Sonder
Sonder
Some incidents just happen, and only memories remain not moral! Even if u try to find moral u can't! And how can u find?- When someone is different, by blood? If someone is finicky then nobody can control such a person. Such a person will be lonely for a lifetime. They fight alone, they burn alone. With such a person, even others also suffer sometimes but still, they won't step back. When they don't care about their own life then, why on earth they'll care for others lives!
Characters:
Ram: Simple middle-class man. Stubborn, brave (lead)
Sita: Ram's wife, self-reliant, housewife (2nd lead)
Raghav: Smart & handsome, heroic, richer than his brother Ram (3rd lead)
Head Clerk: Strict (very short)
Ram Kishan: Investment Agent (short)
Boss: Jealous of Ram, disingenuous. But Pretends to be very strict and honest. (Well dressed).
Narrator/ director: Simple, helpful. A friend of Ram. (short)
Kid: Short (no dialogue)
Narration:
Among two brothers I was familiar with Ram. Later we became friends. We started sharing joy and sorrows, and from (Ram's wife) Sita's side I had to play one role. That role was to meet Raghav ( elder brother of Ram)by going in heroines bungalow. When I went to meet him, one thing happened which shouldn't have happened. Shoes which was thrown on Ganesh one of them rushed on me. But this story is becoming very suspense coz telling story means what to say and what not...
I'll tell from the beginning now so that u won't get confused-
Scene1:(narration)
First comes Ram who was an employee of the semi-government office. He served there for 10 years. 10 years is nevertheless. If you'll count days it'll be more than 3000. Now, you'll say people do the job for 30 years. It's true. But he had one speciality that he never took any single leave in 10 years and never got the late mark. But unfortunately, he broke this record one day. His vow(/lent) got scratch. He was late just by 10 minutes and the story started-
Flashback:
22:44
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Scene 2: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After seeing the red mark below his name, Ram said 'Wipe that red mark!'
01-06-2017
12:40pm
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Head Clerk : 'that can't be done'
Ram: Don't teach me law and rules of the office. u know last 10 years record of mine!
Head Clerk: Though I know it, today late mark is done means done. That will never change.
Ram : Rules also have exceptions-
Head Clerk: You first bring signature of the boss then we'll see.
Ram had so much trust/ faith in Boss. Because from last 10 years Ram saved the boss's image several times. In that case, he was confident that Boss won't go beyond his words. But it was not like that. Ram never showed attitude so that Boss will remain boss. He never devalued boss. He never sat on a chair in front of the boss. But his this being in limit nature, politeness was the thing boss hated because Boss had to take help from his servant was the thing which was hurting boss. He wanted help from Ram but at the same time, he was angry about why he needs Ram's help every time.
15:06
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Scene 3: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20-06-2017
16:49
When Ram took his complaint to the boss then boss said- 'Why are you taking it so seriously? Its first late mark only.'
Ram: That's not the problem; Late mark mustn't be there. I can't tolerate that Red mark below my name.
Boss: The truth is you came late right?
Ram: For the first time in 10 years.
Boss: 'That's enough.'
Ram: 'I'll have to represent them'
Boss: 'You can!'
[this two words ended the discussion and Ram came out.]
Scene 4:
[then he filed Application/ complain letter- Unless Ram gets result in his favor, he won't work, stated Ram.]
The matter became hot and took the wrong turn.
Scene 5:
And one day in front of the office below one tree Ram started fast till death!
Then all the movements started rapidly. People were getting shocked after seeing Ram on their way. They were speaking +ve -ve things. Many people wanted the Boss and Head clerk to be punished. Ram was having so many people for support. While many had their opinion that Ram is adamant (insisting on an undue thing).
While counting 1-2, 10th day of fast aroused. Followers of Ram built a small tent there. Cot was arranged for sleeping. Supporters came in the surroundings.
Ram's file was becoming fat day by day and he was becoming thin day by day. In the last 10 years, Ram never took leave. But the boss never mentioned this. Only for cancellation of the late mark, this adamant behaviour is going on was the thing boss stated!
On 11th day Ram's condition became critical. On that, his wife came and brought their child along with. She kept her son on the legs of Ram and cried saying-' AT-LEAST SEE HIM, PLEASE!----'
18:06
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And at this moment only I came into this story! I went there because of my curiosity, and Ram's wife thought I am from his office only. She told the situation of their house and I decided I will try my best in this case & help them as much as I can.
