A Lost War
Reema was planning to go in Mumbai for college.But still she didn't know where she was going stay.Her parents were very tense about it.They were not rich enough to have enough money to let her stay in good hostel or decent place.Reema didn't belong to a well to do family.Her parents had responsibility of her two younger sisters so they could effort to waste so much money on one daughter.But Reema wanted to go in city for good future so she wanted a place.That was reason for meeting at her home today.Her mom was making tea and snacks for everyone in hope that they would convince her against going to city.But Reema hoped that they would help her.Every time when ever crisis came normally such meeting would proved to be cure.Reema was also hoping this time same would happen.Slowly one by one all relatives came.They all searched places to sit which was hard task because their house was so small.But they all managed to sit and started talking.That was most nice thing of them.They never point out at poverty of Reema's parents.They always treated them like an equal.After sitting they began to inquire about each others families.Then gossiping began.They all were talking about many interesting things.Even Reema's parents got so involved in the chatting that they totally forgot to talk about Reema.Reema wanted to discuss her problem but elder didn't permit to younger to give suggestion.It was an unwritten rule of world and if you went against it.You were going to stay with their criticisms for whole life.Finally elder member stopped them."Now will you all stop gossiping.We have come here to solve Reema's problem.Let's talk about it."So finally they all to began discuss it.Auntie"In city like Mumbai you can't send a girl alone.""So you are saying we all have to go and give her a company.But who will manage my shop?""Of course a nice thief arranged by Auntie."After that they all started laughing at Auntie.Reema was relived after hearing them.She was scared that every one would be crushed.In fact Reema was against this meeting in beginning due to this fear.But finally when her parents seemed to be incapable to do anything she agreed.Her mom was fully against it.In her mom's view she should learn everything in a small college in village and get degree.Her mom didn't care if she got admission in Arts instead of science.In her eyes everything was same.But Reema wanted admission in good medical college which was not available in village.She had to go in city or travel everyday for many kilometers just to reach the college.Reema preferred city over everyday traveling.But there was lot of difference of opinion about it in meeting.Many relatives thought traveling was better than shifting in city.There was big argument about it.But finally they thought traveling was not reliable.Sometimes train didn't come on time so staying was perfect so after prolonged discussion.They came on same conclusion that Reema had to stay in city."But we can't let young girl like Reema stay with unknown person.""I think this is just idea.I will never let anyone do this.If Reema is planning to go in that city.She must stay with some relative.""But in Mumbai it is hard to find a person who will let you stay in his house.""You are right.In Mumbai houses are not as big as house in village.""Ya.They are so small like matchbox.You just can't keep any guest.""I don't agree with you.If you have big heart.You can adjust in small house also.""What ever be the reason moral of this story is we can't able to get a person who will let Reema stay with him and his family.""Yes.We need a family man or a woman.""Actually we need someone who will protect her and take care of her in city.""I don't think this is possible.Reema has to take care of herself without any help.If she really want to survive there.It is city.No one has time there to look after other person.""I think once again.We are going away from topic.We are here to search for a place where Reema can stay.Other things are not our concern.""How could you say that?Reema is fully our concern and responsibility."Then for sometime they all argued on topic.Now Reema was irritated.She wanted a solution and they all were wandering from topic.Finally after long argument one of Auntie spoke"Actually my sister lives there.""That mad woman!No way we can't keep Reema there.""I know she had mental problems.But she is not mad.""Only in your eyes.Ask other people.They all will agree with me."Rest of the people in the room nodded in support.So Reema got one mad relative in Mumbai.That was enough in Reema's eyes.No other option was there.Reema wanted to go there and she was ready to take the risk of staying with mad person.Reema decided to interfere this time.Reema"I am ready to stay with Auntie's sister."Now Auntie was happy.But all other persons in house were frustrated including her mom and dad.Dad"You can't stay with her that woman is mad.You don't know anything about her.I do.She is very..""Dad I don't want to discuss this.Please try to understand.I need a place which is safe and not expensive."Auntie"My sister will take just Rs.500 as a rent and if you give her some fruits and vegetables from your farm.She may be don't even ask for rent.I will convince her just to take fruits and vegetables instead of rent."Reema's Dad liked this idea.They could easily give some fruits and vegetables.Dad"But now do we suppose to deliver it."Auntie"I got better idea.You give them to me and I will pay her the money."After that they settled the quantity of fruits and vegetables and Reema managed to get place to stay in Mumbai.Her mom didn't like it.Mom"Reema think again.I really don't like that idea.Once you went there.You have to stay until you complete your studies.""Mom I want to go there and nothing can stop me.I want to study in city.In this village I will never able to go in medical college."Mom didn't like the idea.But as Auntie convinced her Dad came in her team so finally she got what she wanted.She smiled happily.
