My Story:Tripurti Part 12

We shall wait, take your time," they walked and sat at the bench outside the shop and ordered a tea in their unique dialect which seems difficult to figure out. Everything seems ready for the start, I'm hoping so all goes well then after."Shall we begin Sharma!"Aadhi sounded exciting to begin the new twist in life.

"Certainly, let's move on buddy, "I begin relieving from the table and walking towards the boys who waiting for us outside the shop. We begin to walk towards the forest's entry point, quite clear with a signboard saying "Road To Tripurti".My mind kept chattering and eager to question Ashok regarding Tripurti so I started the silent walk, "Ashok,hmmm.....what did you know about Tripurti?"

"Madam,Tripurti is my native but I grew in my uncle's house in North India where I study and worked for many years. I just returned about 6 months ago, never visited here since I left to my uncle's place," Ashok replied very politely.

"Why did you leave to your uncle's house then, "Aadhi queried.

"Sir, my parents passed away mysteriously when I was 3 so my uncle took the responsibility to take care of me. I back 6 months ago when my grandmother passed away so I decided to stay for some time. I never had any good reason to return here except for my grandmother but warn me from returning to the village since I left with my uncle. She was afraid that I may die in the same manner as my parents die, which I do not believe at all. The whole village glorifies of some superstitious thing, which I don't trust at all. That is another reason I'm staying here for 6 months now," Ashok seems very much against the"old wives tale"circulating in his village, just probably because he was away for too long from the place.

The forest getting thicker with plants, I could hear birds chirping and expecting if I could see the white deer as appeared in my dream. Also, being very careful in marching along with my team so I don't' get missed out and fall in any traps. The sight seems very encouraging and a little cold as we hike across the forest.

"Ashok, will you help us without any restriction? I afraid if it to happen due to your relatives or village people, "in little doubt since he belongs to the village so he might bound to the rules and regulations there, least to the words of his relatives and villagers.

"Not to worry madam, I am eager to know the mystery or belief behind the scene. I just wanted to save them if any or anyone is causing all this turbulence," says Ashok with a firm voice, portraying his intention. Seem it will take about 45 minutes to reach Tripuri, Ashok was true enough that any motor vehicle at least motorcycles are allowed to cross the forest, only walking or bicycle. However, we yet to capture any women with heavy load on the head, a man with heavy stocks and children with school bag passing by. I wonder how they shop, study, work or live their life. I do not want to burden Ashok with too many questions because eventually know once I reach and stay there.

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