21-06-2017
10:34
Then in the office, I met many different officers and Ram's boss. Ram's papers were moving department to department, and I was following them. I was getting bribe in some places and on 18th day Ram's situation was like you can't guess at which moment he'll die. Then he was admitted to the hospital!
If Ram said "I am Sorry-" then, Boss was going to close the case. Ram wasn't ready!
One day Ram's wife gave me Raghav's (Ram's brother) address- The one who concurred film industry, people were mad for her movies, her roles, many literally became mad, one or two even died for her- Raghav was living in such heroine's house.
In that heroine's house first, 4 Alsatian dogs welcomed me. 5-6 guards controlled them. Guards made me stand there on the gate itself and gave a call. when they got permission from inside, they allowed me to enter!
Raghav was sitting on the huge lawn in the surroundings of Bungalow. He was so smart that I thought he also might be Hero. He was wearing Salwar and Lucknow Zabba. He didn't care to close its buttons. I was just observing his kingly personality. Meanwhile, he only called me.
-I was thinking about whether to step on that grass or not. Meanwhile, Raghav came near me and said 'Let's sit on a veranda.
-As soon as we reached veranda, we heard a melodious voice calling 'Tommy$, Tommy$$!'
-I thought some dog will go running, but instead of happening that Ram ran in. When he returned after 2 min, he had a pair of shoes and material to polish.
-I was shocked. I thought 'Did I consider strange person Raghav or what?' I again asked for his name. That man said laughing, 'I'm only that person. But the owner(heroin) says to me, Tommy.'
-'But means--' I didn't know what to say.
'Correct. Correct- Tommy is a dog's name. But it's decided that when she calls Tommy I have to go.'
12:08
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30-06-2017
13:13
---While Raghav was saying this 2 pairs of shoes came out from the door. One of them felled on Raghav and 2nd felled exactly on my thigh!- I got irritated. He said silently, 'I forgot one pair inside.'
Again she called 'Tommy'. He ran!
I was in a dilemma about how to say and what to say. Meanwhile, Raghav returned. I explained the situation of Ram and his fast in detail and expected him to help. Then Raghav said,
'Friend forgive me! I can't manage Money. I don't get a salary here.' Raghav said while polishing shoes.
'You work here for free?' I shouted suddenly.
Seeing his dishonourable behaviour I was shocked with anger. Ram and Raghav seemed opposite poles.
But suddenly Raghav replied dramatically- 'My bro, listen to the story!'
'Everything has its own value. Do you know how big salary I'm going to get?- See this- after six more years I'm going to get a minimum 20 million,
[while saying this he took one yellow paper from his pocket. Came close to me and whispered in my ear saying]-
My landlord never takes less than 10 Millions for a single movie. Right now she has contracts of 12 movies. But she said,"Tommy, when you will become producer then I'll work in your movie for free," She wrote it on this paper. Understood friend?- I'm waiting for that day.'
-Raghav placed that paper in his pocket carefully and restarted polishing.
-I was in mental shock for a second!
-that calculation was beyond my understanding. For me it was impossible to understand that -The one who was working without salary, living life of dog how can he become a big producer.
At that time one gentleman came in front of them. As soon as Raghav saw him he stopped polishing. He took out chequebook and pen from his pocket and said,- 'Ramkishan, Today I'm giving 20000Rs!'
-Ramkishan went with a cheque. He said, 'From now I'm investing money. Let's see the fun. Today she calls me Tommy, but when I'll become a producer I'll call her Tommy! -In the last 8 years I got 10 Million, In 6 more years I'll be the producer.' And this bitch will work in my movies for free!
-I couldn't control. I asked only one question, 'How do you make money?'
'I take a commission. I take 5% on every contract. Leave it its a secret!'
'Ok, What should I tell to Sita Bhabhi?'
'Tell her to wait for 6 years. I will gift her a big castle!'
-[I came out.]
-After doing 25 days of hunger strike, Ram died. He didn't sign on any paper of office. Neither asked calculations of the fund nor gave authority to anyone. 'Whether the Late mark is removed?' was the only question he used to ask.