Next day they called Auntie's sister Sarala Auntie.Sarala Auntie made many inquiries about Reema.Then for many days Reema heard that Sarala Auntie had not decided about her.One day when Reema lost all her hopes suddenly Sarala Auntie's message came that Reema could come to stay with her.She was informed that she could send xerox of mark sheet so that Sarala Auntie could arrange a suitable college for her.Reema was happy and shocked.She never expected a mad woman to be so supportive.In fact she hoped that whole world would be mad.Then Reema happily attended all instructions given to her by Sarala Auntie.She got ready to go in Mumbai.Reema was excited after every five minutes.She was looking out of window.She could see her home town was behind suddenly she started feeling strange in her stomach.In her ambitions she totally forgot that she was no more going to live with her parents for many years.She planned to stay with some Aunite whom she never met before.Suddenly her decision began to seem wrong to her.But she didn't have any option except going the way,she had started.Then finally her station came.Reema stood on platform with luggage.She started looking around when she noticed a lady who was very strange.She had a round black bindi on her forehead.Her hair were black and long.But otherwise that woman looked okay.Then suddenly Reema noticed her more closely.She saw picture of god were tattooed on her whole hand.Reema smiled at strangeness of city people.She understand love for god.But tattoo pictures of god on body was too much.Next she noticed everything that she was wearing everything black.That was strange.Reema knew people love colour strange.Then finally Reema was shocked when that woman smiled at her.
"Hallo Reema.I am your Sarala Auntie."Now Reema was shocked.That woman recognized her without any help.Before she could ask the question.Sarala Auntie answered "I know it is strange that I can recognize you.But I can do it.Come let's go."Reema was very confused and scared.That woman was telling her answers of those questions which she didn't even ask.If that woman could read her mind.Reema wanted to stop thinking about her.Especially her clothes and tattoos."Don't worry.You can always hate my clothes.I will not feel hurt."After hearing this Reema just wanted to run away from there.But she could not.Now she had came here.She had to do according to Sarala Auntie's instructions.First they went to home.Then Sarala Auntie showed her a room which was small but comfortable.Sarala Auntie"This is your room.You shall always stay in this room.Don't ever dare to look in my room.I hate those persons who tried to spy on me."Before Reema could say anything Sarala Auntie had already left the room.Reema was on verge of crying.She never liked to interfere in others privacy.She always minded her own business.Then why did Sarala Auntie spoke about her like that.Before she could control herself.Sarala Auntie once again came in the room."You cry like that such a shame.In my house you can't do it.Anyway we are going t college.Do you got black clothes?""Yes Auntie.""Then wear them for good luck."Then she went away.Reema was shocked black clothes for good luck.Reema just didn't know what wrong with city people.They seemed to think black was lucky which was bad luck in village.Any way Reema wanted to stay in city so she started dressing accordingly.She searched for black dress and finally found one.She got ready to go to college in black.When she started going out of door,her Sarala Auntie suddenly stopped her.Then Sarala Auntie started meditating.After that she did some mark on door with finger.She created an invisible mark and then she told Reema to go.Reema wanted to ask Sarala Auntie about it.But she was too scared.Then they went to college which was full of students and their parents.But Reema noticed only few people were wearing black dress so it was not tradition here to wear black.Reema was happy and shocked to see those different types and colours of dresses.She just wanted to be like them.If she could get admission in this college.Her dream from childhood became true.
