Hachiko

After having one of those bad days at office, I was missing my home big time when I returned. Tried to catch up with some friends but found them too busy for me. The Loneliness was killing me. A call with my sister and cracking some jokes didn’t help either. Facebook, orkut, gtalk was nothing seemed to be worth. Then I met Hachiko, well I must say the legend of Hachiko. He changed end of the day into a blissful one.

I am deviating big time from writing love stories to something else. Something which needs to be told. It’s just so extraordinary to be true story. A story which wetted my eyes. A story of extraordinary relationship of love. This is the story is of Hachiko (pronounced as Hachi).

In Japan friendship, love, loyalty and companionship have a common synonym- it’s Hachiko. Hachiko was born in Odate on Nov 10 1923. He met his soul mate Prof. Hidesubaro Ueno at the Shibuya Railway Station as a cute little Akito puppy. Every morning Hachiko and his master had a routine. Hachiko used to walk his master till this station and in the evening walk him back from station to home. He promptly used to come at 5 in evening without missing a single day to greet his master. One fine day in May 1925 Hachiko started behaving weirdly with his master. He was trying to stop him from going to college. Many say the animals can sense forthcoming danger. And Hachiko had sensed it. That day despite of Hachiko’s behavior Professor went to college. But he never returned. He got a stroke at the university which took his breath. Hachiko waited for him that day, the next day and the wait went on.

After professor’s death Hachikō was given away but he escaped and showed up at the station the same evening to wait for his master. He went back to professor’s house that night. Next evening he was again station at 5. This continued for several days. One fine day Hachiko realized his master no more stays in the house. He left the house and started living in the station itself. Every day his eyes were fixed on the commuters coming out of the terminal and each day he was disappointed. Hachiko became familiar with the routine commuters. They started bringing treats and food to nourish him. The wait continued till his last minute for more than 10 years.

Hachiko waited regardless Rain, Hot Sun, Snow, Cold winds …… whatever it may be until his last heartbeat on March 8 1935 at the same place where he found his master. Some people say he died after spiritual reunion with his master. But I have no doubt it happened.

Professor’s students visited the dog frequently and published articles about Hachiko in newspapers. By the end of 1932 Hachiko had become national sensation. Japanese started to breed endangered Akito dogs again. Hachiko was Japan’s national symbol of loyalty. Till today teachers and parents tell Hachiko’s story, when they teach Love and loyalty to the children. He is still remembered everyday in Japan. In 1934 a Bronze statue was erected at the same spot where Hachiko used to wait. His stuffed remains are kept at the national museum of Japan in Tokyo. The exit from where Prof Ueno used to come out is named after Hachiko. Total 3 movies are made on this story latest being Richard Gere starrer. Thanks a lot to Gere and Lasse Hallström for telling such a beautiful story.

Last but not the least thanks Shachi. You unknowingly gave me the link to read about this movie and the story.

References :

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028532/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachikō

The Angel's Nest

It was as usual a cold and chilly morning in bangalore. I sat in an auto to get home after night long journey from Hubli. It was like blades gliding through your skin from both sides of auto. After 20 minutes of windy morning trip finally the driver stopped in front of the 15 floored building.. my apartments... The Angel's Nest.

Anybody can loose their sleep once he enters our lift. It gave just a perfect jerk to wake me up from my sleepy mood. I reached my floor 7 fully awake . I rang the bell of no 14. But no answer. It was no use waking up Mr Mahadev( Kumbakarna of our group) but ashwin used to wake up at one ring of a bell. I rang again and again with out any response. After trying for sometimes .. I sat on the steps waiting one of these guys will open the door. My eyes moved on the House No 13.

Siting there my idle mind went for a walk in the past...

