EPISODE 27 - UNSTRAINED

John was Strolling along the Railway Platform to Board the train ..He stood almost half an hour and got no announcement from the announcers desk about the arrival or departure of any trains...With little surprise and more of suspicion,John Inquired the man standing in the Brown uniform...John came to know that he is a Line man and the last Train from that station Departed Exactly at 11Pm..John turned his wrist to check the time and it was almost 11.40 Pm...But the line man gave john another option to reach his destiny on time..He was certain that there is a late service Bus is there around 11.45..Hearing that John Thanked him and rushed towards the Bus stand ..it was just few hundred yards away from the Railway station.There he was Surprised to see Nancy's Step mother waiting for the Bus.But She was waiting form someotehr state.Another Phone call from John's Dad.With a feeble Voice John said "HEllo dad,tell me" Seeding the ferocious mood Mr.Wilson asked him..Watta hell do u think of yourself ?? its already 12 and still u aren't back home yet..How long will u take to come back home.John Remembered the dialog that sandra said while he was leaving the previous day and paraphrased "Dad its already mid night and u want me to come back home in this graveyard hours ??,c'mon dad jus take rest for a couple of hours,by the time u wake up in the morning i ll be right on front of u r eyes.." But Wilson was not compromised with John's assurance...His prob was different ,for every mistake that John does,its not John that is going to get beatings or yellings,But its Mr.Wilson ll be the ultimate target for everyones mistake.."Oh my god your mom is such a Nerd,that i should have never married your mom -- Wilson's pathos" ..Ha ha sometimes it will be funny to see such things and other times very Horrible and irritating...Having not slept for 2 consecutive days and With no proper diet John felt Week inside..When he got on to the bus he hardly had space to keep even his single foot and However dreadful the Situation be,John has to Board the Bus and he did..Standing in the crowded Bus he has to Keep a Eagle eye upon his cash and other Valuables.Just to Forget the tension palisading him,he msg'ed all his friends about this Happy news.

Eric had already Introduced John to one of his UG friend Daffin.Daffin as John Knew him as a Animator, a computer Graphics Designer.John met him When he was Pursuing in final year of schooling.Later one day John Visited Daffin to share some Work CD's and he was amused to know that Daffin is a endowed Guitar Player.Daffin hides nothing from his people and he considered John as one ,hence John came to know that He was in Love with Sylvia.Even though he didnt propose to that girl ,it was know to known to every one.John On the other side came to know that Sylvia was in love with another guy,but that was also not a coherent one.Daffins other team mates namely Eric,Kenedy,Sylvia,Rosanne all made a wonderful team,though its not the truth thats what they claim.Kennedy was in a relationship with a girl named Rosanne.It was a serious and a matured decision by both and hence things were really smooth.

Atleast John reached his home town after a 7 hours journey and he boarded the first bus ,reached his area.On the way back home John Visited one of his childhood day friend Marcus who's hoz located in the same area where John Dropped his Painting kit which was awarded to him in the competition. Well Well Well At last everything ended successfully and in a very Thrilling and heart pounding way.John slowly stepped into the House mentally preparing to receive the tongue-lashings from Mr and Mrs.Wilson.yeah as expected everything started ..According to sandra John was Enjoying his life,wasting the valuable time.Sandra asked John to help her in washing the cloths and in by washing the utensils.Already Exhausted John,felt hard to work,But Things happened in the past week is more worse than doing this.After all everything is a Experience in life which we tend to Experiment it with our life.

What ever the situation be ,However tough John's life was..It was really a Beautiful Experience that John can never go through or forget it.

SOLITARY WALK

I miss you so much day and night

I can't realise why have you gone

I just think I treated you right

but now I'm again alone

The days without you are so long

these days - without your kiss and smile

and I don't know what I've done wrong

I've been thinking of this for a while

A few questions that I need to know -

why do my heart feel so bad ?

why you did ever hurt me so ?

why can't I get you out of my head ?....

I was losing you before I ever held you tight

Before you ever held me in your arms

And I won't make you blue

And maybe an eternal love will do

So tall, so wide, so high above the rumble of thunder

It's your memories I have, it's the only show

Which ll take me to the Joys and sorrows of yesterday

You killed the me,You blew away the memories of the Joy we shared But an eternal love will never die

Take me out of the cold

If it's the pleasure of taking my heart that you need

Then it can only make me love you more

And I won't make you cry And maybe an eternal love can try

Now I'm standing here alone

with this weight upon my heart

wondering why you're gone

remembering our Journey from the start

In my mind I have all my memories in a range -

each moment spent with you is unforgettable

but I can't realise what made you change

for me this is just un-get-able

I know I won't pull trough without you by my side

so baby come to me - don't run and hide

The only thing I want is to be with you

but i know my wish'll never come true

Don't you know that you make my days count?

And I'm always happy when you're around

it doesn't matter what we do

as long as I'm here with YOU

Purely sensual love is never true or lasting, for which reason first love is, as a rule, but a passing infatuation, a fleeting passion..........

EPISODE 26- CHEERS

Nancy was now certain someone was talking to her. Slowly, she tore her eyes from the white canvas she had been focusing on, and lifted her head cautiously to see who was speaking to her. Her eyes looked directly into the face of a grinning, young man.It was none other than John who was waiting for his first coat of painting to get dried and in the mean time was trying to build rapport with the people present in the competition hall. She had literally been crying, which was the reason he had spoken to her in the first place.

