The Girl In The Autorickshaw - Chapter - 01/11

The Day In The Auto Rickshaw

Aqeel is a 5’10” tall, Fair, Lean, average looking guy. Current age of Aqeel Babban Khan is 34 years. This story is not a biography of Aqeel. We want to share an event, which happened in Aqeel’s life. Before we start narrating the event we must specify who Aqeel is.

Aqeel’s family comprises of father, mother, elder brother, younger brother and a sweet little sister. Father and Elder brother are labour contractors at a jute bag factory. Younger brother and sister are studying. Aqeel is a college dropout working as labour in a local fabrication shop. Aqeel started working with the fabricator at the age of 15 just to earn some pocket money.

After marriage of his elder brother, Aqeel had a dispute with his family. Aqeel had left his home with his mother and sister and had said that he will prove to his elder brother and also to the world, his ability to achieve a respectful place in the society and to build a better and bigger house than his elder brother’s house.

In order to achieve his goal Aqeel had started a new journey which was full of hurdles and struggle. Nobody helped him. It took 4 years to get stable in his job. Now Aqeel is a freelance contractor for fabrication works. Aqeel has his own company. He has also purchased a bigger house than his brother’s 25 Kilometres away from a developing city. Soon these 25 kilometres will be inside the city.

While progressing in life, Aqeel has not become proud and arrogant, on the contrary he has become a nice and helpful man and he always contributes to noble causes like giving charity to the poor and needy. He sponsors deserving students for further studies. He also helps people to start new business and helps those who have incurred losses in their businesses, to restart them. He also provides medical help to people those who can’t afford costly treatment and grocery to the needy. As a result of all his good deeds, he has gained a great respect among common people.

After separation from his family, Aqeel is settled 25 kilometres away from the city. He uses a bike for daily work. Today Aqeel’s bike is in garage for repair. This is winter season but today is a sunny day. At 4 Pm, Aqeel receives an urgent call to visit his fabrication work site for some measurement of next workload.

Aqeel leaves home, which is situated in a vast expanse of picturesque hilly area, at 4.15 Pm. The sun is yet to set but the horizon is already ablaze with red-orange rays ending one more day. The atmosphere is alive with tweeting and chirping of a thousand species of birds. Aqeel smiles and looks at the horizon and sees a pale sun getting ready to set. He has a gut feeling that something good is going to happen today. He comes walking to the road.

Aqeel is looking for auto rickshaw and finds a share auto till half way. Now after reaching half way he is looking for an auto but no auto stops. Aqeel sees an auto rickshaw parked opposite the lane. As he approaches the auto, he finds Raju sitting in the driver’s seat.

Raju is delighted to see Aqeel. There was a time when Raju had lost all his money in gambling and at that time Aqeel helped him to pay the mortgage loan on auto rickshaw and set the business back.

Aqeel crosses the road and asks Raju if he can drop him to his destination. Raju replies “Sir, this is your rickshaw, just order and I will take you to where ever you wish to go”. Aqeel notices that a girl is already sitting in auto rickshaw. Aqeel says “But Raju, you already have a passenger” Raju replies “She is not a passenger Sir, she is friend like you, please be comfortable.”

Raju introduces Aqeel to the girl sitting in the auto. Raju says “Roma, this is Mr. Aqeel. He is a very helpful person, this rickshaw was financed by him and he did not charge any interest on his investment. In short he is the owner of this rickshaw. He also has good fabrication business”

Roma smiles and says “Pleased to meet you Mr. Aqeel.” now Raju introduces Roma and says “Aqeel Sir, this is Roma, She is wife of Munna the mechanic. Munna married another girl and left her with a small daughter, now Roma is looking for a job”

Aqeel says “Nice to meet you Madam, hope you will find a good job soon.”

Roma says “Thank you Sir”

Raju asks Aqeel “Sir, where is your bike?”

Aqeel replies “It is in the garage. Raju I request you not to suggest Roma madam any unfair or immoral job.”

  Raju says “Brother Aqeel there is no shortcut to make money. Today is her first day and I am looking for some people who can enjoy with her and pay her for their enjoyment. She needs money badly as her father is in hospital.”

Aqeel is shocked, now he looks at the girl properly. Roma is short in height, sweet looking, slim body, a killing smile on her face hiding the pain that’s in her heart. Aqeel thinks this girl is so pretty and she is yet not spoilt, just because of some money problem she is ready to become a prostitute. I should help her and take her out of this mind-set and if not at least I can save her for few days or months.

As Aqeel is thinking all this, the auto rickshaw reaches his destination. Raju says “Brother Aqeel now you have arrived at your destination, can I leave you and go ahead?

 Aqeel says “No please don’t go. You wait here with Roma madam. I will come back in a few minutes.

