Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Man in the attic
"Thump,tap,thump,tap",I heard as I was locking the door of the library,RAJ?I was wondering.Maybe a figment of my imagination.Maybe it is because subconciously I want him to be here.Without giving it much thought,I went straight to bedroom and.... "Whoa,RAJ!What a plea... what a suprise? Pleasant suprise Sangee?" ,he replied.I came through the attic again,you know what I am kinda getting used to the whole climbing and hiding thing.It's kinda fun I think.Rather than the usual take the key,open the door and viola I'm home.Have you had dinner Sangee,I am starving.Can you cook Sangee,or shall I rephrase that,can you cook something for me Sangee? "I haven't been cooking in a while actually Raj,but I guess i could try,I mean coming through the attic must be really tiring I guess,"I said as I was walking out of the room towards the kitchen when he said"There's no need to be so sarcastic,haha." Truth is that something deep inside me told me that he would come back tonight.Something deep inside me told that this is something more than "I have heard lots of good things about".But I have no clue what this something is. After 2 hours,we were sitting there,at the dining table,done with dinner.I wouldn't say I am fantastic cook but I guess Raj thinks I am.Or he's just being nice. When we were both so filled up and tired,he suddenly asked" Sangee,have you been in love?" I was taken aback by this question.Should I give the answer?Or shall just say no,and not talk about the dark past? He deserves to know the truth I thought."A 36 year old woman,successful career and not too bad looking,at least I would like to think so,what's you bet Raj?""I would go with a yes,do you mind telling me what had happened?" "His name is Shaheed,you know your typical good looking,successful bloke.We studied in the same university,in fact,you might even know him,he is a cardiothoracic surgeon as well.The thing about him is that,even today I am not too sure if he was ever in love with me,or was it just "I need a company thing".Don't think I will ever know the truth.We were together for almost 3 years and then one fine day,he told he was getting married to a rich man's daugther.I din't know what to say,I was just so shattered.Whatever energy and zest for life that was left in me,was put together for my final MBBS paper,which got me that gold medal,I said while pointing towards the gold medal that was on my study table." "After that,I completely lost my trust for humans with the XY chromosome.I just couldn't bring myself to trust anyone.And whatever said and done,I haven't found another guy like Shaheed.He is just perfect I guess,at least for me.Anyone else would be a huge huge devastating compromise,so I decided not to marry,I looked away as I could feel tears welling up in my eyes. And then I asked Raj."So Raj,why din't you marry,I mean look at you,smart,handsome and rich,don't tell me you can't find yourself a girl?In fact,after Shaheed,you are the second most good looking guy I have ever seen.I could sense jealousy on his face.Evil me." "Well,I suppose no one would want to marry a guy who has been chasing the same girl for the past 15 years?What more,when does all sorts of things like climbing up to the attic of her house and stuff?" He looked straight at me and said,"look her Sangee,I don't mind waiting for you for another 20 years even,but I am scared I might die of a heart attack or something before marrying,SO will you MARRY ME? OF COURSE,OF COURSE I WOULD!!! And from then on,he came through the attic every single day. To be continued....
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Man in the attic
"Haaaaaa",cover your big fat mouth when you yawn Sangee,I could virtually hear my mum yelling at me.12.30 am,probably time to call it a day.So I switched off my Macbook Pro and stapled the papers together so that I wouldn't have to wake up to a mess.I was about to lock the door of the study room when I heard footsteps above me."Haa,no one has been up in the attic in years,I wouldn't be suprised if all the animals from Amazon were living up there",Ï thought to myself.And then I heard it again.This time it was louder and it was as though someone was running.I panicked and pressed the intercom swiftly."Sam,SAM,can you hear me,there's someone up in the attic and I want you here right away.I am on my way now,Ma'am''.There was then complete silence and then I heard again."Thump,tap,thump,tap".But this time,it was not coming from the attic.It sounded as though it was coming from somewhere nearby,somewhere behind me.I shut my eyes tight and turned around.I know I shouldn't do this.Just like how when you start cursing the actors in a horror movie when they go searching for trouble.And I opened my eyes,the next thing I knew I was on the floor,flaccid.
When I opened my eyes,I was in my bedroom,tucked into my bed.I looked around,at one glimpse there was no one.I let out a sigh of relief.Then I noticed that something was amiss.I heard someone sing in the shower.Oh god,I have been raped,I have..
So this is what it was all about,break into my house,rape me,take a nice hot shower.Millions of thoughts raced through my mind.I don't want anyone to know about this.There is no way I am going to the police nor the hospital.
I froze when the shower door swung open."Hey Sangee,you fainted last night,so I decided to tuck you into bed.Oh boy,you were really heavy I must say.""Who are you?and what did you do to me?"I have never seen him before.He doesn't even look familiar.And what the hell is he doing in my bedroom.What is a stranger,a male,doing in my own private space!"By the way," he said,I am Raj,Raj Malhotra.I have heard about you Sangee,very impressive young lady I should say."I tried to cover myself with the duvet when I heard the word impressive.And he went on,and I thought I would drop you a visit.I came yesterday morning at about 9 but your security guard did not let me in.He said you were having some sort of conference with your students.So I decided to break into your house at night.But,you are worth all the trouble I should say.Beauty with brain.Were they talking about you when they came up with the saying."
