EPISODE 11-ELIXIR OF LIFE

As the morning dawned,the warm shower of ray from the sun pierced through the window of the little house,John opened his eyes.careful not to awaken his parents he quitely got out of bed and tiptoed carefully.In a couple of minutes Johns parents also got up, by that time john got ready in his new blue dress(the only article of clothing he had except his school uniform) for his first day of business...with determination and with very little experience, he made up his mind and was ready to set off,In executing his business plans,in every walk "he reasoned to himself" i must succeed.The cool wind from the horizon perfumed his face as he stepped out into the sunlight.He looked upward, and witnessed several small clouds scudding across the sky, as if bent on a happy errand as he was himself. The path from the little house led to a street teeming with trucks and cars . John looked about him. People were walking down the sides of the road,carrying Briefcase in one hand, and rushing to office , few people taking the air .John followed the road, keeping a lookout for anything resembling an apartment.The busy street did not bother him.In fact he was glad to see so many people.Since this i sthe first time John was coming out for a business every little thing that appread to his eyes was a milestone to him..hence he noticed every little thing very cautiously.

"So this is what a Appartment looks like.," he mused. John's was an individual hoz, its a government quarters given to his dad,moreover his house was inaccessible to public and sparsely populated he almost spent al of his time in his house watching his parents face ,he couldnt find any friend living outside, so he have no idea of how those people ll behave and ther attitude . Mostly his dad carried their groceries for everyday cookin,so he missed that chance even to keep in touch with the outer world. He entered a place to sell his works it was a huge appartments wit a 10 blocks each block had 5 floors and in each floor 3 domiciliate.The doors slid open as he walked through, and a gust of cold air chilled his face. The huge hallway clamored with the sounds of music playing over the loud speakers, and the sounds of squeaky carts slowly making their way down the aisles. He walked to the closest aisle and scanned.For the first time that morning, he felt out of place. Unfamiliar labels proclaimed the virtues of unfamiliar products. For a second or two, he felt like retreating. But, his desire to succeed in life , made him stand fast. Suddenly a Security guard came in and said,"you are not allowed to carry any thing with u sir" John said,but i m am an artist i am here to sell my paintings...the guard laughed and said, sir we dont buy or sell paintings...at this juncture only john came to know that it was not the entrance of the apartments and it was a departmental store.

"God, please help me," he silently pleadedsince his first attempt itself became seen of comedy."May I help you,Mr?" asked a short portly man with a balding head. He wore a Black coat from his accent and body language John understood he was from a well-off family .His short stubby fingers clutched a brown clipboard as he waited for John's reply. Are you looking for any paintings...??? canvassed John..he started explaining the painting,from his conversation John came to know that he was the secretary of the Apartments situated behind the Shop and was the owner of the shop.He showed a little interest but then didnt encourage John's idea.he called in the security and asked him to take John along with him .Poor John fele depressed and walked with a blank mind..he stopped on the way with a new thought flashing..what was tat???

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EPISODE 10-MIGHTY (H)ART

The cold night air enfolded John as he slowly walked back to his little yellow house.

Chaumont Bay reflected the moonlight, giving the appearance of two moons. John rested his head on his pillow,with some cryptic mind. The peacefulness of the night mirrored his heart.Is it possible that i could prove something,or will i be able to bring out my talents ?? wat should i do for that?? all these thoughts were running in John's mind..Suddenly a bright Idea flashed upon John's mind, "i m good at paintings ; if i can paint for hobby why not as a business???"yes this is the right thing that i can do for now to stand on my own for my everyday needs.John's decision was clear and he was very confident that it will definitely help him a lot. From the next morning john was not just a school student but a rookie business man too.Since not a professional in business, john's aim is not amazing wealth but just a little profit to earn his livelihood....."well. .well. .well.."plan is very gud John but how am i gonna implement it??"" John was in serious dilemma whether to start business or not ,becoz he know not even the methodology of business.moreover he was uncertain; when,where and how to start the business.

Moreover he was pretty much sure that his parents would not allow him to start on with a business for and on his own.

As the Fresh day set out the first Somehow John made up his mind that he should definitely bring out his talents , so he approached his parents with his plan for it to get zpproved , for his surprise his parents readily agreed to start of with a business on one condition.,that is they ll not provide even a penny for his business and also they ll not support if he brings in any loss or problem with the business.they also said they dont want any money that he earnes from the business and expected him to use it for his own needs. John was very much confident that he ll be successful ,and ll not bring in bad name for his parents.Ultimately john took up his first step reckoning into a small square woody box with plenty of currencies and coins concealed in it,which he had saved since from 2nd standard.He had around 1000 bucks in currency note and about 300 bucks in coins..He took that 1000bucks alone kept it in front of god prayed before he embarked on his business plan.He took his cycle and pedaled towards a shop named contemporary gallery which was about 4 kms from John's hoz ,where he purchased materials like canvas, paints, brushes and stuffs required for painting.