While Aqeel is gone for his work Raju says “Roma. Aqeel is a gem of a person, he is a self-made man and helpful to people. If a person like him has told you to wait it means he must have thought something for you. This can be your luckiest day. It is a co-incidence that his bike is in the garage and he was looking for an auto, otherwise he wouldn’t have met you”

Roma says “Yes Raju, I also have the same feeling, but why did you say that he is the owner of this auto.”

Raju says “Roma, as I have already told you, he financed this auto, therefore he is the owner.  I had many bad habits but, Aqeel Sir helped me without expectations of returns. My life was transformed due to him.”

While Raju and Roma are talking, Aqeel is taking the measurements for fabrication at the work site and giving work order to his labour for next day. After 25 minutes Aqeel returns and asks Raju to take them to Silent Beach.

Silent beach is not a kind of beach you can see at any sea in fact this city has no direct connectivity to sea. There is a river flowing from this city called NAG River. Sand of this river is similar to sea sand that’s the reason over the time a few places near this river bank were developed into tourist spots visited by local residents and tourists during weekend this place never remained silent.

Raju drives the auto towards Silent Beach while in auto Aqeel is looking at the girl. The killing smile is missing on her face and her legs are tightened, sweating in this winter season. She is afraid of what’s going to happen next. Aqeel senses her tension and assures her that she should not worry as he doesn’t have any intention of harming her.

Meanwhile auto rickshaw reaches Silent Beach. Raju parks the auto rickshaw on one side. Aqeel steps down from the auto and says “Roma please come with me, I want to talk to you. Roma is afraid to step down from the rickshaw and says “Raju you will come with us?” Raju replies “Yes” and then only she manages to step down from the auto rickshaw. Raju makes a move to come with both of them but Aqeel stops him, saying “Raju you wait here, I want to talk to Roma separately.”

Raju says “As you wish Sir” he goes back to the auto and sits in it.

Roma looks scared. Raju smiles and says “Don’t worry Roma; Aqeel Sir is a thorough gentleman. He just wants to help you”

Roma is re-assured and goes with Aqeel.  Roma and Aqeel walk to a big stone and sit on it

Aqeel says “Tell me Roma, what, do you think I am going to talk about?”

Roma is silent. Aqeel says “This silence will not work for you Roma. Reply to my question. What do you think I am going to talk with you?”

Roma replies “I feel you will offer to have some kind of relationship with me”.

Aqeel says “That’s true. I am asking you to become my friend.”

On hearing this, Roma’s face re-gains the lost smile.”

Aqeel says “It is good to see you smile, now tell me Roma, what compelled you to take this extreme step to sell yourself for money? How did you come in contact with Raju? Tell me about your family members”.

Roma’s eyes are moist. She starts narrating her woeful story. She says “Sir, today morning I had decided to end my miserable life by jumping into a well. As I was about to jump, Raju saw me and stopped me. Raju was my husband’s friend and used to visit him frequently. When he came to know how desperately I needed money he suggested that the easiest and quickest way to earn money is to sell myself. His intention was to get 20% commission from the clients he will bring to me.” 

Roma wipes her tears. Aqeel watches her with sympathy. After a while, she starts speaking again.  “I have mother, father, and a little two years old daughter with me. My father has retired from a cloth mill. Due to shut down of the mill my father is jobless. Right now my father is admitted to government hospital because of a major heart attack. I needed to buy medicine for him. My mother is working as house maid. I have to pay nursery school fee for my daughter.”

Aqeel is sad to hear Roma’s story. Now there is deep silence only the noise of water flowing is heard. Aqeel is in deep thought how to help Roma that she shall never ever think of suicide and her financial problem will be solved. She has all the right to live a respectful life. Roma needed instant solution. Roma is watching Aqeel with respect and hope.

After a long deep thought Aqeel breaks the silence and asks “Roma, what is the cost of the medicine that you need for your father.”

Roma replies “Currently I need to buy medicine worth Rupees. 2600/-”.

Aqeel pull outs a wallet from his back pocket of his jeans and gives Rupees. 5000/- to Roma and says “Keep this for today; meet me tomorrow at 02:00 Pm at my working site where I had gone today.”

Without any hesitation Roma takes the money and keeps it in her purse. Roma is smiling and can’t express her happiness in words.

Aqeel says “Roma one thing you have to promise me that you will never ever think of suicide or any kind of immoral activities for you and your family.” Roma nods her head saying yes.

Aqeel and Roma walk towards the auto rickshaw. Aqeel asks Raju to drop Roma at her home first. Both Roma and Aqeel sit’s in auto rickshaw. Raju is happy to see Roma happy and says “Brother Aqeel you are a great person, you brought a big smile on her face.”

Aqeel says “Raju can you promise me one thing?”

 Raju says bowing his head “You just order my Lord.”

 Aqeel says “Promise me you will never ever suggest this kind of immoral business to any girl either in trouble or not.”

