It seemed that the
night was growing longer and every minute was a pain in heart. Tears seemed to
be the best companion who never left and came whenever pain was felt in the heart.
“Why money is so
important in life, today when everything seems to be perfect, I’m lost. Why
can’t life be as simple as capturing a moment in a camera”.
“And the winner is
Kriya” A big hall, full of people ,Chandlers hanging in the roof and in this
whole crowd , one person was shining like a diamond, Kriya.
“Kriya, Kriya, wake
up beta it’s morning, Dad wants you to go with him for a walk”.
“C’mon, wake up”
“A walk!!”
Kriya’s eyes were struck open. A walk meant
something important;
it was not just a walk but a bond that has developed over
these years between Kriya and her dad. They were the best of friends; she
shared all her secrets with him and could rely on him no matter what.
“Dad, why are you walking so fast, please wait
for me”.
“Kriya, you are all grown up now, do you need
me to walk with you?”
“Dad, what has happened to you, did I do
something?”
“No, Kriya, do I have the right to be upset.?”
“Daddy! Please don’t behave like this. You know
how much I love you, I know I have done something that has upset you so much, please
tell popsi”. Kriya urged like a kid.
“Do you see these birds?.
The day you were born Kriya, I knew a day would
come when you would be all grown up and leave us behind but that thought never let
my love get affected.”.
“Dad, you are my superman, why are you thinking
this way?, I’m still your small girl”
“No Kriya,I don’t think so “.
After a long pause,her dad said “Do you really mean it? Am I
really your hero?”
Kriya stopped and she came in front of her dad
and stopped him . His eyes were full of tears.
“Dadddd!!!” Kriya didn’t know what she has done
to bring tears to his eyes.
The feeling of guilt was killing her inside.
All these years she has seen her dad a man who has always smiled whatever the
situation was. She was perplexed.
“Kriya, if I were your superhero you wouldn’t
have cried all night and told me that you have to submit 50,000 Rs for the
workshop. You are 22 now and all grown up and want to be independent, but does
that mean you wouldn’t share your sorrows with me or you don’t trust your
superhero enough ,to help you .You hurt me today”.
“I’m sorry dad, you are already working extra
hours in office and I wanted to support you but I’m...”.
Kriya’s dad interrupted her “I don‘t want to
hear anything Kriya, I have saved some money in the form of fixed deposits, go
and submit the amount tomorrow”.
“But Dad..!!”.
“Enough Kriya, you are not so grown up , I’m still alive”.
Kriya hugged her dad, and tears rolled down her
cheeks.
She looked up at the sky and thanked god for blessing her with her dad.
The next day came.
Kriya was flying in the sky. Wearing a churidaar(red
and white),a red bindi and wore bangles matching the dress, she resembled like a fresh drop
of water.
“Wait Kriya, don’t run around the house, eat
some curd and sugar”.
“Mom, I’m already late”.
“No, wait”
“Yes, ......!!!!hmm!!!.good girl, May god bless you! call me
once you reach”.
“Yes,maa”.
Kriya couldn’t wait to reach the Times of India
office and submit the amount.
Finally she reached the office.
A
tall building, resembling to a big corporate office. The whole city could be
seen from its top floors. It seemed to her like a day dream.
“Yes Mam, How may I help you?”The receptionist
asked
“Hello, my name is Kriya,
I have been selected for the photography workshop ”.
“Oh, Yes Mam, how can I help you?
“I’m here to submit the enrollment fee”.
“But Mam, you’re late”,
It was until 16th of January, Today
is 17th,, Sorry Mam,you are late.”.
“Whatt!!!!!?”
“But as per the letter it was 17h
of January”.
“No Mam, please look at the letter once again”
“Kriya looked at the letter and found that it
was 16th of January.
In her excitement she didn’t read the letter
properly.
“Oh, no” Kriya was disheartened.
Dad got his FD broken before time and
everything was happening so well, why!!!
What should I do now?” Kriya thought.
“Excuse me Mam , is there any way I can
submit the amount now?.
