When i reflect on the person achan was and how he became 'achan' i can't fail to mention velliachan. Our velliachan, our second father if i may call. He played a pivotal role in our family. If i've got it right veliachan was achan's mentor, brother and friend.
Whenever we returned from palakkad after our summer vacation the last hour spent in the railway station waiting for the train was always sad. But achan and veliachan would be busy discussing. We would evesdrop only to realise that veliachan is advising achan about saving for future, his responsibility towards family,about each of their children and a lot of fatherly stuff.
And achan used to follow his advise. Although they were cobrothers and didn't share a blood relation they bonded so well. I am sure they both always cherished and will cherish that relationship.
When we were in Kerala this time for achan's first anniversary veliachan was reminiscing on old times and said that the last thing achan had bought for him was a pair of leather footwear. he wore it only once, he wants to keep it for achan's memory.
We have so many sweet memories of our childhood, the time we spent in kerala, thanks to veliamma and veliachan.
veliachan used to work for United Breweries so beer bottles used to be stacked in the cupboards and every evening both of em spent hours with their drink, talking on the balcony.
our ooty trip is unforgetable. we woke up at 4 am and sat waiting for the car, only to know after a few hours that the car will not come. we ended up spending the day at home with the food n snacks packed for the picnic.
more later
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