Daughter-in-law's Diary - Episode 02 ( just for fun ) by Muthuwrites
° 1st paragraph :
In the morning, mother-in-law got her white sil clothes ready and prepared to go to the temple.
Before leaving, she walked up to me and said in a very serene voice,
"Daughter, I thought of going to the temple today to invoke blessings on you and son, and also to perform a Bodhi Pooja. Take care of the household chores and stay safe."
It made me feel like she hadn't spoken to me with this much affection even on our wedding day! đ
But the moment she returned from the temple in the evening, all that calm and saintly demeanor was gone.
Marching straight into the kitchen while still in her sil clothes, she stared at the food I cooked as if it were a raid by the ‘CID’
"I don't know, daughter... at the temple, Piyasili told me that on the days she observes sil”
“her daughter-in-law wakes up early in the morning and prepares an ambul thiyal (fish curry), a chicken curry, and even a watalappan to make up for the missed meals”
I was just looking at our house, and we only have dhal and sambol," she remarked.
"Oh mother, I thought you wouldn't eat any meat or fish today since you took sil. That’s why I didn’t make any," I replied. Mother-in-law fell silent. đĨē
"Ah mother... even though Piyasili Auntie's daughter-in-law does all those things”
“Piyasili Auntie was at the temple telling everyone only about her daughter-in-law's flaws”
“I was just thinking how much merit I must have accumulated in my past life to get a blessed mother-in-law like ours. You would never do something like that," I said.
Without uttering a single word, mother-in-law grabbed her sil clothes and retreated to her room,
stumbling over her saree drape. The ball went straight out of the stadium! đ
In the evening, I was ironing our clothes. Mother-in-law, sitting in the living room, said loud enough for my husband to hear,
"Kids nowadays have no regard for the electricity bill. In our days, we ironed clothes using a charcoal iron."
I stepped out of the room and said in a very innocent tone, "Oh mother, that is so true, I was also looking around to find a charcoal iron”
But you know, if we just switch off that TV running all day in the living room and the fans and lights left on in the rooms even when you aren't around”
“I could save enough electricity to iron not just these clothes, but the clothes of the entire village!"
I saw my husband scrambling to hide his face behind the newspaper. The third wicket fell đ
During dinner, mother-in-law said, "Son, today the chief monk said that a wife's gentleness and patience are the reasons for a family's protection and prosperity. Think about those things a little."
My husband looked down as if he was scared. I said in a very innocent manner,
"Oh look at that, mother! The monk preaching on TV today said the exact opposite. He said most families break up because of the unnecessary interference of mothers-in-law."
My husband suddenly forced a cough and ran away from the dinner table. I heard mother-in-law taking her plate to the kitchen and slamming it down hard.
Now the time is 11:00 PM. Today's score:Three superb sixers from my side.
Two bouncers aimed straight at my body from mother-in-law (but I ducked them and managed to escape).
Tomorrow we have to visit a relative's house with mother. Let's see how that pitch turns out. đ
2nd Paragraph :
Today the whole family took a holiday. The reason was that mother-in-law’s eldest sister had moved into a new house,
and we were going to their housewarming party. From the morning, mother-in-law was getting ready as if she were going on an official diplomatic tour.
The moment she got into the car, she leaned close to my ear and issued her final set of instructions: "Daughter... all the relatives will be there. Protect my honor and keep your mouth guarded." đ¤Ģ
As soon as we arrived, mother-in-law introduced me to the relative circle in a very grand, self-sacrificing manner.
The eldest aunt looked at me and over-praised her own daughter-in-law, saying, "Oh sister... your daughter-in-law is very pretty Her upbringing must be just as good, right?”
“Our daughter-in-law wakes up at 5:00 AM, cooks for the entire household, does all the work, and keeps everything perfectly organized."
Mother-in-law suddenly looked at me and dragged me down to zero in front of everyone, saying, "Oh yes, sister... our daughter-in-law isn't bad either”
But since she works a job, she wakes up a bit late in the morning. I don't say anything because, poor things, these kids work hard. By the time she wakes up, I have finished all the work."
I flashed a beautiful smile and said, "Oh aunt, that’s exactly why! Our mother doesn’t like me waking up early in the morning out of her love for me”
But you see, when mother wakes up early and works in the kitchen, pots keep slipping and crashing from her hands”
“So even though she lovingly tries to let me sleep, I wake up from the noise anyway. What can we do?"
As the entire circle of relatives looked at mother-in-law and laughed, she suddenly asked for a glass of water and drank it. đ (A direct hit right out of the stadium)
In the evening, everyone was sitting in the living room drinking tea.
The eldest aunt’s daughter-in-law served tea to everyone and said very innocently,
"Oh auntie, I made this cake by reducing all the sugar and flour, making it healthy."
Mother-in-law put a piece of cake in her mouth and said, loud enough for my husband to hear,
"Wow.. now this is a cake! Cakes are made in our house too. But when you eat them, your stomach gets bloated. We must learn to make healthy food like this."