Sarala Auntie told her everything,she supposed to do.But during doing it she didn't give her smile.She was acting as if she was a janitor and Reema was criminal.But what did Reema say to a woman who could read her mind?Then suddenly Reema got an idea.Reema"Sarala Auntie I got one beautiful black necklace do you like to have it?I want to give you gift for your help."But instead of smiling Sarala Auntie looked at her with anger."I never take gifts from strangers."Now Reema was shocked.She was planning to stay with Sarala Auntie and instead of being friendly with her.She was calling her stranger on Reema's face.Reema just didn't know how did she suppose to act with this woman.Sarala Auntie started walking so fast that Reema had to run to match her speed.Reema didn't like it.She wanted to study in that curiosity.Sarala Auntie had superpower or not Reema was not ready to get insulted before all college to please Sarala Auntie.Reema"Auntie can you slow down?""Why?""Everyone is looking at us.""I don't mind."Then Sarala Auntie screamed in loud voice.Every one around her was shocked.Then all came running.Reema also came near Auntie.But she didn't see anything wrong.Reema"What happened?"Sarala Auntie pointed at ground.Some one's lunch was fallen on floor.It was dirty and disgusting.Janitor had to be called.But nothing was risky and Sarala Auntie was screaming on top of her lung.Reema a once again repeated her question.Sarala Auntie"Black Magic."After hearing it everyone grasped.Reema could clearly feel the fear in atmosphere.When she carefully observed,she saw green chillies and lemon in it.But there was other thing in it which clearly tells it was just lunch."Auntie it is just a lunch spilled by some student."But Auntie started chanting it.She started moving in strange way .All college was gathered around them.Everyone was shocked.They all were scared to stop her.Then finally Principal came and told peons to clean the mess.But no one was ready.Finally Principal himself cleaned the mess to prove his point and looked angrily at Reema and Sarala Auntie.Principal"Take this mad woman out of this college and never bring her again.If you want to stay in this college."Reema forcibly pushed Sarala Auntie out of college.But Sarala Auntie continued screaming whole time about her imaginary black magic.
Reema was horrified when she had to push her Sarala Auntie out on the road.She had turned violent now.She was screaming and beating also.Then while walking she suddenly got a branch of the tree.Before Reema she pulled branch out of that tree.Reema was so shocked to see her power.But then she started using that branch like a sword.Sarala Auntie"Don't dare to come near me.I am head of witches.You can't stop me.I am white witch.I will protect the whole world from black magic.Do you going to come near me?"Reema was too scared to stop Sarala Auntie.She could clearly see all her dreams were shattered.She was looking at college where she never able to go and saw her mad Auntie running towards it.Then she thought about things she could do so immediately called Sarala Auntie's sister who gave her a doctor's number.Then Reema called him and told everything.Doctor"Oh my god she must have stopped her medicines.Don't worry I will come there.You just do one thing.She will not harm any one.I will come there and try not make coward around her."Then Reema ran in college.But it was too late mess was already cleared and Sarala Auntie was screaming and threatening everyone.Now every person in college was gathered around her.Reema didn't know how to keep that crowd away from Sarala Auntie.It was making Sarala Auntie more excited.Finally Reema went to Principal who literally screamed on her."Stop her.""Don't worry Sir.Doctor is coming.""Doctor?!Why did you brought that mad woman with you here in college?""Sorry Sir I don't know she is mad.""That is not an excuse.Consider you ambition cancelled and take your paper.""Please Sir."Reema requested but she knew that it was useless,she had already so anger and determination in Principal's eyes.Anyway she was once again without a place to stay.Anyway at that moment Reema was not worried about her future.She was scared that Auntie would harm someone.She started screaming and telling everyone to stay away from Sarala Auntie.Reema could clearly started feeling her heart beats.She was pretty sure that she might faint due to fear.When she heard ambulance's voice,the doctor came with nurses and ward boys.They forcibly took Sarala Auntie with them.It was a horrible scene.When finally Sarala Auntie slept on a stretcher due to injection,doctor came to Reema."Don't you know about her mental problem?"Reema nodded."Oh my god!Her sister should have told you.It was quiet risky to stay with her without knowing her problem.She is suffering from Schizotypal Personality Disorder.In it person start believing in strange things like magic etc.They are suspicious about everything.They are odd or eccentric.""But she told me what I am going to say."Doctor smiled"It was easy.It was just guessing game.Mind reading is not required.Sometime next question is obvious."Reema was shocked to her this.Now as she began to think about past incidence.She fully agreed with doctor.Doctor"I prescribed her medicines.But I think she was not taking them.I think you better call her sister and tell her.We are taking Sarala to hospital again."After hearing this.Reema decided that she would go back to village immediately.She no longer wanted to stay in city.She once again carefully looked at college and thought about money of her.Then she started crying slowly.She looked just like a warrior who lost her war because of wrong decisions.