Raju says “Brother next time I will bring the person in trouble to you. One thing I know is you will definitely solve the problem”. Aqeel says “I am just a normal human being, now start the auto rickshaw and first drop the lady at her home.”

Raju starts the auto rickshaw. In the way Aqeel asks Raju to do one thing tomorrow, that is to pick up Roma and bring her to Aqeel’s work site at 02 pm. Raju agrees to do this. He stops auto rickshaw a little far from Roma’s house. Raju asks Roma “From where shall I pick you tomorrow?” 

Roma replies “I will be at the Government Hospital, I will meet you there.”

Aqeel wishes Roma good luck. Roma thanks him and says goodbye. Raju starts the auto rickshaw and drops Aqeel to his home. When Aqeel steps down, he asks “Raju please tell how much fare should I pay for the auto rickshaw service?”

Raju says “I salute you brother. You are a man with a golden heart. You are helping the girl and this auto rickshaw is all yours, no fare”

Nobody understands the circumstances

Nobody understands the emotions

This is a matter of one’s own understanding

Someone can read a blank paper

Someone can’t read even a para from the entire book

The Girl In The Autorickshaw - Chapter - 05/11

The Savoir

Next day sharp at 04:00 Pm Aqeel reaches hospital. Roma and Kashibai are sitting in the waiting lounge. Kashibai welcomes Aqeel. Kashibai says “Aqeel Sir, you are our saviour at this critical moment, you helped us so much.”

Roma also supports the words of Kashibai and offers a seat to Aqeel. Aqeel greets Kashibai and says “You look tired. Kashibai replies “Yes brother, the person who looks after the patient admitted in the hospital, themselves fall ill and tired due to daily ups and downs.”

Aqeel says sadly “That’s true, how is uncle now?”

 Kashibai replies “Doctor said your uncle’s condition is stable and tomorrow he will be shifted to the General Ward.”

After few minutes, Aqeel asks Roma “How about going to your home for a cup of tea?”

 Roma replies “Yes no problem, I will take leave from my mother and then we can go.”

Roma informs her mother “Mummy, Aqeel wants to visit our house; I will take him there and will come back after some time.” Kashibai says “Ok.”

Aqeel and Roma come out of the hospital. Aqeel starts his bike parked at parking area. Roma sits on the back seat. They proceed to Roma’s house.

Roma’s house is a typical tenement provided by the mill. There is not much renovation made. Other neighbours have extended their house to ground + first floor. Only good thing about Roma’s house is that everything is well arranged.

Aqeel and Roma enter the house. Roma says “This is my palace, Aqeel, please be seated I will call my daughter from the neighbourhood. Meanwhile Aqeel is looking at the house carefully. There not much furniture in Roma’s house, just a “14” inch television, a bed, two plastic chairs, in the kitchen there are a few vessels. Anyone who sees the house can understand the poor financial condition of the owner of the house.

Roma comes with her daughter and introduces her to Aqeel. “This is my daughter Rani”

 Aqeel says smiling “Hello Rani”

Rani smiles shyly.  Roma says “Say hello to uncle”

Rani says “Hello uncle”

Roma tells Aqeel “Since nobody is at home due to my father being in hospital, we leave her at the neighbour’s house.”

Roma asks Rani to sit on the chair and tells to Aqeel “I will make tea for you”.  In few minutes Roma comes with tea and some biscuits and offers them to Aqeel. While having tea Aqeel says “Roma I have been thinking about you, I am not a very rich man. I can’t afford to give you a big sum every month. But as a friend I can help to setup a tailoring business for you so that you can live a respectful life.”

Roma smiles and says “Thank you so much Aqeel, but a very large amount is required to set up the tailoring business, you know how high is the deposit and rent for a shop in this city?”

Sipping the tea, Aqeel says “You are absolutely right, we won’t be able to hire a shop in the main city, but it is possible to do so at the outskirts of the city as the amount of deposit and rent will be much less and competition will also will be less there, you will have to work very hard, but I am sure your business will flourish within a few months”

Roma thinks for a while then says “Your idea is good Aqeel, but what if the business doesn’t run smoothly. What if something goes wrong?”

Aqeel smiles and says “Has anything in your life gone wrong since you met me three days ago Roma?”

Roma lowers her head and says “No. on the contrary everything has gone right”

Aqeel says “Exactly. Now stop thinking negatively Roma. Three days ago you were on the verge of committing suicide and when you were stopped you even considered selling yourself. But see how God changed the situation so fast that now you have been offered to set up your own business.”

Roma says “You are right Aqeel. I am really grateful for all that you have done for me and my family. I am just not sure whether I will be able to take care of my business and my household at the same time.”

Aqeel says in a re-assuring tone “Roma, first of all have faith in God, and then only will you be able to keep faith in yourself. Please think positively. Destiny worked in your favour when my bike broke down and we met unexpectedly. It was God who brought us together and He alone will help you in the future. Tell me Roma, Do you believe in my words?”

