Chapter 4
"Jodha what you decided to do now"? We didn't find the bracelet yet"!
"Well forget it"! Guys more than bracelet"! The value of emotion matter"! And I didn't lost them yet"! So Let's go we will be late"!
(Jodha spoke but her friends knew her better , she is anything but fine it was special bracelet for her. And now losing it did had her down, but what they can do they almost look out for the bracelet everywhere , either in college Parking area, canteen, principal office ,class ,library but no luck).
"Leave all this"! tell me what you decided to do after college"!
(Spoke her friend Siya, all were sitting at cafeteria, as the college got over for day. To change the topic they started asking about each other plans. Jodha's delayed no time in speaking).
"I am still thinking"! I mean today bro ask me about it"! And I said I will prefer to join him in business"! But"!..
"But what"?
"But I think I want to do something else"!
(Her friend Geet, Khushi, and Siya shared a look with each other, something else by what they were about to ask but then heard her saying).
"I mean come on I want to make my own identity"! I want the world to know me"! by my own work and name"! Not by the fame and fortune I have inherited by My dad"! Or cause of dad whenever people speak about as Daughter I feel proud"! I want him to feel proud on me"! That can happen only when I do something on my own"!
(That's so like her thought, unlike others she even wish to help her dad, in business like her brother, but a side of her want to pursue , her future in some other field to prove her worth of life. She is confused between her heart and mind, even though she knew if she do something else , her parents will support her but is that right "? is that fair"?. She know her dad already given a share to both Sid and her, but does she have right on it"? without any contribution in it"? does she deserve the hard work of her father"? These thoughts often made her work hard, to achieve best in life so far her accedmic records, had been wonderful. But what after this"? how she want her life. Seeing her so lost in thoughts Her friend , Geet shake her hand and spoke firmly).
"Don't think to much"! We still have time to think about it"! Let's go for club night today"!
"But That's wrong Jo"! I mean if you decided to pursue on other field than perhaps you may take the chance of others"! Which isn't right"! Your name won't let you get things on your ability"!..
(Jodha frowned upon Siya words not understanding, how her trying to achive something in other field, make her snatch chance from other's"? She's just wishing to test her worth, if she decided to take on other field than what's wrong in that"?. Not like she's going to stop others from opting for same).
"I don't understand"!
"What's in name Shakespeare quote doesn't work here Jo"! It's India here your name decide you're going to get the Seat in UNI & Job"! Power position wealth influence the Life of all Jo"!..
(Hm true"! Thought Jodha inwardly what diya said was one of the bitter truth of life for many in India. The minorities rule the nation yet they're back on every race. To uplift them others were forced to bent down, but they never rise & others forced to quit life or their dreams. One of main reason why the nation still fail to compete with rest cause the real talent is failed on the basis of their faith & name).
"Alright I got your point but"!.. Capabilities and performance aren't depended on one's background"!
"Exactly my point Jo"! It's not like you won't get chance to prove your worth while working with your bro"!
"Why half share"? "Take all"! Not like you know anything better than this"!..
(Understanding Siya words, Jodha nodded curtly, then open her mouth to speak , however all of their attention snapped back at the boys who were sitting on corner table. Where a boy rudely above the meal plate forward to other one).
"Why half share"? "Take all"! Not like you know anything better than this"!..
(yelling sarcastically rising from chair and walked away, they recognised both guys and got confused after spotting them engaged in verbal spat like this the words of guy rang in their mind as they look on at each other ).
"What happen to these two"? Aren't they best friends"?
"Oh I know"! Aditya didn't got admission in Jamia UNI"!
"So why fussing with his buddy over this"?
"Simple the Vehicle of relationship often crash on the paths of Struggle & opinion"! beside know what"? "Few things are forced upon all of us, States by others that it's demand of time "! But in truth it's just damn burden"! Unwanted burden"!
(Jodha glance at Siya today she could sense the sarasacm behind her each words. She put her hand over her and ask through gaze "about the real issue" but she just shrugged Jodha hands away. And walk out of from there, Jodha glance back at Geet and Khushi to know the issue but they both shrugged their shoulders stating they're clueless like her).
"Perhaps it's about her brother Sumit"!."Guy's I think we should check on her"! With exam on our head we didn't focus on each other"!..
"Yeah right let's go"!..
(The three of them got up, where's Jodha thought about words of Siya, she just didn't wanted to accept the worse, what if the rebel in her rising head cause of struggle her brother is going"? What if the failure of her brother get their friendship on the path of end"? With these worries in head she continued walking out to caught up with Siya. Pressure is on rich and Poor side the most, if a poor failed then it's oblivious result cause they don't have facilities to compete. IF The rich failed then it's not same but it's shame cause they fail after provided with lots of facilities to compete. However with rich and poor the middle get's mashed up the most. No one realize the upliftment of one on the basis of class caste kill the dream of one coming from mid. Cause they neither get's to beg like poor, or show off like rich. They're just on own paid the tax paid for every damn wheat of grain they take a bite. Upon that facing failure mean end of life for them).
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"So you're in love"? But You fear to confess"? Why"? Aren't your proud on your choice your love"?