The End
Next day they called Auntie's sister Sarala Auntie.Sarala Auntie made many inquiries about Reema.Then for many days Reema heard that Sarala Auntie had not decided about her.One day when Reema lost all her hopes suddenly Sarala Auntie's message came that Reema could come to stay with her.She was informed that she could send xerox of mark sheet so that Sarala Auntie could arrange a suitable college for her.Reema was happy and shocked.She never expected a mad woman to be so supportive.In fact she hoped that whole world would be mad.Then Reema happily attended all instructions given to her by Sarala Auntie.She got ready to go in Mumbai.Reema was excited after every five minutes.She was looking out of window.She could see her home town was behind suddenly she started feeling strange in her stomach.In her ambitions she totally forgot that she was no more going to live with her parents for many years.She planned to stay with some Aunite whom she never met before.Suddenly her decision began to seem wrong to her.But she didn't have any option except going the way,she had started.Then finally her station came.Reema stood on platform with luggage.She started looking around when she noticed a lady who was very strange.She had a round black bindi on her forehead.Her hair were black and long.But otherwise that woman looked okay.Then suddenly Reema noticed her more closely.She saw picture of god were tattooed on her whole hand.Reema smiled at strangeness of city people.She understand love for god.But tattoo pictures of god on body was too much.Next she noticed everything that she was wearing everything black.That was strange.Reema knew people love colour strange.Then finally Reema was shocked when that woman smiled at her.
"Hallo Reema.I am your Sarala Auntie."Now Reema was shocked.That woman recognized her without any help.Before she could ask the question.Sarala Auntie answered "I know it is strange that I can recognize you.But I can do it.Come let's go."Reema was very confused and scared.That woman was telling her answers of those questions which she didn't even ask.If that woman could read her mind.Reema wanted to stop thinking about her.Especially her clothes and tattoos."Don't worry.You can always hate my clothes.I will not feel hurt."After hearing this Reema just wanted to run away from there.But she could not.Now she had came here.She had to do according to Sarala Auntie's instructions.First they went to home.Then Sarala Auntie showed her a room which was small but comfortable.Sarala Auntie"This is your room.You shall always stay in this room.Don't ever dare to look in my room.I hate those persons who tried to spy on me."Before Reema could say anything Sarala Auntie had already left the room.Reema was on verge of crying.She never liked to interfere in others privacy.She always minded her own business.Then why did Sarala Auntie spoke about her like that.Before she could control herself.Sarala Auntie once again came in the room."You cry like that such a shame.In my house you can't do it.Anyway we are going t college.Do you got black clothes?""Yes Auntie.""Then wear them for good luck."Then she went away.Reema was shocked black clothes for good luck.Reema just didn't know what wrong with city people.They seemed to think black was lucky which was bad luck in village.Any way Reema wanted to stay in city so she started dressing accordingly.She searched for black dress and finally found one.She got ready to go to college in black.When she started going out of door,her Sarala Auntie suddenly stopped her.Then Sarala Auntie started meditating.After that she did some mark on door with finger.She created an invisible mark and then she told Reema to go.Reema wanted to ask Sarala Auntie about it.But she was too scared.Then they went to college which was full of students and their parents.But Reema noticed only few people were wearing black dress so it was not tradition here to wear black.Reema was happy and shocked to see those different types and colours of dresses.She just wanted to be like them.If she could get admission in this college.Her dream from childhood became true.