We had moved into this building 3 months back. After our late night parties sent us out of our previous home. We had tried a lot to convince the previous owner that it was not us who made the noise, but the family living above us. But he was reluctant. And that way we had to move from green landscape of two girls PG in the neighborhood to a desert like 5th block. The first month at the new house we kept quiet. No parties, no loud music. We were living like most bachelors won't even think of. We were scared if the house no 13 people will complain about us then we are out here. So we kept quiet.

Ya House no 13... the story is about that house.

In a city like bangalore, neighbours hardly communicate with each other. So it was no strange thing that we never spoke or met the people residing behind opposite door. We gradually started our regular routine of partying and loud music was being heard almost all the evenings in 7th floor. And we were delighted that there were no complaints from anyone. There were only two houses in each floor. I thought the No 13 people are too co-operative. After a month I started observing a strange thing in that house. The rooms were always in dark except one bed room. The bed room's room was always in on state. One day out of curosity, I went near to the room's window. I heard a sweet singing voice " Jaa ne tu ... Ya Jaa ne na... Maane tooo .. ya mane na" . I came back rushing to my living room , paused our music player and announced that a girl lives next door. Mahadev,Ashwin and Vinay .. my room mates had only one question each....

Did u see her?

Married or single?

Beautiful ?

I said guys i just heard her singing. So lets wait and keep a close watch on the next door. All the heads nodded unanimously.

The next day I was coming back from the office. I tried my key at my door. Heard again but this time not one but more sweet sounds. Went near the window . I heard 4 sweet voices singing " Dum aroo Dum .. mit gaye hum .. bolo subha shaa . hare rama hare krishna". That day for I had real good news for my room mates. 4 girls living just opposite our door.

Mahadev that night had a question....4 gals .. atleast one will be beautiful?

So our logic vinay told. Don worry be there will be atleast 2 beautiful out of 4 girls .. after all god is not that bad.

Mr Mahadev was ready with the next .. what if they already engaged? ...

I asked him does that really bother us???... everybody smirked and that smile was the answer.

Oops I went into a long flash back let me come back to the present or pleasant morning when a sweet voice disturbed my memory lane...

"Excuse me you can wait in our house Mr??"

I was surprised a bit and mumbled ...

"Itsssss Abhi .... abhishek."

"Hi ... i am Shalini.. Come on in .. Its too cold out here.. lets have a cup of coffee..."

I hesitated a little... she looked at me ..and said

" don't be shy .. if you stay out here a moment more, you can get cold and again you have to come to me only.."

I asked "So you are a doctor??"

"Yes almost.... I am doing my internship right now" as we went in.

My mind said "Great news", as my mind went back again to my conversation with rohini .." Find my Mom a doctor bahu..." n here she was .. Shalini... her height was around 5'7 fair, little weighty but height nullified it. Typical girl you take to meet your mom.

I sat on the sofa. She was back with two mugs of coffee.

I asked her " You stay alone ?"

"No ways.. I stay with my class mates ... three of them. They are making the break fast ready.

By this time my mind had almost finished first floor of the building my dream home with Shalini when suddenly Nisha asked me to get freshen up and wash my face. The break fast is ready. When I came out of the bath room two more of them had joined. They were Rakhi and Manya. Out of the four single doctors Shalini was the most beautiful and I was thanking my lazy room mates for not opening the door.

During the breakfast my mouth and hands were co-ordinating only physically. My Mind and eyes were on the opposite side of the table. Looking at shalini. Our eyes met and locked at each other. I knew something never experienced was happening to me.

Is this love at first sight??? God knows... Just experimence the moment right now.

We finished the breakfast. The gals said they have to go college at 9. I opened the door still no signs of any living things in my house. Sweet sound of Shalini offered me to wait in her house till my room mates get up. I readily accepted the offer.

They all went and I had a short nap on the sofa. It was around 10 when I woke up and went to my house. Mahadev finally had woken up. Everybody was in hurry to go office so I didn't tell anybody what a great thing had happened. I thought of telling in the evening. I was last one to get ready for office so everybody left. I was alone again. The bell rang. Our new owner was outside standing. He had come for the rent. During chat he asked what were our plans for the weekend. I said we are going for a trek at dhavalgiri. His face suddenly dropped with anxiety.

