We can’t control
the memories those haunt without any alarm, the problem lies in the
psychological level…where we can control our conscious mind but unconscious and
subconscious minds are totally out of our reach.
This is something
happened that day with Tina…
After taking bath
around 11:30 am, her childhood habit which she is continuing till now, she
visited the balcony to hang the wet clothes, this was nothing new in her life
style but that day she noticed a kid from her colony practicing cycle there and
the biggest fault she made by knocking him
…what are you doing
Shantu?
Following the sound
he looked upside and after a search he found Tina there
…practicing cycle
Aunty, where is Indu?
…she is in school.
After taking a safe
side in the road noticing the bike coming from the front side he asked
…what are you doing
in the balcony Aunty?
…Enjoying the sun
rays.
…don’t stay for long;
you know my parents say that sunrays contain ultraviolet rays which are very
harmful for our skin and hair.
Replying him with a
smile Tina entered in the dining being lost in her thoughts….
Going outside home during
morning even after completing the study was not in the habit of Rahul during
the holidays, ultraviolet rays were not the reason rather he used to maintain a
very disciplined life, exercise after the study was mandatory in his lifestyle
and he never used to compromise with it, even his friends were well acquainted
with it.
That day, Rahul was
alone in his house, his parents visited one of their relatives house to attend
an invitation, he informed Tina earlier night during their conversation and
requested repeatedly “If you can manage then surely call me in between 10am-2pm”.
After taking the bath Tina noticed her mom was going to take bath, so getting
the opportunity she dialed Rahul’s number
…hello
…it’s me, what are
you doing?
…just competed
bathing, you?
Same her, by the
way, from when you are taking bath around 11:30am...Tina intentionally asked
the question though she knew the reason full well.
Rahul was silent,
Tina realized he was smiling.
…look, I can’t talk
for long time; Mom can come out from bathroom anytime.
…will you talk to me
toady night?
This same question Rahul
used to ask frequently whenever they used to meet.
…yah, sure…
…ok, that’s enough.
…look, I have to
stop the conversation now.
…One last question,
what will you do now?
…I will visit the
terrace to dry my hairs under the sunrays, its winter na.
After a minute she visited
the terrace and stood in the north side so that she can see the passersby in
the front lane and what she expected did take place approx. after five minutes,
Rahul was there in his cycle, was looking at her. Tina replied with a smile.
After the lunch
when Tina found her Mom is busy in daily shop she looked at the lock, 1:10Pm
that means she still have fifty minutes to make proper use and dialed Rahul’s
number, when he picked up, Tina asked in an angry voice
…what were you
doing in front of my house around in the mid noon?
…there will be a
beautiful view at that time, I came to know about it, I wanted to cherish that,
it’s simple.
…some black hairs
flying in the air being attached with a elegant face and being taken care with
one beautiful hand, actually you know, I got the news that an angel will land
in earth at that time in that terrace.
This is what Tina
never understood, Rahul hardly used to call her with her name, after two months
of their patch up sometime Tina felt that her nick name is “Angel”
…so, you saw that
angel?
…yes, I saw her.
…and why she is
angel? People say that angels are beautiful and you never realized why people
call me “A beautiful girl”, do you know what “beauty” is?
… Your words are “beauty”,
your smile, your voice, the way you look back, your walk, your steps, your
anger, your attitude all these are beauty.
Crazy boy, sometime
Tina tried to search the reason why this boy has fallen in love with me when he
has never marked her as a “beautiful one”, she intentionally asked
…What about my,
eyes, my lips, my chicks, ears, hairstyle?
…everyone has
those, so also you.
Tina laughed a lot
getting the answer, interrupting her Rahul said
…ok, you laughed
enough, now I have something to ask you?
…yah sure,
…you are such a
stupid girl you know?
…why what happened?
…don’t you know
that sun rays contain ultraviolet rays and you are drying your hairs under sun rays!!!!
...Then why did not you inform it when i was about to visit? now answer me.
After a short gap Rahul replied
...actually i forgot it, just remembered few minutes ago.
Then they both laughed out.
Why the memories
haunt? Tina was thinking lying in the bed, “if it would be possible to wash
away the memories according to your wish then will you delete the memories with
Rahul?” she asked herself.
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Refreshing read. First of the day. God bless.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know, thanks a lot.
DeleteThis is a fact. We live the moments and make memories, Either good or bad. The nice one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your views and the appreciation.
DeleteMemories do have the power to unsettle and haunt for a long time afterwards. The best solution is to move on and make new memories. However, in Tina and Rahul's case, it's heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteNoor Anand Chawla
Thanks for sharing your view, glad to know you liked it.
DeleteAnd loved it! YEs, with memories we can cross miles! Loved the article
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed reading, thanks a lot.
DeleteI wonder how this would finish. I see Tina reminiscing about old days, Rahul yearning for her. It is a classic case of so near yet so far.
ReplyDeleteYou got it right, "So near yet so far"...so much true it is, sometime some stories dont get desired ending, lets see what happens.
DeleteGlad to know you are enjoying this series, thanks for being supportive from the beginning of this tale sharing your views.
Wish to read the last chapter of the story 😃 good one!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know about your interest, thanks a lot.
DeleteAh ! Teenage love and the memories of first love !!
ReplyDeleteYes, those always leave big impacts.
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