Part2: Super natural powers?

Aloki smiled and entered college with a small prayer in her mind. She knew God will answer her prayers. HE never rejected her prayers, they were fulfilled, may be in different forms and timings but they always were!

She asked for the directions for her induction class from some one who seemed to be a senior. She acknowledged her said a thank you and was in her class. She just sat at the random empty one. Next to her was a young kid who looked almost 4 years younger to her, they both exchanged pleasantaries. Hey, this is Aloki, hey this is Adithi!

Soon, everyone stood up in respect to the professor who just enetered the class. Hello everyone I am Raghunandan. Please have your seat. I am glad to see you all  here. I know you are all excited to see what those old guys were up to those years? how they used to communicate? basically you love english, emotion and write up...that is what got you here...agree? asked Raghunandan with a smile. Everyone extended a broad smile and class went on enthusiastically introducing college and course structure for the 2 years, every student had glow in their eyes, they envisaged themselves as future writers/professors/Associates. The class was exciting and communication was bidirectional unlikely Aloki's degree induction class which she felt was boring. The reason might be because most of them chose this, like after  gaining complete senses and exposure to the world, they knew this is what they need, this is what they can live on!

Aloki was astounded by the collection of books in the library.It was a huge library with big strips set up on every corner seperating philosphy/ficiton/non ficition and so on endless geners, She thought a lifetime would not be sufficient to complete them. Every student will be given a login id and initial password soon, you can access the computers which are spread in between to track the book allotment faster explained librarian to bunch of  fresh faces before him. He looked older and strangely composed and calm. 

They dispersed to random directions, books attracted them like magnetic forces. Yay! this would be pleasure, Aloki already felt better joining college after such a long gap. There it is young lady, the book you were searching for, Aloki was startled to know someone speaking to her, she turned around only to see the librarian, hmm, you scared me sir, she told.

Haha! Sorry about scaring you, the book is over there in the 3rd row. Oh ok Thank you sir, she said and moved forward to get a glimpse of the book. It striked to her after a moment, she left the book there and immediately moved to librarian, sir, how did you know i was looking for this book, I didn't even tell you.

Librarian took a deep breath and said "I am sure you will not believe this, I have got powers to read people's mind, If I am not wrong, you are now in stage 4 of reading course. Stage 4 is an interesting phase though, when I was during that stage I was searching for answers for every goddamn thing, your soul just gets excited with the term question! As a part of wanting to find who you are, purpose of your life and meaning of existence, you would tend ro read more books, you would tend to gain more knowledge, don't worry, at the end you would be successful.

Aloki dropped her jaw in surprise! how does he know everything, is it true or is he just playing somekind of random joke. Aloki made a face which portraited every single emotion of what she is going through and her quizacal look made the old man smile, Easy, easy lady! I just made fun. I overheard you speaking about the book with your friend and thought I would help you.

Ohhh! that is it, I really was wondering how you aquired super natural powers! Librarian smiled and left the place.

He moved forward leaving behind strong imprints in Aloki.

It was around when she was 22 she started reading books, she was fascinated by word LOVE, she fell in love with characters of the book, she laughed when they had fun, she was depressed when the character was depressed, she cried with them feeling the pain, she grew up with characters in the book.

Aloki didn't leave single famous book on love, she experienced butterflies in stomach reading them, it was always joyous to see someone happy, like they show in movies happily ever after!

She did get attracted to men, girls do have crush! but nothing lasted more than 10 days. Whether it was hormonal change or the age or the thought process that matters, she started losing interest in love stories, she could not relate herself to them, she just could not feel. She believed there was more to love, she believed there was more to life.

This tickling didn't leave her until she found new interests, strangely, she got attracted to crime, suspense thrillers, power and women in ancient history. She grabbed the knowledge like a pro on history, the power women showed to come out of the circle that had challenged them and restricted to particular fields was enormous, Aloki was simply inspired. She could even imagine how draupadi suggested her husbands in every matter she was aware of and they were glad enough to take her suggestions. Only, if she had known about gambling that was taking place, she would have stopped in the first place and there would not be a war called kurukshetra that caused mass destruction to human life.How she would have struggled to overcome the barriers.

Women at that time with restrictions did achieve so much, she thought to herself she could achieve more and can create miracles since she have so many people patting her back and walking along with her in every part of life. She did learn a lot and that transformed her to a different human being altogether.

After a few years of digging in to past, she was interested about current time, what is she now? why was she even born?what was the purpose of life?

She is currently in the process of finding answers to her endless questions.

After this analysis she was sure she was in stage 3. But he said she was in stage 4. She thought a lot through out her journey to her room, it suddenly striked her, those 22 years she wasted in her mere life with out reading any books other than subjects might come under stage 1 which she missed, if god gives her a chance she runs back to past and read all the comics, mougli adventures, and other things again and again.

That was just awesome, librarian predicted her stage in reading just by the book she chose. Now she knew, every part of him is knowledge, he is like a walking book.



Yours,
Harika.

Go Green...Save trees:)

Part 1: First day of college!

It requires a beautiful heart to think and put your thoughts in to words! Those were the first words Aloki heard from her friend when she first posted in her own blog. she was so excited, she never knew it could lead her to write stories.

She was elated, even at the thought of her writing a blog, when someone posts a comment, it used to make her day. Aloki slowly grew in her blog, a little bigger day by day, She used to come up with different thoughts and feelings. She hates to get negativity in her blog.