He had watched Nancy, approach the benches, struggling to carry two, heavy suitcases containing the painting kit. He noticed the way she kept her head bowed, and had witnessed the solitary tear that told him she was crying. Feeling sorry for her, he decided to try and cheer her up. He was unprepared, however, for the look in Nancy's face. Feeling embarrassed, he repeated the question for a third time. But, before he had the words out of his mouth, a tall, blonde headed woman sat down next to the short French window near the entrance. "Surely, that isn't her mother," he thought to himself. He came to know that her name was Anna.Anna's abrupt coming silenced him, for the young man decided it was time to end the one-sided "conversation." He prayed the girl should not get in trouble for anything her mother thought he might have said, for Anna's face betrayed that she was not happy. "Please God, don't let the little girl get in trouble for something I did. And please, help me keep my mouth shut!" It was almost 1pm and the co-ordinators of the competition announced the Lunch break.Nancy was left in solitude to wonder about the grinning American. She felt like laughing, every time she thought of him turning red with embarrassment. For the first time that day, she almost felt happy,and John was having a constant vigil on her. Mother and daughter sat there for several hours, waiting to resume the paused work,but they were occupied with their own thoughts. No signs of affection or concern came from Nancy's mother, a fact that did not escape the young man.

John resumed his work, painting his dream girl and witnessing the most surprised happy moments of his life.The girl in the portrait Resembled a flower in full bloom,As if, through a mist, a first loom;A fine line that holds beauty,So fragile she seemed, yet so pretty.Her eyes penetrated deep into the minds of the onlookers like a wind that grace the meadows Of thoughts and lights up the weary shadows ;John's Mind started wandering while giving the Finishing touch for the portrait which turned him a Romantic poet.For John, Ellen was a sun after his night That lights up everything in sight.He gave a final touch by adding few more details to its Eyes when He took a deep look ;Upon her blue eyes he let out a surprised gasp. They were the most beautiful pair of brown eyes he had ever seen! He couldn't help comparing them to fountains of deep blue water.Full luscious lips, long hair down her back, exotic hazel-black eyes her beauty cannot be explained jus by saying she was alluring, angelic, charming, dazzling, enticing, exquisite, and gorgeous.cha-cha.For John That portrait is much of a mirth As if the joy that welcomes birth,A beauty personified in earth ,A clock of immeasurable worth.It was almost the end of the day and It was the time to announce the final verdict.John patiently yet very tensed listening to the speech that was given by the Guest!Tring!! tring !!! it was John's dad "Hey John where are you still,its 9pm and why aren't u home yet ?? What the hell are you doing still,me and your mom waiting for you to have our dinner,come over soon!"OMG !! Even if he starts now it ll take 6 hours for him to reach his place,poor mom and dad believing that i ve come to attend my friends Marriage!!"dad,actually i just had my dinner,it already 9 so i ll board the first service bus tomorrow morning please bare with me dad" "Oh no, i 'm not gonna deal with this, you speak to your mom" There was a whole big blast for him from Sandra that night!Well Well Well wats happening in the presentation area,glanced John after a nice berating from Sandra!The presentation hall was even more quite that the competition hall.Not only John but the whole auditorium seemed to be tensed.It was earlier declared that the first three winners would be awarded with 15000,12000 and 10000 cash award respectively and also a Return flight ticket for self.So John was very much confident in fetching one among those prize.The results were announced the winners were announced in descending order.Few people depicted the pained expressions on their faces showed the work was not the only mutual dislike.the Judge paused while announcing the 3rd place just to increase the tautness in the crowd,John's name was not announced...It was heart pounding moment for John,A drop of sweat ran down from his forehead and fell onto his wrist.Again a pause yeah it was the time to announce the 2nd prize,the crowd knew it must be either John or it should be Nancy..

All Stretched tighter than a drum, about ready to blow, steam coming out his ears,John was sitting tighter than a tick, stretched tighter than spandex on a hippo, needs to take a chill pill, needs to chill their jets.Yeah this time it was none other that John and the first place goes to"you should be knowing it said the Judge-it was none other than Nancy" John sat down thinking and thanking Ellen."You are the reason why now I'm here,These simple lines so soft and lite.Yet, no amount of art can, e’en for a while;Describe the true beauty bestowed on your smile.!!!May god give you what all you desire."The biggest comedy and tragedy was It was announced that onl y the first prize winner would get a Return Air ticket..watt da hell ??? Now John has to Run in search of a Train or a Bus to reach his city by the Next day morning because after 11PM all services would be stopped.Now to add Up to the problem, Nancy came to John to speak with him something Personal,She spoke many things but John understood nothing,all that John understood was Nancy was in partial Love with John.But as of now John's only thinking was to Board a Transport so reach home in the morning..He Safeguarded his personal belongings and Proceeded forth wishing adieu to Nancy!!

EPISODE 25-THE APPREHENSION

Pushing back any rational fear for himself, john lifted an ice-cold hand, rubbed the unresponsive fingers between his palms.Ellen i gotta thank u first for invigorating my confidence back in me.U need to wake up, and should know how deeply you've enlivened me."i was totally blank when i entered the exam hall about what i m gonna present in for tomorrows competition but now i ve gotta a theme which was deeply inspired by you."I owe u Ellen"said happily John.

While standing in the college parking lot .A small groan eased Ellen's apprehension. A branch that covered her face fell back in a gentle breeze as she turned her head against the seat, allowing an unobstructed view of her face for the first time. The sight of her made John's breath catch. He questioned his eyes, wondering if he had plucked an angel unawares from the mud, and not a mortal like himself. Maybe that explained the unearthly cry. Rubbing her eyes, Ellen looked at him again, trying to decided whether she was going crazy, or just in bewildered shock from the scream.John Understood that Ellen is hiding something from him, but John never questioned back,thinking that it might make her uncomfortable.It was almost 6Pm and John left the place uttering thanks and byes to Ellen.

