The story of Dinesh and Tingu
Note - Not a story really . Just a day in the life of Dinesh and Tingu :-)
Dinesh finished his lunch quickly and rushed back to his room to study for the math test the next day . He glanced at his study desk. It was littered with a cornucopia of debris. Indeed it seemed like you could could find practically anything you wanted if you spent sufficient time rummaging through it . He decided it was time to throw out the junk and was wondering where to start when he heard a noise and turned back to look. And gave a look of surprise. It was Tingu. Indeed, their combined presence in the room would have been a remarkable coincidence had it not been for the fact they shared the room. Tingu and Dinesh were brothers. The curious reader this point would hasten to ask ' Why don't they have rhymey names like so many brothers do- say dinesh and ramesh? . Or atleast reasonably similar ones? Dinesh and Tingu seem so disparate ! '. We will delve into that question another day .
Dinesh was in a state of panic ' Do you know where you standing?!!' , he yelled.
Tingu was nonchalant . ' In this fast paced world, no one knows their location. Heisenberg's principle', he said. Dinesh replied with ' No. You idiot ! I meant..' .
Hardly had he uttered these words before a pile of books landed on Tingu's head from the almirah above. Tingu was no longer nonchalant. It was his turn . 'You idiot ! Why don't you collect all your junk , and exhibit them in one place, say your table? sheesh !! ' and he continued for five more minutes along the same lines, which was followed by a lively wrestling session, until one of them realised the impending doom - the monster called math test that needed to be attended to .
Dinesh said 'You just wait. Let the math test get over. And then I'll spend time on you.And your bones.Your days are numbered. ' Tingu replied with something along the same lines. Ofcourse the book collection that adorned the floor now had to be cleared away . Both of them gave accusatory glances at the other, hoping to intimidate the other into taking the initiative . Finally they mutually agreed on temporary peace, and started putting away the books .Then Tingu said- ' In ten minutes, I would have made my way through all these books, and doubt if i'll still pass the test !'
3 comments:
Its more like a few minutes in their lives. I liked the sense of humour in it and the common place situation is identifiable. Who the elder one is not so easily answered, although we know who the bigger one is.
It sounds like an anyday conversation, so nice easy capture :)but reely page 1 of chapter 1! I like tingu..and think he should win :)but the math test is confusing, are they both involved? unclear!
My analysis: Dinesh and Tingu are twins. One is pakka book-work type. The other believes in living life as it comes and not get too serious! :D
Easy to analyze! Sounds like my brother and I back in school days! :D Nice one......brought back memories from school when I used to fret endlessly about tests while my brother used to rely largely on destiny (and the rest on cheating) to pass them! :D Good one Karthik!
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