Synopsis:
Shree met Priya's parents on college day. She got the best outgoing student award in the college. She received a letter from an unknown person. She explained to her parents about the letter. Kalpana talked to Shree and her friends in an insulting way. Semester exams and the college farewell were over . Shree was very happy expecting to join in M.Sc and continue her higher studies. Akhila said that wont be possible and would discuss with her while coming home that week.
It is beautiful
Next week Akhila came home. Akhila said "Get ready , we are going out". Mom asked "Where?". Dad smiled as if he knows the answer. Dad said "I just spoke with that construction man. If we start after an hour , we can go and have a look". Shree was puzzled and had no idea what they were talking about. Mom and Shree were very curious and started to the place, On the way Mom and Shree were nagging Akhila with so many questions. Akhila with a smile said "Be patient ! You will know in few minutes". They took an auto and reached the place. Akhila said to the auto driver "Stop .. stop . It is here". The auto halted before a brand new house. Shree asked Akhila "Are we going to visit someone?, But who is in this house ? your friend ?. Oh no .. It is locked". Akhila smiled and opened the house gate with a key. Shree looked at Mom and said "What is happening?". Akhila said "First both of you ....Come in". Shree and Mom went inside. The home was like a small palace. It had a beautiful balcony, garden, a fantastic terrace, a big hall with semi furnished closets, A beautiful pooja room, two bed rooms with attached toilets and fantastic kitchen. Most of the rooms are decorated with high quality tiles and granite. The living hall entrance door was perfectly decorated with a wooden art. Akhila asked "Mom and Shree , how was the home?". Shree said "It is beautiful ? Can you say why we are here ?". Akhila said "I left my lecturer job in the college".
That's Impossible , But you look pitiful
Shree and Mom was stunned. Shree said "Are you nuts ?". Mom exclaimed "What are you saying ?". Akhila said "Do not panic. I got a new job in IT field which is my dream. I have planned to buy this home for us. I have already applied loan. I came here just to make confirmation to the builder". Shree couldn't believe what was happening. Akhila continued "I have applied a long leave in my office. We need to do house warming function and need to get everything set in this home before I go". Mom smiled and had tears in her eyes. Mom hugged Akhila and said "My daughter is the smartest girl. This is not your end, there is much more to achieve and God bless you". Shree blinked in shock. Dad was smiling seeing everything. Akhila said Mom looking at Shree "See her face" and giggled. Shree smiled at Akhila and asked "Are you not kidding right ? Is this really going to be our home ?" and jumped. Every hair at her back neck stood up. Shree said "I need to see the home again" and visited each and every room" . She touched the tiles and the marbles. Though the house is lifeless, she could feel the love of Akhila towards her family in it. She ran to the balcony , garden and upstairs. Akhila and Shree ran to the upstairs and shouted "We ..are... buying... this house..". Shree said "The bedroom which is near the living room is mine" and twinkled. Akhila said "Ya ... sure . The big one is for Mom and dad.. Can you give some room in your bed while I come here .. Please". Shree playfully smiled and said "That's impossible ..But you look pitiful, so I'll think on it". Akhila gently patted on her head.
You need not explain these to me
Shree ran to the garden and pointed her index finger and said "Here , I'll plant red roses, Here pink one ..Here jasmine , Here banana tree , Here drumstick , Here pomegranate.. Here lemon , Here greens ..Here curry leaves ....". Akhila said "Phew ... Finished ?". Shree continued "And Here coconut and outside a Neem tree. That's it". Shree again hugged Akhila and jumped in happiness saying "Even now I couldn't believe". Akhila said "Mom and Shree , you like the home ?". Shree said "What question is this? Will anyone ask wage to taste the sugar cane?". Everyone reached home. They all discussed the date for housewarming function. Akhila asked Mom "Can I register the home in your name or dad ?". Mom said "No, This is not our property . You are buying in your salary, So register in your name" and continued "If so, it won't be a problem in future and the property should not be divided as it belongs to you". Shree said "Yes , Mom is right. Register in your name". Mom said Shree "Do not mistake me. Whatever you both buy , register in your names". Shree said "Mom . Come on ...You need not explain these to me. I completely understand what you are trying to convey. In fact , I'm so happy that you told this" and smiled. Mom gently patted on Shree's head. Akhila and Dad did all the formalities and completed the registration.