She started concentrating more on her blog than her job. After a year or so she understood writing is  all she wanted in her life. She made up her mind to study literature to improve her skills in writing.
She put more efforts, she read more books, she heard many unsaid stories from her own friends, most of all, she believed in humanity.

She struggled in her job 2 more years and saved money for her own education. She finally took a deep breath and clicked on resignation button in her office tool. All memories passed through her mind, the very first day of her job where she had mixed feelings, happy that she is financially independent, happy that she could buy a scooty on her own, delighted that she could buy her mom whatever she asks for. She was a little scared too since it was completely new environment, far away from her parents!

She remembered how she started overcoming her fears and how she started making friends, how she started roaming around, having fun, how she learnt to live on her own.

This job gave me everything, I respect it forever, she thought to herself. It was major decision she had taken in her life, her brother said you have gone nuts to quit a job which is giving you everything, her mom said think twice before quitting, it was her dad  who patted her back and said "You go ahead with your decision, by the way, I am following your blog, when will next story be published", Aloki had tears when she knew her dad was actually following her blog, she casually told them she is in to writing.

She rarely have a deep conversation with her dad but at end of the day they both knew they are there for each other. Sometimes we dont need conversations to built a relationship, just their presence makes much difference.

Aloki wantedly moved to a different city, she wanted a change, she wanted to meet new set of people, she wanted to see different culture. She bid good by to her family and she hugged her friend who was crying.

She reached new city with dreams, aims and imaginations. Everythig attracted her!
She moved in to PG on sharing basis, She was thankful that her roomates were good, she knew how painful it would be if we dont have a good roomate.

They were kind enough to take her through the city and help her buy primary needs. She was glad that she came to this place. Awwww I would be in college the next  morning, she dreamt of her college, she wondered how it would be to join college after 5 years of gap, will she look like a distinctive feature among the students, will she be able to patch up with them, latter she calmed herself down, come on Aloki you are just 29 and not an old grandma, she even remembered a  female aged 55 joining college due to her undestructable love for education,  After a long struggle she went to sleep.

It was Alarm that woke her up in the morning, she was not a fashion freak but she knew how to look presentable and attractive. She gave one final glance in the mirror and said come on Aloki you are all set. Hey Aloki looking great, Good luck for your first day! her roomate wished her, Aloki threw her widest possible smile and thanked her, it's a good sign she told herself!

She was struggling atleast to stand comfortably in the over crowded metro. She was glad she chose a sling bag rather else she should become a super women to get a grip. After a good stretch of 20 mins she was finally out of the metro, She took a deep breath and sighed for the first day struggle.

The college was 10 minutes walk from the metro station. Earlier her grand dad  used to tell that bandits used to cover their face so that only their eyes are visible, though people resist them when they attack, they can't make out their identity. Now all women in the street looked like bandits...in a proffessional way. She understood that there was no other option left out and it was like a protection from damn pollution. She too took her weapon out and transformed to a bandit, she was sure, even her mom would not recognise her in this avtar. She smiled at her very own thoughts.

                                                                   

She finally reached college, Aloki felt at that moment, there should have been someone with her, to tell her, everything will be alright and you will excell here, she cursed herself for not letting her dad to come with her. She closed her eyes, imagined a bright future, good friends and best teachers, she let a smile on her face and finally looked at the college adorably.




Your's
Harika.

Go Green...Save Trees:)

Sometimes it is good to get lost!

Yeah, I should reach there in another 15 minutes, I told to myself. Things appeared to be known, the hoardings I had seen earlier, the shops I kept in my mind, blindly just to remember the way, were passing fast. You are good to go girl! I said to myself. Hurrah I am almost there, I felt like patting my own back.

It was only after 20 minutes of tiresome, yeah, I remember seeing this, ah! no I think its another one, that I realized I lost my way!

I was supposed to pass through the service road and take a right turn but I copletely ignored the service road, like a racer and zoomed on the flyover which led me to an unknown mysterious place which I had never seen.

I stopped my scooty at a side and tried my luck with GPS. One two three...Done, its Gone forever ignoring me like how I ignored the service road, it appeared to me, as if my mobile threw an evil grin and wished me to have fun struggling.

I let go a sigh and kept the phone inside. Thank God, I dont have anyone waiting for me at the other end! Else, they would curse me for the delay through out life. I never knew a small fly over can grab your time just like that.

I enquired with people and found that un fortunately, there was no 'U' turn until next 3 kms to correct my mistake.

I thought ok fine, let me enjoy the ride and started driving forward. I drove around 2.9 kms on an average and started slowing down my vehicle just not to miss the 'U' turn again. 

I was almost near the U turn when I saw this man holding a stick to support his leg and was showing his thumbs up desperately for a lift. He looked old  and tired. I could not ignore and go on.

I finally stopped my scooty and smiled at him. I removed my helmet to make myself audible. I asked him where he wanted to go. He said some place which I was hearing for the first time.

I made a sad face and told him, Uncle, I don't know the route to your place from here, if you can guide me the way, I am sure I can drop you, I uttered.

He gladly accepted and moved forward to sit. I helped him through balance and he was hesitating to ask about his stick. I have excelled driving my scooty by holding so many luggages, I smiled warmly and told him I can put his stick in the front until he gets down. He handed it over to me.