I was just to dumbstruck to say anything,I mean he breaks into my house,very eager to meet me,why all these trouble.Ohh,maybe he has got a sick child at home that he would like me to have a look at.So I asked him,"so Raj,what can I do for you,I am pretty sure you have heard me from some doctor.SO,come on,tell me what's the problem? your children,are they all fine?"
"Hahaha,children,now now,the last I heard was I am single,and have been single all my life.A serious manufacturing defect I guess.A liability even to the reject shop.Maybe we have a little chat about how I am,since I already know tonnes about you Sangee.Care to leave the bed already?It's almost 10 am now.I will meet you downstairs,lets say in 20 minutes.I know you girls take a long long time I get ready".And he went off.God,I hate him,what on planet earth does he think about himself.I am going to finish him off in 20 minutes,when I meet him downstairs and yes,he is going to be single all his life because no women would fall for a man who intrudes her privacy.
And I meet him,downstairs,with unimaginable amount of food."You cooked all these by yourself?I din't even know I have so many things in my kitchen."Oh well,actually I din't,he said.Montgomery Cafe did.I know you love the food there.So I told them to bring it in especially for you.Now,please let me serve you,Sangee.
You know my name,you know what I like,and what I don't.And the last time I told anyone about all these was years ago,I am placing my bet on at least 20 years ago.Since the time I moved into my current mansion.Since the time....lets not get there.I looked up to him and I asked him,"so Raj,why don't you tell me a little about yourself.It would be really unfair if you knew so much about you and I know nothing about you."
"I am Cardiothoracic Surgeon,at the Royal Infirmary.I looked at him,and I said"You mean the Royal Infirmary in the city right?I work there too,for the past 20 years,but I have never seen you?"Oh well,the eyes don't see what the mind doesn't know,I guess.There was a very awkward silence."How long have you been following me Raj?You seem to know why too much about me.I have to say that I find it a little..."I just couldn't find another tactful word for freaky,when he said"scary,freaky?You want to know something Sangee.I have been following you for the past 15 years.And I first met you at a lecture,when we started off our respective training.You have always been on smart chick,haven't you.Everyone praised you,you are really good at what you do Sangee.Astonishing career,best in your field ha?"
"You are not to bad yourself,Raj.Cardiothoracic surgeon?Must be running around the theatre,making big money 365 days per year ha?"I only know him for less than 2 hours,but somehow the fact that he knew so much about me,made me feel comfortable with him.Although the fact I don't know anything about him makes me wary.
We spent the next almost 5 hours talking about almost nothing.And I din't put a fullstop to him and tell him to go home,he would have gone on for another 100 hours.We just had to many stories to share.A complete stranger.What has happened to you Sangee?At the age of 36,has the cupid found his way to your heart?
To be continued........
When I opened my eyes,I was in my bedroom,tucked into my bed.I looked around,at one glimpse there was no one.I let out a sigh of relief.Then I noticed that something was amiss.I heard someone sing in the shower.Oh god,I have been raped,I have..
So this is what it was all about,break into my house,rape me,take a nice hot shower.Millions of thoughts raced through my mind.I don't want anyone to know about this.There is no way I am going to the police nor the hospital.
I froze when the shower door swung open."Hey Sangee,you fainted last night,so I decided to tuck you into bed.Oh boy,you were really heavy I must say.""Who are you?and what did you do to me?"I have never seen him before.He doesn't even look familiar.And what the hell is he doing in my bedroom.What is a stranger,a male,doing in my own private space!"By the way," he said,I am Raj,Raj Malhotra.I have heard about you Sangee,very impressive young lady I should say."I tried to cover myself with the duvet when I heard the word impressive.And he went on,and I thought I would drop you a visit.I came yesterday morning at about 9 but your security guard did not let me in.He said you were having some sort of conference with your students.So I decided to break into your house at night.But,you are worth all the trouble I should say.Beauty with brain.Were they talking about you when they came up with the saying."
I was just to dumbstruck to say anything,I mean he breaks into my house,very eager to meet me,why all these trouble.Ohh,maybe he has got a sick child at home that he would like me to have a look at.So I asked him,"so Raj,what can I do for you,I am pretty sure you have heard me from some doctor.SO,come on,tell me what's the problem? your children,are they all fine?"
"Hahaha,children,now now,the last I heard was I am single,and have been single all my life.A serious manufacturing defect I guess.A liability even to the reject shop.Maybe we have a little chat about how I am,since I already know tonnes about you Sangee.Care to leave the bed already?It's almost 10 am now.I will meet you downstairs,lets say in 20 minutes.I know you girls take a long long time I get ready".And he went off.God,I hate him,what on planet earth does he think about himself.I am going to finish him off in 20 minutes,when I meet him downstairs and yes,he is going to be single all his life because no women would fall for a man who intrudes her privacy.