Roma replies emotionally “Yes Aqeel, your words are as helpful to me as the cash you have given me up to now”

Aqeel says “Then please do as I tell you to do. Now you go to the grocery shop and order your daily needs for 2 months”. Saying this Aqeel gives Roma ten thousand rupees and asks “Will this be enough”

Roma looks at Aqeel gratefully and says “Yes, it will be more than enough, really Aqeel; I can’t explain how grateful am I for all you are doing for me.”

Aqeel says “Don’t be grateful to me, be grateful to The Almighty and you can repay me when your tailoring business picks up, now go and order for the grocery. In the meantime I will have a little chat with your sweet little daughter”

When Roma comes after ordering for the groceries, Aqeel takes her leave, giving a pack of chocolate to Rani

Next day Aqeel calls an estate agent and asks him to find a good suitable, low budget, shop suitable for ladies tailoring business at the outskirts of the city

After 7 days Roma’s father gets discharged from the hospital. Roma’s father, Suresh Pandit was been strictly advised by the doctors to change his life style, be more active, stop consumption of tobacco, alcohol and other addictive things. Suresh Pandit himself is feeling like he has got a new life. He has decided that he will change his life style and behaviour towards family, friends and life. Now he is looking at everything positively. After he was discharged and came home his first question was how Roma and Kashibai managed to spend money on his illness.

Kashibai replies “I will tell you the truth, an angel in disguise of a man called Aqeel, helped us, he gave us financial help as well as moral support.”

Suresh asks “Who is this gentleman, how you came in contact with him?”

Now it is Roma’s turn to reply. She tells him about the incidents of the past three days.”

Suresh is pleasantly surprised. At the same time he is a little repentant. He says “My dear daughter please sit near me. I am very much sorry for my attitude towards you. I never thought being a girl, how you managed for all the money for my illness as well as daily expenses, while being a healthy male I was sitting at home and taunting you.”

Roma replies “It’s alright father, let us forget all the unpleasant things of our past life and make a fresh start. But promise me one thing father”

Suresh asks “What is it dear?”

“Please don’t start drinking again. If you do so, you will not be not be ruining your health alone, but also the lives of all of us”

Suresh says with tears in his eyes “I swear upon God, I shall never touch liquor and cigarettes. Now dear I have a small request I would like to meet the person who stood for us in such critical time and helped us.”

Roma replies “Father his name is Aqeel Baban Khan. He is having fabrication business and stays 25 kilometres away from the city. He also wants to meet you. I will arrange a meeting for you. My 50% job is done now; I only have to inform Aqeel. Tomorrow morning I will call him and fix the time of the meeting”.

Next day Roma calls Aqeel and informs him that her father has been discharged from the hospital and also tells him about the change in her father’s nature and also about his eagerness to meet Aqeel.

Aqeel says “I am really glad to hear this good news, I want to meet your father too but currently due to some official work I am out of the city. I will be back after 2 – 3 days. When I come back I will contact you and meet your father.”

After 2 – 3 days Aqeel is back. He contacts Roma and says “Tomorrow 04:00 Pm I will come and meet your father.” Roma passes the message to her parents.

Next day 04:00 Pm sharp Aqeel enters Roma’s house and greets everybody at home. Roma offers a chair to Aqeel and introduces him to her father.”

Aqeel says “Hello uncle, how are you feeling now?”

Suresh replies “I am feeling alright young man. I was really looking forward to meet you. Roma has told me everything about you. My wife told me that you are an angel in a man’s disguise and I agree with her whole heartedly.”

Aqeel says modestly “That’s not true uncle, I am just an ordinary man, and I just love to help others. I feel happy to make others happy”

Suresh says “If all of us had that quality, this world would have been a paradise”

Aqeel smiles and says “Uncle can I make a little request to you”

Suresh replies “Why sure young man, go ahead”

Aqeel says “I request you to allow Roma to start a business of ladies tailoring. This can be the permanent solution to all your problems. I’ve already spoken to Roma about this. Roma is worried as to who will look after Rani. I suggest that if you take care of Rani, Roma will be able to run her business smoothly. Hope you agree with me”

“Of course I agree with you young man” Suresh says “I will be glad to look after my granddaughter and help Roma to run her business successfully.”

Aqeel says “Thank you uncle, but in order to look after Rani, you will have to look after yourself. You will have to follow doctor’s advice strictly and take all the medicine’s regularly”

Suresh smiles and says “I have already promised Roma I will do just that”

Aqeel says “That’s great” then he turns to Roma and says “Roma I have already spoken to some estate agents and they have short listed some shops. Now all we have to do is to choose the shop which is most suitable for your business.”

 Roma curiously asks “Where the shop is located?”

Aqeel replies “The location is 40 Kilometres away from the city.”

Roma is a bit disappointed and asks “Why so far?