The same evening John started his lively touch with a extemporize skill.John was very keen on establishing himself in the society,so he worked hard towards that.Ultimately he had few hindrances as we say every lock has a key and viceversa, john had a barricade in in the path of his success,painting requires peace and repose,which was curbed in his househis parents frequent quarrels disquieted him,"Never mind those things John,we have our future in our hand les concentrate on that"he boosted himself .In a couple of weeks his paintings was ready for sale but now da barricade is in findind a buyer for his paintings.Either he has to display it in a exhibition which is impossibe since it requires huge amount of investment and for now he has just 5 paintings which can only be sold in person..so he decided to approach the nearby apartments .Hence he decided to proceed with that idea, where he experienced quite a lot of humiliation,which actually served him as a gud experience.

A DAY I'LL NEVER FORGET

“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.”

“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”

I'LL NEVER FORGET TO REMEMBER THESE THINGS BECOZ THIS PARTICULAR DATE MEANS A LOT TO ME,THANKS TO MY FRIENDS & MY WELL WISHERS....

  SATHYA

CHAPTER 9 - BLISS OF SOLITUDE

"Thanks for the easy paper god and thanks for ma dear friends for helping me,make them fetch high marks god "prayed John.This was rthe happiest day in my life. He looked up at the sky and began counting the faint stars that were fast appearing with the approach of night. Anything was possible, today.But John smiled weakly, refusing to take part in his own happy spirit.He knew, from observation, that his parents could put out any happiness John was feeling right now, with very little effort. The closer he reached his home, the more John grew concerned. When his home was finally in view, John pulled his thoughts aside.John closed the front door to find his mother pacing the floor.After that days exam,he went out with his friends enjoyin the last day of his high school education,even though he was he was very much sure that his mother is going to blast him for roaming about the streets ,he went out with his friends,hence John was prepared to give answer to any kind of question that sandra gonna shoot upon him.But to his surprise Sandra didnt ask any question but at him with an intense hatred that scared John,he held on to his conscious so tightly as if his life is dependent on it.

"It's your fault," said Sandra, twisting the pillow she held tightly in her arms. "I never had any trouble until the day you were born." John Froze.,We had a happy family" she stated firmly, pacing the floor once more, "until u born." John sank to the floor, stunned by what his mother had just said.Even though his mother had spoken so hardly John knew it was just because of the agony and pain of his heart she is speaking like this.But then he couldnt find out the exact reason for his mothers violant behaviour.She really cares much aout the family ,but often she fights with his father ..all these made John Worry about his future.What ever happens life needs to be kept going, keeping this in mind John walked silently to his couch without his supper.

John quickly found his way to the justice of the peace,Since John is a gud artist he decided to practise his strokes,so that he can develop his skill as well as pass time too.John had a terrible summer vacation.Almost all of his friends left the town for vacation hence John stood all alone without any company to pass time.Moreover John's parents had a belligerent life,having new theme to battle everyday.John felt like running out of house,though he cannot do so.In their busy engagemet often they faild to remember they had a child named "John" for whom they have to feed.John is no more child but a teen who could sustain hunger as well as anger of their parents buty then sometimes he felt "What a life have you given me god,instead you could take me back along with you" muttered and grumbled john.

John was lying down in his couch in a vacant and pensive mood,for the first time in his life a bright idea flashed upon his mind.

Keep waiting till the next post

Till then Guess wat s that Idea ???

To be continued in "Bliss of solitude-2"

CHAPTER 8-THE BEDLAM BIZ

It was almost the final phase of the game , John's parents felt he was queer.Its just because they have never seen him watching neither TV nor cricket but having his public exam the next day he showed no tension but equanimity watching the worldcup finals..John smelled his parents flavor,but then silently he continued wat he was doin.Almost 35 overs have gone,but india was making headway,which created more tautness in John's mind.To avoid tautness to a greater extent,he quit watchin the match and decided to revise his portions so that he can come back and watch the rest of the match after a hour of sincer final preparation for his next days exam.It was almost 8PM so his parents called him for dinner."hmmm just now i came to study ,but u r calling me immediately"buzzed John,saying so he continued his revision..John's dad approached him askin wats wrong with him,why is he not serious enough in preparing for his exams..??? John managed to convince Mr.Wilson.He then moved over for his dinner,simultaneously tuned to the sports channel watching out for any improvement in australia's side.Wow sachin got out and 2 more wickets also gone in a short span !!! Switching off the TV john left the hall and went to his couch.

