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THE FIST OF DESTINY
Krishna was staring, not at any particular object. His vision was covering the entire scenario. The scenario had several everyday objects..like the sky, the moon, the stars .The silence was nibbling Krishna by every passing moment.
Let's not be too philosophical, Krishna was under police custody. The lock up was filled up by other prisoners, so the OC kept Krishna out side..Krishna was seated on a very old wooden cot. The Police Station was in a normal mode..it had three or four room, one used as the lock up..other were the hand out place for the Policemen. The verandah had an almirah, a bench,a chair and a table,it was the Office of the Officer-In-Charge of that Police station.
Suddenly the police station had a power cut and the generator was out of order. One of the prisoners started to sing, some began to shout. Mosquitoes were serving Krishna by their admirably sharp stings.
"This is life!"..Krishna said to himself.It was Mahanavami night,the next day was Vijaya dashmi aka Dussehrah.
"DESTINY LEADS, WE JUST FOLLOW"
It was the headlines of the lecture Prof. Saxena gave last to last week.
Krishna never believed in destiny. According to him Prof. Saxena is a crank, cynical and everything which would certainly not keep Prof. Saxena in Krishna's good book.But in the police custody, Prof. Saxena's lectures were like music to Krishna's ears. The OC surely had a kitchen fight with his wife. Krishna had to digest the anger and frustration of the COP, of course in form of a solid Mike Tyson punch. The COP didn't consider that it was Krishna's first crime.
Krishna is a gentleman. But the ambiance and the flavor of Durgapuja and Navratri had ignited Krishna's inner fire. Krishna became Krishna Romeo.Love at first sight, of course. Krishna saw the girl in the puja pandal,local girl.For the first time in life, Krishna fell in love where some of his friends were celebrating their silver jubilee.
Driven by the instinct, Krishna followed the girl.He became a stalker .The girl was a genuinely nice girl.She understood Krishna's intentions and left the puja pandal..Krishna followed her,at one point Krishna stopped her and tried to talk. The girl impulsively gave a repulsive reaction.
A police jeep was passing through the road. The policeman fulfilled his duty and arrested Krishna.He was the OC of the local Police station who had been introduced as Mike Tyson earlier..
"Krishna,Krishna..Krishnaaaaaaaaa…?"..
Krishna woke up,he slept under the starry sky, on the wooden cot. Mosquitoes gave him proper company over the night.
Prof. Saxena again said.."Krishna..are you okay?"
With a deep sigh Krishna said ,"Yes Sir,I am fine."
Prof. Saxena was there for FIR. Last night some spoilt brats hit the main gate of Saxena Residence, any how he managed to note the number of the vehicle by which the gate was damaged.
The OC released Krishna on Prof. Saxena's reference. Krishna is a nice boy, not at all harmful and a clear hearted person, according to Prof. Saxena.
"You look tired ,stressed..naturally..come to my house..get fresh,eat something..you really need it..come on.."..Prof . Saxena suggested..
After the light refreshment, Krishna was leaving Saxena Residence when suddenly Krishna's Lady Love reappeared in his vision.
"YOU???IN MY HOUSE? WITH MY FATHER?", Lady Love shouted.
The OC was ready to leave for his house when he saw the shocking scene.
Prof. Saxena was coming with Krishna.This time Krishna's collar was grabbed by Prof. Saxena.A girl was also coming with them, the same girl whom Krishna followed last night.
"Put the pervert behind the bars..he stalked my daughter..MY DAUGHTER..!!"..Prof. Saxena screamed.
Miss Saxena( Krishna's Lady Love) started to complain about Krishna,this time she added more salt and spice.OC listened to them carefully and said ,"Okay..you people go..I will take good care of him.."..
After the father-daughter duo left, OC looked at Krishna..
He said, "You want to call your parents?"
With a pale face Krishna said, "My father will beat me black and blue.."
"Hard luck..my boy.." OC said..
"True,very true..luck,fate..destiny….hmmmm.Destiny leads..we just follow it Sir.."..Krishna said like a true philosopher..just like Prof. Saxena.
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Note--OC means Officer In Charge of the Police Station.
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