We | A Narrative by Prana | Chapter 2

                                          we, a feel of love

                                          we, an act of kindness

                                          we, a support to each other 

                                          we, a kindness to help

                                          we, a bravery to question

                                          we, a power of  group

If you missed our first chapter read here we-narrative-by-prana-chapter-1

Please note : All the characters in the story are completely fictional, not referring to any person or place or personality.

                                                                 Three friends

When I entered into the classroom, no one seemed to recognize my presence. Of course I know that I am not famous or something. Everyone was busy with their own work. Last bench boys were writing something on desk, some were playing cricket, some others were making jokes and some are talking to girls. some girls are studying very seriously as there was going to be an exam within an hour, some are writing notes or something, some others are sleeping and seeing outside. I stood at door observing all these unable to take a step, but a girl who is sleeping, woke and saw me. She signaled to come in and to sit with her. As I was very nervous, hesitated for a second, walked slowly and sat next to her.

“Hey I am Chandana”, she introduced herself and we had spoken about lots of things. Saveena also joined us and became friends. Mean while a faculty came into class and gave introduction about the subject. He took 2 periods and as soon as he left the class, another faculty came and took other 2 periods. After the class, Jai came to us and once again introduced himself.

“Madam, Jai sir is moving away”, driver called Vignudha.

“What?” she said suddenly with a shock coming out of her dreams.

 Driver showed a car to her and said “madam Jai sir is in that car”. 

“Are you sure? Is he really?” she enquired.

“Yes madam”.

“Then go fast, we have to catch him. Go”.

      Jai and his father

Jai is driving in a high speed as though he is in a race. May be he is in a hurry for something. Driver picked up the speed and rushed towards the Jai’s car. Finally driver managed to let Jai to take a halt. Jai became angry for interruption but suddenly his face is filled with happiness and surprise on seeing Vignudha stepping out of the car. As soon as he saw her, he got down and hurried towards her. They both hugged each other.

“I was really surprised to see you da” said Jai with utmost excitement.

“Me too” replied Vignudha.

“actually...” when she was about to continue, Jai said” hey, dad met with an accident”.

“What?” she was shocked with the news.

“How? When?”

“I too don’t know. I just got a call from hospital”.

“Ok ok. Let’s go” Vignudha said to Jai. She stepped into Jai’s car saying her driver to leave and she will call to her father.

At the hospital, Jai went to his father, hugged him and cried. “Dad, how are you? What happened? ”, Jai asked his father with a sob. He held Jai’s hands tightly and said “I am sorry my son”.

“Dad? What...”

“Let me finish first. I have been seeing how you have changed. I saw you feeling guilty for my mistake. Yes, it’s my fault. It’s because of me”.

Jai gave an expression trying to oppose that it wasn’t his fault.

But his father continued, “I was worried about you, I don’t want to lose you. That’s why I hadn’t agreed with you on that day. I was foolish. But now I don’t want to let you down my son”.

He wiped his eyes, looked confidently at jai and said “Do whatever you want. I will always be proud of you. But I am sorry, I can’t be with you”.

“Dad, please don’t talk like that. Nothing will happen to you. I am sure you will be alright”.

“No, my dear, nothing is going to be alright. I am going to die. I just heard from nurses. This is my last day”.

“Dad, please, no. Don’t talk like that. Please don’t”.

Mean while Jai saw doctor coming for rounds through the window glass. He rushed towards doctor and urged him “doctor, please tell that my father will be alright. Please doctor, please”.

“Who is your father, mister” asked doctor.

Jai gestured to his father.

Doctor saw him and said “yes, he is absolutely alright”.

“What? Are you sure doctor?” He asked with such confusion.

“Yes”, doctor replied.

“but  ...” Jai confused and surprised with doctor’s words.” but doctor, my father said that he is going to  ...” He hesitated for a second and said, “Die”.

“No, your father is absolutely fine. It’s a small accident. He just needs some rest, that’s it. It might have been the other patient, the nurses were talking about. Go and talk to your father. He is fine”.

“Thank you doctor, thank you very much”. Jai’s face filed with happiness.

He went to his father and explained everything. He too felt happy with the news. Then they got room shifted. Vignudha came to him and wished Jai’s father. He blessed her. Mean while Jai’s relatives came and they filled the room. So that the father and son got no chance to speak further. As relatives are there to care for his father, Jai decided to go out with Vignudha.

When they are leaving, his father grasps his hands and said “I won’t take my words back”.

Jai smiled and said “thanks, dad”. Then they left.

Both went to a nearby park and sat on a chair.

“Jai”, called Vignudha looking into his eyes and slowly said “Jai, I want you to be back, we want your support”.

Jai gave a confused look to her words. He doesn’t understand what she said and why she said that.

“What do you mean?” enquired Jai.

“I mean  ...”, she hesitated for a second and said “ ‘His’ proposal”.

“What? Oh ok ok, I got it”, Jai soon realized that what she was talking about. He said “yes”.

 Vignudha got shocked and surprised at a time with his answer. She came out of shock soon and said “but  ... your father... it’s because of him we split up”.

“Yeah, I know. But unfortunately he agreed. It’s just happened today”.

She felt very happy.

Jai continued “two years ago when I told about ‘His’ idea, dad hadn’t spoken with me for a day and sold the house”.

“What?”, Vignudha stunned and said “uncle sold that house? But it is his life, his soul”.

“Yeah, you too know how much he likes that house; he will give up his life rather than selling it. But he did it because of me. He doesn’t want to agree with me. That’s why he said his answer with his actions that he can dare to do whatever rather than approving my request. That’s why, at that day when you asked to tell my opinion, I said No. I hadn’t spoken about any of it until now, because I know how sad he is feeling inside selling his sweet home. I believed that one day he will understand for sure. But today, he said his concern about me stopped him all these days, but he doesn’t want to happen further. So he let me to do what I want”. Vignudha eyes filled with tears of happiness.

His chest swollen with pride and said “I will be with you always”.

“Thank you jai, thank you very much”, smiled Vignudha.

Continuation : We | A Narrative by Prana| Chapter-3