You are not invited , You are expected.
Akhila said "Shree! You can invite your friends too". Akhila and Shree both designed a simple invitation and gave it to the printing press. The invitation got ready in the next two days. Akhila invited some of her friends. Mom invited her friends and some relatives. Shree went with her Dad to give invitation for Priya , Shiba , Mona and Mina. Shree said to her dad "Appa ! Can I give invitation to another important friend who is near by". Dad said "Ya . but. I thought you gave to everyone . Who is that ?". Shree said "His name is Guru". Dad was surprised "You got a boy friend ? How come?". Shree said "He was Priya and Shiba's friend and He became a good friend of mine too. He also helped me in my final year projects". Dad smiled and said "Ya ..we can". They both went to Guru's home. Shree pressed the calling bell. A lady came and asked "Hai , May I know who are you ?". Shree said "I am Guru's friend. I come here to invite you to our housewarming function". The lady welcomed them in and said "'I'm Guru's Mom. Glad to meet you. Take your seat. He is inside and will join in you in a minute". Shree smiled and both of them took the seat in the couch. In few minutes, Guru entered the living room and said "Hello Shree .What a surprise?" and he also greeted Shree's dad. Shree gave the invitation and said "You are not invited . You are expected". Guru smiled and said "Oh.. This is great . I will definitely join you in the function . Congrats". Shree and dad bade bye to Guru and left the place. The day before the housewarming function , Shree , Mom and Akhila went to the home and cleaned it. Everything been arranged. The housewarming day arrived.
I need to do my M.Sc - Dream shattered again
In the function , Shree was flying like a butterfly. Mom and dad were proud of Akhila and were overwhelmed in happiness. Akhila was so happy that she bought her own home for her parents. As soon as the milk boils over and the coconut is broken the house became a home. Shree became so attached to that home. She showed each and every room in the home to her friends . Guru arrived to the function. Shree introduced Guru to each and everyone of her family friend and relatives. Guru was so happy and felt how important he was to Shree. Delicious food been served. The function was a great success. The next day , all their things been moved to the new home. Shree was thrilled and even then, she couldn't believe that she is going to live in that house. They arranged everything in their brand new home. Akhila said "Only a day left, to join my office. I am leaving tomorrow" and gave some books to Shree. Shree saw those books. It was all aptitude books to prepare for interview. Shree said "But , I need to do my M.Sc". Akhila looked at Shree and said "I know , But my advice is , you can join in a job. Because as we got a house now , Half of my salary would go for EMI and rest for my hostel charges , food etc and It's time for you to support the family". Shree thought for a while. Akhila said "Prepare for the interview. I anytime will call you for the interview. I sent your resumes to three companies. This is your resume ..have a look at these". Shree was confused and couldn't think. Akhila realized Shree was not happy and convinced her "Do not worry , You can continue your studies while you work". Though Shree was not much interested ,She had no choice rather to support her family financially. She started preparing for the aptitude tests and interviews.
Chennai is so far , How could I?
After a week , Akhila called Shree and said "Next week , You are starting to Chennai. Be ready with all your certificates". Shree said "So , Are you coming to pick me up ?". Akhila said "No, you are coming alone". Shree was astounded. Shree exclaimed " I never been alone to anyplace. Chennai is so far. How could I?" . Akhila said "Do not overthink . Dad will accompany you to the bus stop and will let you take the bus and I will be here to receive you. Do not worry and the bus will be halted in a hotel in between . You can get down to use the rest room if needed and get back to the bus safe. Dad will talk to the driver and he is very much known to Dad, So do not worry". Shree again had no choice. That fine day , as Mom and dad went to some friend's place and left the mobile phone in home . Shree texted to Sai to call her. Sai called her and Shree explained about everything that Akhila said and her decision to get a job in Chennai. Sai heard everything and said "Do as Akhila says , She will do always good to you". Shree nodded and disconnected the phone. The day arrived. Mom gave her dinner and said "Take care". Dad dropped her in the bus stand. Shree took the first seat just behind the driver. The bus started. Shree's heart was heavy to leave her Dad ,mom and her dream as well. A pair of eyes were watching her from the last seat. Shree was shedding tears continuously for an hour. She was starring outside through the window. After some time , she felt cold and closed the window. There was no one sitting near her and the seats by her sides were empty. Most of the seats behind were filled except one or two.
