Empty Talk

---Sumathi Shanmuga Sundaram

This habit of Chitra, I don’t like! In three years of her marriage I’ve advised her so many times. But she ignores it!

Whoever comes to our home, she talks as if she knows the person for years! She’ll not cook meals in time. And will be busy solving some problem or other at somebody’s house!

Some solution for this had to be found! His friend in his office, Kumar suggested, ‘Get a TV. She’ll see the TV serials and keep on weeping but would remain at home.’

I borrowed money from the office and bought the TV. It proved to be useful. I was glad she didn’t go anywhere for her empty talk.

After one month when Kumar found me in dejected mood, he asked, ‘Shankar! What’s the matter? You look so dejected!’

‘TV has created more problems now!’

‘Why? What has happened?’

‘Previously, my wife used to go to others’ houses for her empty talk. Now all the women come to our home for their empty talk!’

Yes! If you’ve any solution for my problem, please tell me!