Troubled perfections by Subham Samantaray

Troubled Perfections- Subham Samantaray

The firmament had clouds tinted with grey scudding slowly towards east, triggering heavy downpour; graveness was in the atmosphere as we delve deep into the scene as we see the people in black mourning at the fate of their near ones. A few faces had tears down the lips while the gentlemen veiled their eyes removing their hats in respect. A group of children cornered and gathered around a thin and grave looking wrinkled lady probably in her eighties. On the memorial was etched Martha Jacob Ellison (1989-2016)" You will never walk alone". Near to the memorial a young lad in his late 20's sat speechless, with his daughter Alice resting on his lap. He hasn't cried and the little angel in his strong arms didn't knew yet. He felt weak and a rush of adrenaline made him shiver.

"You need some rest dear, we are all with you", said the lady with a motherly tone but he paid no attention. Slowly as time passed we see the crowd returning to their nests disappearing into the vastness of the urban jungle of Budapest. But he sat there half drenched after handing out Alice to the lady.

He stood up with his shoulders down but his hurting knees made him knelt and finally he burst into tears. He looked around for a stone and etched a smiley on the memorial but this wasn't vandalism, it was pure love. We will surely know as we proceed.

2010, August 30th 1061 Budapest, Kiraly utca

The blazing sun was out and the graduation hats were into the air, after the College Prefect of Semmelweis University, Jonathan Edward Ellison landed his final words in a remarkable speech ending with the lines

"If you're brave enough to say Goodbye, life rewards you with a new hello".

Yeah he loves finishing like that, just like a perfectionist with Virgo blood in his veins- simple, disciplined and caring , yet one of the most rare and complex species on the planet. Everyone thought him to be their dad; not because of his looks, but due his don't you dare attitude. Even his best pal Alex claims that he shouldn't marry for he may even sue his wife for making his coffee worse. Blessed with a powerful mind he was the lightning kid at school mastering in domestic chess and later in football, swimming, boxing ...phew .... If that seemed too much to you then you should again reconsider his masters degree in four major subjects with distinction and a gold plated medal around his neck swung as he left the central stage for the Director's final words .

Soon after that he stood, beside his mom taking a few pictures. His mother seemed a lot happy and John was in his regular I won't smile without my fees attitude. "John I got you a present." said his dad and we see a fine Volkswagen Polo parked in the lot. "You sure it's perfect?" he chuckled. "More than you are son "came the reply. "Thanks dad" he said as he tossed his bag inside.

He started the engine and the wheels screeched as he drove past. The Kiraly Utca Street was always a centre of cynosure for him, he didn't knew why. But it was strange as if he strongly belonged to that area with strange familiarity blossoming there. 'Thud ... 'the tires screeched and he stepped out to see the person he crashed his car into.

She was a young woman in her early 20's unbearably in pain being hit on her right leg and bled profusely. But as said earlier he wasn't a nerd and without wasting any time, he lifted her up in his strong arms and took her to the hospital in no time.

Terror just made her unconscious. He waited and waited for hours when the doctors claimed that she is out of danger yet she is in a mild condition of partial paralysis. Her lower body showed such tendencies and restrictions in sharp movements. She may or may not be ok but through some somatic exercise therapy might accelerate speed recovery. No troubles with money doctor just get her the best you can do, he said with his eyes lowered in grief. Can I meet her now? He asked. Sure came the reply.