Back in his house John didnt reveal his parents that he is taking part in the national level painting competition but instead modified the story and said to his parents, that he is going to attend his friends marriage so he has to leave in a couple of hours,to add up tension and confusion to the situation John's folks never let him go that night,but instead asked him to attend the function in the morning.The problem is that even though the competition was only on the next day at 8am, the competition venue was not in New york it was it will take some 6 hours travel to reach his destiny. For john's parents it was just a party but for John it’s his Duty to achieve his lifetime goal. Some how he managed to get the permission to try out his fortune. John had nothing except a train ticket and just a 100 bucks and his mobile phone which is currently in debt. If he loses in the competition he can not even come back on time. John was different from others in the way he take up things, he can always contradict himself.The way John speak , few people thought he has become a saint, but it was not so..According to John "The fear about Future is the foundation of life “When u get everything that you want you can never feel the happiness to the core of your heart. And so John was confident to fetch the cash award of 10k and it was also declared that the first 3 winners will be getting their return tickets sponsored by a local airlines.If John fails he has no other option to return on the stipulated time(For John's parents he was jus a few kilometers away attending a Marriage function,so he had to maintain that,till he endorse the story with a beautiful touch), so it was just not a competition but it was a must win situation for John.

While in train john thought was wandering like a lonely sky.His eye approached Faint silvery moonlight filtered through the clouds, lending a storybook air of wonderment to John's already dazed mind. He saw a slender face, delicate skin, even features that could of come straight from the pages of one of the triplet's much-beloved books of fairytale princesses. Maybe this was no angel at all, but a fairytale princess come to life. With that crown of raven hair and cute little nose, maybe John had found Sleeping Beauty outside his castle walls.

Angel to princess, John sighed at his own nonsense. Beneath John was sitting a little girl who was about 8 yrs . Without warning, a pair of large, dramatic eyes blinked open. They stared at John in such profound horror, it startled him even more. He wondered if she saw something frightening over his shoulder, and turned only to find his own reflection in the window. With a sharp gasp, Sleeping little angel twisted in her seat. She tugged at the passenger door, and before John could stop her, it swung out into the downpour. She leaned through the opening, but lacking strength, tumbled onto the steps with a splash and a cry of pain. John burst from his position , ran around to collect the little gal who was behaving as though she'd lost her mind. A frantic arm pushed away his hands when he stooped to lift her from off the Foot board. John wiped the rain from her eyes, stayed crouched and watched in bewilderment as the child moved to his knees, struggling to stand but unable to get upright.

"You're going to hurt yourself!" he shouted. "Let me get you back into your berth “said john soon the child parents rushed out of their cabin and thanked John for saving the child from slipping off the train. By now, John was shivering convulsively, having given his shawl to the little kid who knelt in the rain. He stared at the ground, his frame shaking with cold and something else, John couldn't quite place.

With a stab of reality, John realized it was fear. He was afraid of what could have happened if he hadn’t caught the little gal on time. "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself," the kid’s father grinned, hoping it would encourage John to calm down. "My name's Terry. I live nearby with my family, and I work with computers for a living ". The woman turned her head. The sarcasm in that glance was easy to recognize. By the time it was almost 6am and John was all set to get down in his station bidding adieu to the little girl and her parents. He refreshed himself in the station and started to the competition spot. The three mile drive into Chaumont couldn't go by fast enough for john. Getting off the main road, he navigated surface streets until coming to a wide, two story brick building. While waiting for Registering John met his old friend Nancy. Nancy a good friend,it was almost 3 months since they met first time in the qualifying round. In that round Nancy got the 1^st place with ease and entered the competition and she knew John is a big fan of all her creations .She was infact very much inspired by the way John bought out his thoughts. "What's going on in there?"the event organiser called up everyone. It was almost 8am ,the necessary Kit for painting competition was distributed for all the competitors. It was awfully quiet up there.The organizers jammed the key into the handle, threw open the door.John was infact very much afraid about the competition.John was the youngest one in the whole crowd. Thither about 300 artists from across the country. John's gray-eyed stare moved from the floor to Nancy. "Then did everything go all right?"”oh yeah John,how about u r side ” replied Nancy who was standing right next to him setting up the art board. "Well," John rubbed his neck, trying to buy time so he could figure out the best honest answer possible. "yeah, everything's fine." ”okay Nancy all the best” said John ; Surprised but grateful, Nancy thanked and wished him back.

EPISODE 24-ALL IN A DAY

The future no longer existed for John.

The past he had left it behind-- buried with him, with the pain he had been forced to accept. The rush of freedom quickened his pulse, fed him wildest dreams of living a normal life. The twenty years of his entire existence, the existence that led up to this moment, would never be remembered again.He wouldn't allow it. Let the memories haunt him, let them come and see how far they would get. His heart would be numb to their cries, his ears would be deaf to their torment. He refused to be the pathetic puppy who cried when the food dish remained empty, only to be beaten later for making so much noise.

An ache stirred within John as he watched the dark terrain speed past his exam hall window. He had to forget.Hewould forget. Tonight marked a new beginning, a life untouched by agony or the familiar terrors that for so long had refused to let go. The tortured voice within him screamed until he trembled, but John hardened himself against the pain. If running long and hard could erase the past, then he would succeed. He had gathered what little he could and bought a ticket to the furthest destination he could afford. It didn't matter where, as long as his surroundings wouldn't remind him of his past and about what Kenneth did.with all these things running in his mind John tried concentrating in his paper.John somehow had to win the competition the next day,but he had no idea on how he is gonna compete without any idea/Preparation.With a broken thoughts he caught the sight of Ellen.She sighed back,it was a surprise and awe to John as, the moment John thought about Ellen she responded back with a smile,which gently greased a feel of intimacy in Johns mind.