“Sorry Mam, I have already told you the entries
are closed”.
“It’s very important for me; I have waited for
this opportunity all this time, if anything could be done”.
“Sorry Mam”.
Kriya did not want to lose the opportunity .All
she could think was not to lose hope and find a way.
Kriya decided to sit and think of what could be
done.She sat there for hours .
Disappointed in herself , she was just wishing to god ,if something could be done.
She overheard someone talking that the workshop
in charge was the senior editor .
She got up and rushed inside the office and
looked for the cabin of the senior editor.
“Ouch”
“Can’t you see and walk,I wish god he agrees ,I’m
in such a mess”,
Kriya was murmuring when she noticed a man
dressed in black and white suit with jet black shoes.
“Oh, sorry!! I didn’t notice”
Kriya saw the office and rushed before anyone
noticed her unintended presence.
“May I come in Sir.”
“Yes”.
“Hello sir, I’m Kriya, I’m among the
selected contestants for the photography workshop”.
“Yes, How can I help you”
“Actually Sir, I got late for submitting the enrollment amount,I’d like
to request you to allow me to register now.”
“I’m sorry , Miss.”
“But rules are rules, registrations are closed”.
“I know sir, but I.., by mistake thought the
closing date to be 17th of January and got late. I have waited for
this opportunity all my life. It means a lot to me”
“Please allow me to register now”.
“I’m sorry Miss , I can’t help you.”
“You can leave now”.
Kriya felt like crying but she pulled herself altogether
and left the office.
“What will I tell Dad now; he must be waiting
for me to give him the good news.
And mom…..
Will I ever be able to achieve what I have
aspired for”. She couldn't hold herself now.
“You came home” Kriya’s dad asked her
Kriya rushed to her room
“Kriya, Kriya..
“What happened beta, why are you upset, what
happened at the office, did you register ".
She hugged her dad.
“It’s my stupidity. I’m sorry dad.”
“Quiet beta, stop crying, its ok ,
You are my brave girl. Stop crying,Shhh,Shh!!!!”.
Kriya was sobbing.
“Dad I misread the date and it was yesterday
that was the closing date and I got late,It’s all my fault”
“It’s ok beta, Don’t be disheartened , life is
a series of opportunities , if not this one, a new opportunity will come.You
are the best , you know that, Right?..
“But dad….”
“You know Kriya, You make me proud in so many
ways, the way you put your heart and compassion in whatever you do ,The first
time you clicked a photograph that showed the beauty of a sunset, you gave an all
new perspective to a mere sunset, filled with hope. I know you will make it big
one day. Just don’t lose hope. Your hero is there with you beta”.
“Dad, thanks a lot, but I wish ...".
“Shh!! Now cheer up and come for dinner. You
gotta be strong dear. You are my best daughter".
" I won’t eat without you”.
“Yes dad,I'm coming”.
Kriya was very upset. She didn’t eat properly.
“God, please help me in these tough times, I
don’t want to be weak, help me with the strength so that I could help my dad,
he has done a lot for me. Give me patience, compassion so that I never lose
hope and fulfill my dreams.”
With a lot of pain in her heart, Kriya went to bed.
Tring..Tring..Tring ..Tring..
“Kriya, pick up the phone, it’s ringing for so
long”.
“Yes, maa””
“Hello!”
“Yes, who is on the line”
“Hello Mam, we are calling from The Times of India
office”
“We discussed your request with our top management and after reviewing your profile, we have decided to allow you to
submit the enrollment fee ,Can you come to the office today?”
“Y..y..y..ee..ee.sss, sure .” Kriya was speechless, her
heart was pounding with happiness and her eyes turned watery...
“I would be there, thank you!, thanks a lot”. She disconnected the call.
Hey Readers, Here I’m, I hope you liked the wave of
emotions that this story followed..This is just the beginning.
So what do you think?.Did any miracle happened?, how did Kriya
got the second chance, did she get lucky or…..?
Keep thinking and let me know if you have any suggestions.
The next part will soon come.
Till then keep smiling and take care
Love you readers!!!
