Chronicles of Aksh

It was another hazy morning in the Summers of 2010. The sun rose up with the rays penetrating through the tower of clouds to mark the arrival of new day. The chirping of birds could be heard at a distance followed by gentle breeze in frequent intervals.

The scene shifts to a room in a two storey building located on the outskirts of Delhi.

MEET AKSH~

Aksh is a 5 y/o old boy living with his parents. Everyone likes him for his nature but he doesn't like everyone. His sense of viewing things is a little different. You will know as the story progresses.

It was a fine sunday morning. Aksh woke up by the sunlight falling on his face from the window. As he turned towards the clock, it showed 9 A.M. He wondered why the alarm didn't buzz, just to remember that he turned it off in his sleep.

He ran down the stairs frantically in search of someone and fell down after bumping with his mother.

“Is he still at home?” he asked

“Yes, but he is about to leave now” answered her mother.

His father had a busy schedule but every Sunday he went shopping and for a ride. This was however exciting for Aksh to go out and spend some time with him.

He ran impatiently and hopped onto his bike. His mother was calling him to eat breakfast, but she doesn't know that he didn't even brush.

His father assured her that he will feed him something on the way and started the bike.

They started off, crossing a river on the way. Aksh was looking at the flow of the streams and his head turned to look at the sky that was adorned by a rainbow. He was enchanted and just remembered that he will fall off if he bends even a little more. He clasped onto his dad even tighter.

They stopped by a shop beside the bank. The local shopkeeper was their acquaintance. His dad left him at the shop and went inside the bank to verify some documents.

After a few minutes, a fleet of cars stopped by. From one of the cars came a middle aged man of tall stature followed by other people. His name was Ankit Singh.

Ankit Singh was the MLA of the constituency. Apart from that he was a prominent businessman and connected to underworld. Rumours were there that he was involved in kidnapping of children and murders too.

He moved towards the shop, where a man in black shirt was seated holding a briefcase. He handled the briefcase over to him and went away.

Ankit's eyes fell on Aksh, who was seated on the bench humming songs. He moved closer to him and offered him a chocolate. The offer was however denied. This led to a short conversation.

Ankit : Why don't you take the chocolate? You don't like it.

Aksh: I do but you are stranger. I don't need to take anything from you.

Ankit : What do you think about me?

Aksh : That you are a stubborn person but your moustache suits you.

He laughed at it and sat there for few seconds.

His father was done with the work in the bank. He noticed Aksh and the man with him. He ran towards him , almost falling short of the breath.

As soon as he reached there , the MLA left the place. He moved towards his son and asked him “if he is fine and what was the man asking him?''

Aksh told his dad everything and also that his mustache is unique.

He laughed at it and decided to not tell him anything for the time being as they returned back towards home.

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