The first light of the dawn beamed into John's eyes,with a hope for a gud news about the previous days final match he switchd on the TV,the first news that flashed upon his eyes was that India lost the World cup..John's felt very relaxed and satisfied with that news.With a new hope and with a superstitious belief happily got ready for the first day exam.John's Parents felt the cheerfulness again in John,they felt happy that john facing the exam with full confidence, they also discussed with themselves "John is confident Becoz he has prepared well itseems,john's dad exclaimed to his wife -"did u notice John was so confident,that he just revised only for a hour for todays exam .that means he had mastered the subject i guess" Innocent parents didnt understand that John was completely hooked on luck.

His examination center was in da middle of the town ,which was about 3 kms south from his house.As soon as he reached his destination he looked for his maths teacher in oceam of students standing around him. He once spotted her and greeted her with a warm morning wish and in his excitation he declared that he ll definitely pass in her subject as India lost its final chance to win the cup.But he was immediately smashed down with a angry tone " because of that alone u ll never pass, u have to put in your own effort from u r part to pass... did u atleast prepare the graphs and the theorems that i ve asked u to ??? asked his maths teacher ,even though he didnt prepare he didnt want to get unnecessary objurgations he calmly said "yeah ofcourse madam i did "

John heard the distant toll of church bell from the nearby church,30mins later the exam bell also rang announcing the entrance of the exam..only 30 min left out to see his fate in the name question paper.JOhn stood stunned thinking "did i make any mistake by wasting the time without preparing the last night???, but his conscious said "its now to late to think about it,so lets proceed with confidence and face anything and everything,There is no alternate though"Lost in thought John stood still all alone..."Aren't you coming?"Jones asked, surprised to see him still standing where he had left him. He shook his head, ashamed of what he had to tell him."i seriously didnt prepare well-said john to jones" the peak hour crowd had eaten, giving the ground a deserted look.John was a bit tensed to see the that the people were gone.Slowly John started of his foot,walking towards his exam hall...for John his exam room was like a sullen hall... But John had a comfortable seat beneath a wide open Dutch window,the exam center was located near the Three Mile Bay,so from his desk John could see the waves kissing the shore.It was a excellent scenery.On seeing that John's mind calmed down a moment he regained his confidence.Even though he had a tough time with his first and second exam,John performed really well with the other subjects that too he was pretty sure in getting 1st mark in science.

Days and nights of hard work flew,Exams too..John was happy with his performance and was waiting to reap the fruits of his hardwork."i've done my best, u r's is the rest,"Uttered John while he prayed to god every day.

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JOHN's

SPECIAL SUMMER

NEW VENTURES

Chapter 7-He Will Never Forget

"I gotta be more cautious now,i m in tenth standard now , already i have wasted my parents money and also a year in ma academics,so lemme do well this time " this was john's mentation forever,"i m an amateur in studies,lemme do something to bring out ma potential",he decides to approached his friend Miller and Laura:Both Laura and Miller is no more new to him,so they ll definitely help me ,hoping the same he approach them:As he desired they assisted him in all the ways they could.Slowly John started acquiring confidence,moreover he developed a great attraction towards Science the main reason behind is he had a great respect towards Mrs.Patricia who handled the subject,Also he found the subject interesting and simple too.the first term exam begun John was verymuch confident in fetching good marks ..the results came , for his anticipation he passed in all subjects except maths...But john never worried about that Bcoz he didnt put in any effort in maths,so he was aware that he'll flunk that ;but he had faith in him tat he ll pass the next time.John studied his everyday lessons then and there havin no back logs in his works .He never let any one answer in the class,before anyone could start he would have answered the question that has been posted.Almost for each and every dusk u can find John either in Laura's or Miller's place.Both of their family members too encouraged them in helping John. John felt that he was really blessed to have such a wonderful friends.It was the mid of september,almost 80% of the syllabus is over , john's mental attidude changed ,he started viewing things in a new dimention,his desire changed, he started aiming high,now his aim was not jus passing and to jus simply get some "n" rank,he wants to be the first, he desired to get high marks,high tat he should be the topper!! But will it be possible???