Hikkabooo...
It was almost 1.00 am, Every one slept. Shree felt someone been watching her all the time. She couldn't sleep. Suddenly Shree felt something wrong with the bus. In a fraction of second she realized , Bus got crashed and lose its control and was sliding side wards to a shallow pit. As , she was awake , She got hold of the iron bars in front of her and took the bag with the other hand and put on the window where she was about to collide her head. There was a great rumbling sound of the wheels and she realized the bus was thrashed to the ground to its side and she was lying on the window. It was dark everywhere and only one light at the back was blinking. She closed her eyes for a minute opened and saw moon outside the opposite window. She was able to see the seats. She somehow managed to go to the next seat by holding the bars in front. She was shocked seeing some people are hurt and were unconscious. She was terrified seeing a baby crying rested on a man's back. The baby was thrown on the man's back from her mother's arms. She saw the baby and said "Sshhhh no crying .. Hikkabooo ...".The baby stopped crying for a minute hearing Shree's voice and again started crying.
Is anyone conscious ?
She put her bag on her back and struggled to go to the driver seat. He was badly hurt and was unconscious. She held the bar tight and saw a man who was conscious and he too struggled to come out. Shree waived her hands and shouted ""Is anyone conscious ?". Except that man and the baby cry , No body responded. By the time, the man reached Shree and they both pulled the door hard and finally opened it. Shree said "Lift me up and take the baby first and give it to me". The man helped Shree to go out and the he too got his bag on his back. The man struggled to get the baby and handed to Shree . Shree wrapped the baby in a towel from her bag and kept it on the ground. Shree said "Do you have mobile phone?". The Man said "Yes , I do". Shree exhaled deeply and said "Call the emergency". The man dialed the emergency number and informed. Shree gave her hands to the man and helped him to get out of the bus. She struggled a lot and her hands ached.
My baby ..My Baby....
The man fell on Shree when he tried to come out. Shree saw the man. He was young and handsome. He looked at Shree and said "Your face is so bright even in this dark". Shree said "Is it... that important now ? Get off from me". He said "Ohh ..I am sorry". Shree said "Phew .. You look thin , but you are so heavy . What do you eat ?". The man smiled and fixed his gaze on her. He said "You are a strong and a bold girl too". Shree asked "Okay. You have a torch in your mobile?". The young man said "yes". Shree said "Turn it on". By the time Shree stood on the side of the bus and tried to open all the window for the air to get in. She took two water bottle from her side pouch of the bag. One was leaking and other was not. She took the leaking bottle and pour the water through the window on the person who were unconscious with the help of the torch light in the phone. People woke up from their giddiness. Shree shouted "You are safe . Don't worry. Try to come to the front door holding the seats". When the people came front , Shree and the young man helped the people to get out of the bus. The lady shouted "My baby ..My baby ". Shree said "Do not panic .. sister .. Your baby is with me , She is fine". The lady thanked Shree and blessed her. Shree smiled.
We are alive , It is a good omen
And now , I can hear you saying "Suspense ... Who was in the bus? Who made Shree dumb struck? ".
And I say "Patience Patience ... Friday is not too far :)"
Good read as usual, Shree's expression and behavior after knowing Akhila bought the house for their parents was awesome. The words "You are not invited, you are expected" is too good, this shows your writing skills are awesome. When met with an accident Shree handling the baby was just awesome. Suspense as usual in the end, by the way who was the person in the last seat?? You gave a hint when Shree boarded the bus, two eyes were looking at her from the back. Will wait for next week.
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