Aqeel says “I explained to you last time. I am not as rich as to get a shop in the proper city. If you take a shop a little far away from the city, it will come cheap and you will also have less competition”

Roma is not very enthusiastic but says “Ok”

Aqeel notices her lack of enthusiasm and says “Roma, I can understand that you will have to travel two hours to reach the shop, but you will have to do it as we can’t afford a shop in the main city”

Roma says “Yes Aqeel I understand. One cannot have everything according to one’s wishes. You have to lose something in order to gain something.”

Aqeel smiles and says “It’s nice to hear that. Meet me at Gobhani bus stop tomorrow at 10 am sharp, and then we will go to see the shops”

Roma says “Ok, I will have to leave from here at 8 am to reach Gobhani at 10 am, but I will manage somehow”

Aqeel does not understand Roma’s taunt as he is happy to help her. He greets everybody and leaves.

After Aqeel is gone Kashibai says “Roma I did not say this in Aqeel’s presence, but I don’t think it is a good idea to take a shop so far from the city. Doing up and down from the shop will be too tiresome and time consuming.”

Suresh interjects “Don’t be so ungrateful Kashibai; don’t forget that Roma was on the verge of becoming a prostitute before meeting Aqeel. I think that taking the trouble of travelling four hours is thousand times better than selling her body.  I fully support this tailoring business.”

Roma does not have a word to say as she is also reluctant to travel so far, but she has no option considering the poor financial condition of her family. She nods her head indicating her confirmation.

Don’t think so much O Man about the life

He who has given life to you,

Must surely have planned about you

The Girl In The Autorickshaw - Chapter - 04/11

The Other Day in Auto Rickshaw Conclusion

As Roma ends her story, a heavy silence falls between her and Aqeel. Deep in thought, Aqeel keeps throwing stones into the river while Roma watches him curiously. This goes on for some time then Aqeel says “After hearing your story, I have a few questions in my mind. Can you answer me?”

Strangely looking towards Aqeel, Roma replies “You can ask your questions.”

Aqeel says “The incidents happened in your life were not in your control. But one thing I could not understand is why you have not continued with your ladies tailor job? You could have worked as a ladies tailor from your home or you could have also worked for some tailor on salary or commission basis. You would have earned more than nursing salary.”

Roma replies “I did not have money to purchase a sewing machine that was the reason why I did not start stitching work from my house. If I would have worked on salary or commission basis in a tailoring shop I would have earned the same amount as a nurse. Also, I had to take care of my daughter because she is very small in age. My mother works as housemaid in day and my duty as nurse were from 10:00 Pm to 07:00 Am. There is less work load in night duty, I could also take small nips of rest and smoothly continue with my work”.

Aqeel says “My other question is why did your father not do any job even after years of shutdown of the mill and if he was not working he could have taken care of your daughter?”

Roma replies “My father has become a lazy person. He has a habit of drinking alcohol daily. He also tortures me for money and he is not ready to except my daughter. This is the reason he doesn’t care much for my daughter. Whenever he needs money he keeps taunting me about the expense on my daughter and my two divorces.

Aqeel asks “Suppose you get an opportunity to buy a sewing machine and start your tailoring business, will you be able to manage the shop and the home at the same time?”

Roma replies “Yes I can manage, but I have to look after my daughter also.”

After a deep thought Aqeel says “Roma, I understand all your difficulties. To help you get rid of this uncertain situation you need to help yourself by breaking typical mind set barrier. I will help you become self-dependant women, for that I will need help of your family and yourself”.

Roma says “I cannot understand what you are thinking. The only thing I understand is that you are my well-wisher.”

Aqeel replies “If you have faith in me then don’t ask further questions and just do what I say.”

Till now Roma is full of confidence and has built faith in Aqeel. Roma says “As you wish. I believe in your word. What will I need to do?

Aqeel replies “You just take me to the hospital. I need to meet your parents.”

After thinking for a while, Roma says “Ok when you want to come to the hospital?

Aqeel replies “But obviously right now?” Roma reacts, saying “Then we will have to hurry because visiting hours are only up to 08:00 Pm. Aqeel says “You don’t worry about that

Both of them walk towards the auto rickshaw. Aqeel asks Raju to take them to the Government hospital. As usual Raju replies “Ok brother.”

At the hospital, Kashibai is sitting in the waiting lounge. Roma introduces Aqeel to his mother as a friend. Aqeel interrupts Roma in middle and inquires about the health of her husband. Kashibai replies he is stable now. Doctor has said if everything goes right, they may shift him to general ward in one or two days. Aqeel says “If you need anything, you just call me I will be at your service, for now I take your leave.”

Kashibai silently gives a medicine prescription to Roma. Roma tells to Kashibai “Mother, I will just go up to the gate to see off Aqeel. Roma and Aqeel walk towards the hospital gate. At the gate Aqeel asks Roma to give him the medicine prescription.