Everythin is possible if u strive hard to attain it...if this is true ! why not John can ???? John had another friend by name "Lucas"..he is a boarder joined this institution only a few months ago ,but he became very good friend of every one,usually Boarders ll stick people so easily since they dont have any other entertainment or company other than chatting with anyone they see in the school.He actually loved a girl named"Elina" she is not from John's class but she was in 'B' section.He never listen in the class and no one has ever seen him quitely or sincerly listening him in the class, he bypasses his class by sleepin in the class hours or during breaks .John was the one sitting next to him in the class,but slowly john started moving away from him,since he actually tried John fall in love with "Anna" one of the close friend of Laura and moreover Lucas know that Jones loved Elina..But John was very clear in his decision.Lucas tried all possible way to deviate Johns from his studies but ultimately he couldnt succeed. soon after a few months he fought with his hostel Warden and was terminated from the school for striking the hostel warden.

John was appreciated for his hardwork,except his maths teacher "Mrs.Jane" she always worried a lot about John.... her favourite dialog "u buffaloes, y the hell u idoits come and sit in 10th standard without knowing what is maths making us die teaching u maths" often she shoot up this dialog to John."But wat can i do ?? is there any guide like Renin martin to learn maths"????? John ever asked this question ..!!!" ohfff i guess for working out maths one must have something called brain" Some times john contradict himself,saying things like this. Like a wave which eagerly travels towards the shore promptly, The halfyearly exams were approaching him closely ..johns visit to the Laura's hoz rapidly increased..as he wished he acquired first mark in three subjects but this time too he miserably failed in maths...this increased everyones temper,everyone in the sense his teachers,his friends.his parents..but John was very much sure he ll pass in the final exam...whenever Johns maths teacher gets any free time she called up john and made him work out few of the easier problems that would help him to pass in the eximination.Meanwhile, john was badgered by few of his fello mates not to trust upon laura for she is not a very gud girl to trust upon.But John understood it was all because of pure envy on Laurs fame they say such things,but john never let things out to laura as he thought if he say what happened,it ll ultimately harm the good friendship between laura and those friends,moreover he did'nt want to ruin the harmony of the class .Everyone was given the hall ticked except few guys which included john,But why me??? outcried John.it was because of his maths teacher Mrs.Jane who barred the issue of hall ticked to john and many other among which moore s to be mentioned...it was the day before finals of ICC World cup 2003 almost she tried all sort of stuffs to make them pass, she even asked john and moore to copy the one words from someone in the exam so that they clear the paper ,"as if she is going to appear for exam ,she was so much worried that i could see the fear in mrs.Jane's eyes "..said john to moore. she was bit superstitious,that while concluding the final special class for them, said in the next days world cup finals between INDIA & AUSTRALIA ""if australia wins the world cup definitely ""we would get centum result...is tat a curse or a bless??? wondered John!!! the net day every one was unfeignedly preparing for public exams, even the top rankers , but John was seroiusly watching world cup finals Match to conform whether he ll pass in maths or not,since centum reflects john passin in maths,the match was goin serious,almost everyone prayed India should win the match was a dream game for india becoz nearly after two decades India qualifies for finals so it should win for sure ,but john exclusively prayed that australia should win the match,"yeah i know i m too selfish but centum means i m praying for others too" john uttered & contradicted to himself !!!the match almost attained its final tantrum...tension was flowing out of everyones eyes in the stadium...even john's too...his heart started pounding..

Will india loose ? if then will JOhn pass ????

