HER PAST & HIS FUTURE

Chapter-11 The Cursed Descendent

-Alara

“Who?” Alara turns around.. “I’m sorry. I don’t recognize you” she says. “what about Vimala?” he asks. “I don’t have any idea who or what you’re talking about”
Alara says hesitantly. Ramanaidu steps back “Ah! It doesn’t ring a bell. It’s okay It’s been long since we talked to you  Ramanaidu says. Sounding a bit disappointed. “But you must know Madhura has a best friend here” he continues “Oh! Mom's best friend since
her school days? I do I do” Alara nods a bit happy that there’s someone who knows her in the Vast Country.“Yes that’s my wife Vimala. So, you do know her”
Ramanaidu replies. Alara smiles and says “I’m sorry for not recognizing you sooner, uncle. Mom told me everything about aunty, but she always used a nick name” she says. “It’s okay. So, what brought you to India?” Ramanaidu asks Alara thinks for a moment about what to answer “Just a trip uncle” she says. Ramanaidu gets a call. “I’m sorry dear, I think I gotta go now. I wish you’d visit us one day. Vimala would love that” he says handing out Vimala’s Business Card which includes their house address. “Sure. I’ll try my best to do so” Alara takes the Card and bow’s. Ramanaidu turns around and leaves his face Conveying multiple emotions.

12:00 AM (Midnight):

Alara and Ronak stand alone in the balcony the cool breeze and moonlight being. the only Companions. “The wedding was nice. Everything was amazing” Alara says staring at shadows of the trees on the building opposite to theirs “ Right Everything is pretty” Ronak says looking at Alara fondly smiling. “I'm gonna leave tomorrow. In the morning” she says. “To where?” he asks. “To get done with the work I'm here for” she says. “So where will you go once you leave?” “Kerala-to temple” she replies. Ronak hums. “Why did you come  from Canada to here to just visit the temple, Alara? I wanted to ask you that since I found out about it!” he says. Alara pauses and thinks “I’m writing an article about ancient architecture”, she answers turning to look at Ronak. He just looks away and smiles. “A dedicated student you are!” he says “Well I am! Let’s go to sleep now. I’ll leave very early she says pushing Ronak out of her room. “Sure. Good night" Ronak Says slowly walking away but still looking at her.

27th Feb 2052
5:00AM:

Alara knock’s on Ronak’s door for about 5 minutes and he finally opens the door. “what took you so long. And why are you in formals?” Alara asks. “so, um what about I accompany you to the temple?” he asks, Alara stills. “Dude, Your cousin got married yesterday you should stay here, and I can do this alone” Alara says, Ronak frowns. “Well okay. How about till the railway station?”he asks pouting. Alara sighs. “Sure” she says. “Thank you Lara” Ronak says locking his door and running
downstairs to the Car.

6:00 AM:

They arrived at the railway station on time. The screen displays ‘Chennai Express’ has arrived in the station.Alara gets onto the train she stands at the door Ronak standing right in front of her. “Should you leave for sure?” he asks. “I should! for sure” she replies patting his back.“Goodbye Pal” she says. The train starts “no farewell’s we’ll meet again” Ronak Says. “Sure” she smiles.“I’ll miss you (Maybe its sadness) Lara” Ronak says voice shivering.“Me too” Alara Smiles sadly. The train departs.