John continued his Exam but he couldn't concentrate ,the smile of Ellen unfolded his tensed mind.It bought in a confidence which reassured and restored his Courage and mental peace.Suddenly an idea popped up in John's mind.He admired Ellen's beauty as a divine thing.He captured her beautiful expressions deep in his heart.John quitely observed each and every moves of ellen from that instance .Her hair was a rich shade of raven black mixed with ebony. It flowed like a soft waves towards her shoulder which gently fell on her neck to adorn her glowing, porcelain-like skin. Her eyes, framed by long lashes which were guarding the precious glowing hazel and seemed to brighten the world. A straight nose which guides the onlookers,to the pink lips which drew a curve not only on her face but in the minds of her adorers too -for John she seemed to be the picture of perfection. Had she smiled, the world would sigh with contentment. Had she laughed, the world would laugh with her. And had she wept, the whole world would want to comfort her.Even if the world don't definitely John not Bcoz John adores but he admires her as a good friend, her good soul,her selfless attitude."Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"-John experienced this fact for the first time..By the time John imagined this it was almost 5pm, and he wrote nothing except the question number in the answer sheet,the invigilator gave a weird look upon John.But John never bothered about the Exam and he Just walked away delivering Good byes to his friends.Soon Garry and Ellen joined him.John felt some drastic change in Ellen's attitude towards him and he also conveyed these to Garry.He started off soon.John also explained Ellen how he adored her smile and what all he thought.John actually planned to envisage those in his painting competition the next day,which he thought would really win the hearts of evaluators.We need to know that, in this world Reality is always better than imagination.Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision, and gives us the "right stuff" to turn our dreams into reality.With all these thought John was ready to set off to try out his fortune.

EPISODE 23-THE REDEMPTION

“Its time dude the shops are getting closed, Eric," announced standing beside John .John noticed few shop keepers lowered the steel shutters over the store windows, secured the back door, and locked the cash register."When you're finished why we are still waiting can we leave “said Eric. John came to the attorneys place in a old moped which is used by his dad. It was almost 10 pm when they started and so John knew if he delays further he might be caught by his parents, coz according to them John had gone to study center.

Eric had worked as a promoter for a camping equipment store called, "Venture Outdoors" for few months. He enjoyed the work, and the pay didn't hurt either. Once in a while, Mathew, the coordinator of "Venture Outdoors," would collect the names of a few people who wanted to go camping, but were too inexperienced to go by themselves. After each person had paid a nominal sum, John would furnish the required supplies. As Mathew for a guide, he would lead them to the best camp sights and instruct them in the do's and don'ts of outdoor survival. Depending on the humor of the city dwellers who were unused to "roughing it," the camping trip would last three to five days.

Thinking the old Joy’s John inhaled a deep breath of fresh Montana air and started his dad’s old Moped, on the way back home he dropped Eric and thanked him for his timely help.

Back at the house, John was still consumed with his bad experience. He was totally exhausted but things are not over yet, his proactive thought disturbed him more when he started thinking the future consequence of his other business customers and the risk that may come in coz of Kenneth. So he decided to take off Kenneth and carry out the business himself.

The telephone rang, breaking into his concentration. It was Kennedy reminding him about the mortgaged mobile, soon interrupted Wilson, why are you using your old mobile, where is your new mobile??? John somehow managed to tackle the situation by saying that some new software’s to be installed in the new mobile so he had given it for that. The sun had long ago retired behind the steep Montana Mountains, leaving a dark blanket of black to cover the sky. Not even the moon could be seen tonight, John peeped through his bedroom window It was dark outside. The dark trees whizzed by his window as John made the slow move to his couch. He tried to reason away the thoughts in his mind. Suddenly his mobile lighted up brightly with a vibration, there was a text from someone but the mobile displayed no name, the number was new to John the message was “Hey john why didn’t you turn up to college today and I felt very bored without you”, John couldn’t make out who it was but was sure it was his classmate. For more than one hour the person didn’t say who it was .so John got irritated so he grouched and went to sleep. The next day he went to college and his gang was very much worries and upset for what happened. Kenneth walked towards him and apologized for what happened, but John never felt pity for him. Martha felt embarrassed for what Kenneth did and she started neglecting him and also revealed her true colors .He found Ellen sad the whole day, in the evening John noticed Ellen crying too but John already had enough problem and he didn’t want to add more to it. Later after a couple of days ago John came to know that it was none other than Ellen who messaged him the other night. John never took things too seriously in life, coz John believed that everything that is happening is according to god’s wish and nothing can change its course.

It was one in the morning by the time John was back in front of his house. After thinking up a reasonable excuse for being late to college, he started to college he saw the post man approaching him to deliver some letter. The letter was from contemporary arts and crafts-UK. John Got selected to take part in the next round of the painting competition which was scheduled to be held on 14^th of April 2006, in Brooklyn. John was both happy and sad. It was like a paradox to him. He thanked god for showing the way to repay his debts and also there is a check here, the same day John had semester examination also he had an arrear of his first semester which also fell in the same date. Which means John will not be able to start even by 6pm, coz from 10am-5pm he’ll be writing exam.

Moreover he has not travelled such a long distance alone. But he has to participate; this was the only way to settle his debts and also to achieve his goal. John prepared so well that he was so confident that he’ll clear both his arrear paper. It was almost the end of the semester John came to know that Kenneth misbehaved to Ellen also and he forced her to love Sutler.Sutler who is from a Rich background was the brain behind all the evil thoughts of Kenneth. He drove him in the wrong path and misled him and ultimately ruined his character. John’s dead line to redeem his mobile was a big pressure for him. Garry for the first time in his life decided to approach his mom for a loan to help out a friend. She can get it from some pawnbroker in her circle. Garry a person with simple thoughts, typical sage is very loyal, romantic in his thoughts and once he counts u close, he holds u high up in the sky to make it simple he is perfect idol of pure friendship. He somehow arranged for money and at last John redeemed his mobile with the money that Garry gave. It was April 14^th afternoon; John was rushing towards canteen to have a quick meal and to get ready for the next exam that afternoon. For Johns surprise Ellen had bought a lunch for John also. From John’s perspective things was quite different form Ellen. Whatever the Scenario be John needed Food and he got it. He Finished eating and soon realized that Garry was waiting outside for him to have lunch together. with a innocent face John approached Garry and said sorry I forgot that you were waiting and I finished my lunch, Me and Ellen shared her Lunch. Garry felt very tempestuous but never let it out. Since the time was limited he skipped his lunch and proceeded forth to the exam hall for the afternoon Innings :P.