-Ram died and on next day order came stating that officers were forgiven him. Ram's boss was suspended for giving the wrong turn to this case!
After six years [Raghav stood in front of Sitabhabhi's house. He knocked on the door and Sita opened the door.]
'Sita keep this.' {Raghav opened suitcase; it was full of money.]
He said,' I lost my hope. I was going to make movies with her. But she doesn't have any market value. She'll work for free, but the public won't see her even if it's free. My whole life was a mistake. I lived my life like a dog when I was young. Tommy, Tommy, Tommy-' he was going while shouting.
Sita came front and said- 'Raghav Wait! TAKE THAT BAG. WE DON'T WANT THAT POISON IN OUR HOME. BEFORE 6 YEARS IF I WOULD'VE GOT EVEN ONE OF THESE NOTES, THEN ALSO IT WOULD'VE BEEN MORE WORTHY THAN 1 LAKH Rs. FOR US. BUT MONEY WHICH COMES WHEN WE DON'T NEED IT IS LIKE POISON ONLY. NOW WE HAVE DIGESTED POORNESS. SO WE DON'T WANT SUCH MONEY. HUMANS FEAR OF DEATH BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW THE JOURNEY AFTER DEATH. SAME IS THE CASE OF POORNESS! WHEN WE HAD ENOUGH MONEY WE WERE AFRAID OF POORNESS. BUT NOW ME & YOUR NEPHEW KNOW HOW TO LIVE POOR LIFE. SO, TAKE THAT BAG and GET LOST(Fuck off). NOW GETTING HELP FROM SOMEONE SEEMS LIKE BURDEN.'
[Without taking bag Raghav went. He held a hand on his nose while walking for that dirty staircase. As soon as he came near chowk, that suitcase felled near his leg. [Sita threw it.] He crossed that bag and went.]
[At last, only I was there with the bag. I don't know what happened with Raghav. Sita is living a very poor life. I visit her house and gift them something or the other every-time as I owe them millions.]
'Why it is like that?'
[I preferred to keep quiet because even if some questions have answer neither they have a proper reason nor Moral!]
14:42 THE END
Inspired by- V. P. Kale's story from book मोडेन पण वाकणार नाही!
Some incidents just happen, and only memories remain not moral! Even if u try to find moral u can't! And how can u find?- When someone is different, by blood? If someone is finicky then nobody can control such a person. Such a person will be lonely for a lifetime. They fight alone, they burn alone. With such a person, even others also suffer sometimes but still, they won't step back. When they don't care about their own life then, why on earth they'll care for others lives!
Characters:
Ram: Simple middle-class man. Stubborn, brave (lead)
Sita: Ram's wife, self-reliant, housewife (2nd lead)
Raghav: Smart & handsome, heroic, richer than his brother Ram (3rd lead)
Head Clerk: Strict (very short)
Ram Kishan: Investment Agent (short)
Boss: Jealous of Ram, disingenuous. But Pretends to be very strict and honest. (Well dressed).
Narrator/ director: Simple, helpful. A friend of Ram. (short)
Kid: Short (no dialogue)
Narration:
Among two brothers I was familiar with Ram. Later we became friends. We started sharing joy and sorrows, and from (Ram's wife) Sita's side I had to play one role. That role was to meet Raghav ( elder brother of Ram)by going in heroines bungalow. When I went to meet him, one thing happened which shouldn't have happened. Shoes which was thrown on Ganesh one of them rushed on me. But this story is becoming very suspense coz telling story means what to say and what not...
I'll tell from the beginning now so that u won't get confused-
Scene1:(narration)
First comes Ram who was an employee of the semi-government office. He served there for 10 years. 10 years is nevertheless. If you'll count days it'll be more than 3000. Now, you'll say people do the job for 30 years. It's true. But he had one speciality that he never took any single leave in 10 years and never got the late mark. But unfortunately, he broke this record one day. His vow(/lent) got scratch. He was late just by 10 minutes and the story started-
Flashback:
22:44
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scene 2: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After seeing the red mark below his name, Ram said 'Wipe that red mark!'
01-06-2017
12:40pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Head Clerk : 'that can't be done'
Ram: Don't teach me law and rules of the office. u know last 10 years record of mine!
Head Clerk: Though I know it, today late mark is done means done. That will never change.
