By Meera
Once the night lights were switched on, the house snaily stepped into its silent mode, but somewhere from all the corners, the house began to lit up.
'Am working 24/7, and am tired to my bones. Yet, they aren't planning to put me off for quite some time. I really wish, to get a break... Am done. But for now, let me get going!'.
'I do get what you are saying air cooler, I feel sorry for you. Am being kept on 24/7 too, but I do have some breathing space, before I am being kept on my heels to work faster and efficient, during the daytime... but I am tired too, I definitely need a time out...!'.
'Thats so nice of you, wifi. Though, am being used less comparatively, but am on for almost all meals of a day - to blend shakes, to ground spices and to make the nicely made chutneys. Am always been used in all their hurriness, I just don't like to be in any hurry, so am calling for a break too!!'.
'I am being treated the same way sometimes, mixer and the rushness, kills me. The way they dump their overloaded clothes and pour the liquids, it's maddening and I strangle, most times. Also, I must add, am being overused during the weekends, I work throughout the day... Am worn out. I am calling it quits!!'.
'That's sad to hear, washing machine, but my story could be worse in its own way. Am working most part of the day, but rarely anyone notices me. Albeit, I entertain them, am being left unbothered... If I had to be left unnoticed, then why bother to, switch on me on the first place. They are definitely weird creatures, I must tell you. I am hurt, I badly wish for the current supplies to take up a long break to free us all, for a while... Good night people!!'.
Next day...
The house turned into a chaos, once the awareness of no electricity supplies enveloped them. They began to blame the other person for a bad start in the morning and rushed to get to office, unaware the supplies were off, all over. As the night fell, they cooked a simple meal and ate silently wearing the shock of no supplies of current throughout the day to sleep, that ended up disturbed.
'They should pull out the curtains and must open the windows before sleeping... as they are sweating and unable to sleep. Disturbed sleep would bother them badly the whole day. I feel bad!!'.
'That's right, cooler. I never knew they literally can't function without me. This is so bad, they should slowly equip themselves with something else during my absence. I feel sorry!!'.
'Correct, wifi. I feel they are tired and a bit weak, without their usual meals. They should start to dig in recipes which would include protein filled healthy food, they can't keep going on like this for a longer run'.
'That's so thoughtful of you, mixer. Wrinkled dresses makes them look untidy, they should get back to old school ways of pressing the dresses before heading out wearing them. Am sure, they will learn'.
'That sounds helpful, washing machine. I was acknowledged after my absence today people, I was hugged by them... I feel sad for them, but soon I believe they would get their hands on something else, that can keep them busy, goodnight everyone!!'.
A week later...
The house began to thrive with no supplies of current, and the calmness in the house reflected in it's residents too, as they had their back for one another with a good smile on their lips.
'Their sleep is back to normal now, once they began to have a nice bath and a warm milk before heading to bed with open curtains. Also, they are lucky enough, as the winters are fast approaching, am sure they will be fine!!'.
'Nice to hear, cooler. They are silently dusting off their unread books and once began, they are consumed by it sooner than one could think. They are definitely improving!'.
'Happy to hear that, wifi. Their mind is active enough now, to try out new to old authentic recipes, and their appetite is back. They are thriving well!!'.
'Sounds intresting, mixer. Well, they had got their hands on the old school methods, as I expected and are happily helping one another as one washes, one rinses and both beautifully blends and work as a team, while drying their clothes too!'.
'That's fantastic, washing machine. The wooden chess, card and board games wrapped under the backend of the untouched shelves, have been brought back to life, as they both would sit with tea in their balcony as dusk fell and unwrap the never seen before boardgames and they would end up teasing and playing one game after another, for hours together until supper arrives. I must admit, they are doing great!!'.
Half a month later...
The house got well accustomed to the powerless days once the laughter seeped its way into their everyday lives, as one of them would makedo while finding a way to tackle their shortcomings.
'They are turning healthy and brisker than earlier, as they sleep for longer hours. Albeit, the breezy winds are a slight cold, they are consuming hot water to keep them warm through the night, to endure it. They are pretty adaptable!!'.
'That they are, cooler. They both spend longer hours in discussing what they read and how they perceive the whole book and this exchange of knowledge brings them pretty closer to each other. They appear to enjoy it!!'.
'That's great, wifi. On a much similar basis, they enjoy cooking together too and are turning much healthier as they make time to sit and eat food, by not rushing to end their meals and also as they never complain on its flaws to one another. I must add, one teases the other person as they forsee their mistakes and try harder to make the best out of the situation!'.
'It's fun to hear that, mixer. They both are taking shifts on weekends to wash their clothes and dry them and are weary pretty much the other half of the day where they end up having a tight sleep after a good meal, though it's tougher, they are coping really well!!'.
'Great to know, washing machine. Their evenings have turned wonderful, too. They are spending the big part of it by playing a sport to sweat it out and are turning way too healthier than earlier as each turnout to be a good sport, pushing the other person to win. They do enjoy playing, a lot!'.
A month later...
The residents of the house began to spread the joy of living and they beautifully brought out the best out of their situations.
'They sleep early and rise early making time to have a great morning, as they both sip their teas and watch the sun rise above in their balcony, before, heading onto tap in their daily routines!!'.
'They have began to live, cooler. They are making time to visit the ancient museums, listening and reading the ancient histories and to spend a great amount of time in the libraries, to equip themselves with good books to take back home. They do enjoy each other's company a lot!'.
'Wow, that's good, wifi. Potlucks are being made and they all invite one another to enjoy the awesome meals prepared and they spend longer hours in each other's home by playing or chatting for the rest of the day!!'.
'That's interesting to hear, mixer. The business of the dhobiwaalas have bloomed back and have turned up to be way useful than one can predict. The time spend to wash clothes are been spent well by doing other enjoyable stuffs. They turned out to be good planners!!'.
'That they surely are, washing machine. The evening's are either spent well by playing a sport with their neighbours or by conversing a lot about the unsaid stories that holds a great meaning of life. In the terrace, the full moon nights have turned up pretty enjoyable too, as they bring food and lot more stories to share. They are living their lives thoroughly!!'.
New day...
Once the twinkling lights were turned on, the house snaily stepped into its night mode, but somewhere from all the corners, the house began to sparkle up.
'Albeit, the nights are cold, the days are still hot, but the great news is am being used moderately. They have become better consumers now and I feel happy!'.
'That's great news, cooler. Am being used way too less, as they are immensely sticking onto their habits that have grown into them and I hope it prevails for a longer time!!'.
'Am sure they will, wifi. The early risers have become great planners too, as they leisurely end up working in the kitchen making meals and they really do, find good joy in each other's company!!'.
'That's splendid, mixer. Am being used thrice in a week now, but they never do strangle me anymore, and it does feel like am being appreciated of my services, greatly. Am enjoying it, throughout!!'.
'That's wonderful to hear, washing machine. Albeit they consume me less nowadays, am being greatly entertained. They for sure, have learnt to value things and it's usage, I feel so much joy inside!!'.
Author's note:
Once this thought crossed my mind as 'if there isn't any electricity supplies, what will happen?'. This story is a small take on that thought and as I penned the story, I felt that it's high time that we turn up to be great consumers.
By Meera
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