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CHAPTER 6-THEY MUST KNOW

As the charismatic black sky Meander its prtoective blanket to shower a enigmatic blue to announce the outset of a new Dawn..Jonh tardily opened his eyes with an aesthetic view...and susurrating to himself " Its our Nation's independence day today,we don't have school,and what do we do today...???"...before he could finish off what he was thinking ,he heard a loud noise behind his bedroom wall ..wats this noise????? it was John's parents shouting at the top of heir voice ,quarrelling early in the morning, even before the sun is shone...."John palpated the issue and said,Ohfff, i am gonna have a hectic day man "John reciting the same ,John thought...."""whenever there is a holiday ,almost all the children would love to be at home or go out along with their parents or with their friends,But me?????????????"""..But john was different..since he has faced almost all kind of turmoil at this tender age, he didnt trust any of the people he knew Noteven his parents for that matter .. He enjoyed his days all alone..But John always had a suspicion that what might be the reason behind their parents unhappy life,and why is thier Marriage life so unsuccessful..Is that because of deficit Money??? or lack of proper understanding???? is that because of "me"...?? or something that is beyond the scope of my age or understanding???????? all these questions was perpetually banging John's head.. Since john is the only child he didnt had any one to share either his happy or his lamentable times ...hence whenever John stood up with a vacant or pensive mood, John would just sit alone and start painting watever that flashes upon his mind...Often Sandra failed to understand john craving for the pat of affection..she was so grievous that half of the time she didnt cook at all ... she didnt take care of John...very often this happened,since John is too young he couldnt bear Neither the agony of his heart Nor the hunger of his stomach.His dad was bit concerned about John but then he was afraid of sandra that she might create some other problem if Mr.Wilson could take John along with him for lunch or something like that. JOhn felt that his dad was correct in one way and his mom on other way...he also thought that understanding and Holding up each other in all the walks of life is a properway to lead a peaceful family..." poor mom & dad, u dont know this fact i guess "whispered John.

That evening John thought of visiting Millers hoz,hence he started in his Cycle towards millers house which was just a few miles North from John's house. As the afternoon faded fast into evening, the sun slowly sank in the horizon. The sky was clear, belying the fact that the day before, was storm- tossed and angry. Now, all was forgiven, and the bay sank into a restful peace that spoke to John's heart.John enjoyed taking a long ride in the evenings..After a gratifying pedaling John reached Millers house.John stepped in Millers house ,raised his hands to Knock the door"dock!! dock!!" a middle aged women opened the door ,giving a warm welcome with a happy smile..it was Jessica ,Millers mother. John eyes eagerly browsed through all the rooms in millers home lookin for miller,but he caught no sign of him."How r u doin john???, how is your studies going on??" asked Mrs.Jessica Parker."oh yah i m fine and ma studies goin real gud,well mrs,Parker, where is miller???" oh "you have come to see miller and not me huh??? "mrs.parker was actually chaffing ,even john knows that "no no noo not like that mrs.parker,i jus thought of spending the evening with Miller tats........"soon interrupted Mrs.Parker"i was just kidding son,actually miller has gone some where out with his dad,i hope they ll be back in a couple of hours"...soon after sometime John Left Millers house and started peddling to an unknown destination,where he saw a happy brother and sister playin Badminton in the corridor of a Flat that was a kilometer away from Millers house. Something flashed John,he backed again and took a Brighter look @ those kids again..ohhh!!! It was none other than Laura and her Brother Mark..in his delight John stepped down from his bicycle and walked towards Laura..Laura was Glad seeing John she walked towards him along with her brother .To John's Surprise, Laura Expelled john from her apartment,But John understood that it was Because,she was afraid of inviting a guy to her house,moreover John was new to her and to her family.Without making any hesitation John immediately left her apartments ,while leaving he saw Laura's mom standing in the verandah watching the whole scene.

Left behind alone,John wavered to get back home ...For the first time in his life, he decided to visit the nearby beach,he slowly wheeled towards chaumont bay.After reaching the destination he gently parked his cycle near a lamp post & he took a effortless walk to the shore while walking he noticed many things among which, stood a small house, encircled by a white picket fence, happily basking in the twilight. Along the front of the house, ran a long porch, covered in screen, creating a shelter from insects and bugs. Inside, he could see a porch swing, rocking gently in the breeze. The house was painted a soft yellow, "just like the color of the sun when it rises from the night," John noted. In front of the porch, lay a thick bed of white and yellow flowers. To his delight, he noticed they were tulips. If he stood in the breeze just right, John could smell their fragrance right away.The scene spread before John,as if on display just for him. John struggled to swallow the tears he felt inside."If I could experience, for just one day, a rest as peaceful and quiet as this, I would be content to die tomorrow." He spoke this under her breath, sincerely meaning every word. "I wonder who lives there," he thought, wishing for a look at the inside of such a happy home. John stood there, lost in his imagination.That night as John entered his house he was thwarted by his parents, ther still continued their unidentified quarrel.Without having anything for the night he went to his couch.John's eyes cautiously peeked over his knees. The room had transformed into a beautiful hue of silver.John seeing the moon light felt Relieved .John slowly moved the heavy bed across the floor, scooting it flat up against the south window where the moon's light was the brightest. Now he could sleep in it's light Dreaming all throug the night.For John, light meant happiness.

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• JOHN'S NEW GUIDE
  
• JOHN GETTING PROMOTED TO 10TH STANDARD
  
• JOHN INVOLMENT IN SCIENCE