Mother-in-law, who got "Hit Wicket" in last week's match, had been keeping a low profile lately.
Today, we were getting ready to visit my husband's younger sister’s house. Since she couldn't come to visit her mother, she had invited all of us over for dinner to see her.
Younger sister is married into a wealthy but incredibly stingy "businessman" family. The mother-in-law really wanted to show off the grandeur of her younger daughter's house and the luxury she enjoys there. đ️
So, by evening, my husband, the mother-in-law, and I, all three of us arrived at younger sister's large, luxury house.
As soon as she saw us, younger sister ran forward and hugged her mother.
"Oh mother.. I was waiting just for you to arrive. Since you were coming, I specially made a 'Special' meal today," she said, looking at me with an "as if people like you could ever afford luxury like this" kind of look.
The mother-in-law sat on the sofa and launched an indirect attack aimed right at me, saying, "Ah, my heart only finds peace when I come to my little daughter's house. Otherwise, who is there to look after us at the main house?" đ
After a little while, younger sister set the dinner table and called us over. The mother-in-law dragged us along to the table, eager to show off her daughter's "Special" meal.
However, looking at the table, my husband and I burst out laughing at once.
The entire table consisted of a few slices of cut bread, some boiled vegetables, just enough small pieces of fried chicken for the number of people present, a withered hand of bananas, and glasses of water.
The mother-in-law's face instantly turned dark as charcoal. But then, she had to save her daughter's face too! đ
"Oh.. my daughter knows that heavy meals at night aren't good for me. That’s why she has prepared this light meal just to suit me. Tasty and healthy," she said, forcing a piece of bread into her mouth with great difficulty.
Was I going to just stay quiet? I swung my bat right across that "Bounce" ball.
"Oh yes mother, looking at sister's 'Special' meal makes me so happy. Even though they are rich, how simple they are,
There is absolutely no waste. I thought sister would have made meat, fish, and fried rice. I must learn this simple recipe from Podi Akka too," I smiled.
Blushing with sheer embarrassment, sister mumbled, "No.. well.. heavy food isn't good for mother, that's why," and hurried into the kitchen as if she was in a massive rush. (Clean Bowled đ)
After finishing the meal, while we were sitting in the living room, sister's husband joined the conversation rather proudly.
"Mother.. I am buying a new BMW car next month. The money has been paid, but the vehicle hasn't arrived in Sri Lanka yet," he said.
The mother-in-law looked at us and exclaimed, "Oh, nice,Did you see my son-in-law's achievements? Buying a BMW at such a young age.
"My son too could have prospered like this if only he had received good backing," she said, taking a clear swipe at me.
My husband moved to the edge of the sofa and looked down at the floor, feeling hurt. đ
Right at that moment, a sound came from the kitchen area. Sister’s 6 years old son came running into the living room. He went straight to his father and shouted out loud.
"Dada.. Dada.. that uncle who came to fix the washing machine is asking for money. Amma told me to tell him that Dada is not at home. Should I say that?"
The entire living room fell dead silent. The face of the brother-in-law, who was about to buy a BMW on a massive scale, turned red like a boiled beetroot. Sister also walked into the living room with a flushed face.
Trying to cover up the embarrassment, the mother-in-law tried to laugh it off, saying, "Oh.. just the jokes these children play." đ
I instantly smashed a "Sixer".
"How much needs to be paid, sister?, Huney, there's no need for sister and the family to lose face over this. Go ahead and give this money to him. We can settle it later," I said confidently.
When my husband asked sister for the amount, she said it was 6,000 rupees.
My husband opened his wallet, took out 6,000 rupees, and sent it with the child.
"No brother, you know how it is, we are a bit tight these days. We paid the money for the car too, you see," said the brother-in-law,
slipping into the room out of pure embarrassment. Sister looked on, completely speechless. Unable to handle the situation any longer, the mother-in-law got up from the sofa saying, "Oh, I'm tired, let's go home, son."
Around 10 PM, we got into the car to head back home. The mother-in-law looked outside the window through the entire journey without uttering a single word.
My husband whispered softly into my ear, "Baby.. Akka and company’s rich show got 'Frozen' in just five minutes today, didn't it?" đ
Today's Match Score at sister's House: My Husband and I: Played an excellent innings today.
sister and Brother-in-law: Got 'Clean Bowled' by their own child.Mother-in-law: Went to show off her daughter's grand lifestyle but ended up 'Retired Hurt' due to sheer embarrassment and left the field early! đ¨
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