Roma says surprisingly “How you saw my mother handed me the medical prescription” Aqeel says politely “Please give me the prescription.” Roma gives the prescription to Aqeel.

Aqeel takes the prescription and goes to the medical store with Roma. When Aqeel enters medical store, he is glad to see Rehman Uncle at the counter. Rehman uncle is a very close friend of Aqeel’s father Baban Khan.

Rehman uncle welcomes Aqeel. “Welcome my son, how did you come here? Is everything all right? Aqeel introduces Roma. “Meet my friend Roma her father is admitted in this hospital he had a heart attack a few days ago. I came here to see him. Is this your shop Uncle?”

Rehman uncle replies “Yes this is my shop. I look after the shop near your house and my son handles this shop. Today my son has gone to attend a marriage so I am here. Tell me what I can do for you?

Aqeel gives the prescription to Rehman uncle. Rehman uncle brings all the medicine in the prescription, the total bill is Rupees. 890/-. Aqeel pays the bill and says respectfully “Uncle, can I request you a small favour?” Rehman uncle replies “Please tell me son.”

Aqeel says “Rehman uncle, if my friend Roma or her mother comes to take any medicine they need, please give them the medicine, I will pay the bill to you later.”

Rehman uncle is an experienced person he gives a visiting card of his shop behind which some words are written in Urdu. Rehman uncle says “Any person who will bring this card will get the desired medicines and bill will be in your account. I will make a separate diary for this account.”

Aqeel gives the visiting card to Roma. Roma is so happy that she has no words to express her feelings. Aqeel asks Roma “Are you going to stay at the hospital tonight?” Roma replies “Yes.”

Aqeel requests to Roma to meet him tomorrow at 04:00 Pm. “I would also like to visit your home and have a cup of tea there. Is it possible for you to meet me?”

Roma replies “Yes sure, no problem”. Aqeel says “I will come tomorrow at 04:00 Pm at the hospital. Then we will go to your home.”

Aqeel takes Roma’s leave, goes to the auto rickshaw in the parking area and asks Raju to drop him at his home. Raju replies “Yes brother.”

Aqeel is so tired that he falls asleep in the auto, He wakes up when Raju shouts “Brother wake up, we have reached your home... Aqeel awakes and says “Raju I am so tired that I don’t feel like getting out of the rickshaw”

Raju replies in a humorous manner “Brother if that is the case, you can sleep in the rickshaw. I will go home walking.”

Aqeel also replies humorously “I will do that on one condition, you will have to take extra money as sleeping charges.”

Both of them laugh heartily. Aqeel gives Rupees 600 to Raju.

Raju accepts the money and says “Thank you brother! You think of everybody.”

Well Wishers Are Like Beautiful Street Lamps.

They Cannot Make our Distance Shorter.

But

They Can Lighten Our Paths,

And Make Journey Easier.

The Girl In The Autorickshaw - Chapter - 02/11

The Other Day in Auto Rickshaw

Whole night Aqeel thinks how to help Roma. Helping her with money is a temporary solution. I have to arrange a permanent work suitable to her skills. To arrange a suitable work I will have to know her background and abilities. In the morning Aqeel goes to work and finishes his part of the job to meet Roma at 02:00 Pm.

Early in the morning, Roma purchases the medicine and goes to hospital. She hands over the medicines to nurse on duty. She comes and relieves her mother and asks her to relieve her at 01:00 Pm. Roma’s mother’s name is Kashibai.

Raju is also out early morning with his auto rickshaw to cover up the income as he has to meet Aqeel at 2 Pm. As after that he will not be able to earn and he did not want to charge Aqeel.

When everything is working right in order, the destiny will work like a tailor-made time sequences.

Kashibai arrives at 01:10 Pm to relieve Roma from hospital. Roma quickly finishes her lunch and gets ready to meet Aqeel. Sharp at 01:40 Pm Raju enters the hospital and says politely “Roma I am waiting for you in the parking area.”

 Roma goes with Raju and sits in the auto rickshaw. Raju starts auto rickshaw. On the way Raju asks “Roma what do you think, why did brother Aqeel call us to meet him again?”

Roma replies “I don’t know why Aqeel has called us, but I know he must have thought something good otherwise after helping he wouldn’t have called us today.”

 Raju says “You are right”

The auto rickshaw reaches the destination at 01:55 Pm. Both are sitting in the auto rickshaw at the same place where they stood yesterday. Sharp at 02:00 Pm Aqeel arrives in a hurry, a little office bag in hand, wearing specks, blue shirt, black trousers and black shoes which suits his personality. Aqeel sits in auto rickshaw asks Raju to take auto rickshaw to Silent Beach. Raju starts the auto rickshaw, saying “Yes brother”

While auto rickshaw reaches Silent Beach Roma is watching Aqeel. Today Aqeel is looking like a handsome gentleman. Aqeel is busy in his work calculating measurement and required material etc. He finishes the work just before the auto rickshaw reaches silent beach. Aqeel says “Sorry, I had to complete this work now I am free.” Roma is silently staring at Aqeel with no expressions. Meanwhile auto rickshaw reaches Silent Beach. Raju happily says “We have reached Silent Beach”. Aqeel and Roma step down from the auto rickshaw. Aqeel asks Raju to stay there. Raju replies “Yes brother”.