EPISODE 22 - THE RECOVERY

After a quick discussion John was all set to start again to Sebastian’s house. But a feeling of loneliness sank in his heart. It explained a lot, really. His loneliness, the longing in his eyes. he had lost so much, it was understandable. He felt sorry for putting his parents in such a crucial situation, but that pity only went so far. Now that he understood them better, this made him all the more uncomfortable. His parents hadn't expected to see him in baggy clothing and a kit bag on his shoulders, and rebuked himself for being shocked when he appeared at the door while leaving.

John is just a Tyro in learning what is life and of course it includes business too, well he never expected people to be so selfish when it comes to their life. John trusted every one so he needed this lesson. John felt under siege, and by the time advice was over by Mr. Wilson, he was more than ready to leave home. Its is so because, even though John was in actual trouble he didn’t do any mistake, Except trusting Kenneth which is more than anything to John. His arms folded against the chill of the morning air and he proceeded towards Sebastian’s house. It was almost 8am, his mobile battery was totally drained so do John too. John was very much frustrated on Kenneth that he didn’t ring up the previous day or that morning, not even for a formality. It was March 1^{st 2006} the first day of the month John was on a grace period, he can only receive calls and cannot dial forth. There in Sebastian’s house he met the so called senseless attorney (Sebastian’s father) ,He instructed him to finish of the job and not to leave till he comes back. Thinking about the college and his friends he carried his work, his mind was constantly thinking about Kenneth and Martha and why he was behaving so arrogantly, he was also thinking whether guys automatically turn like that when a girl comes into his life? Or that girl really deserves Kenneth’s trust and affection. Even if so the case, why should he hate and cheat me??Is that because I oppose his love?? Suddenly *** Slap (a guy hit John)………….!” “Hey (*******) are you done with it??” asked a rude voice from beneath. It was one of the gang member from the attorneys security..”NO” said John with a vengeance in mind and tears in his eyes. No one should get into a situation like that John prayed to god and I will definitely pay them back vowed John.”ringggggggggggg” like the god signaling a go to his vow his mobile rang .it was Sandra asking John whether he is done with the Job ,if not then finish it off and to return home quickly for Lunch. Before she could finish the mobile got switched off and John had to walk a long way to make a call. It was then he asked a security for permission to go out to make a call, that time he say Sebastian in the upstairs. Previously that morning when John inquired for Sebastian, the security person said he is not at home and he had gone to college. John caught him, He rushed towards Sebastian and asked him to say the truth he disregarded John. But John manages to get all the possible information from him. He also agreed to say the truth to his father and relieve John from this. It was almost 2pm, Sebastian’s dad arrived and it was then Sebastian explained all the mishaps John. Soon he spun another story, saying that John only asked him to say so. And now it’s totally useless to stay quite john bashed & smashed. Sebastian and Got into more trouble. Sebastian’s car driver was on John’s side and he knew all the matter happened and so he explained things that happened to the attorney. Now it’s time for the final verdict. John was devised 10000 penalty for his data loss>and it has to be handed over to him by that evening 7pm.John was asked to sign a Blank bond paper. John refused to sign in it as they can fill anything. More over John is a Major and that sign can matter a lot to him. He was threatened but John never gave up. At last they filled in the paper and John has to sign it anyway.

As soon as John hurried back home he rang up to many of his friends to arrange for 10k but all of them were helpless. Almost all of them showed their real colors. But it was not their fault coz except John No one can ever manage to arrange such huge amount within 3 hours, almost all of them still kids fetching money from their parents so none can be mistaken. John had to Rush home coz his parents will be eagerly waiting for him. He reached home back and it was the first time John started lying to his parents and that continued ever. After all “The path to the truth is found in the spaces between the lies.” John did so coz “my parents they can't swallow facts, so let them eat fiction.” As a son if my lies can make them happy I’m ready to lie for them. Even if I can’t make them happy at least let me make them live peacefully. John was put up in a Study center for boosting his mathematics. So around 5.30pm he started out in the name of tuition and proceeded west to meet his old friend Eric-the only Person who he can trust upon now. He explained what all happened and then gave an idea to Eric that he can mortgage his new mobile and could pay the money to settle his debt @ the attorney’s place John somehow managed to arrange 3k from his savings and other friends and all he needs now is 7k by mortgaging the mobile for this they sort the help of Kennedy who is a class mate of Eric. He somehow managed to help john in the process of mortgaging. Thus John paid the money to the attorney but the greedy attorney failed to return the bond stating that he was late by 10 minutes of his deadline and he wanted more money that he stated earlier. After an hour fight back John got his bond back and to his happiness tore down into pieces. But soon another trouble followed him, which was nothing but the recovery of his mortgaged mobile which he has to do it within a week’s time or else it cannot be redeemed.

EPISODE 21 - THE END OF INNOCENCE

John had one few cents left that he could not even make a call back with his mobile. With all the people crowding the street though, he dreaded the wait he would inevitably endure in the checkout at the checkpost near Ellen’s house. John rounded the corner to get into the next aisle, when a newly familiar face caught his attention. Wasn't that his cop friend? He was minus the brown cowboy hat, but those ruggedly youthful good looks couldn't have belonged to anyone but George.

For a moment, John watched George and the small boy beside him. That must be Ryan. He stared at the child’s black hair and brown eyes, admiring his sweet smile, and the way he tried to help John by clearing the way so that John could make his way back home quick.

John smiled at the boy, and he smiled back without a moment's hesitation.

After a long drive, John reached with a fear and tension

Someone behind John murmured something about them blocking the aisle to his house, forcing him to move away from the small gate with expressive brown eyes. "It was nice meeting you, John" A voice said from behind, it was nearly 2 months since we were searching for u; U Fraudulent Bitch! Hey Mind your words shouted John with a trembling and tensed tone.

