawat. “This will be my 59th marriage anniversary. Next year, when I complete 60 years, you can have a grand party like the one I gave on my 50th at Maheshwari Bhavan. We had drummers, musicians and folk dancers performing.”
“I wasn’t there, how would I know?” countered Gupta. “I don’t know if I’ll be alive to see your anniversary next year.”
“That’d be your bad luck,” said Shekhawat, making a hasty exit.

Bihari Milwani:
While in the car, Shekhawat asked me as to why everyone was talking about a party on Thursday. What is the occasion? I had to explain to him that Thursday is 14th March which is his Wedding Anniversary Day. Then only he understood the reason for the demand for a party!

Bhaswati Bose:
That is why Shekhawat-ji was looking so confused. He repeatedly kept asking why we wanted another party so soon!

Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd):
The Big Laaf members must enjoy the moment. Laughter spreads enjoyment among members and this time will not return. So be happy and partake in the small vyanjans. Look after your health and clap forcefully.