(Ask Prithivi sternly, as he continued rolling the paper-wieght on table looking at his son, sitting opposite on chair with mournful look on face. Alexender Brown one of his business associates, very few people know him as his UNI friend to. However making bond friendship is one thing. Getting throught the matrimonial alliance is another. In UNI in bussiness they share lots of Difference, that's another case they never those differences work as hindrance on the path of achieving success. And he doubt his kids have ability of balancing things like he had done).
"I I thought our belief mean faith will"!...
"May work as hindrance, on the path of tying knot of marriage"?..
"Yes Dad"!.
"If I deny you will forget her"?..
(Sid Immidately look up at his father, if Prithivi knew any better he it was look of rebel which won't shy from going against or opposing him. Hm love can really drive people to do insane things. Thinking inwardly he waited to see some reaction from his son but that never come instead he lowered his gaze. Making Prithivi rise from chair as he walked towards sid leaning on the table he put his hand on Sid's head then spoke calmly).
"You just begin working on my bussiness"!.. "explore your abilities here"! Gain some experience than think about this"! Take your time"!..
(Sid look up at his father, then nodded his head he got the meaning, loud and clear it's No by his father side for now. If after few years to he still found himself committed to Catherine then he will think about them getting together. For presently he want his kids to focus on their career. Beside he knew his father must be having The morning conversation he had with Jodha in mind. Surely he doesn't wants to gave wrong impression to her though him. Thus he have to be paitent for while, for his love for his happiness for his parents).
You won't say no at end right Dad"?
"If you are firm and truly ready"! I won't opposed your decision"!..
(Prithivi assured him calmly but he didn't knew his words had the impact like he wanted on his son or not, but he hoped it did or else nothing left decision in matter of relationship taken in jiffy always comes with bad consequences. Which he doesn't want his son or daughter to go through).
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"Jalal no matter how much we do"! fate doesn't favour us"!... "it's been year since we are struggling to set up our own business but no use"!...
(Spoke a guy closing the laptop annoyingly, earning a gasp from other guy who got startled by his action end up spilling coffee on hand. Ignoring it he sat back on chair facing Jalal who was little lost in thoughts).
"Can't you speak calmly Arnav"?
"Calm"? Really Maan how we can be calm anymore"? We are running out of paitence"! Look at Him Jalal always playing the ever so cool lad in our group"!
(But gaining no response from Jalal, Maan and Arnav both glance at his way he was just staring at the coffe cup but saying nothing. Glancing at each other they question each other through gaze "what's with him"? But finding bith asking same thing , they shake their head in Disbelief and place their hand on his and shook him little bit to gain attention).
"Hey What's with you"?..
"Nothing"! "I was thinking about the reasons on why we are failing"!..
"You sure"! That's the only reason"?..
"Ofcourse or you stat your opinion"!..
"Well the way you were lost I think it's matter of love"!..
"Shut up Maan"!.."let's focus on our plan I am sure this time it will work"!.
(Spoke Jalal straightening on his seat, picking his coffee cup, then opening his Laptop he put forth his new plan before them, making them not doen some points as they dicuss about it further, focusing on Ground work, time, risk, commitment, funding source, skill, target , competition etc. There was no end they had lot of issue, with less number of people as team to work with but finally they were again ready to face all. After hours of hectic discussion they call for break when they noticed a car stopped on side with screeching sound near Ice cream vendor. And three girls stepped out of car, they brought ice cream and instead of finding secure place to eat the ice cream in peace they continue eating it under the rain out there. But one ran near the dhaba where they were present, making the other two follow her).
"That was crazy of you Khushi"!..
"But it was fun"!..
"Seriously Jodha"? Fun"? eating ice cream while standing under the rain"? Hey babaji why you got me such a silly head as friends"!..
"Cause you're no less than us Geet"!..
(Saying this Khushi laugh out loud doing hi-fi with Jodha who chuckled at the cribbing of Geet and words of Khushi. They three of them were ignorant to the presence of others in Dhaba. However when they were going to look around the boys immidately focus back on their laptops. Finding only one table with two chair, Geet Nudged Jodha to do somthing making her rolled her eyes as she look around spotting Jalal. And recognising him she went towards his table and spoke).
"Excuse me"! Aren't you the UNI guy"?... One who ask me way of principal office"?...
(Jalal who was observing their exchange grinned inwardly, even though he heard her name as Geet called but he viciously pretended he doesn't know even now. Understanding Jodha's move Geet and Khushi went after her).
"You know him Jo"? Wow so we can sit here"! Well we aren't disturbing you guys right"?..
"Sure"!..
(Arnav hurriedly and himself moved the two vacant chair near their table and one which was occupied by his bag pull it out for Khushi. Making her smiled as she sat besides him, where's Jodha and Geet sat on chair with Maan and Jalal on their each side).
"So are you going to study at our College"?..or you were there for someone dear"?
(Ask Jodha directly, without any hestitation or other thoughts. Making everyone surprised and curious. However Jalal keeping his morning meeting with her in mind spoke little ignorance).
"At morning you refused to reveal your name"! Why I should reveal mine plans with you"?
"Cause I helped you beside presently I am your Seat mate"!.. this it's call for conversation"!..
Edited by Rashmisingh9151 - 3 years ago
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