But John didn’t know who they were and what do they want, soon John came to from that guy that he is a body guard of Sebastian’s father and he has come to take John along with his for tribulation …but y ??I didn’t do anything, I think u have come to a wrong address said John, No!! Exclaimed a Voice, it was none other than Sebastian’s. It was almost 4 months since Kenneth visited John’s place and 2 months since he spoke to John. So everything was a Mystery to Him. Soon John understood that Kenneth showed his criminal turrets and tricks to Sebastian. But John failed to Judge his arrogant nature which he possess now.”Oh shit, what the hell did he do??”Angrily shouted John... Sebastian with a raised tone said”He did what u said “and who the hell are you to question him? In this Juncture Wilson got too furious and shouted at John for bringing such a bad scenario “Either u go along with them or send them outta here ”This is my office quarters and I don’t want any quarrel/trouble out here. Have I made myself clear??

“Yes dad I understand “said John Monotonously.

Soon John was surrounded by 3 mobsters who was working for attorney .Since he was from a political back ground he had influence in underworld people which he used against John;

But John was still on confusion whether he Kenneth knew this matter or not?? Soon he was taken along in their car and it was almost 10pm when they departed John’s place. Inside the car John was shocked to see Kenneth in the back seat. It was then he understood everything. Kenneth and Sebastian were on a deal and John was the fool out here. The deal was using my name Kenneth would deliver a seconds system to Sebastian’s father stating that it is a new system and they would share the profit from that also Kenneth played a more crucial role that he took away the old system that Sebastian’s father was using and he also make profit from that. But Sebastian didn’t mind that and things went on smooth until Sebastian’s dad wanted his odd hard drive back as he had all his asset details and other official details stored in it. But since Kenneth deleted all those data, to add to the problem he sold it to another customer. Now he got no other way to escape, he easily took leave from college and had a pleasant outing everyday with his girlfriend with the money that he had earned.

At last after a long search they found Kenneth’s place and then when asked about the old system, Kenneth managed to spin another story that John had sold that to a customer so he only knew where it is. So it was from there only John was termed a robber. All these things were said to John by Sam-john’s college mate and a best friend of Kenneth but this time john decided not to show mercy. The chauffeur asked where to stop to pick up the computer, I was then Kenneth opened his mouth and said “stop in my place , I have the system there only ” With a thoughtful mind and lifted eyebrows the chauffeur asked “What in your house ?? When we asked you said John only knows where it is??” You cheat, I’ve never come across such a worst character in my life time, saying so he picked up the system and slapped Kenneth. All this happened in front of Kenneth’s parents. John stood in front of them like a dumb person, he thought he could put Kenneth in right track, but he miserably failed, so he couldn’t face them. On the other hand Kenneth’s parents regretted for putting John in such an unpleasant situation.

Leaving Kenneth and Sam; John started off again towards Sebastian’s house. It was the worst day in his life time. Reaching Sebastian’s place which was thoroughly guarded by tight private security and mobsters John being young and alone in that place felt lonely and a slight fear creeping his neck he walked into the house. Sebastian walked out to his bedroom for a peaceful sleep, having put all the burdens on John.

Sebastian’s dad didn’t meet john, he had his assistant to convey the message. John learned that the assistant is totally drunk and whatever his boss said he just kept on repeated it to John. John felt uncomfortable and irritated by that man. John tried collecting few info’s contained in the hard disk. He came to know that the old hard disk contains all his IT and other details like his donation’s, his everyday expenses and above all this even the money which did not come in (Black money)and that is the reason for his frustration and urgency. John tried hard to get the data back but he could only recover 50% of the data. It was almost 2am and hence john was set free to go home with a serious threat that he would kill John if he doesn’t turn up the next day by 8am.John was picked up by their car while coming but now he had to walk all the way back home. With a stressful Mind and broken heart John walked towards Home. He had to walk about 15Miles which will take approx 90 mins for him to reach if he walks continuously. On the way back home he was caught up by the cops on terrorist suspicion. Somehow John managed to answer them and started again but the polis warned him about the robbers on the way. So he was advised not to take shortcuts or roads which don’t have street lights .But again he caught to a patrol vehicle and this time his name was registered but somehow John referring his cop friend’s name escaped the punishment for breaking the police advice. He was made to wait in the same place till the dawn and then he was allowed to go around 5am.HE hardly had time to start again as he had to be there again at 8am.When he reached home he was shocked to see his parents sitting the whole night waiting for his arrival.

“I have never been confronted with such an unbelievable act of sabotage by any customer toward the recovery of their computer data” Said by Mr. Wilson to Sandra. On seeing John their agitation got deeper and they started scolding and crying to John, they even asked John to leave off the business after this incident. But John said I still have more work to do, so I gotta leave soon. Saying so he prepared himself without listening to Sandra’s hollering. In fact he didn’t want to pressurize by telling how John was being menaced.

EPISODE 20 - THE PANTING HEART

The needle on the fuel gauge hovered above empty, adding to John’s already mounting troubles. The old Moped needed fuel, and with prices the way they were, it would be expensive. Fingers nervously tapping the handle bar, John did some math. He'd never been very good at numbers, but could do the arithmetic. With all the unpaid bills stacking up at home, he knew he was nearing the empty mark, himself.

John prayed he would have enough fuel to reach his destination. He only had five dollars left in his wallet, and desperately needed a good business deal;atleast a good parttime job as his business was on loss coz of Kenneth . A firm believer in Providence,John had poured over the “help wanted section” of the newspaper that morning, praying for guidance. An ad for a salesman at the local computer dealership had caught his attention. It touted "no experience necessary" -- three very important words to John. Even better, John knew the owner of the dealership, and believed God had pointed him to this job.

Parking his vehicle outside the showroom, John removed his Stetson to whisper a prayer. The moped stand screeched open as he climbed down. The Weather felt good at this time of year -- not too hot and not too cold. John enjoyed the fresh air, letting the breeze swirl around him as he strode inside.

