Ramayan: Untold Romance

18. Birthday Boy Bharat- 2

'HAPPY BIRTHDAY BHARAT' cried all 7 of them together and for some random reason, it brought tears of sorrow instead of tears of joy to his eyes. So Lakshman had told everyone. Ofcourse he had told everyone. Why would Lakshman keep his secret? Why would Lakshman do something just for his happiness? First of all, they all forgot his birthday and he didn't complaint. They just fought an Rakshas army and Ram Bhaiya's 'favourite brother' was out there fighting this Ravan kumar and getting hurt and worrying everyone to death. So in middle of all this chaos..they forgot his birthday..he understood. That's why he didn't feel bad. He found a way to distract himself...painting. Painting was one thing that could cure Bharat's worst sorrows. From painting all these funny pictures of his Bhabhi's Swayamvar..he got some happiness. And that Laksh came and snatched it away. What did he gain by telling everyone and shattering his dream. And these people...they first shattered his dream and now they are celebrating like this. Gosh! It annoyed Bharat to no extent. He wanted to scream at all of them but he just mumbled a 'I am in no mood to celebrate.' instead. And he left. He didn't want to talk to anybody..he just wanted to cry. Alone. That was quite rare...Bharat was not someone who would pretend to be fine..if he was hurt he would let everyone know and cry openly. What was he even crying about?!!? A painting that made no practical sense??? A part of his brain told him that he still wasn't over the fact that everyone forgot his birthday. Gosh Stop it Bharat! You are not Ram Bhaiya's baby brother anymore. You can't make some silly demand and cry like this when everyone forgets your birthday. Grow up!
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Ram- Umm...what went wrong? What did he walk off like that?

Shatrughan- Toh what did you expect? You hurt him so much.

Ram- Excuse me?!? I hurt him?

Lakshman- Yeah! First of all you have been fussing over me since..you know..and then you forgot his birthday.

Shatrughan- And he had a backup plan for that...but you spoiled that as well. Besides you have been ignoring him since Sage Vishwamitri came to Ayodhya.

Ram- I am sorry...what? I didn't do any of that, ok? I can't even imagine doing something so cruel to my Bharat. And he understands that...he is not like you both. Drama queen and tantrum throwing.

Shatrughan- That's where you are wrong...bade bhaiya. Just because he isn't a crackhead like us and doesn't practically beg for your attention doesn't mean he doesn't crave for it. Friendly reminder: He is your baby brother as well. You better him like that.

Lakshman- Beside...you taking me along for the kill kill and then for the swayamvar and he was just not there...so he will obviously feel left out. Now everyone understands our bond but still...you can't go around making it look like just I am your favorite.

Ram- I...wow. I never thought Bharat was so sensetive and emotional. *deep breath* Okay. I will handle him and bring him back. You all don't worry.

Maithili- Till the time we will prepare for a surprise party.

Urmila- Sorry. We just had you speak in. You all were having this super deep conversation about his emotions...and we were just not getting it..so...

Lakshman- Yeah fine. Nobody here wants to listen to your rants okay.

Urmila- You...

Ram- Gosh! He was going through so much. How did I not notice. I mean he looked fine...talked fine..all actions fine. How did you both figure out he was hurt.

Lakshman- Umm...you are telling me you don't know how to take emotional scans of your brother...or you don't do so on a regular basis.

Shatrughan- Oh my my! These optimistic people Laksh..I tell you... totally dumb.