A LOST LOVE THAT LASTED FOREVER

"Each meeting occurs at the precise moment for which it was meant. Usually, when it will have the greatest impact on our lives"-Fathoms of forgiveness..


The unique nature of the theory of Universe plays well when it comes to the matter of "Meetings".Some are expected.Some are unexpected .Some changes life and some ends it.Life moves on this "Some" certainty theory.And the one incomprehensible story that had its roots in the "First Love" comes to an end thus.

August 17,2057-

"...Are you not ashamed of setting your heart on wealth and honours while you have no care for wisdom and truth and making your soul better.I know not what death is-it may be a good thing and I am not afraid of it...".The sexagenarian concluded his last lecture of his life on "Man and mind" in Boginadi Village in Arunachal pradesh.

November 7,2057

The sexagenarian as a retired IAS officer  now has reached the pinnacle of his lifetime journey.He has moved to this village before 3 years and is  now a satisfied man with the sustainable development of 130 families residing around him.The upbeating career in administrative service hardly left any time  for his personal welfare thought except for the lovely girl in his life 'Dia Sharini'.And now with the 'THOUGHTS' becoming a spread community among people,Karthik lies down with his eyes closed for breathing his last.

Aug 16 ,2057 :11:58 PM:

"Happy birthday Karthik..."-Matty's voice sounded the same as it was before 42 years.

"Thanks Matt...you are yet to sleep??"

"About to...I just remembered that Mr.Robot turns 67.." chuckled Matt.

"You never change.All ok???"

"Yes and I am coming to see you tomorrow in your place.Keep your schedule less tight."

"Sure Matt...I think it will take around 9 hours by road or you can take the train to Dibrugarh and then a local train that connects the nearby village"

"I know idiot.I was a civil servant too...Don't forget"-said Matt and hung the phone with a "Good night"

Karthik was wondering about the purpose of Matt's visit.It was nearly 50 years back when he first met Matt alias Mahendru and they got along each other very well.The gang which was often referred to as "Lateral Thinkers" was a merry making group in the field of music.Later then,when Karthik moved out and involved in the service of people the gang slowly disintegrated and now only five personalities are left.

Unrest:

Karthik was wondering why he was not able to sleep.He now is a changed man with his retired life.
Dia is now with him and his mission in life has been  accomplished more than imagined.Boginadi is now a village with 100 percent literacy and its declared as the "Cultural Heritage site for its Sustainable development and ethnic sensibility".Karthik,who represented the village in the international forum is now a very comfortable man.The unrest that creeped in puzzled Karthik for he knew for sure Matt's visit is for a concrete reason.

"So Mr.Robot...Happy Birth day again..how are you doing"-Matt sounded with extreme happiness on seeing her close aide.

"Doing good and hope the same with you.What's the matter Matt"-the restlessness was clear in Karthik's face.

"You still haven't invited me inside home and your interrogation has started at the door step!! Mr.Ex.Diplomat secretary,that's no way of treating a guest..."Athithi Devo Bhava"

"Am sorry...come in..."

As said,meetings and happenings in life are never planned.And, always the betterment of the world depends upon the effect the meetings have on individual persons.A declaration of revival thus came in.

A Lost Love that Last forever:

Matt had no hesitation in asking the right question,"How long you have decided to play the game of deceit Karthi..you still haven't let anyone interfere in your life. Dia too now has a family and she lives far away from you.But..."

Karthik's response was rapt," Matt,you know the decision was taken nearly about half a century and you are still clinging on to it.why all of a sudden???...Because I am retired...Because I am alone...say what..!!"

"....yes add the point of 'age' to your witty explanation. I am not asking you to marry.I am asking to consider coming back to the home town.And if you're entirely out of effect from what you say ,then why do you hesitate.??"

"What do you want me to do Matt??"-for the first time in his 35 years of public life Karthik opened his topic of personal life for an unsolved matter of heart.

"Do come to home town.Most of the people are not there.And almost 90 percent don't even know you.We are there.Our kids are there.And most importantly you have achieved what you have wanted so its really time Kart.."

Karthik was silent.Matt knew the SWOT analysis happening in his crany head.A solid gesture was followed by the words "Let's go..."

Home town:

Nov 7,2013 the day he promised not to return to his hometown unless he has been posted as a district administrator of the town.And the fortune never favoured that.Rather,Karthik never wanted it favor.He chose the north east India rather than his brought up southern part and then on life moved on a fast pace with his adopted child Dia Sharini.Dia now is a woman settled with family in Delhi and happy is she with her life.Repeated obligations made by Dia asking Karthik to stay with her were politely refused.And now on the words of his friend Matt,he moves on to his hometown leaving behind the legacy of the "Cultural Heritage" symbol on the village.

The essence of love in one's life has no point of refutability.The subtle thought of desire added to this essence takes away its sanity.A promise that made a life change accompanied by the never giving thought makes the man successful as the one who just  have reached his hometown.

Nov 7,2057 (continued):

Karthik's life in hometown was good.Three months have passed by.Dia dropped in twice to see her "hale and hearty" father.She still was puzzled as how her dad changed his mind and returned to his hometown.Karthik now is a happy person for his daily routines were perfectly synced with the atmosphere.And why not,this was the place he grew up.A now and then chat with the friends residing there and often a thought about what if had he pursued behind his first love popped up.But then,he laughs at his own decision with pride for his actions always were actually taking him a step towards his destination of making love and ambition meet.That happened in an eventual way.Checks and Balances in life proves the very point of existence.

The man breathed his last just before the ticking of 12'o clock.Perhaps that's the price he was charged with for breaking his promise of "never returning" to hometown. Life thus ended but not the love for Dia was left as the symbol and so is his legacy for the Boginadi village mourned enough to mark his birth day as the "Day of purpose". Love story thus ended.