Light jazz played faintly in the background, as John scanned the showroom for a familiar face. A bald man took notice of John, and waved a friendly greeting from across the room. John returned his wave. He hoped the man would remember him from his computers spares purchase.

Dressed in dark slacks and a white business shirt, Jerry Westhaven put down the clipboard he had been holding, and came to John with an outstretched hand and a broad smile. "John Wilson, I never expected to see you here! Don't tell me you're finally shifting that old computer business!"

"No, sir, I'm here about the job," John said, feeling a little self-conscious about the black T-shirt and worn jeans he had put on that morning. With a sinking heart, John noticed the other salesman dressed as sharply as Jerry.

"Job?" Jerry looked puzzled, and then a flash of understanding crossed his face. "John, I'm sorry, but that job was filled only an hour ago!"

His spirits fell, and John hoped he didn't appear as disappointed as he felt. "Oh, sorry for bothering you." As he awkwardly turned to leave, he saw Jerry open his wallet and take out two twenty dollar bills.

"Here," Jerry said, offering the money a little clumsily, "I'd like you have this."

Longingly staring at the bills, John realized what Jerry offered -- a handout -- charity to someone less fortunate than himself. "I'm not here to beg for anything," John said, feeling the heat of shame creep up his neck.

"I know you're not," Jerry said, thrusting the money into John's hip pocket. "I just have a feeling you might need this more than I do at the moment."

John knew he had no right to turn down the money, especially when he needed it so badly. Even so, it stung to accept charity, though it came from someone as friendly as Jerry Westhaven.

"Come to think of it," Jerry said thoughtfully, "I heard the garden nursery owner across the street might be looking for help in regard to his home computer service. You could check there for work."

"Across the street?" John tried to be hopeful, but knew a job there wouldn't be very likely as he was in a huge loss . Nodding, John gratefully shook Jerry's hand. "Thanks, I'll look into it."

Before Jerry had a chance to ask how things were going at home, John made a polite excuse and left the dealership. In his present condition, as much as Matt knew people meant well, he knew they could also bring trouble.

And Matt had already had enough trouble, to last him a lifetime.John met the concerned person and had the job done.

His college days were smooth as ever. John had a customer named Sebastian who was John’s class mate in his 11 and 12th grade, infact he was one among the close friends of Kenneth. It was almost 6 months ago that customer was given under Kenneth’s control. Sebastian is basically a dumb guy, who doesn’t know the true value of anything which includes people, friends, money, hard work .What all he knows is going to pub, bar’s, beach resorts to have sheer pleasure in the weekends. His father is an attorney and a former member of parliament. So Sebastian had all sorts of amenities which no one questions. Kenneth used this opportunity and started looting money in the name of regular system inspection and services. These things were happening without the knowledge of John as he got no information about it and more over John believed that Sebastian & Kenneth were good friends so Kenneth will not show his tricks to Sebastian.

It was February 28th 2006 John, Sean, Rachel, Susan and Martha was invited by Ellen to take part in her Nephew’s 5th birthday .For John it was the first time to attend a party at a friend’s place that too a female friend so he went up to Sean’s place so that they can start off together for the party,it was that time Sean introduced Mr. Xavier who is a friend ,Neighbor and well wisher of Sean ,soon John and Sean got ready and set off to the party at 5pm .In Ellen’s place John was left alone by the gang as Sean was busy convincing Rachel to accept his love, Martha as usual over the phone and Susan never turned up to grace the occasion. Last but not the least Ellen was busy serving the gusts at the party. He had a chance to meet Mr. Eugene, Ellen’s brother in law who was working in a MNC as a software engineer. Eugene a man of perfection, always had a strict vigil over Ellen but ultimately this nature of him turned him arrogant. He never trusted anyone, He started doubting each and every person he meets in his life, and in that moment only he met John who was introduced to him by Ellen as her best friend. Ellen in her Joy started stating all the qualities of John, that he is an Entrepreneur, he owns a business, besides which he is a good artist and she kept the list added. This created a slight suspicion in the minds of Eugene. But John had learned it from his eyes even though Eugene never revealed his suspicion. John never interfered in anyone’s personal affair so he didn’t feel guilty of any suspicion. The party went on well it was almost 9pm John Received a call from his dad. As soon as John Cut the call his face was horrified with something that Sean, Ellen and other friend of John couldn’t understand the situation John was facing. Not willing to spoil the party mood John left Ellen’s Place without letting his situation to anyone.

EPISODE 19-THROWAWAY

Time may heal all wounds, but the scars can last a lifetime. Whether physical or mental, we all carry the baggage of the past with us into the present.

However, there are people who do not have the burden of baggage. Two days after John’s 19th birthday, his parents decided to apply for divorce in the local court. Like a burglarized house being stripped of its valuables, the memories that John had accumulated over the years of his lifetime were slowly being cleared away. There was no clue what’s happening around him except a constant quarrel between his mom and dad every dawn and dusk. With only the faint hope of some unforeseeable breakthrough in their mind set that would halt their descent into madness, John prepared himself for the unthinkable.