Aqeel and Roma sit on the same rock on which they sat yesterday, the difference is that today Aqeel is tensed and cannot find words to speak. Roma is not tensed; she is relaxed silently looking at Aqeel as he was the saviour yesterday. She has the feeling that something good is going to happen. There is a silence and only river voice is heard. Aqeel is throwing small stones into river; Roma is watching Aqeel, while Raju is waiting near the auto rickshaw.

After 10 – 15 minutes Roma breaks the silence and asks Aqeel “You have called me today to watch how far you can throw these stone in the river?”

Aqeel smiles and says “No. Actually I want to hear the story of your life but can’t find the right words to ask you to do so” Roma replies “I feel you are one of my good friends and friends can ask anything from anywhere. You can ask me what you want to ask.”

Finally Aqeel got the words he wanted to say. “Roma tell me all about you. Everything you can remember right from your childhood till now, all the good times and bad times. What is your education, what kind of work you can do and what kind of skills you have, tell me everything about your family. Please do not feel bad about me asking your personal things. But if I want to become your friend I will have to know you very well. Only after I know about your abilities I will be able to help you to live a respectful life.

Roma is stunned looking at Aqeel. She cries and says “As a third person you thought so much for me while none of our relatives stood by me to help us. I will tell everything about myself to you like an open book.”

Now it’s time for Aqeel to listen silently like an audience.

At every nook and corner of life, thorns are always found.

It is amidst these thorns, rose’s blossom.

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This dish is a famous in western part of India this receipe is know as Patra (પાતરા) in Gujarati language, Aalu Vadi (अळूवडी ) In Marathi language. There are slight diffreance of cooking method between Patra (પાતરા) A tempering of mustard seeds, jeera, other spices in oil are added to the boiled colo cassia leaves rolled with masala batter and  Aalu Vadi (अळूवडी) colo cassia leaves masala roll is first boiled then deep fried in oil, Ingredients of masala batter is same for 'Patra (પાતરા)' and  'Aalu Vadi (अळूवडी)'

Some Health Benifits of Colo cassia leaves / પાતરા  ના પાન  / अरबी के पत्ते

01) Act as an antioxidant to prevent cancer.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves are rich in vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant. This will help to prevent many diseases and fight again free radicals that cause cancer.

02) Reduce the cholesterol level.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves benefits Taro / Colo cassia leaves have no cholesterol and have only 1% of total fat. This is the best diet for reducing cholesterol. The dietary fiber and methionine contained in Taro / Colo cassia leaves can reduce the cholesterol effectively by binding and break down of fat and cholesterol especially triglyceride.

03) Control the blood pressure.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves contain omega 3, an essential fatty acid which provides making material hormones to control the contraction and relaxation of arteries wall. If this mechanism is going well, the blood pressure can be controlled in normal level.

04) Aid to weight loss diet.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves are low in fat and high in protein. This is the best choice for diet menu to reduce your fat and get your muscle mass.

05) Help to reduce inflammation.

Omega 3 in Taro / Colo cassia leaves play the role in inflammation process which can inhibit the release of inflammation substances. It can help to treat diseases like arthritis, gastritis, or lupus disease.

06) Protect the nervous system.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves contain vitamin B complex including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6 which have the action to protect the nervous system. If you feel the symptoms like tingling, numbness, or pain in your limb, you can eat Taro / Colo cassia leaves to reduce those symptoms. They will boost your immune system also.

07) Keep the healthy bone.

The calcium contained in Taro / Colo cassia leaves bring the health benefits for the healthy bone. It helps the bone formation and it works with phosphorous to strengthen the bone and teeth.

08) Help to reduce wrinkle in the skin.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves contain the amino acid called threonine. This protein compound aids the formation of elastin and collagen which are good for the healthy skin. It will prevent the skin from wrinkle and rejuvenate skin as well.

09) Help to enhance the memory and mood.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves release dopamine which acts in the brain and nervous system. It is synthesized by phenylalanine to enhance your brain memory and control your mood.

10) Increase the sperm production.

Taro / Colo cassia leaves are good for men because of its arginine content. This amino acid can help to increase the sperm production.

11) Act as the detoxification agent.