He said " Young blood .... be damn careful at that place." I asked why? what so dangerous about that place. What he told tumbled my world upside down.....

" Last year in December season , a group went to trek there, All young college boys and girls. But 5 of them didn't return. No body knows the reason. Some say they slipped into the clouds. And of the 5 , 4 girls were living in this apartments itself. .....Just opposite to ur house... yes House No 13. Its empty since last December. Nobody has taken that flat for rent after that incident."

My mind again went into flashback.. this time just a few hrs back....

Yeh Dil Maange More...

Its been almost a decade since we celebrated Vijay Divas.... but do we still remember the brave men who made it possible???


Name : Captian Vikram Batra
Code Name : Sher Shah (Lion of Hind)

Place: Railway Station.
Situation: A 24 year man is leaving for war.

A girl crying for a promise " agali baar jab aaoge, mujhse shaadi karke jaana"
The soldier smiles.... touches his parents feet .... and says wait for me....
But she didn't knew that her wait was forever.........

Place: Neugal Café.
Situation : A coffee with friends.

Friend:"The war has begun, who knows when you will be asked to go, you better be careful."
Sher Shah: "Don't worry, 'I'll either come back after raising the Indian flag in victory or return wrapped in it.'

Place: Himalayan mountains.
Situation: War Time.

A soldier tries to see the situation through binoculars... next moment shot dead with the bullet in the center of his forehead.
Leaving every other soldier trembling. The commanding officer decides this is not the way... there must be some other way.. Orders regroup....

Place: Camp.
Situation: Meeting held for deciding strategy.

Officer 1:"Are u sure?"
Officer 2:"Yes Sir, I am. There's no other way to capture peak 5140. We don't have a choice. It's the only way"
Thus it was decided that Sher Shah with only 5 soldiers will undertake one of Indian Army's greatest mission perhaps the most difficult and I will not say impossible because they achieved it.
Yes the peak 5140 was 17000 feet high. Sher Shah and Captain Sanjeev Jamval commanded one of the impossible mountain climbing expedition, but not in the bright daylight, they did it during the dark night. On the night of June 19, 1999 they made it. Remember "Lakshya" and imagine rock climbing scene during the night. (I guess even director thought it's too super human thing to show)

The only thing these sons of our great soil knew was that enemies were controlling the NH1 and disrupting the food and ammunition transport to the Indian troops. They had to capture to make sure our land was safe.

The men climbed the mountain in the pitch dark. Sher Shah led the way. A young Boy at heart and a beast at war craft took three of the enemies in a close combat. India took control of peak 5140. There were three bunkers with light n heavy machine guns. Till date no where in the world such a mission has been accomplished, but Sher Shah did it with words which later become every Kargil hero's Slogan after capturing peak " Yeh Dil Maange More!!!"

Place: Base Camp.
Situation: Call to His Sister.

Sher Shah: " Didi bahut boora lag raha hai".
Sister : "kya hua?"
Sher Shah :"Didi, it was meant for me and I lost my man"
Yes he was referring to a bullet which killed his fellow soldier and he was upset because under his command a man lost his life. For a young 24 year old maturity of this level is undefined.

Place : Base Camp.
Situation : TV Interview.

Barka Dutt: "Vikram you are going for another crucial operation, what are your thoughts at this moment?"
Sher Shah: "I wish the families of the deceased soldiers are looked after well by the government and society", Vikram replied and turned his face from the camera.

Hundreds of miles away, sitting at home, watching the interview, G L Batra knew what was going on his son's mind. He knew his 24 yrs son whose life has just begun would never return home.He turned silent.