I put the helmet in again and said are you comfortable uncle? shall we go?. He said yes.

Stars were not on my side, I  missed the U turn again since uncle has to sped in different direction. 

We spoke few things on the way. He said he have 3 daughters and he worked as an service man and retired. He told me how important it was for him to reach the place with in 20 mins. 

I did not want him to miss the most memorable moments he would cherish. I nodded my head in agreement and increased the speed a little further but in a safe zone.

We reached the place in 15 minutes. He got down, took his stick back and said "so sweeet of you, you would be my 4 th daughter and I pray God to give blessings to you and your family". I gave the biggest smile of my life and said Thank you so much uncle. 

We both bid our byes and I....started back tracing the path waiting for another U turn!

I knew how important it was for him to be on time, I knew how time matters to a service man, I knew how much her Grand pa's presence for her first dance show on stage would matter to a grand daughter! 

If things like this happens, I feel, sometimes it is good to get lost!

On the way back, I imagined the widest possible smile on the baby girl seeing her Grand pa cheering her while she is performing. |I imagined how cheerful uncle would have been, My heart filled with happiness and pride!

I see so many people stopping their vehicles, inspite of their busy schedule, pick the people and drop them safely. This post is espescially  for you guys and girls! You are much appreciated:)

Yours,

Harika.

Go Green... Save Trees:)

  

Shades of love

This was the long awaited trip for Rishaan to settle down the differences. He had been trying to sort things out and trying to make peace with his life. The fights between two important women in his life are poking him real bad.

It is big task for Rishaan to convince those two ladies to travel together. He can’t leave any one of them just like that. Luckily it was Rishaan’s cousin’s wedding happening in Goa. He would never miss this opportunity to unite them.

After long hours of discussion and struggle, finally it was all set. They 3 were ready and reached the airport to catch flight to Goa. He can clearly see the women throwing dirty looks at each other. God! When will this come to end! He was busy troubling God with his problems.

The announcement to board the flight bought him back to the reality. They boarded in to the flight and the plane moved in to the runway smoothly, it slowly started picking speed matching his thoughts. Soon they were in air and he could clearly hear the safety instructions being explained by the air hostess in different languages. He was praying God that these women don’t pick up another fight. To avoid further communication he picked up the magazine that lay before him.

He was deeply concentrated in reading interview of famous model. She was clearly explaining the tough times she has undergone to reach this stage. It was an inspiring interview though. He felt, knowing all the difficulties and struggles in life, why do two women fight instead of supporting each other. Men’s peace completely depends on women in his life. He was wondering why these two won’t come in to a mutual understanding.

In the middle of the flight, Kiara woke up to go to the washroom. When she returned, she was too lazy to push her way into the middle seat. And with Rishaan readily offering to shift seats, the seating arrangement changed. With 20 minutes still remaining for the flight to land, a sleep starved Kiara took another power nap, this time holding Rishaan's right hand more firmly. Rishaan's other hand, though, nervously moved to touch Diya's. Her heart skipped a beat. Diya pulled her hand away. But a defiant Rishaan held her wrist again, this time firmly and more reassuringly. The changing behavioral dynamics between the three perhaps gave out a foreboding of what was to come in Goa.

When the flight landed at the Dabolim Airport, Rishaan felt uncanny...his excitement seemed replaced by an unknown fear that he found very difficult to decipher.

They moved towards conveyor belt, picked up the luggage and moved towards exit. Rishaan picked up his phone and called his cousin Rahul. Rahul told him he has sent his car and driver is waiting for them outside. Rishaan noted driver’s number, called him and all 3 got in to the car.

Rahul seemed to be very happy and excited for his marriage. Rishaan threw a pity look at Rahul and kept quiet. They all exchanged how are you formalities and Rahul led them towards guest house. Rahul and Rishaan were very close from childhood. People were saying they both look like brothers.  Even now they have a strong bond, that’s how they reached his wedding a week before.

Rahul asked them to get some rest. After good sleep for about an hour, Rishaan asked Kiara and Diya to plan the places they wanted to visit. Kiara suggested something and Diya immediately said a ‘NO’ you don’t know how to plan, leave stuff to me. Kiara got angry, she wanted to say “you, bad attention seeker, get lost” but instead she kept quiet; she did not wanted to extend the fight and look bad at someone else’s place.

After series of permutations and combinations Diya finally came back to the plan Kiara suggested but with some minor improvisations. Kiara threw “this-is-what-I-told-you” look at Diya.  Diya did not seem to give damn about Kiara’s look. Watching all series of incidents from far, Rishaan banged his head to the wall slightly and sighed. He thought at least, they would discuss about the plan and in the process they would talk to each other, but it is always one sided with these two.

Finally the plan was fixed; Rishaan gave a quick look to it and smiled at both of them. Satisfied with Rishaan’s smile Diya threw an “I-am-great” look. Kiara didn’t respond. Diya and Rishaan left to ask if Rahul would join them. Since Rahul was busy with wedding stuff, he asked them to have fun. Rishaan himself drove the car and Diya seated in front. Kiara was comfortable at the back.

