The magical journey

It has been a disastrous day for Jyothi, as she came back from the divorce court. She isbeautiful, average height, slim and has an 8 year old son who is childish. Jyothi has suffered abuse and torture from her in laws and husband. She has considered suicide at numerous occassions but, it never tooked place because she love her son Arun to bits.

After the case, she appeared like a free woman but was scared of the consequences which will impact on her son. Outside, her friends were waiting to hear the news.

"Yes I am.", Jyothi replied with a smile

All of her friends were relieved to see this

Preethi a strong headed woman and a managing director of Linux. She is currently engaged to Sanjay a psychiatrist whom she met at her best friend's wedding party. Outside, you believe Preethi and Sanjay are the most loving couple who has everything planned out perfectly. Sadly, there is a dark side as Preethi has a child from a previous relationship however, the child's father died after a horrific accident. This has put a magnificant strain on Preethi and her teenage daughter Sandhya.

"Thank god, Jyothi got out of this mess. When would I get out of my mess?." sighed, Neema.

Neema is a famous fashion model who has contacts from various fashion agencies. She is tall, bold and determined with good values. Sadly, she is currently having an affair with a married dance teacher whom she met during a project. All her friends have persuaded her to leave him and find another man however, Neema refuses to.

Unlike others, Twinkle has the perfect life, perfect career as a doctor and perfect husband called Rajesh a lawyer. They are childhood sweethearts and have two small childrens.

"Girls, we must celebrate this occasion. Lets head to the beach.", smiled Viji.

Finally, Viji a teacher who makes everyone smile. Currently she is unmarried however, Viji has gone through so much in such short time.

"Okay!", smiled all the friends and walked .

Chapter 2-The magical journey

Jyothi, Viji, Twinkle, Preethi and Neema were sitting on the beach quietly like a mouse. The waves fiercely roared like thunder as it hits their feet's. The sun was shining like fried bacon. Kids were screaming along the beach playing happily with their parents, siblings and other relatives. The ice man was walking with his music on. Couples were strolling like happy bunnies.

Viji moaned, "Why everyone is is quiet?"

No one answered until Twinkle replied, "Viji, do you think this is the necessary time to talk?"

"Of course it isn't however; life is short so make use of it. Past is past just concentrate on your son he is very precious." Viji explained as she leaned on Jyothi's shoulder

Neema continues, "You have a son who understands the situation, he will be there and you will be treated like a queen."

Twinkle looked at Neema and replied silently, "You give advice to everyone but, you are unable to listen to others."

Jyothi got up and walked slowly. The others got up and followed.

Jyothi replied, "Thank you for your advice and support. Without you girls I don't know what I would have done. We have been friends for many years. Together we went through so much in our life. Every one of us have our own problems but we managed to stick together and survive."

As she spoke, her tears started to flow just if the river had flooded.

Preethi hugged her, "Jyothi ma, our friendship will last forever and whatever problems occur. We will stick by our guns and face every challenge together. "

Suddenly, Preethi was stunned to see Sandhya in the beach with some male friends. She was dressed inappropriately wearing mini skirts and a cropped top. Preethi was furious and walked off immediately to take Sandhya home until, Neema stopped and advise her, "Listen, let her come tonight and you confront her."

"Neema, why you stopped her? If she was my child I would of have slapped her on the spot. It's disgraceful, upsetting and irritating to see someone being misused especially a girl." Screamed, Jyothi, "All men are users they have no respect for others especially when for girls. They don't have any self respect and tend give mixed signals."

"Preethi, do you want yourself to be humiliated by your daughter? Do you want these men to laugh at you? Even the public?" Questioned, Twinkle

Preethi taught for a moment, Viji came along explained, "Preethi I agree with Neema, these things shouldn't be handled inappropriately in public. She will make things worse leading to serious consequences. Also, kids like her should be spoken calmly rather than being physical. As for Sandhya things had been going wrong for the last few years so, try communicating with her."

Twinkle advised Preethi, "You follow what's best for you however; I would go with Viji and Neema advice."

Preethi decided she will have a face to face discussion with her daughter and walked off disgusted.

Chapter 3

Later on this evening, Preethi was sitting at home thinking deeply about Sandhya how much pain she is causing to the family. Suddenly, the doorbell rang; she was horrified and wondered wherever if it was the police, the ambulance or even Sandhya's dead body. Preethi got up slowly and was shaking as if thunder was crackling inside the Earth crust ready to spit out hot blood. As she walked closer to the door, her heart beat started beating harder 'boom' 'doom' 'boom' repeatedly and her shaking got worse. A voice called out, "Open the door now stop sleeping."

Preethi was scared to the core and finally when she opened the door she was relieved it was Sanjay. A 6ft handsome, young man who's 8 years younger dressed up in iliac shirt in black trouser. He was a fresh breath of air for Preethi and is there to give her moral, physical and emotional support. Furthermore, he has accepted Sandhya as his own daughter. He came inside the house and hugged Preethi questioning, "Honey, why did you so upset."

Preethi looked at Sanjay unable to answer but S guessed, "Is it about Sandhya?"

P nodded as S asked, "Did you see her at the beach?"

P looked amused by the fact S guessed her depression and questioned, "How did you know?"

"Viji came to the clinic. She explained to me about what happened in the beach?" S told her and continued, "I saw Sandhya in the streets with the boys and spoke to her."

"What did Sandhya said?" P questioned

Sanjay answered, "In fact, she was shocked to hear you were at the beach with your friends. Started her usual tantrums about the fact, you control her too much, don't let her do what she wishes for and complains she's 18 years old. She should receive more freedom and so on."

"What other solutions do you have? Is there an end towards this?" Preethi sighed as she sat down on the chair.

"You need to be patient and continue advising her until she gets back into her senses." Sanjay calmed replied.

S looked her P eyes, his long fingernails held onto her face and gentle kissed her passionately. Every time, he kissed her, he kept on saying, "I love you." He picked her up and took her into the bedroom.

V just came home after a long day back from school. She was wearing a black pencil skirt and blue shirt. As she just approached home, she was surprised to see a bunch of red roses lying across the floor. The door was left open. V was stunned to see the house has been tided well, all her items have been arranged sufficiently and accordingly how it used to be when she was younger. Music was playing in the background it was from Saathiya Saathiya'the music she always loved. V continuously kept searching for clues if this mystery person had left for her to recognise. The only person she could think about is someone who knew her very well and had encountered with her in the past.

As V turned to the dining table, food had been prepared for her to eat. It was pasta, chicken and salad'her favourite food. As she was tucking in, a note was found which said:

"Viji, Remember me, I'm one person whom you knew closely but then reality came and everything started to fall apart. I'm sorry I sneaked into your apartment without your permission. You are very beautiful today as I saw you talking in the beach.The same Viji I meet many years ago. My life has been downhill of you however, it was my responsibility for this. Please forgive me!"

V was surprised to see this note, she was ever so desperate to meet her however, and she is angry for breaking inside her apartment without her permission. Immediately she took her phone and dialled a number.