Place : Same mountains
Situation : War Time

"Yeh Dil Maange More" was the last words he said to TV reporter Dutt . Now he wanted more. Not in a great condition after an injury, Sher Shah volunteered to capture peak 4875... a 16000 feet wall!!

He and another young officer Anuj Nair took the responsibilty .They belonged to the Delta company and captured peak 4750 a few days earlier.Now his heart wanted more....

His company again climbed the wall in the night . This time the enemies knew that Sher Shah was coming their way. They made every attempt to stop him, but Sher Shah was UNSTOPPABLE. Again in close combat he brought three more down. With Anuj Nair on his side he had captured peak 4875. They were in a bunker when still enemies were firing at them. But inside bunker they were safe and easily targeting the enemies. But Sher Shah saw one of his junior officer injured just outside the bunker.
One of the subedar volunteered to go for his rescue but what Sher Shah said to him is really unbelievable
"Oye Rook Ja ... Mujhe Jaane de ... Tu Baal Bacchedar wala aadmi hai .. Hat Ja peeche"

He jumped out of the bunker and as he was heading towards his injured mate , a bullet hit his chest ,he fell down in anguish and screamed " Jai Mata Di" ... those were his last words.
Our Great Hero died,but it inspired others to win the war. Everybody there at peak 4875 knew nothing but to win and save the efforts of Sher Shah. Anuj charged out with great braveness and captured bunker No 4 but he was shot soon after that. On July 9 1999 morning Indian Flag was up n fluttering on peak 4875 and at the same time a body was getting wrapped in Indian Tri- color.

Later peak 4875 is named as Captian Vikram Batra point. Indian Govt Awarded Sher Shah with Param Vir Chakra. But the question is how many of us are aware of such great heros. We only speak of Gandhi and Nehru who has brought us Independence but not about the sacrifice made in order to keep India Safe,by soilders like Vikram Batra. Why our text books wont include such lives, even they deserve a place in Indian History.

Bangalore to Gangtok

"I love Ramya"
I was shocked when Nikhil said it.
I asked him come again...
Sitting at the coffee shop, Nikhil took a deep sigh n said it again
"Yes .. I love her"
I took some time to digest it. Here was sitting one of the most decent guy in our college. I always looked up to him when it came to studies or managing college affairs. Nikhil was one year senior to me. But our relation more than senior- junior reln. We were best of friends in college. It all started on the first day of my college. The person who saved me from being ragged that day was Nikhil. And that was a start of a journey of 5 friends. A roller coaster journey of three yrs. And now only a month left in his course to finish. He reveals a secret that came totally surprise for me.
Ramya .. the most sweetest and most caring part of our group. Always saving us from all our mischievous things in the college. She was the most popular among the proff. She was the most ideal girl u want to take to ur mom. And the pair of Ramya and Nikhil was just perfect. But wait I never thought this way. Not only me ..no one would have thought about it.
I asked him " does anybody else know about it. Chetan or Neha?? "
Nikhil said " No man.. I cant tell them. I am too nervous but i cant keep it to myself anymore. You handle it for me. I don't know how to propose? I fear that I may loose her."
I dialed 2 people right away. Chetan was there in 5 min and Neha's make up made her just 20 min late in reaching there.
Neha asked "where's Ramya?? Whats the plan boys??"
I said " I didn't call Ramya."
Neha: y?
I somehow said " Nikhil is in love .... and it's none other then our Ramya!!!"
Chetan's jaw almost felled down. Neha took some time to get back to normal state. Both saw Nikhil.. who was blushing as well was scared.
Both of them suddenly shouted "Congrats Duck."
Chetan : "You **** didn't tell us at all. From when this is going on. Is she too??"
Nikhil said " from the first day man. But never got enough guts to tell you people or her "
Neha: "so she doesn't know this... so what next??"
Suddenly all the six sparklings marbles turned towards me.
"Not Meeee... " i resisted "i can't do this? "
I never had romantic or nearer to that word kind of reln with a girl till now. I had to many close friends who were girls but no girl friend. Now they think i can Handle this....
" you people have lost your mind "
Chetan said in a very thoughtful manner " See dude , you are the youngest among us. Your the person for whom she cares a lot and she is very close to you. You are the best person to convey this or do what eevr you do. we want to see them sitting on this coffee shop alone afer 6 in the evening today... Understood right??"
I finally agreed and looked at Nikhil. Oh man he was like Jerry in the Tom N jerry. Scared to death. I sat beside him n said

" look bro, I will do what ever it takes. Just dont worry.."