He was showing thumbs up asking for lift. He was wearing linen shirt with blue denim. He looked so appealing and stunning. Rishaan noticed him asking for lift from little distance. Next to him lay the car probably a cab he has hired to travel somewhere, cab driver is struggling to see the problem in his engine keeping the bonnet wide open. Rishaan stopped the car as he approached him.  He smiled and asked “Can you drop me at the nearest bus station?” Rishaan gladly accepted and asked him to get in. He immediately picked his luggage from the cab, put his sunglasses inside.

He sat next to Kiara. Rishaan checked Kiara’s expressions from the front mirror and was assured that she was comfortable.  Hi this is Sanjay; he introduced himself to other companions in the car. We are going to Arambol to witness the nature’s best said Rishaan. Hey, I was on the way to same place said Sanjay. Great, then you can come along with us, only if you don’t mind uttered Kiara.  Sanjay was more than happy and nodded his head as an acceptance more with shy.

I have a meeting, God damn it, can’t you understand, yes, I will be late. Dad, pick me up from school says depressed child whose class got extended for one more hour, I am fed up of taking care of family, I need a break, complains vexed mom. Dude lets have some fun, says a friend…GOA is a perfect place to any kind of people, it replenishes joy in your life, it gives you priceless memories, and it completely brings different set of emotions in life. You do what you love, you sing, you dance, you dress up how you want, you won’t be judged, you will not have pair of eyes poking you. That’s the beauty of Goa. You could see whole world located at single place, different cultures, different people, different passions but everyone’s intension is to have fun and live life to the fullest.

Rishaan parked his car at Arambol and all four of them started walking together. Rishaan, Kiara and Diya were excitedly looking around the beach, people who were drumming, dancing to the rhythm, people who were busy showing up their talents, people who were eagerly selling their products, People holding beers, people who were like them looking at everything in wonder as if witnessing it for the first time.

Blue sky started turning out in to radiant red, meanwhile sun playing hide and seek, he would be seen for a while and in next minute he would be covered by thick clouds, when the surrounding get dark, he would peep out again and marks his presence, what a beauty, experiences of this kind can only be felt. Slowly sun bid good bye leaving out dark clouds.

Lanterns were lit up slowly dispersing the darkness from the sky; people changed their beats according to the climatic changes. It was as though people were supporting the nature.

They were all mesmerized by the sun set; Rishaan forgot all his problems for a while and got completely engrossed in the nature’s best. It is fantastic know, he turned towards Kiara and Diya, only to know that Kiara was missing. All he could see is Sanjay and Diya staring at the beach.

Rishaan ran towards Diya and enquired about Kiara, Diya shrugged and said she does not have clue, God knows where this girl left, commented Diya. Rishaan shot an angry look at Diya and checked for Kiara all around the beach.

It was almost an hour and there was no clue of Kiara. Rishaan started losing his confidence, he felt sick, he was almost in TEARS. Diya threw him an angry look and said “being a guy, you want to cry? Can’t you search for her out?”Rishaan did not know how to respond. Even at this critical minute she is thinking of her own good, she does not even looked concerned for Kiara.  She patted Rishaan’s back and assured him that Kiara would have lost way and they all go in search of her just making Rishaan thoughts wrong, she really looked worried.

They reached their car expecting Kiara’s presence there. They did not find her. Diya suggested they would give police complaint. Rishaan could not control his tears and started crying. Diya took control of situation in her hands and started driving. Soon they were in police station.

Rishaan explained things to Police; he interrupted in between and asked if Kiara was carrying mobile? Rishaan said yes, but it says switched off when I dialed her number. Police took Kiara’s photo, contact number and other details. They logged a complaint and left the place. Seated in the car, Rishaan pushed himself to think, what would have happened? He started portraying scenes in his mind.

May be Kiara missed her way and her phone might be dead. This is least possibility, since Kiara is brave enough and she can easily find out the way thru people and come back. It would not take more than hour. So he ignored this possibility.

The next thought in his mind trembled him, kidnap? May be someone kidnapped Kiara? Oh my God, he could not imagine beyond that. But he should think, there is no other way, he pushed himself to think about the worst. Who would want to kidnap Kiara? She is such a sweet girl. No one hates her. He fine tuned his brain, any past incidents, any grudges?? No…not at least one he could remember. He suddenly remembered Sanjay, he is not seen after they looked around for Kiara, and they did not get in touch with him.

As soon as he started speaking about Sanjay, Diya started her car and rushed towards Arambol, they parked the car and looked around for Sanjay. Sanjay was nowhere. Rishaan banged his head thinking why he missed taking Sanjay along with them to police station. Just then Sanjay appeared before them and enquired about Kiara, he did not look like a criminal, he was so good.

Rishaan could not dare to beat him up without any evidence, so he politely asked Sanjay if he had any clue about Kiara, Sanjay’s face turned pale, how I would know, he gave it back to Rishaan. Sorry Boss, I am going out of control explained Rishaan. Sanjay waved his hand and said whatever.

When they lost hope, they all sat in the sands helplessly expecting some miracle to happen and Kiara turn back to same place. Now it was Diya’s turn. She started weeping. Rishaan consoled her, I pray God that she is safe, I like her so much, I hope we will save her soon, let’s do something Rishaan,  Diya urged him. Somehow there was a ray of relief in Rishaan. He finally understood that Diya likes Kiara, he felt peaceful. This was the moment he and Kiara have been longing for from ages. If Kiara was here she would have jumped around and hugged Diya.