Charles Dickens once wrote, that "time and tide waited for no man." The same could be said of John's family. Life ran its course, even though the world seemed to be an alien one. God always does things for a reason. Nothing ever happens without one. In this pressure John started concentrating more in his business that one day he found that Kenneth had visited the customers place a couple of days ago. John was very much to know that Kenneth doing his duties properly. But like a Mist that vanishes when sun’s ray fall on them, John’s Happiness soon vanished and was shocked to see something serious. John Inspected the system and found some duplicate spares in the system; But he didn’t reveal this to the customer, but told him the system need a depot service and he is taking it along with him. John thought he could inspect the system and replace all the duplicates he also knew about Kenneth, and he might have been cornered to buy duplicates by the suppliers, so he wouldn’t have done purposefully. Meanwhile it was the new-year season so John had to Make regular inspection to all his clients, But more bad news followed John, he was shocked to see almost half of the clients who bought computers form John had some or the other problem with their desktops.It was then John approached Kenneth, But Kenneth was no serious about the situation he simply said to John “I was in need of money so I replaced all the spares, what the f*** bothers you?? They are no more your customers dude and so you have got no rights to question me Mr. John, remember even if something goes wrong I know each and every bloody technique to tackle them and you no need to visit any of my customers “it was like An Axe To Grind. But John was like Between A Rock And A Hard Place: He struggled hard to make him understand but Kenneth mind was full of Martha. For Kenneth; John is like a Dark horse. Meanwhile John’s parents case came for the first hearing, John was simple a clay mould he just kept watching what all happening coz John was sure that his parents case is like Flash In The Pan : Something that shows potential or looks promising in the beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end. John consulted his customer who is an attorney. He gave few suggestions which had real good effects in breaking their parent’s case. But the face is Even though John’s parents applied for a divorce their mind didn’t not agree with what they were doing. Ellen became one of the best friends for John and Sean. Sean approached Ellen for a help in his Love affair. Sean was in serious love with Rachel, but Rachel never accorded his view. So Sean plans out something to bring out Rachel’s Love. Rachel is a timid character; she has a peculiar character of a squirrel. When it likes something it’ll not grab it but will wait keeping an eye on it and check whether anyone else trying to picking it up or not. When it finds someone is there to snatch it it’ll run forth to grab it. Hope u get what I m trying to say. And Sean’s character is straight opposite to that when he decides something it remains the same till the end. He’ll not desire for others holding but at the same time he’ll not loose or leave to others that he considers his holding. His negative character is He is a short-tempered person and he doesn’t give respect to others or others feelings. Next is Ellen she is a kind hearted arrogant girl, who is good at fashion designing and bad at maintaining long term relationships. She was born in a middle class background but bought up in a rich lifestyle. So she knew both the side of life. Susan is a girl with every smiling face, and a good tendency to help others. She was from a middle class back ground, she too suffered all most all the difficulties that a girl would face while passing the teen age, she was forced to get married but then her parents agreed to go for university education. All of the 5 made a very good group. Except Sean and Rachel all of the others shred a very good friendship. It was more than that. Sean was younger to all so Ellen and Susan called him Younger brother. While John considered Susan as a sister, both John and Susan shared a special bond to celebrate, haha both of them was Borne in the same day, date and even hours was same, they were just minutes apart. Even though they didn’t call brother or sister, it was all in their heart. They were envied by the entire class.

Soon this sweet little gang had a big bang.

EPISODE 18- A SEQUEL TO JOHN'S JOURNEY!

John had a tough college life especially those with the first year subjects but later he started enjoying those beautiful moments. Since john was not good with maths, again in college he had few practical difficulties with the subject. As in his old school here also john was considered a genius by his college and by few of his professors but his real color languished when his first term results came in and john miserably failed in all the subjects even in practical’s which none of them imagined. John belong to a different major when he changed his course of studies from commerce to computers he found the subject to be difficult. But these things were common in the life of a student. On the other hand Kenneth never fazed off by anything. It was then all began in john’s life. Yes it’s the start of everything…the beginning of end. Kenneth had a younger brother who was doing his 7^th grade ,his mother a home maker and his father a classical singer, who was actually striving hard to get a job was simply sitting at home commanding his wife to bring money from her home and ill-treating her. These things brought in a mental change in Kenneth’s mind which ultimately ruined not only his life but also the one’s surrounding him. Kenneth was attracted by a girl named Martha. Martha was from the country side and was located in a women’s hostel which was located in john’s neighborhood. Slowly john understood that Kenneth was in serious love with Martha, john kept quiet and waited for a moment where he can make Kenneth understand that it’s neither his age nor it was the situation to fall prey for all these things but it was all too late for john to let him understand.

Kenneth and Martha started moving close, that the whole class knew that both do love each other. But john was in a dilemma whether or not to leave Kenneth as such, it’s so because Kenneth’s entire family depend on him ,not only that but John had a slight doubt about Martha’s, to add his problem Kenneth never concentrated in studies. He was not regular for college also; whenever he was absent Martha too won’t be present. Remember something john had allocated few customers for Kenneth to take over? Even they were left without care. John was very busy with his first semester exams, that he didn’t carry out his regular inspections in his customers place; Kenneth knew this very well and utilized this opportunity. After the exams john carried out his regular business works as usual The first ever big shock came to john when the real fact came to light. So John was more worried about his business, slowly Kenneth father and mother started inquiring john about the girl who kept ringing Kenneth. As soon as he reaches home Kenneth makes himself isolated and was over the phone all night with that girl. His number of visits to john’s place slowly decreased. Things were going smooth except with Kenneth. Slowly new friends started moving around John’s life few of them are Miguel and Steven. Miguel a soft timid guy who is from a very traditional background, and Steven a guy of hard work, these two fellows joined the college very late as they had arrear in 12^th grade so they joined the college only after 2 months from the date of college reopened. Well… well… welllll here is the important person in the class trouble maker, the baleful beauty of the class Kurt. He consider himself as the mobster but the fact is he is a lovable and harmless Wight ,but when you say this to him he’ll not accept it,in face he is the class comedian, with a fierce tone ,ehhee ,rest of his gang fellas are Sean ,Garry, Nelson. Sean was in love with Rachel who again belongs to a different character,which you ll come to know in the later part of the story . Apart from this john had few good friends among girls who are Susan ,Ellen ,Sharon ,Ashley, Donna. Sharon and Garry belongs to different group but since their total was less(10)they were combined with john’s group for the first one year. Almost the first one year went on just like that no odd feelings no differences, no enmity; mainly no Ego. All of them took life as it came. But it was a good beginning for all, except few sad things. No one can ever forget a life like that, if experienced it once. “Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.”This is all John learnt in the First year of graduation! But there is something more….