I was off.
I called Ramya at 4 to the same coffee shop. I was nervous as hell. She came exactly at 4. Punctuality another innate attribute of her. We ordered coffee and sat. "Now tell me hero.. y u called me alone here on a holiday. Something important. kyon koi mil gayi hai kya ??"

I some how took some guts and started.
" You know Nikhil.. he loves a girl."
Ramya: " What? you must be kidding. Nikhil and girl.. no way. The only girls he knows is I and Neha... you must be joking"
I said " No it's true and you are right he doesn't know any girl except you both. And Neha is not that girl"
Ramya : " You mean ... no .. don't say it .. no way... you mean it's me"
" come on stop playing your insensible pranks .. man"
I said " It's true. He loves you and that too from first day of college "
Ramya " Did he say it?? "
I just pointed to a chair in the corner " You ask him your self."
And I was out from the coffee shop. The coffee guy asked me money. I said wiat man .. it's on nikhil.. not only this there will be a big treat too very soon"
We were waiting outside for the result of this entrance exam.Chetan was guessing " They must be discussing the date of the marriage... no .. they must be thinking how to tell the parents? "
the discussion and guess work went over an hour when finally the pair came out.
Chetan jumped to nikhil and asked what happened.
Ramya spoke " See I love you all people but this can't happen between us. I hope you all understand me. I have told my reasons to Nikhil and he has agreed to it. Lets be as we were .. bunch 5 close friends"
I saw Nikhil trying to hide his emotions. 4 yrs he didn't see any other girl and now he was rejected by the only girl he loved. I knew it hurt him a lot but he didn't show a sign of it.
Everybody went back to their home. Nikhil asked me to come over to his place.

A week went with starnge atmosphere running around us. we didnt see both nikhil and ramya together. Both were avoiding each other. We were seeing our group was breaking apart.
One day Ramya came and told everybody that she is going to Gangtok. Her father was transferred to Gangtok. Nikhil quitely exited from the scene. He was loosing his first love ....now forever.

That evening I went to Ramya's house. Greeted uncle and went to her room. She was not in a good shape that's for sure. I asked what is this?
She said "I can't be the same friend with nikhil anymore. It's becoming difficult day by day "
I said " Can I know the reason you rejected him?"
She was ready with every girl's scrap answer " Look we are just friends. I have never seen him in that way. How can I say yes"
I asked "whom you will marry then??"
She was bit surprised with my question..
She said "What kind of question is that?"
I asked her again " whom you will marry? "
She said" ok... I will marry someone whom my parents choose for me "
I retorted "without ur consent?"
She fired back " I mean someone whom my parents choose for me with my full consent.. understood"
I asked her " have you seen that guy?"
Ramya: " No"
I again pressed " Have you seen that unknown guy as ur husband? "
Ramya: " what kind of question is this?...what you want to prove .. "

I said "You rejected nikhil only on this basis. right? ... look at nikhil what more you want in a guy.. smart,decent and even has got a masters call from IISC. A bright future with him. More over he knows you so well. You could have made a great pair. Well who am I to decide? ... leave it"

Ramya : "Hey why are we fighting over it man. My decision not gonna change. Hardly two weeks are there. Then we will part away. Everything will be ok"

Next day at the coffe shop Nikhil announced " I am going to shift 3rd next month to bangalore for my higher studies"

I knew the reason why he was leaving a month early for his studies.
Suddenly Ramya said" the same day I am leaving to gangtok. My train is at 2:30 "
Nikhil said mine is at 2.