Sarala Auntie told her everything,she supposed to do.But during doing it she didn't give her smile.She was acting as if she was a janitor and Reema was criminal.But what did Reema say to a woman who could read her mind?Then suddenly Reema got an idea.Reema"Sarala Auntie I got one beautiful black necklace do you like to have it?I want to give you gift for your help."But instead of smiling Sarala Auntie looked at her with anger."I never take gifts from strangers."Now Reema was shocked.She was planning to stay with Sarala Auntie and instead of being friendly with her.She was calling her stranger on Reema's face.Reema just didn't know how did she suppose to act with this woman.Sarala Auntie started walking so fast that Reema had to run to match her speed.Reema didn't like it.She wanted to study in that curiosity.Sarala Auntie had superpower or not Reema was not ready to get insulted before all college to please Sarala Auntie.Reema"Auntie can you slow down?""Why?""Everyone is looking at us.""I don't mind."Then Sarala Auntie screamed in loud voice.Every one around her was shocked.Then all came running.Reema also came near Auntie.But she didn't see anything wrong.Reema"What happened?"Sarala Auntie pointed at ground.Some one's lunch was fallen on floor.It was dirty and disgusting.Janitor had to be called.But nothing was risky and Sarala Auntie was screaming on top of her lung.Reema a once again repeated her question.Sarala Auntie"Black Magic."After hearing it everyone grasped.Reema could clearly feel the fear in atmosphere.When she carefully observed,she saw green chillies and lemon in it.But there was other thing in it which clearly tells it was just lunch."Auntie it is just a lunch spilled by some student."But Auntie started chanting it.She started moving in strange way .All college was gathered around them.Everyone was shocked.They all were scared to stop her.Then finally Principal came and told peons to clean the mess.But no one was ready.Finally Principal himself cleaned the mess to prove his point and looked angrily at Reema and Sarala Auntie.Principal"Take this mad woman out of this college and never bring her again.If you want to stay in this college."Reema forcibly pushed Sarala Auntie out of college.But Sarala Auntie continued screaming whole time about her imaginary black magic.
Reema was horrified when she had to push her Sarala Auntie out on the road.She had turned violent now.She was screaming and beating also.Then while walking she suddenly got a branch of the tree.Before Reema she pulled branch out of that tree.Reema was so shocked to see her power.But then she started using that branch like a sword.Sarala Auntie"Don't dare to come near me.I am head of witches.You can't stop me.I am white witch.I will protect the whole world from black magic.Do you going to come near me?"Reema was too scared to stop Sarala Auntie.She could clearly see all her dreams were shattered.She was looking at college where she never able to go and saw her mad Auntie running towards it.Then she thought about things she could do so immediately called Sarala Auntie's sister who gave her a doctor's number.Then Reema called him and told everything.Doctor"Oh my god she must have stopped her medicines.Don't worry I will come there.You just do one thing.She will not harm any one.I will come there and try not make coward around her."Then Reema ran in college.But it was too late mess was already cleared and Sarala Auntie was screaming and threatening everyone.Now every person in college was gathered around her.Reema didn't know how to keep that crowd away from Sarala Auntie.It was making Sarala Auntie more excited.Finally Reema went to Principal who literally screamed on her."Stop her.""Don't worry Sir.Doctor is coming.""Doctor?!Why did you brought that mad woman with you here in college?""Sorry Sir I don't know she is mad.""That is not an excuse.Consider you ambition cancelled and take your paper.""Please Sir."Reema requested but she knew that it was useless,she had already so anger and determination in Principal's eyes.Anyway she was once again without a place to stay.Anyway at that moment Reema was not worried about her future.She was scared that Auntie would harm someone.She started screaming and telling everyone to stay away from Sarala Auntie.Reema could clearly started feeling her heart beats.She was pretty sure that she might faint due to fear.When she heard ambulance's voice,the doctor came with nurses and ward boys.They forcibly took Sarala Auntie with them.It was a horrible scene.When finally Sarala Auntie slept on a stretcher due to injection,doctor came to Reema."Don't you know about her mental problem?"Reema nodded."Oh my god!Her sister should have told you.It was quiet risky to stay with her without knowing her problem.She is suffering from Schizotypal Personality Disorder.In it person start believing in strange things like magic etc.They are suspicious about everything.They are odd or eccentric.""But she told me what I am going to say."Doctor smiled"It was easy.It was just guessing game.Mind reading is not required.Sometime next question is obvious."Reema was shocked to her this.Now as she began to think about past incidence.She fully agreed with doctor.Doctor"I prescribed her medicines.But I think she was not taking them.I think you better call her sister and tell her.We are taking Sarala to hospital again."After hearing this.Reema decided that she would go back to village immediately.She no longer wanted to stay in city.She once again carefully looked at college and thought about money of her.Then she started crying slowly.She looked just like a warrior who lost her war because of wrong decisions.
The End
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