STORIES
77 - Kama Sutra: Arrives
2006
Monday, in Syrrah and Vanni's room ...
SYRRAH:
Thank you for helping me with all these boxes Zyfan.
I must tell you how pleased I am to see you so happy.
ZYFAN:
I really like living here and truth be told, I have met someone special.
SYRRAH:
Zyfan, are you in love?
ZYFAN:
I am not certain but … my heart races when
he is near me, and sometimes when he is not.
SYRRAH:
This is wonderful news. You must tell me all about…
GioVanni, you are home!
VANNI:
Just for lunch, then I have to go back to work. But I was missing my wife.
SYRRAH:
Your wife was missing you too.
VANNI:
Zyfan, how are you doing?
ZYFAN:
I am quite fine. Thank you.
SYRRAH:
He is more than fine, husband. My brother
has found himself smitten.
ZYFAN:
You make me blush. I am sure you would like to be alone.
I will come back later to clear out more boxes.
Zyfan leaves.
VANNI:
Syrrah what is all this?
SYRRAH:
Gifts, both for our wedding and the impending arrival of our daughter. They have just arrived. I have been trying to sort
through them all. Tell me, how long do I have you?
VANNI:
Just what did you have in mind, wife?
NOLI:
Hi Vanni! ‘Member my new books?
VANNI:
ahem
Of course. They're in that blue bag.
NOLI:
Goody. Thank you ...
NOLI:
... Vanni read to me tonight?
VANNI:
I’m working late but I’ll bet if you ask Brynie, he’ll be happy to do it.
CAMMEO:
from the hallway
Noli luv, lunch is ready ...
NOLI:
‘Meo need me. I go bye bye now.
SYRRAH:
GioVanni, are all these books for her?
Noli leaves.
VANNI:
One’s ours. My fellow art students bought us a
wedding gift. It’s sort of a joke.
SYRRAH:
'A Lover's Guide to the Kama Sutra'. Explain Kama Sutra.
VANNI:
It’s an ancient Indian-Hindu text that …
SYRRAH:
Husband, there are illustrations ...
VANNI:
Yes, it demonstrates different positions ...
SYRRAH:
You humans are so funny. Who would have thought one would need
this type of manual? Ooh did you see this one?
VANNI:
Yes wife.
SYRRAH:
Just how much time do we have before you return to work?
VANNI:
Maybe I’ll be late.
SYRRAH:
Yes, I think perhaps you will be …
ZYFAN:
blushing
Oh sorry. I wanted to clear more of the boxes but I can return later.
VANNI:
Syrrah you must remind me to put a lock on that door.
SYRRAH:
I shall.
VANNI:
Wait Zyfan, let me help you ...
SYRRAH:
This will have to wait too. I will leave it in here for now.
ZYFAN:
You will be happy to know that this is the last one, for today.
And I am truly sorry for disturbing you.
SYRRAH:
We are becoming very accustomed to it. Ah, there is that smile again. Are you thinking of your intended again?
Will you tell us who he is?
VANNI:
He?
ZYFAN:
You already know him. It is Karanthir, brother of Fin.
VANNI:
Karanthir? Our Karanthir! Zyfan are you ...
SYRRAH:
Hush husband.
SYRRAH:
... Thank you for you help. Why do you not
go enjoy the rest of the afternoon.
ZYFAN:
I think I will.
Zyfan leaves.
SYRRAH;
I know what you are about to say, but bear in mind that
it has been a long time since Zyfan has been so content.
VANNI:
But Syrrah … Karanthir? I didn’t even know Zyfan was …
Never mind … but of all people - Karanthir?
SYRRAH:
I like Karanthir. I find him to behighly intelligent and charming.
VANNI:
That’s true, but he’s a player with an agenda. Zyfan's about to have
his heart ripped out and swallowed whole by that manipulative
half-vampire. I'd rather not have to stand by and watch.
SYRRAH:
Zyfan must follow his heart where it leads him. I will not tell him what to do.
He is happy, did you not just see him? Tell me husband, have you never
considered that my brother may be exactly what Karanthir needs.
VANNI:
Then I hope to be proven wrong, wife
- and that you are right.
SYRRAH:
…We will let it run its course. Come, it is time for lunch.
Later…
