Graves
Written By Nasir Hussain
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It is said that wherever a person goes once, he goes to the same place for the second time in his life.And I became convinced that the day I had to go to my old neighborhood 9 years later.I came to this neighborhood all of a sudden after so many years, everything has changed.This was the neighborhood where I spent my childhood, then My Father was exchanged and we left this city forever.....And today, when I go back to the same neighborhood after so many years, it seems like nothing is like before....
I was walking on the old streets.No one here knew me.As I walked, my footsteps stopped automatically in front of an old house.All the walls in this house were broken.And the door was too cold.Seeing this house reminded me of a lot.It was our neighbors' house and I often went to their house to play during my childhood and youth.
Truth be told, playing was just an excuse.I actually went to see Tina.Tinas were very beautiful and my best friend.
, she was an only child.When I grew up, I started falling in love with her.
She loves me too.Then we left this neighborhood forever and stayed here for the night.Tinas also had a very good grandmother who loved me like a son.And I thought of her as my real grandmother.But now there is nothing left.She may have been married and now she has children so many years have passed and her grandmother must have died now because she was very old and weak at that time and now so many years have passed.And I wasn't even sure if this house still belonged to him or if he had left this house either.
Still helpless, I knocked on the door.After a while the door opened and seeing the one who had opened the door, my breath started getting stuck in my throat.I was looking at her with shock and a surprise.She was Tina.Just like the night I left her, she didn't change at all, neither her face nor her color nor any effect of passing time on her.She was just as beautiful and young.Seeing me, she said sadly.
You come to Romeo, I have been waiting for you for so many years.You went on like this, did anyone go like that?'
I bowed my head a little embarrassed to hear her speak.And she apologized.
"I'm sorry, Tina." At that time, the situation was like this and That was time to decide that we should separate."
Listening to me, he wiped his eyes and said.
Let's just stand here or come in.'
At Tina's words, I went inside his house.Her old house was exactly the same as it was nine years ago.Nothing has changed.I went inside and inspected the house.Then, while walking, I suddenly stopped and stopped.I was shocked when I saw it in front of me.
Tina's grandmother was sitting on a Chair in front.I was amazed to see her grandmother alive.After so many years, not only was she alive but she was just as healthy.I was looking at them with tears in my eyes.How is that possible?
Then I greeted my grandmother.Grandma looked at me smiling and said.
How are you Romeo How do we remember the poor after so many years?
I was even more surprised when I heard grandmother's words.They recognized me for a glance.While my appearance had changed a lot in so many years and when I left here I didn't even have a beard on my face.I was amazed by his memory.
I don't know why but my heart was saying something wrong.
I smiled and said.
I'm fine how is your grandma
Then Grandma took my hand and made me sit next to her.
At the same time, Tina called out to her employee and said.
Ninu, bring some tea.'
I was overwhelmed by Tina words.Ninu was a very old employee of her house and he used to work in his house even when we were young.And today, after so many years, he was still employed at the same house.It was hard for me to believe it.I asked Tina.
Does Ninu still work here?'
Tina smiled and said.
Yeah Al that sounds pretty crap to me,
Looks like BTS aint for me either.
Tinas complained and I was further embarrassed by her complaint.Then Tina's grandmother said something very strange.
Son, you see the graves in our house.'
I got very confused after listening to them and I looked at the Tina inment and asked.
What graves are these grandmothers talking about and whose graves are in the house?
Instead of answering my question, Tina said to her grandmother.
Grandmother, do you also sit in front of every guest mentioning the graves?Let this poor man drink tea.'
Grandma looked at me with some embarrassment and said.
Good so you drink tea then we will talk.
But I was really confused.What was it that I didn't understand?I just sat there talking with my grandmother.Grandmother complained and said.You have become such a big man, you have never came to this neighborhood again.We are waiting for you.
I explained it to my grandmother.
Grandmother, the situation was that she could not come again.I really wanted to come and see you all.'
Grandmother put her hand on my cheek with great love and said.
How is your mother My Father and the rest of your siblings?
I smiled and said.
All is well grandma and mom misses you all very much.
Then I looked at Tina and said.
Why haven't you gotten married yet?
At my words, Tina said in a sad tone.
I wanted to marry you, how could I marry anyone other than you leave me?'
My old wounds were getting fresh with every word of Tina.Then Ninu, an employee of his house, came with tea.I was confused once again when I saw the Ninu.Because the Ninu were still the same as he was 9 years ago.He hasn't changed at all.
Nor did he grow old?And I was wondering if the passage of time had any effect on the tends of this house.Everyone was as young as I was when I left them.Now I am convinced that something was really weird.
The Ninu looked at me with tea and said happily.
Romeo Bro, how did you forget our way home after so many years.'
It was exactly the same, the same voice, the same accent.
I said
Friend Ninu, you have not changed at all, even after so many years, you are exactly the same as before.
And I picked up tea and started drinking it.
Tina and Ninu sit there during tea.And keep talking to me.I keep talking with my grandmother too.We were all remembering old times and remembering old things.Meanwhile, the grandmother narrated a strange incident.
Son, before 7 o'clock , on the morning of 12th December 2004, two thieves came to our house.And they grabbed us all and took all the household stuff.Then these thieves tied the three of us with ropes.And pull out a gun and move towards the three of us.'
Grandmother stopped telling the story.
I was breathing and listening to their story and then I asked them.
Grandma, what happened then?Why did these thieves leave you?'
Grandmother sadly took her handkerchief over her head and spoke.
I don't know what will happen next, so, I don't remember anything special.Now that I am old, my memory is weak.'
I tried unsuccessfully to smile.For some time I kept talking to them and then after drinking tea I got up to go.Grandmother Tina and Ninu also stood up then I said to Grandma and Tina.
Let's go now.If life lasts, we will meet again.'
Before I left, I saw in Tina's eyes that there was sadness in her eyes.I couldn't see her eyes.Then I turned back and grandMaa called from behind and said.
Stop my son, go and see the graves.'
I looked at grandmother with some confusion.
And then Grandma pointed to the front and said.
Son, let there be graves.'
I looked up and saw some graves under a tree at the back of the house.I was confused as to whose graves could be inside the house.Because when I used to come here as a child, there were no graves here.
Grandma said ...
Let's go son and see what you are thinking ... '
At the word of Grandma, I started walking towards these graves ... Tina Ninu and grandmother also started following me ... I reached these graves ... Those were three old graves ... On which too much soil and some herbs were grown ...
Each of these three graves had a plaque inscribed with the name of the deceased. I went to these graves ... When I looked at the first tombstone, I read the name on it and thought I would not be able to take the next breath.
It was written on that board ...
Grandmother Name ( Nooran ) died on 12 December 2004
My eyes widened with fear and surprise ... The heart started beating fast ... I looked at the other tombstone ... So another shock came ... On which was written ...
Ninu dies 12 December 2004
Fear and dread made me sweat ... My whole being was trembling ... I hurriedly saw the inscription of this third grave with a beating heart. So it became difficult for me to breathe.
Tina Aslam died on 12 December 2004
My heart was trembling like a dry leaf ... This means that Grandmother , Tina and Ninu were dead. I looked back in fear ...
There was no one behin. Everyone was missing ... I trembled with fear and started to leave quickly ... ۔
I was with the dead till now ... Just thinking this made my being tremble ... Tina Grandmother and Ninu were dead ... And on 12 December 2004, when the thieves came to there house, they killed Tina, Grandmother and Ninu ...
My heart was very sad and scared
I ran out of that old scary house ... And after that day I never went to my neighborhood again ...
Written by Nasir Hussain