Neha commented " You both are parting away at the same time one to the north and other to the south "....
That comment made everybody silent ... I thought it was begining of the end.

3rd of May 2006.. 1 o clock in the afternoon..... just an hr before Ramya's Train.
I got a the call .. It was Ramya on the other side.
I said " Hi... done with the packing??"
She didn't answer my question but she only said " I love him , You were right man.. I love him and i don't wanna loose him"
I was shocked again " What .. it's just an hour now "
Ramya" I don't know .. how you gonna make it .. but you have to ... his cell is switched off"

Only way to reach him was to get him at the railway station. I took my bike and went straight to Ramya's house to pick her. It was just 15 min for the train to leave. I was riding like hell. We reached station at 2:05pm.. just 5 min late. I was thinking of MLTR's 25 min too late song. But we were just 5 min but too late.
The train had gone and with it...... Ramya's love.
Ramya was in tears. She was crying like a small girl who didn't get her barbie doll that she asked for.
"Hey so you are going?"
A voice from behind us said. Ramya turned to look who was it?
I too turned. Hoping that it was nikhil but it was our chetan. He had come to leave Nikhil. She again went back to her crying ritual.
Suddenly another voice said " Tussi Jaa rahe ho... Tussi na Jao "
it was our nikhil in unforgettable kuch Kuch Hota hai style.
Ramya jumped at him and hugged him.
She was now crying becoz she was happpy to see her love. She couldnt believe her eyes filled with tears.Girls cry for everything.. it's true again
Chetan told me " He tried a lot to go away man. but Nikhil said me that he will see off her last time and go tomorrow. But I
don't think neither of them will go to bangalore or gangtok "
I said " but two of us have to go.. leave the birds alone"