Ram : Rules also have exceptions-
Head Clerk: You first bring signature of the boss then we'll see.
Ram had so much trust/ faith in Boss. Because from last 10 years Ram saved the boss's image several times. In that case, he was confident that Boss won't go beyond his words. But it was not like that. Ram never showed attitude so that Boss will remain boss. He never devalued boss. He never sat on a chair in front of the boss. But his this being in limit nature, politeness was the thing boss hated because Boss had to take help from his servant was the thing which was hurting boss. He wanted help from Ram but at the same time, he was angry about why he needs Ram's help every time.
15:06
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scene 3: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20-06-2017
16:49
When Ram took his complaint to the boss then boss said- 'Why are you taking it so seriously? Its first late mark only.'
Ram: That's not the problem; Late mark mustn't be there. I can't tolerate that Red mark below my name.
Boss: The truth is you came late right?
Ram: For the first time in 10 years.
Boss: 'That's enough.'
Ram: 'I'll have to represent them'
Boss: 'You can!'
[this two words ended the discussion and Ram came out.]
Scene 4:
[then he filed Application/ complain letter- Unless Ram gets result in his favor, he won't work, stated Ram.]
The matter became hot and took the wrong turn.
Scene 5:
And one day in front of the office below one tree Ram started fast till death!
Then all the movements started rapidly. People were getting shocked after seeing Ram on their way. They were speaking +ve -ve things. Many people wanted the Boss and Head clerk to be punished. Ram was having so many people for support. While many had their opinion that Ram is adamant (insisting on an undue thing).
While counting 1-2, 10th day of fast aroused. Followers of Ram built a small tent there. Cot was arranged for sleeping. Supporters came in the surroundings.
Ram's file was becoming fat day by day and he was becoming thin day by day. In the last 10 years, Ram never took leave. But the boss never mentioned this. Only for cancellation of the late mark, this adamant behaviour is going on was the thing boss stated!
On 11th day Ram's condition became critical. On that, his wife came and brought their child along with. She kept her son on the legs of Ram and cried saying-' AT-LEAST SEE HIM, PLEASE!----'
18:06
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And at this moment only I came into this story! I went there because of my curiosity, and Ram's wife thought I am from his office only. She told the situation of their house and I decided I will try my best in this case & help them as much as I can.
21-06-2017
10:34
Then in the office, I met many different officers and Ram's boss. Ram's papers were moving department to department, and I was following them. I was getting bribe in some places and on 18th day Ram's situation was like you can't guess at which moment he'll die. Then he was admitted to the hospital!
If Ram said "I am Sorry-" then, Boss was going to close the case. Ram wasn't ready!
One day Ram's wife gave me Raghav's (Ram's brother) address- The one who concurred film industry, people were mad for her movies, her roles, many literally became mad, one or two even died for her- Raghav was living in such heroine's house.
In that heroine's house first, 4 Alsatian dogs welcomed me. 5-6 guards controlled them. Guards made me stand there on the gate itself and gave a call. when they got permission from inside, they allowed me to enter!
Raghav was sitting on the huge lawn in the surroundings of Bungalow. He was so smart that I thought he also might be Hero. He was wearing Salwar and Lucknow Zabba. He didn't care to close its buttons. I was just observing his kingly personality. Meanwhile, he only called me.
-I was thinking about whether to step on that grass or not. Meanwhile, Raghav came near me and said 'Let's sit on a veranda.
-As soon as we reached veranda, we heard a melodious voice calling 'Tommy$, Tommy$$!'
-I thought some dog will go running, but instead of happening that Ram ran in. When he returned after 2 min, he had a pair of shoes and material to polish.
-I was shocked. I thought 'Did I consider strange person Raghav or what?' I again asked for his name. That man said laughing, 'I'm only that person. But the owner(heroin) says to me, Tommy.'
-'But means--' I didn't know what to say.
'Correct. Correct- Tommy is a dog's name. But it's decided that when she calls Tommy I have to go.'
12:08
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
30-06-2017
13:13
---While Raghav was saying this 2 pairs of shoes came out from the door. One of them felled on Raghav and 2nd felled exactly on my thigh!- I got irritated. He said silently, 'I forgot one pair inside.'
Again she called 'Tommy'. He ran!