Sanjay was clueless on what was happening. As per what he understood Diya and Kiara do not like each other and there was cold war among them, he could not make out relation between those three. Just when Sanjay was about to ask them, Diya opened her mobile saw something and turned fury. Immediately she insisted them they should drive back, Rishaan dragged Sanjay too.

Diya handed over her phone to Rishaan, when Rishaan opened the message from Kiara, it read

RAHUL CO

Rishaan seriously could not understand what was happening. Rahul is like brother to him. Why would he harm Kiara? They reached Rahul’s home. Rishaan directly handed over the phone to Rahul and asked what the heck was happening? Rahul looked clueless and asked what’s the matter and where was Kiara?

Everyone seems to be innocent or was it acting? Was Sanjay too pretending to be nice guy? Is he behind this? Why did Kiara send Rahul co? What does that mean? Is it Rahul Company? If so, Rahul never owns one.

Rishaan explained matter to Rahul. Now all of them sat together and started calculating permutations and combinations on RAHUL CO. They thought of various possibilities. First they looked for Rahul Company. One more possibility occurred to them was Rahul car…might be she was in danger and misspelled it as CO. Rahul has three cars. One is with them, one is with Rahul and other one is in garage for repair. It suddenly occurred to Sanjay that it might also be Rahul Cousin?

Everything fell in place for Rahul after Sanjay hinted Cousin. It might be Rahul’s cousin who had secret crush on Kiara? Rahul immediately took his phone and called up his cousin, he cut his call. With this Rahul confirmed it might be him. They decided to call up police and inform about their doubts.

When they were about to step out Kiara appeared magically. Diya was delighted to see Kiara, she hugged her and tears rolled out of her eyes. Kiara could not believe that her sister in law is crying for her! Rishaan let out a deep sigh. He hugged her sister and asked if she was safe. Kiara assured her brother she was safe and narrated how she escaped from the place.

When they were all watching sunset at Arambol, Suddenly, a guy appeared at back of her, closed her mouth with a kerchief and dragged her towards the car, since there was crowd he made sure it didn’t look odd and it didn’t look like kidnap. I tried to resist, but he was so damn physically strong even my punches couldn’t make any sense. When we were boarding in to his vehicle I got glimpse of him and realized that it was Rahul’s cousin Ashwin. While he was instructing his driver to start the car, I could only type RAHUL CO, he caught me operating my mobile and before he could snatch it, I hit send button, luckily it was Diya’s message I had on top.

I was scared like hell when he dragged me inside an what looks like a pub. I asked him what do you want, I even warned him, if Rahul and Rishaan gets to know this, it would be end of his life. He smiled nastily; I guess he was high on alcohol. He gave and evil grin.

He told he started loving me the moment he saw me, he explained same to Rahul and he rejected it at the very minute he heard. Rahul also gave serious warning to him and asked him not to get this topic ever again. So he wanted to propose directly, and look at the way he chose…such an idiot.

I could not say a word. I listened to what ever non sense he said and was looking for the ways to escape from there. I realized that my hand big still stuck to me and Mr. Ashwin forgot to take it off. When he was deep in words and alcohol, I took the pepper spray out of my bag and sprayed in his eyes.

Probably they never expected that I would run away, the driver was not seen outside, I ran faster and got in to a cab and I am here before you.

Rishaan was proud of his sister. He always knew she was a brave girl. Diya looked happy and appreciated Kiara for the timely escape. Rahul was busy searching Kiara’s bag, when Kiara asked what he was searching for; Rahul exclaimed I am looking for other weapons in your bag. With this everyone laughed heartily.

Rishaan apologized for doubting Sanjay and if it was not Sanjay, they would not have got that it was Rahul’s cousin. They informed police about the incident and Rahul insisted that Ashwin stay in jail for some time and he deserves it for his bad behavior. Most of the times, he would be on drugs and other stuff.

Diya and Kiara are now friends and Rishaan can lead his life peacefully, with his wife and sister showering so much love on him and most of all they are together.

One fine day, Diya raised this doubt, Kiara, how come you had my message on top when I never sent you a message. Kiara laughed and said my dear Diya, remember we were fighting so bad in the initial days of your wedding; you were never tired of scolding me, you finally decided you would not talk to me and sent this.

Kiara, I hate you, it would be better if we stop talking to each other. You better don’t involve in Rishaan and my life.

I was so sad reading it, I never deleted the message. Whenever I feel like sharing something with you, I try to reply it but save it as a draft and erase everything next day morning. As usual I might have felt like sharing you something yesterday, but deleted it this morning, so it would have been on top.

Diya understood the pain Kiara would have gone through all these days staying away from her brother and herself. She hugged Kiara and said “I would never be reason for your pain, hereafter”. Kiara promised “she would always make her happy”. Seeing this from far, delighted Rishaan felt, finally GOA gave answer to his prayers.

Love is not pertained to guy and a girl, its love from all forms that makes you a complete person!

Finally its love that makes every relationship worth it!

Special 'you'

To you,

Those endless nights we make our eyes wide open forcefully so that we can be awake for some more time so that we can talk more, those minutes which were pure bliss, I will never ever forget any moment I had with you. You are the best thing that has ever happened in my life.

When I make a mistake you made me realize, with out me getting hurt. When I did something great, you would feel proud.

When whole world told me I am useless, you stood by me, you gave me courage, you gave me strength, you made me believe in myself, You completely made me EVOLVE in to a different person.