And I meet him,downstairs,with unimaginable amount of food."You cooked all these by yourself?I din't even know I have so many things in my kitchen."Oh well,actually I din't,he said.Montgomery Cafe did.I know you love the food there.So I told them to bring it in especially for you.Now,please let me serve you,Sangee.
You know my name,you know what I like,and what I don't.And the last time I told anyone about all these was years ago,I am placing my bet on at least 20 years ago.Since the time I moved into my current mansion.Since the time....lets not get there.I looked up to him and I asked him,"so Raj,why don't you tell me a little about yourself.It would be really unfair if you knew so much about you and I know nothing about you."
"I am Cardiothoracic Surgeon,at the Royal Infirmary.I looked at him,and I said"You mean the Royal Infirmary in the city right?I work there too,for the past 20 years,but I have never seen you?"Oh well,the eyes don't see what the mind doesn't know,I guess.There was a very awkward silence."How long have you been following me Raj?You seem to know why too much about me.I have to say that I find it a little..."I just couldn't find another tactful word for freaky,when he said"scary,freaky?You want to know something Sangee.I have been following you for the past 15 years.And I first met you at a lecture,when we started off our respective training.You have always been on smart chick,haven't you.Everyone praised you,you are really good at what you do Sangee.Astonishing career,best in your field ha?"
"You are not to bad yourself,Raj.Cardiothoracic surgeon?Must be running around the theatre,making big money 365 days per year ha?"I only know him for less than 2 hours,but somehow the fact that he knew so much about me,made me feel comfortable with him.Although the fact I don't know anything about him makes me wary.
We spent the next almost 5 hours talking about almost nothing.And I din't put a fullstop to him and tell him to go home,he would have gone on for another 100 hours.We just had to many stories to share.A complete stranger.What has happened to you Sangee?At the age of 36,has the cupid found his way to your heart?
To be continued........
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Man in the attic
"And,students that's the end of the class today, we will have another video conference on next Tuesday.Make sure all of you read up the latest paper on management of Tetralogy of Fallot." And I switched off my Macbook Pro.My faithful companion for the past 3 years.Before my demented brain forgets,I am Sangee,a pediatric cardiologist.And that was the video conference I was having with my 4th year medical students.Gone were the days where we used to get up at 8.30 am for a 9am class, run as fast as our feet could carry us.Students these days,I should say are pretty spoiled.In my lifetime,I have seen medical education evolve dramatically.Whether it is for the better or for the worse,I am in no position to comment.But I should say that my students have made the best out of what was thrown at them.
But have I mentioned that my job doesn't define.In fact,I have got a pretty interesting personal life.At least I would love to think so.I teach music at the local primary school during the weekends, write scripts for plays and spend the non-existant free time relaxing in my comfortable Victoria era mansion that I bought over from a wee lad who was not interested in keeping his family treasure.But I saw a home in it.
And I have been staying,for the past 20 years,all by myself.That is if you don't include Sam,the security guard and Lily, the housekeeper.So much for a successful life.
I belong to an average family.Although we din't have much money,we were very happy.My parents are the simply the best.But I have always hated growing up since that would mean separation from them.And my most dreaded day came.And it took me 10000 kilometres away from them.It has been 30 years since I first left home.I still go home every year without fail,but me being alone has in some sense made me love my loneliness.But don't get me wrong,the time i go home is possibly the only time of the year I am happy.Minus my birthday of course.
You must be wondering,successful career,lotsa money,big house why don't I bother to get someone to share my life with.A partner?A cat?A dog?Nah,not an animal lover.I was talking about the cat and the dog part.A partner.Now,now let's not get there.I took a glimpse at the clock I got from Turkey that was hanging on the wall.1pm.I better start cooking lunch.For one person.
To be continued...........
But have I mentioned that my job doesn't define.In fact,I have got a pretty interesting personal life.At least I would love to think so.I teach music at the local primary school during the weekends, write scripts for plays and spend the non-existant free time relaxing in my comfortable Victoria era mansion that I bought over from a wee lad who was not interested in keeping his family treasure.But I saw a home in it.
And I have been staying,for the past 20 years,all by myself.That is if you don't include Sam,the security guard and Lily, the housekeeper.So much for a successful life.
I belong to an average family.Although we din't have much money,we were very happy.My parents are the simply the best.But I have always hated growing up since that would mean separation from them.And my most dreaded day came.And it took me 10000 kilometres away from them.It has been 30 years since I first left home.I still go home every year without fail,but me being alone has in some sense made me love my loneliness.But don't get me wrong,the time i go home is possibly the only time of the year I am happy.Minus my birthday of course.
You must be wondering,successful career,lotsa money,big house why don't I bother to get someone to share my life with.A partner?A cat?A dog?Nah,not an animal lover.I was talking about the cat and the dog part.A partner.Now,now let's not get there.I took a glimpse at the clock I got from Turkey that was hanging on the wall.1pm.I better start cooking lunch.For one person.
To be continued...........
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