Bangalore; On 14th August, 2018..!!!
The room was completely occupied with silence. As Aryan yelled at his mother, she came out of trance and begun to sob. Then Aryan by upholding his anticipation, tried to console his mother.
My fear would be hard to conquer, so I refused to say you the truth. Now it's time to make known but promise me frist that you won't leave me as your father did, said Sruthi. I promise maa. I'll be with you at any situation, afterall you're the only one for me. Acutally I don't want to hurt you in this manner but what had happened made baffled and I don't know how to take it. So I just ran back to you Maa. And I know, how hard it to be a single parent as I'm wacthing you working hard for growing me up from my childhood. Belive me Maa, you're my everything, Aryan replied.
Placing her arm on Aryan's head, Sruthi said I know how you're feeling Aru, please don't be sad beta and she carrased him with affection. She then unveil all the truth to him.
After listening to his mother, Aryan felt really proud of his father and he wished to fulfill his father dreams to see him like a warrior. As he promised to his mother that he will never leave her alone, he slyly preparing to get into the Indian army while staying with her.
Walking down the long corridor, Aryan had no clue how his mother will react when he confess about the call letter to join the army. But it was the fruit of his weeks of hard work and his father's dream afterall. Life has just seemed to pass me by, but I really want to make a mark. With all these thoughts Aryan entered Sruthi's room and he was amazed to see that bouquets of flowers filled in the room by his mother to congratulate him. He thought his mother could never be happy by his decision but for his surprise she was agreed him to go unexpectedly. His happines knew no bonds then. Hugged his mother warmthly. Then Sruthi said, I know this day will come and I was prepared that day itself when I confessed everything to you. I know what I did was wrong but as a mother I can't do anything rather than that. Go beta, go and conquer your dreams. Aryan with blessing of his mother happily joined the army and no sooner he achieved good fame and position.
16 June; 2020!!
It has been weeks since Sruthi received communication from Aryan. The memories flooded back as she looked through the photo album. Some unknown fear grabed her mind completely. When she looked at her cellphone, she was shocked to see a voicemail from Aryan. Maa I'm sorry for not standing upon my promise to be with you but I fullfilled all my duties towards our nation honestly and I hope you'll be happy and proud for that. Smile suits better Sru, so keep smiling always as you ever do. Love you Maa.
In late May, Chinese forces objected to Indian road construction in the Galwan valley. According to Indian sources on 15 June;2020 few Indian soliders got killed and many were injured and few were captured by Chinese forces. Unfortunately Aryan was got captured and killed brutally later on.
New Delhi; 15th Aug 2020..!!!
As it's been an independance day, flag is floating high in the blue sky. National anthem resounds everywhere and all the armed forces and other troops performing ceremonial drills. The event was ended up by honouring brave soldiers with gallantry awards. Previously Sruthi was invited to receive the honour for the bravery shown by Raj but she refused to attend as she wants to keep Aryan away. And now she walked with pride as they announced Vir Chakra for the dedication and bravery shown by Aryan in the battle field. She was proud wife and then a proud mother and it's clearly seen in her smile during the felicitation.
We all are enjoying now struggles of many great freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to get us freedom. Even after the indepence many soldiers are striving hard to protect us every minute. Thousands of lives were given up in bordes each time so that we can live safe. It's our privilege to celebrate the scarifice of such brave souls as Independance day. Let's wish peace to all the beautiful and brave souls.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY...!!!!
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My Mother & Motherland
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