You changed the way I look at things, you gave me broader perspective towards life.

I am thankful to you for everything you did.

From me.

Perception

She sat in the Starbucks cafe, sipping her coffee and staring out of the window. The blood stained knife lay next to her handbag, covered with her blue silk scarf. She still cannot believe what she did few hours ago. It is pouring rain outside, just like her thoughts. She is still wondering how she got the guts to do whatever she did. For a minute her face is filled with rage, next minute she is happy, very next minute, she is convincing herself, no, I did right thing, any girl in my place would have done same thing. She is turning out impatient minute by minute and at the same time she wants to celebrate.  She finally calmed herself and took her phone and made a call to her best friend.

Nithya!! Come fast, I will be waiting,  you have to be here in 5 minutes, yes Start bucks cafe, the one near the hospital, without giving  chance for Nithya to speak, she hung the phone.

Nithya arrived within 5 minutes and was puzzled to see her best friend Akanksha in tensed state. She said “I was expecting you to be happy and eager to explain me the reason you messaged saying I am in happiest moment, but you look as if you are lost”

Akanksha took her knife out of the silk scarf and showed it to Nithya, Nithya got panicked at the sight of blood on the surgical knife.

 Why is it stained with blood Akanksha and why the hell are you carrying it with you? Nithya was ocean of questions!

Akanksha slowly broke the silence. Yes, I was in cloud nine when I messaged you I am in the happiest moment. Among all God’s creations, bringing a baby in to this beautiful world alive and healthy is the best thing ever and I am blessed in succeeding it. I just performed first C-section surgery under my senior doctor’s supervision. I so wanted that moment to be cherished, I requested chief doctor to allow me to take the surgical knife which I used in the first surgery, he smiled gently and said “well, young lady, if you wish so”.

I took the clean knife and put it in my handbag safely. While I was about to start to Starbucks, that’s when I messaged you.

My scooty took 3 long kicks to start and I was thinking it would soon trouble me. The drive from hospital to main road is like heaven, completely surrounded by greenery, in general, after a long day, I would be waiting for this drive every day, today this drive was more special because I have achieved something which I was striving for long, which gave meaning to my education, and my effort did not go waste. I was happier when the women’s family came over and thanked me much for successful surgery. It was a baby girl and she was so pretty. I wondered this baby would soon grow up and lead her own life, just like how we are now, independent, self-earning, caring and educated.

I reached the main road and was heading left, my scooty gave a small jerk and completely stopped. Agh! Should it give trouble at this time? I cursed myself for a while and called up Sanchit to pick me up or send someone to take my bike. He said he will send a mechanic in a while. I just parked the scooty in corner and was looking around and thinking when this mechanic will come. That’s when I heard someone groaning, initially, I assumed it might be because of some random birds since it was completely surrounded by the trees. The sounds became louder by the passing time. I dared to move forward.

I was dumb struck when I saw what was happening there! Soon, I recovered and understood that the next 20 seconds what I do will be crucial phase. I acted fast. I took the surgical knife out of my hand bag and slowly dropped the bag on the floor.

I moved forward and pointed the knife at back of the old man who stood there completely unaware of my presence and said “Do not dare to proceed further, or you will end up losing your life now, it would not take much time for me to kill old dumb ass like you, put the baby down safely, yes, right now”

 He put the baby down and in the process he tried to threaten me with the knife he was carrying to kill the baby, I accidentally, let the knife inside his stomach and he started bleeding.

Nithya, you know what? It was the same baby girl whom I was proudly telling you about, he was trying to kill the baby because it is a 3rd baby girl in his family and he does not want girls anymore.

All my happiness vanished when I saw that baby girl in pathetic situation, the baby whom I dreamed would grow up was lying there helplessly, I took her safely in to my arms and consoled her. I called up ambulance for that idiot old man and along with him we all reached the hospital.

God only knows, how he got the baby out and escaped the security. When I reached the ward they were all sad, searching for the baby, that poor mother did not that his own father in law tried to kill the baby and was sleeping peacefully. I could not with stand my anger and questioned whole of their family on how this old man was behaving and what everyone were doing. I made sure that this man does not stay with their family anymore and advised them to take him for some counselling.

After checking on the baby and security nth time, I came here. I still have that chill on my spine Nithya, I really cannot understand why some people go mad when it is a baby girl! They are angels created by god to bring happiness to everyone’s life.

I have used the same knife which he have used, but I used it to save a life, he used it to take a life away. I used it as a savior, he used it as a weapon. It is all perception that matters.

I really cannot imagine what would have happened, if I was few seconds late! The prettiest baby because of whom I felt proud would never have been on this earth!

We both were looking at each other teary eyed. Nithya suggested we go to police station and file return complaint that this baby would be treated well and brought up like a princess. We both took that immediate step and that is when I was finally felt little cool.

One good thing in this whole incident is baby’s father, he was really worried and sounded genuine. He promised me that he would take good care of her and I can check with his other daughters or anyone else on how he treats them. He was so true, they said they love their pappa and he plays games with them, he sends them to school, he picks them up and he says we should study well and work as engineers or doctors or whatever we wish. Those girls were answering my questions innocently.

When all my enquiries finished, I understood that he really love his kids and I got complete confidence that he would take care this little girl too. Not all men are bad! I apologized him for being rude and said it was pure frustration and worry for the baby that made me doubt everyone.

