'See you tomorrow!' I waved goodbye to Emma.
'Yes! See you too.'
'Huh! Today was a long but fun day. I feel more open and relaxed after gossiping with her. (Noticing a black figure in front of my house door) (In my mind) Huh! Who the hell is he? Is he a kidnapper? Murderer? Could it be that he harbors a deep-seated anger towards my father? I should just call 121.'
I picked up my phone and dialed 121 and ran.
'Hey! Hey! Hey! I am Bhaskar, idiot.'
'Bhaskar? How did you know my house when you forgot your memory? Did you remember something?'
'Well, no. I didn't. But I heard from my manager that I used to live two houses after yours before the accident. So, I just moved here, again.'
'You moved into this locality!'
'Yes! Why? What's wrong?
'No! It's just—' I am feeling so happy that I can't even finish my sentence. Because of my happiness, I can't even hide my smile.
'What happened? Why are you smiling like a freak?'
'Shut up. Anyways, that's good news. It appears that we will have more opportunities to interact. Well, is this the reason you were absent today?'
'Yeah.'
'Anyways, going home now. But remember, tomorrow our training session will start. Don't forget to bring your training uniform.'
'Yes! Yes! Matarani!'
'Hatt!'
'Tadaima!' I entered my warm home.
'What is that?' asked mother.
'It means "I am home" in Japanese.'
'I don't know that much, Baba! Stop watching these stupid animes. Are you a little girl or something?'
'Areh, maaa! You don't know anything about anime or manhwas. It's art, and it gives lessons. Life lessons!'
'Keep those life lessons with you. Why are you late today, huh? See, it's 8a.m. now. Nothing much. But, at least give a call to us and tell us if you are going to be late or not. You know we will be worried about you, like we were today.'
'Actually, Ma, my mobile has no charge today.'
'Then remember to buy a portable charger.'
'Okie dokie.'
'Hey! Wash your hands and face, and change your clothes.
'Yes! Yes! My dear queen.'
I washed and sat on the sofa beside my father.
'Baba!'
'Hmm.'
'I want to ask you something.'
'Ask.'
'I know I am in no position to ask you about such things, but still—'
'Come to the point.'
'Are you somehow in touch with the Donxi company?'
'Well, we are planning to make a deal soon. By the way, how do you know about that company? You never were interested in business.'
(In my mind) 'What! They are planning a deal with each other. Thank god, I asked.'
'Father, I don't know how to do business like you, but I will still warn you to be aware of them. I knew about this company through one of my classmate whose name is Rahul.'
'Why?'
'It's a long story, also an embarrassing one.'
A long silence passes by.
'I know you told me to be aware of boys during school days and now too. But, in high school, there was a time when I fell in love with Rahul Gregor, or the heir of the Donxi Company now. He never loved me. He was trying to use me to get hold of your company. I would say that I fell into his traps. But, one day I caught him in 4k. He was in a bar doing adult stuff in the washroom. Arghhhh! Anyways! But the president of that very company has another son whose name is Bhaskar. He was supposed to be the true heir. But he resigned from his position for his own dreams. He wanted to be an actor. He is a good person. But nobody is there to support him by his side. I want you to help him make his dream come true completely. This is what I wanted to say.'
'Well, that's quite a long story. I will keep it in mind. However, remember this: no boys until you are successful in your dreams.'
'Yeah! Yeah! Love you, Father.'
'Hey! You two! Come now. Dinner is ready!'
(To be continued)