Thursday, September 10, 2015

Probability

"Dude! it's an emergency". Raghav had called up Grover for he could only think of him at that moment who could get him out of this situation. After he had cooked up lies to tell to Aadya for her mothers birthday now it was obligatory for him to throw her a surprise party. Raghav didn't had enough cash in hand which meant the obvious - call Grover.
"I forgot Mrs. Kaushik's birthday and now i have lied to Aadya that i was planning for a surprise birthday party. I'm all out of cash brother. I didn't know who else to turn to. Please help me. We need to go and get things arranged. A birthday cake, a party hall, a flower bouquet and guest list etc. etc. etc."

"Calm down bro, calm down" replied Grover from the other side. "I am myself in a bit of a situation here. Dad has set me up for this meeting with some guy who could deliver us quality raw materials for really cheap prices and i must crack this deal. So you see it's impossible for me to come right now, you are on your own in this one. I will get the money transferred to your account in an hour. You can withdraw it from your ATM. I suppose 5000 will do for now."
"Shit man, you have had to have this meeting today. Alright i'll do it myself and thank a lot, 5000 will do the trick. See you later then" Raghav hung up.

----> "Hello? Hello? Hello? Bro seems like the reception is poor here. i can't here you. Yes i got the money. I'm about to enter the Grand Suri Market. I will call u back later" Raghav could only hope Grover heard him as the reception was really bad owing to the magnificent dome ceiling of the Suri market. This Dome was supported by four pillars at four corners which were decorated all year long by lights or advertisement hoardings. Surrounding this was a two storied building in a circular form which catered a number of fancy shops. It was so called the Suri market as it was build by the great freedom fighter and philosopher Jiten Lal Suri about 60 years ago for public meetings and theatrical performances. It was moreover a arena which in time was converted into a air conditioned market and was a hub for youngsters of Sarvashram. Occasional stage shows were still held in the refurbished central stage right under the dome. Raghav entered a bakery shop at the ground floor.

-----> The minutes hand was nearing 12 and hors hand was at 8 when Aadya glanced at the wall lock in her living room. Dressed in a orange colored suite with a yellow dupatta and rust coloured legging Aadya was sitting on the sofa watching TV and desperately waiting for Raghav's call. She was crazy mad by now. She tried his number so many times but it was switched off nor has he called back himself. Mom will be ready in no time and that idiot has not called still. What will i do? What should i say to stop her? He was supposed to invite her. As soon as dad comes in he will take all of us for dinner. Oooo that idiot! I'll kill him. Aadya's thought were troubling her when suddenly the phone rang. Aadya almost jumped off the sofa to get it but to much of her expectations it was Grover's name that was displayed on the screen.

"Aadya, is Raghav with you?" asked Grover in a panting voice.
"No and that idiot is not even answering his phone" Aadya expressed her agony
"Aadya please switch on the television. Have you seen the news?" Grover said in calm voice
"No" said Aadya "What is it? What's wrong? Please don't create a suspence. Tell me what is it?" she almost screemed her last words when her eyes fell over the news ticker on the news channel which she had switched to by then. 
Her phone fell off from her hands. "Hello, hello Aadya. Don't panic. We are still not sure....." Grovers voice was coming out of the phone and then he hung up probably understanding that no one was there to here him.

There has been a attack on the Grand Suri Market.
Elaborate gun firing was followed by a thunderous bomb blast.
Nearly 40 people died and hundreds were injured.
No terrorist organisation has yet taken responsibility of the incident. 

Aadya froze in fear. Standing behind her was her mom and dad who had just entered the  house. Everyone was shocked to see the horrifying news. 

"Mom Raghav was there. He was there mom. He went there to buy you a birthday cake. Papa he's not answering his phone. Has something happened to him? Please, please....." without completing her last sentence Aadya fainted.

to be continued.......

3 comments:

  1. Great dude... Enthralling story...

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    1. Thanks man..... Just manifesting my flick born imagination ;)

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    2. Thanks man..... Just manifesting my flick born imagination ;)

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