He smiled and said, No problem, I am glad that you are so responsible as a person and as a doctor, and he did thank me too.  The baby is in SAFE HANDS, I said to myself and smiled.

Chapter 11: The short Filim...Long lived

After talking, talking and talking we just dozed off. I had put my phone in silent from evening. I did not wanted this precious time with my friend to go in vain. This is the incident which rebuilt our friendship in to whole new bond and it emerged out even more stronger. Now nothing in the world can divide us after all even love bent down before our friendship. There is always a bad phrase on friendship between girls. People say girls forget friends as soon as they get a guy in their life or as soon as they get married. Its not true! At-least in our case. They will sooth you in your bad times. They act as a guide when you need help, they enjoy with you during your happiness.  They take offenses from you for your betterment. Friends actually make your life lot more pleasure. When you are down and can't find a way, they say, idiot I am there for you! That assurance, can never be paid off, it adds infinite energy and we bounce book stronger than ever.

I guess it was around 12 in the noon, I half opened my eyes and peeked out from my blanket. I see peaceful Neha sleeping in her bed. I got up from the bed, rubbed my eyes and picked up mobile to dial mom. My gaze was fixed on the message which I received from Ram and Akash.

Ram: Party! Party! Party! I have signed a contract for a new movie as a hero:)

Akash: Its Party time! I have signed a contract as director for a new movie and guess what, our beloved Ram will be starring in it:)

As soon as I read those messages, I was like Woooooow!!! its such a good news!

Neha! Neha! I screamed and scared hell out of her:D

She got up with a thud and asked me what happened

I was sorry that I scared her, but the news made me so damn happy, that made me forget  I was shouting. I told her about Ram and Akash's message. Neha seemed to be happy too and was eager about seeing our friends on big screen.

I called up Ram and we both congratulated him and it was turn to call up Mr. Akash!

I did wanted to surprise him, he has still not revealed me with which name he stored our contacts in his phone. I have been asking him for it from the time I saw him saving our names differently.

I never asked Ram about Akash. He was different from others, he does not sound similar. He always wants to stand alone and different. He seems to be peculiar, at the same time he never hurts anyone! He knows how to behave.

So it was big time I get my doubts clarified, I called up Ram and asked him, have you ever seen Akash's phone? Ram was grinning at the other end, I knew. Ram said oh!yes! many times. So it came to your notice too. I took a deep breath, thank god at least Ram knows what it was.

I asked Ram eagerly, how does he save a contact? and what does they all mean to him.

Ram told, Akash always dies for creativity, he strives hard for whatever he wishes. Ram explained that Akash have created his own language  which he created using signs and symbols. He also used combination of English letters for this. It is kind of encryption but in his own way. That's how he saved your contacts and it looked odd for you.

I went awweee when I heard this. I asked Ram if he knows his language. Ram said he can understand it partially. So I took his help composed this message in his language and sent it

Me: Congratulations Mr. Talented, you deserve this:)

Akash: Aha! How come, my language??

Me: Talent is ours too;) stolen talent:-D

Akash: Haha cool, whatever. I am glad you took effort:) Thank you:)

Me: :):)

As things take time, the movie shooting got delayed by 4 months. Finally it was on sets.

I was so excited, I used to go to their shooting spot once in a while and they all were kind and patient enough to explain things to me. I asked them about story line, and they said it was a sensitive love story. 

Neha was as usual not much interested in movies and stuff, i didn't wanted to push her in to this. We all were busy with our own schedules. Work was hectic for me and Ram, Akash were busy with their own world, mean while the time finally came for us to part.

 

Time ran faster than we imagined and it was end of the 6th month. That meant quitting her job and going on with her business plan for Neha, That meant half of their shooting completed for Ram and Akash. That meant my project goes in to production with a major release for me. 

Neha didn't quit her job as we planned but she went on sabbatical for 6 months. We all gathered at railway station to give send off to Neha. Tears rolled down in our eyes. I will miss her! I thought to myself. I will miss you, she spoke the words which I was thinking. I looked at her, wished her good luck! Ram and Akash teased us for crying, such cry babies. 

Men never understand why women cry? It is a God blessing to vent out our sadness, anger, guilt or whatever! It's an emotional sign saying we CARE.

The train arrived on time and Neha got in and bid us Bye!

I prayed God she would succeed in her business and soon be an inspiring entrepreneur for aspiring women. 

My dreams came true, Major release of our project became huge success and my manager was more than happy. I was happy too.

Life is full of unexpected surprises and shocks, Almost after 4 months of shooting, Ram and Akash's movie stopped permanently due to production issues. They both were close to depression and I will be alright soon kind of state. They want fight stronger, at the same time they lost faith. They strongly believed that this movie will give the break they were expecting and it would bring them publicity and craze they were longing for.

On the other hand, Neha was doing extremely well in her business. They are sure they would pick it up faster than they expected. Neha was content. 

Me, Ram and Akash met in the cafe near our home, I could not see them, I really felt bad seeing them in pathetic state. I said, come on guys, this is not end of your career. You deserve even more better, don't give up. They gave a plain smile as if it was end of the world.

Finally Akash spoke up. I don't know when our infinite troubles will come to end, when our dreams will come true, when we see our names on big screen, when our parents will feel proud of us. Unlike other parents, we are blessed to have them support us but fate is playing with us. 