I was in a dilemma about how to say and what to say. Meanwhile, Raghav returned. I explained the situation of Ram and his fast in detail and expected him to help. Then Raghav said,
'Friend forgive me! I can't manage Money. I don't get a salary here.' Raghav said while polishing shoes.
'You work here for free?' I shouted suddenly.
Seeing his dishonourable behaviour I was shocked with anger. Ram and Raghav seemed opposite poles.
But suddenly Raghav replied dramatically- 'My bro, listen to the story!'
'Everything has its own value. Do you know how big salary I'm going to get?- See this- after six more years I'm going to get a minimum 20 million,
[while saying this he took one yellow paper from his pocket. Came close to me and whispered in my ear saying]-
My landlord never takes less than 10 Millions for a single movie. Right now she has contracts of 12 movies. But she said,"Tommy, when you will become producer then I'll work in your movie for free," She wrote it on this paper. Understood friend?- I'm waiting for that day.'
-Raghav placed that paper in his pocket carefully and restarted polishing.
-I was in mental shock for a second!
-that calculation was beyond my understanding. For me it was impossible to understand that -The one who was working without salary, living life of dog how can he become a big producer.
At that time one gentleman came in front of them. As soon as Raghav saw him he stopped polishing. He took out chequebook and pen from his pocket and said,- 'Ramkishan, Today I'm giving 20000Rs!'
-Ramkishan went with a cheque. He said, 'From now I'm investing money. Let's see the fun. Today she calls me Tommy, but when I'll become a producer I'll call her Tommy! -In the last 8 years I got 10 Million, In 6 more years I'll be the producer.' And this bitch will work in my movies for free!
-I couldn't control. I asked only one question, 'How do you make money?'
'I take a commission. I take 5% on every contract. Leave it its a secret!'
'Ok, What should I tell to Sita Bhabhi?'
'Tell her to wait for 6 years. I will gift her a big castle!'
-[I came out.]
-After doing 25 days of hunger strike, Ram died. He didn't sign on any paper of office. Neither asked calculations of the fund nor gave authority to anyone. 'Whether the Late mark is removed?' was the only question he used to ask.
-Ram died and on next day order came stating that officers were forgiven him. Ram's boss was suspended for giving the wrong turn to this case!
After six years [Raghav stood in front of Sitabhabhi's house. He knocked on the door and Sita opened the door.]
'Sita keep this.' {Raghav opened suitcase; it was full of money.]
He said,' I lost my hope. I was going to make movies with her. But she doesn't have any market value. She'll work for free, but the public won't see her even if it's free. My whole life was a mistake. I lived my life like a dog when I was young. Tommy, Tommy, Tommy-' he was going while shouting.
Sita came front and said- 'Raghav Wait! TAKE THAT BAG. WE DON'T WANT THAT POISON IN OUR HOME. BEFORE 6 YEARS IF I WOULD'VE GOT EVEN ONE OF THESE NOTES, THEN ALSO IT WOULD'VE BEEN MORE WORTHY THAN 1 LAKH Rs. FOR US. BUT MONEY WHICH COMES WHEN WE DON'T NEED IT IS LIKE POISON ONLY. NOW WE HAVE DIGESTED POORNESS. SO WE DON'T WANT SUCH MONEY. HUMANS FEAR OF DEATH BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW THE JOURNEY AFTER DEATH. SAME IS THE CASE OF POORNESS! WHEN WE HAD ENOUGH MONEY WE WERE AFRAID OF POORNESS. BUT NOW ME & YOUR NEPHEW KNOW HOW TO LIVE POOR LIFE. SO, TAKE THAT BAG and GET LOST(Fuck off). NOW GETTING HELP FROM SOMEONE SEEMS LIKE BURDEN.'
[Without taking bag Raghav went. He held a hand on his nose while walking for that dirty staircase. As soon as he came near chowk, that suitcase felled near his leg. [Sita threw it.] He crossed that bag and went.]
[At last, only I was there with the bag. I don't know what happened with Raghav. Sita is living a very poor life. I visit her house and gift them something or the other every-time as I owe them millions.]
'Why it is like that?'
[I preferred to keep quiet because even if some questions have answer neither they have a proper reason nor Moral!]
14:42 THE END
Inspired by- V. P. Kale's story from book मोडेन पण वाकणार नाही!
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