My Story:Tripurti Part 9

Stretched my limbs to give a little retrieval to move. A guy accidentally hit my right shoulder as we walked towards the shop causes my camera to fall in the ground. He immediately rushed to help me to pick it with apologies. I was extremely shocked to see that guy was Assam, the one who appeared in my horrible dream as a helper. Could not believe my own eyes, it took me a while to realize that some realistic event that I dreamed of happening.

"Madam, I, your camera....sorrry," he shook my thoughts with his broken English.

"Thanks! By the way, may I know your name? Name, the name!" I had to emphasize my queries as he looked clueless. Aadhi helped to translate, "His name is Jacob, is that anything else you wanted to know?"

"Aadhi, do you know him? I mean is he the one to help us in Tripurti?"

"No Sharma, I don't even know him or else why should I ask his name behalf of you?"Aadhi was right, the guy looks unfamiliar to him too.

"Come on buddy, let's go grab something, I'm extremely hungry, "Aadhi pulled me away from the spot and the guy disappeared then.

"Sharma, are you okay? You seem confused and restless. I hope you are good, but do tell me if anything concerning you, after all, I am responsible on you too, "Aadhi was very attentive to my reaction which puts him in confusion as well."Ouhhh!Nothing, my mind just wanders on so many pieces of stuff. Will convey to you when the time comes, no worries,"I just did not wish to bewilder his anticipation further. 

       Mom always reminds me to be calm and composed in whatever circumstances one stand to face any situation with great clarity. I miss her so much, tried to call her earlier when I arrived at the airport here but went engage so messaged her to inform that I'm at the safe end. She must be very worried about my stay here but she is very much assertive with my frequent disappearance due to job matter. Raising me as a single mother wasn't an easy task for her by working as a kindergarten teacher and part-time tutor to earn additional income. The struggles and hardship were massive when I lose my dad when I entered teenage , the phase when I needed him most. Mom stood up on her feet to raise me perfected me with good education, health and well being. I still remember the long sigh which I heard the moment I stood proudly with the graduation gown and certificate at my hand by her side. The long sigh of relief from her responsibility and I'm glad that I could behold a good job with a handsome salary to fulfil my mother's wishes. But she wishes nothing but my happiness and well being forever.

        "Hah, the food is here, let's relish them, Sharma!"Aadhi hauled me from my muse with several plates of foods."Certainly, I'm hungry too. Time to feast!"I pulled a chicken drumstick and Aadhi helped me to plate some rice with curry. Amazing Indian dishes, just like mom's cooking. Hope to get good food in Tripurti later, I stuffed my tummy extra portions of the foods to upsurge my energy for the unpredictable days to come, could be good nor extremely bad. Never sank into such unpleasant feelings before since I have travelled so many places pertaining to journalism. This is the first time ever that I'm sensing the bad vibes around me. My eyes kept wandering around the restaurant if could capture that guy who I dream and whom I met moments ago while we sautering to the car after leaving the restaurant. According to Aadhi, we will be able to reach the hotel closer to Tripurti in few hours so he assured me to rest.I'm getting closer to the place of interest and so many things to plan ahead to lead my contents. The pen swirls subconsciously at my hand as I hold on to the blank page to drop my plan or ideas to construct my contents but my mind still in long search like a computer loses its connectivity. Usually, I will read up or explore about a spot before heading for my job and structuring the contents for my write up which appear more comfortable when writing. There will be an expectation or clue in search and apparently accomplished despite facing several challenges and difficulties. I believe Tripurti will confront unexpected challenges or rather may get lost because place remains mysterious without any piece of the information can be accessed neither from the internet nor from the human. The exact words I received  from my chief editor was"Explore and untie the truth behind Tripurti."

To be continued..........