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.