The Presentation

27-Nov-2008 , Bangalore ,Morning 6'o clock Rehan was in sound sleep when his mobile buzzed with his father's No. Reluctantly he picked up the phone... "Hello beta... Have you seen TV? They have struck at the very heart of the Mumbai Bloody people have taken the entire Taj Hotel as Hostage. Beta you be careful... one of the news channel said Bangalore is on high alert" Rehan can feel the fear in his father's voice and as well as in himself. But in a very calming voice reassured his father that nothing gonna happen to him. " No dad, I was busy with an important presentation work. Slept off preparing it. I will check the TV now, You don't worry about me". He switched on the Times Now as his room mates woke up to the harsh realty Mumbai had witnessed the previous night. The Breaking News were flashing..." Terror strikes Mumbai, VT station in Bloodshed " "Terror strikes again , Three Police Men, 12 Civilians Dead, Several Injured". " Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chennai on high alert" "What the hell is going on in Mumbai?" screamed Ravi, Rehan's Room mate. Several other comments came from Ajay also. But Rehan was calm. This calmness had come from his childhood days in the valley. The Heaven on the earth or so called was burnt infront of his eyes very often. Now what he saw was the same Terror spreading across the country. He saw the feared people on the TV and thought how these people were successfull in their work i.e instill the terror in the common man. But more importantly he had a presentation for which he had almost spent a month of preparation. He was more worried about that. All the three glued to the TV screen for more than two hours when Rehan's mobile beeped again. It was a alert set for his presentation. His presentation was due at 10.30. And it was already 9. He got up for getting ready for the most important presentation of his career. Rehan was in and out of the Bath in 5 min and finished his 15 min long prayer asking luck and strength from the almighty for his presentation. Rehan knew this one presentation will propel his career to new heights. Just before he was leaving Ajay shouted "Look at this man" There was one more Breaking News on CNN-IBN ..." Terror Threat on Bangalore's Public Transport " "only on CNN-IBN : Letter from the Terror Group to our Channel" The news took voice out of Rehan but still he can't miss his presentation. He assured his room mates to dont worry. He will be alright. 27-Nov-2008 , Kuvempu Nagar Stop-Bangalore ,Morning 9:40 am Rehan was now very wary of the flash news just shown on the TV. Now every other person on the road was threat to him. He climbed 201D Volvo bus. He was looking everyone with suspicion. He took a seat just beside the door and kept his bag besides his leg. He was in desperate need of calm. He switched on Radio 91.4 fm. As usual some PJs were being cracked on the Phone Lagao Gaana Bajao program as though nothing has happened in the country. In the past Rehan had tried many times to call the show but was had failed everytime. Today he gave another chance and he was lucky this time. The operator said " your recording will start in 2 seconds " "Hello Rehan..Very Good Morning ... this RJ Nisha in your service.. Which song you wanna play n for whom it is dedicated to?" Rehan was still in the mood of Terror...said " Hey Nisha ... Dedicate Sochon ke Jheelon ka Ek shehar ho from Mission kashmir to my Girl Friend Sanya " RJ Nisha :"Hmmm Lover boy... where is she?" Rehan : " She is dead..... Dead in the Valley " and the line went dead. RJ Nisha " Sorry to hear that .... Here the song goes for your eternal love " Rehan slipped back to his memory just two years down the line: It was chilly evening of January. The Dal lake was re-opened a month before to public by the Govt to show there was no place for Terror in the Valley. It was like a challenging the terror group to strike at Dal lake. Sanya n Rehan were just anchoring their boat on the edge of the lake when a rocket hit the wooden dock. There was deafening blast near Sanya n Rehan. Both some how remained unscathed. But not for long. They weren't that lucky. There was huge exchange of fire between the army and terrorists. Unfortunately an AK47 bullet from the army commando peirced the heart of Sanya. Rehan helplessly saw his love taking her last breath in his arms. He saw the Commando who had no guilt on his face. Miraculously Rehan didn't get a single injury. This was their destiny. Rehan came back to the present when suddenly driver applied the breaks at Silk Board stop. Now the bus was getting full. Rehan now had a young reddish colored man in late 20s sitting beside with a Green bag in hand. Again fear got over Rehan as soon as he saw the man keeping his bag under his seat.He was almost sure about the guy was not the usual traveler. He remembered the terrorist in Mukul Deva's Lashkar doing similar thing before setting the bus into flames.Rehan looked around the bus and it was crowded to the full. Rehan's destination was just two stops away. He just wanted to slip off from the bus before anything can happen. 27-Nov-2008 , Koramangala Bus Depot Stop-Bangalore ,Morning 10:25 am Rehan's stop came. He jumped out of the bus empty handed. He left his presentation bag in the bus only. Rehan stood and saw the bus passing away from him. He saw the same reddish young man waiving with Rehan's bag from the wind sheilds of the bus. Rehan just stood their with a broad grin on his face. Said "bye bye young man".... Took out his electronic detonator n detonated his presentation. "For you Sanya....for you.... This is for the promise made when you died in my arms" were his last words. But the his presentation didn't show up on the screen at all. He tried to trigger it few more times but all his tries went in vain. In a haste he had forgot to switch the battery on, which was off for his own safety. It was a bit late when it crossed his mind as he was shot at head before he could set it on. A thin, pale begger in a long overcoat on the other side of the road took an aim at Rehan. He obeyed his General's order.... leave no trace when the job is done... he thought the job was done as soon he saw the Rehan pressing the button. 10 minutes later ...The Headlines Today showed "Breaking News : First on Our Channel :- Massive blast averted in a bus in Bangalore ... Terrorist shot dead" The slides of Rehan's presentation never came up.

Hey Guys...
I am Abhishek from Hubli. Today I am posting my first blog on this site. I used to write short stories in office blog. So I ll start with a thriller here...

Hope u like it guys...



Abhishek