I gently held my husband’s hand and said, "Oh yes, mother. Since he has blood sugar now, this kind of sugar-free food is what suits him”
“But you know, every night he secretly tells me, 'Oh honey, eating the healthy food mother makes has left my tongue completely tasteless”
“Please make something delicious for me.' That’s why I make him something tasty at home."
The tea in my husband's mouth barely missed splashing onto the eldest aunt’s face during his sudden coughing fit! Terrified,
the aunt dragged mother-in-law out of the living room, saying, "Sister, there are some beautiful flower plants in the garden, let's go look at them." đ
It was around 8:00 PM when we got into the car to return home.
There was a massive silence inside the car all the way back. My husband kept his eyes strictly on the road while driving.
Mother-in-law looked out of the window, let out a huge sigh, and said, "I don't know... today at my eldest sister's house, my honor was saved by a hair's breadth."
I put my arm around my husband’s shoulder and said,
"Exactly, mother, I even told the eldest aunt that even after going to the temple, our mother always speaks only of my virtues to her friends and never embarrasses me in front of outsiders”
“Getting a mother-in-law like this must be due to the merit of my past life." ☺
Mother-in-law didn't speak a single word after that until we reached home.
My husband secretly looked at me through the rearview mirror and gave a helpless smile. đ¤Ģđ
So, the relative visit is over.
Today's Away Match score:Two superb sixers smashed by me right in front of the relatives.
Mother-in-law got 'Hit-Wicket' herself and balanced the score for us.
My husband got 'Injured' again today and ran to the pavilion without scoring any runs.
Tomorrow is Monday. Back to a match on our own Home Ground. Let's see how the rattling of pots sounds tomorrow morning. đ´đ¤
3rd Paragraph :
In the evening, while mother-in-law was sitting in the living room deep in thought,
my husband asked, "Mother, we are going to the supermarket to buy some groceries, are you coming?"
Mother-in-law suddenly looked at me and gave me a small warning, saying,
"Let's go, let's go... but let's buy only what is actually needed for the house. Don't waste money." đ¤
So, the three of us went to the supermarket. My husband was pushing the cart, and mother-in-law and I walked behind him.
We looked exactly like two captains walking out with the umpire for the coin toss.
After walking a little distance, mother-in-law noticed the organic rice section. She loudly said, so that another group standing there could hear,
"Oh son, this Suwandel rice is what I love to eat. But in our house, we only cook red raw rice. I guess I don't have the fortune to eat these things." đĨē
I smiled and said, "Oh mother, when I brought this and cooked it for you before, you said,
'Oh daughter, the rice this daughter-in-law cooks has no taste at all, it's enough if I just have some red raw rice.'
“That’s why I bought red raw rice afterwards, just according to your wish. Hold on, let me pick this up."
While the sales girl standing there stared at mother-in-law with her mouth wide open,
mother-in-law looked down and moved forward, saying, "No, no... red raw rice is fine." đ (A boundary hit in the very first over!)
Next, we went to the vegetable and fruit section. Seeing me picking up apples, mother-in-law said loud enough for my husband to hear,
"Look at that, son. Girls nowadays are too lazy to cook, so they eat fruits like this and diet. In our days, we worked hard and then ate rice till our stomachs were full."
I leaned slightly against my husband and said, "Oh yes, mother... that's why I always cook good meals for you all”
“But you see, every night after dinner, while watching TV in the living room, you say,
'Oh daughter, my stomach feels a bit bloated, please cut that apple and give it to me.' I buy apples every day solely because I think about you, mother."
Hearing this, mother-in-law's face looked like a batsman who got run out on the very first ball. ☺️
My husband barely saved the items in the cart from falling over when mother-in-law turned around sharply.
She suddenly made a quick exit, saying, "I'm tired, I'm going to sit on a chair over that side."
Finally, while standing in the billing line, mother-in-law was standing a bit far away.
My husband whispered in my ear and laughed, "Seriously, you are amazing... you have an answer for everything she says. Even our older sisters couldn't escape mother like this."
After scanning the items, a huge bill came from the cashier. Mother-in-law suddenly rushed close and said loudly,
"My goodness... what did you buy to get a bill this big? Money doesn't grow on trees!" The cashier girl looked startled too. đĻ
I calmly said, "Oh mother, please don't shout. The bill went up because of that foreign hair color bought for you, and that foreign oil you picked up saying it’s good for arthritis”
“Look at the bill, if you want; both of those are very expensive. But that's okay, these are things necessary for you, mother."
The cashier girl looked down, suppressing her laughter. Mother-in-law quickly grabbed two bags and walked right out of the supermarket.
Even though the AC was on inside the car all the way back home, mother-in-law was completely overheated.
Today's Supermarket Match score:
From my side: Two superb sixers and one four smashed right inside the supermarket.
Mother-in-law: Fell into the hole she dug herself and got 'Run Out' near the bill counter.
My husband: Pushed the grocery cart today as well, watching the balls flying from both sides just like an umpire.
Now I am really tired and sleepy. Let's see what kind of pitch will be prepared tomorrow. đĨą
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