Histamine, one of the essential amino acids is contained in Taro / Colo cassia leaves. It acts as detoxification agent that helps to remove the heavy metals from the body and protect the body from radiation damage

Health Benifit Tips Collected From http://drhealthbenefits.com

Feelings Highway of Love - 1 (Short Story)

FEELINGS – 1

Highway of love

Karan and friend are on the way for their trip in car to worship gods places visit temples. Karan with his 2 more friend taking pictures and worshiping god goes ahead for next place approximate 1000km from their home town.

Friends reached at midnight 2am at destination all 3 friends were hungry found a hotel to stay and also to eat food at same hotel. While eating food saw a car white in colour completely muddy and full of dust. Karan said to friends see the car it may new but the current condition look like can be sold in kilos in scrap friends also made a fun of car. When they were finish with food Karan saw a girl sleeping in car wearing typical Indian dress with good embroidery & glass work on dress and both legs folded left hand below head lose hair covering her face only when the breath is out some hair flow. It looked like all sweet dreams are with her. Karan can’t see her face mean while friends called karan for rest at room.

Next day early morning 6.30am from balcony of room karan saw the car was washed the girl was not in the car. All friends were ready around 8.00am and walked for temple. Around 9.00am all friend were in “Queue” for temple. Thousands of people are in “Queue” to worship everyone has their own feelings and wishes.

Karan saw girl an average looking normal in height her face is very attractive wearing normal cream and black combination salwar kameez standing just besides him in “Queue” she was looking at him it will take time to in “Queue” friends were in their talks karan was looking to that girl. Karan was in two minds either to look at her or not as this temple and nothing pure then temple. Karan also had a thought if there is nothing pure than temple than god made love and love is pure in world. If she is having pure thought I will have pure thought.

They looked at each other half hours then all worshiped god after they were on their way. Karan tried to follow the girl but can’t find in crowd.

After worshiping god karan and friend were gone to a place 70 km ahead from temple and after enjoying all friends were back 6 pm evening at hotel.

Karan and friend saw the girl looking at her in temple was sitting at a bench in hotel compound she was tense and crying karan simply asked her what happen she replied I was gone to shopping and my friend left me and I am come from 800 km here I don’t know where have they gone we were schedule to go 150 km then return to home and any of them is not caring phone with them.

Karan asked at what time they left you. Girl replied before 2 hrs. Karan and friend thought 2 hrs. Mean they may be reaching destination karan just asked his friend to pack luggage and drop this girl to next destination. Karan asked girl can we drop you to your next destination may you can find your friend with you came here. Girl thought a while and replied yes please.

Karan and friend packed luggage and start towards destination to drop girl. In car karan asked girl what your name girl replied Roma in car karan and roma were comfortable with each other. Karan ask girl what vehicle you were came she described the car which karan and friends saw last night. Karan curiously asks roma yesterday night were you sleeping in car. Roma replied yes.

Why were you sleeping in car? Roma replied I had less money to share with friends and my friends taunted me for my less share of money that was reason I slept in car. Karan and friends replied you are brave girl “hats off to you”

Mid way while going to the new destination karan saw big crowd looking towards trench karan asked to stop the car and asked a person from crowd what happened here he replied a car was fallen in trench due to tyre puncture and driver could not balance the car. Karan tried to look down but trench was very big and he could not notice any car so he decided to neglect this incident and started the journey again.

Car reached to the destination they tried to find roma’s friend but could not find. All of them tried all hotels, restaurant, all tourist places, car parking whatever was possible they tried out. Karan said due less share of money Roma’s friends left roma to sleep in car they can leave her in mid-way it’s not strange.

Karan asked his friend to drop her at home. Karan’s friend took him a side and said you have important meeting tomorrow if you fail to reach you have losses. And why to go all the way  800 + 150 km back when we have 850 km to home. Just pay her for travel expanse and leave her.

Karan said no we all will drop her home no question further. Friends this time respected Karan’s word and started journey to roma’s destination all the back 950 km and 1800 km from Karan’s home. This means Karan and friends have to travel almost 1900 km extra which was not at all planned.

Next day morning 11.00am they reached to roma’s home. Roma’s house looks like a typical middle class Indian village hut. A well in compound some green grass bounder is made of dry sticks of steams of tree, a Margo tree, Mango tree, few Coconut tree, two goat and few hens in compound. Their roma brief the entire story to her parents. Roma’s parent’s respected karan and his friends offered him lunch and also asked to stay 1 or 2 days with them. But karan asked to meet roma’s friend who left roma in midway. Roma’s parent told karan they have not yet returned to home.

Karan and friend had lunch exchanged contact to their and return towards home with some sweet memories. Before karan and friends reaches to home roma made call to karan and informed her friend who left roma in mid-way were no more they died in an accident while return to home.

Karan was thinking what was reason he went to drop roma all 950 km away.
Was it crush?
Was it god’s decision to save roma’s life?
Was there some relation with roma?
ORThis was just a Feelings of Human?

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STORY BY: KETAN J MEHTA