“We came from a well-off family. We loved our parents and
our parents loved us. All of us showed great affinity to each other. You can’t
deny it, but we were no doubt one of the happiest families. You know, that’s
what a family is all about – supporting each other, curing each other’s
mistakes, sacrificing for each other.
“A day came when someone very close to us was about to get
married. So, a special bus had been set for all of us relatives. We were going
towards the farmhouse where the wedding was going to take place, celebrating,
chatting with each other, having a truly gala time. Well, a pretty steep road
came in the path. The driver was probably too sleepy, or our chitter-chatter
kept disturbing him, we don’t know, but there came a turn. One mistake by the driver
and all of us fall into the trench. And that’s exactly what happened. The bus
was rolling down the steep slope.
“It’s a miracle, but only our parents and we survived. They
were lying safely, but we were holding on to the cliff. Our parents quickly
started trying to pull us up, not a moment to lose. I was holding my brother,
my father was holding me and my mother was holding him. They pulled us up. We
came safe and sound on the land, but a sudden slip sent Dad and Mom, who was
holding his hand, down into the trench. We were shocked.
“That’s when we realized that life isn’t as easy as it
seems. One mistake and poof! We got to know that’s its worth fighting for, and
we never lost hope. The people who found us sent us to the Homeless Training
Centre. We get our education there and learn how to earn, so that our life
doesn’t go waste. We lost one thing that day, and that is love, of our parents.
They sacrificed themselves so that we could live. Love cannot be truer than
that. We all agree that they scold us, but did you ever think that they do this
for our own benefit, so that we can grow up well? That day we recognized their
importance and mourn to this day.
“Life can teach us many lessons. Learn from your mistakes, learn
from life.”
This left the three of them tearful. Sure it was an
emotional story. However, Paul was happy now, for he came to know that no one
can replace his parents, and they will come to his rescue one day. Determination set
inside him to find his parents. He would meet them again.
He asked many people the way to his district, but not many
knew. Once he found out, he set out for home. He could not feel happier. It
surely was a long way by walk, but it was worth.
Before going, he bid farewell to the two little boys, who
opened his eyes. However small a person may be, they can always make themselves
shine. During this time, he had given his trust to them, and promised them that
he would come to meet them at the Homeless Training Centre.
Before departing, he asked their names. For alas! He had
forgotten to ask their names after being with them for so much time.
“Jack,” said one, “and Jill”, said another.
He laughed at how much forgetful he was, and all the three
had a heavy dose of laughter before taking leave.
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