udaan I the art of flying

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B a l t e r - to dance artlessly, without grace or skill but usually with enjoyment.

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It was probably 10 years ago when I had just turned thirteen, it was the first time amma hit me. There weren't many times after that.

I would not entirely blame it on her, i should not have talked back like she was my friend. why did I even want her to be my friend?

The memories of that lingered in my head as i pedalled across the streets.

"Hey, i do study. I just do not like to film that part of my life. Lehan might steal my strategies." I say as my camera was still on my cycle.

As I cycled, my thoughts weaved through the years, landing on moments that shaped my relationship with Amma. The incident when I was thirteen stood out like an unwelcome guest at a celebration.

A pang of discomfort echoed through my chest.In those early teenage years, I craved a connection with Amma beyond the traditional mother-daughter dynamic. I yearned for a friend, someone to share secrets and dreams with.

Little did I realize that Amma's role transcended the boundaries of friendship; she was a guide, a protector, and, at times, a disciplinarian.

Meghna wasn't here with me today, i had to request the warden to let me out. I needed fresh air but the discomfort remained in my stomach. It was a churning feeling.

"You know, Amma wasn't thrilled about me cycling. 'too basic and time consuming' she'd say."

"But, i loved cycling since then. Whatever your mother tells you not to do that's what you'd do wouldn't you?"

"Cycling made me feel like I was in my own world, flying. Maybe that's why I connected so well from Meg since 8th grade."

"Meg is a very quirky, notorious and a cranky lady. She's always known to be the "weird but cool girl". "

But underneath that, lies a very lonely, caring and affectionate heart. She is such a kid. I love her." I say as adoration colored my voice.

"She's my sister, she's my companion, she's the bestest friend I could have ever asked."

I kept talking to myself as i realised, this year too ma had sent me the stupid letter with pocket money.

I was doing my 4th year of mbbs, i earned nothing so I can't help to keep the money she lends.

"Cycling is my relief, relief from everything i face in the world. "

"I don't have to be talented, I don't have to make strategies and mainly, I don't have to make ma proud."

"Just like how redbull gave people wings, my camera and this cycle gave me wings."

"Too much cycling, ugh" my video was going to turn out sappy. Meg's not going to stop being emotional after she watches this.

"Alright, that is it for today. I'll have to revise pathology before I can get to anatomy."

"Goodbye camera, I'll come to you soon,"