I heard what ever he said patiently, I asked them how much it costs for continuing the film, when they gave a rough idea of price, it was impossible for me to even think of, I have saved little amount of money until now. I thought I could spend it for them.

The discussion shifted to production of movies and it prolonged so long that, from what ever I have understood from them, I got an idea that they can do a short film and release in you tube which gives them publicity and if it becomes big hit they will get noted with other capable producers too.

They seemed to like my idea. But they strongly started  believing in "luck". I cheered them up and asked them if they could proceed with same story they were shooting for. They said it can cause legal issues in the future if they use same story. 

Why can't we make your incidents as story for the short film? I bet there would be n number of people inspiring to become heros/heroines/character artists/directors and other roles related to movies.  If you project your life experiences perfectly on screen, they think arey! its me! I too have faced this situation many times! I strongly believe any movie which people can relate to their own life becomes huge hit and gets lots of applauds all around. I finished saying this and looked at them for the response.

They both stood, clapped and hugged me. Akanksha! you just spoke every word which were hidden in our hearts from long time. We really were touched, Thank you, thank you so much, they both said in unison,

I was happy that they liked it, Akash said he would need some time to put it as a story. to make this thought come in to proper action. As he said, he took around 20 days time to prepare script and other pre production stuff.

With what ever money we have, we can afford half amount for the movie. Ram and Akash were planning to sell their car and bike for other half amount. I warned them not to do that as they would definitely need to travel for shoot.

We created a group in whatsapp which has Neha, me. Ram and Akash. We used to discuss about the movie every day in the group. Since Neha was not much interested, she used appreciate our work and nothing much. We were putting everything in the group so that we all aware of updates.

Then came this fantastic message from Neha in the group! 

Guys, If you don't mind. can I take part in the production of future super hit film?

We were astonished! We thought Neha was not following us, we thought she was busy with her own world.

I was like awww! so sweet of you Neha!

Ram and Akash were like we can't thank you enough Neha! That would really help us shape our career.

I called up Neha and Thanked her. she said idiot you don't need to thank your friend.

Things were all set. Finally with few other people in place we were on sets. 

I was always part of the movie, though indirectly, I was felling excited, happy and content. I even helped Akash in few dialogues and put my own words. 

It was end of the day of shoot, we all were emotional. We put our maximum effort and finally left results to destiny. 

We did our publicity part of work too. We posted in our FB, I reached out to most of my friends asking to watch this.

Ram on the other hand was posting regular updates of the film. 

Akash chose different marketing options and tried to boost up the movie views as much as possible.

Neha, has directly put the movie poster and link on the wall of her office so that every traveler who comes there will at least see what it is.

Though it was a short film, it longs for 45 minutes and we have pretty much covered every aspect of Ram and Akash's life.

We finally ended it with their own short film going viral in internet.

Now its our turn to see the truth or fate in words of Akash.

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Finally the film was put on for people to watch and the title and the tag goes here

Passion

   Its your story!

It is fascinating to see your names on the screen, 

Cast:

Ram as Ram

Vihan as Akash

Swathi as Neha

Samyuktha as Akanksha

Stroy: Akanksha 

Dialogues : Akash and Akanksha

Producer : Neha

It did not reach so much hype as we expected initially, but it picked up slowly, day after day view started going high and people started sharing it on their wall. Thousands of comments started pouring in. 

Slowly it grew....world has become a global village with face book in hand...anyone could reach everyone. 

Slowly people started recognizing Akash too,  he improved his connections and his network grew bigger. It so happened, Akash got a call from a production company congratulating him for the movie. They said it really took them back to their past. They asked, if Akash could meet them. 

Akash have one romantic thriller story with him. He is going to meet the producer to discuss story along with Ram.

If the producer gets convinced, this would go on sets, but this time it won't go back since it was established productions company and this small budget movie does not matter much to them.

Me and Neha were eagerly waiting outside, expecting "we did it" from Ram and Akash. They finally came out.

They didn't say anything, they looked sad, I asked "guys. tell me what is it?" 

 "WE DID IT" 

they shouted and hugged us. They were in cloud9. 

After few years...

Jouranlist: What was your strongest come back sir?

Ram: It obviously was the short film "Passion" . Though it was short film it made my career live long:)

 if it was not there in the first place, I would not sit here:) 

Akash: We would always be thankful to Neha and Akanksha through out our life. If it was not for them, we would have definitely given up long back. 

Me and Neha were watching their interview in T.V.

Neha settled down in peaceful, close to nature place. She met a traveler, in her firm, they both shared common vision, they liked each other, took sometime , understood each other and finally got married happily. Neha still continues her business with her friend and they are more innovative in their career, I indeed read an article about her in Newspaper.

Me....I settled down as a writer, I write for movies and update columns in newspaper regularly. I am seeing a guy and soon let you know the good news;)

We both met up  in my home. We were happy seeing Ram and Akash on TV. what else a friend wants??

And the friendship CONTINUES...

 

 

Your's

Harika Bojanala:)

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I truly dedicate this story to my husband Santhosh...infact it was you, who made understand that things won't change for a girl after wedding...Thanks for always encouraging me to write:)

To Shwetha Rangaswamy -   you would always be inspiration to one of the characters in my story.

As always...to all the people who constantly followed this story inspite of long breaks.