Ghost in well
When Rina was entering in that house.She thought all her dreams were going to turn in to true.She just loved that small house.In that neighbourhood peace was everywhere.She needed it.She wanted to spend her week peacefully.But there was one problem with this house.School were on long distance.But it was cheaper and Surya insisted on low budget so they took that house.Another reason behind cheapness of that house was that something was mysterious about it's past.They didn't know it properly.They also didn't care about it.They just wanted that house because they needed home.For many years Surya was living alone in Goa.Now he wanted his family to settle with him.They all were hoping that this house would be best for them.When their son Anand started dancing after seeing their house.Rina thought that Surya made a perfect decision.She looked at that big house it was like her dream come true.A small cottage with six rooms.One room for them.One for Anand.One for study.One for guest.Rina was counting those rooms and found one was extra.She was so happy.Slowly they all got settled in their house.Everything was fine.Until one day Anand came running home from school.
That Rina was happily gardening around her house.Her neighbour Shyamal specially brought some small plants of mango and guava.She was so excited about.Shyamal brought an experienced servant with her who was helping her in farming.That servant was also decided to work in Rina's house in very small amount of money.Her name was Maina and she was going to be full time servant.In exchange Maina wanted all food and clothing free.Rina was willing to do it.Most importantly there was well in backyard of house and Maina told them that she would take out that water and use for gardening.Rina was on top of the world to hear this.She desperately wanted to use that water of well.Instead of ruining it so it was happiest day of her life until Anand came running in the garden.When Anand came running into garden two to three servants from neighbour and many neighbour were gathered to see the planting.When suddenly Anand came running.Anand"Mom do you know that this house is cursed?"All people who were standing around got shocked.But after some minutes gossiping started.Rina was so shocked.Anand never embarrassed her like this before people.Rina"What are you talking about who told you this nonsense?This house is our new house and it will bring us as much good luck as our old house.""Mom don't you see clearly?It is destroying you slowly.Look at dark circles under your eyes."Suddenly Rina began to she was really getting sick.But still Rina decided to oppose him.Rina" I am perfectly healthy and this house is perfect.Now go to your room."After hearing anger in her command Anand ran in his room.But harm was already done.All people were started looking at that house in strange way.But Maina said loudly"Why are you looking at that house this way?We all know it is not curse."Everyone nodded in agreement and they all started to work.But Rina knew that there would be many rumours about this incidence soon.They would be either against her son or against her house.In both the cases they would do big harm.Her worst fear was Surya's anger when he learned about it.
Surya was just like his name useful and bright.But when he got angry,he just went out of control and Rina didn't like it.After all Anand was growing up day by day slapping him was totally wrong so Rina didn't like it.When Surya hit him,but Surya never listened her.He always said that he hit slowly.But Rina felt that a slap create a effect on kid's mind.Anand must be felt insulted when he got slapped.But Surya never listened to Rina so she decided to act normal and forget that incidence.But she had to convince Maina about it.Before she could say anything,Maina herself expressed the same thought so problem was solved.When Surya came Rina happily served food and Maina was properly introduced to his as a maid.Surya was happy to finally get his family back with his so he nodded on Rina's every word.Until he noticed that Anand's chair was empty.Surya"Where is Anand?I thought that he was going eat his food with us today.""Actually he had to complete his studies so I told him to eat his dinner in room.""But it was his first day in school.I like to talk to him about it.I will call him."Then he started calling his son.Now both ladies were confused.They didn't want Surya to see Anand in this condition.Anand's eyes were swollen because of crying.If Surya asked him about the eyes.Rina was sure that Anand would tell him the truth which would lead to a beating.But when she heard Anand's footsteps,she became sure that she could not avoid the beating.
When Anand entered in the room,Rina clearly saw shock on Surya's face.Surya"Why do you look like that?Are you crying whole day?"Rina wanted to avoid further discussion of that subject so she started speaking"Come on Surya.It is nothing big.Just small childish demand.""And what is that demand?"Now Rina wished from her heart that Anand would not answer this question.But Anand answered it in details"Papa this house is cursed a woman jumped in that well on the backside of house.She had some tragic story behind her suicide.I don't know it properly.But she was seen even after her death."After hearing this Surya started laughing and Rina thanked her stars. Surya"So who told you this story?"Surya looked at Maina.Maina"Now don't look at me like this.I never tell such nonsense to children."Rina"Of course we know.You are on our side and you made it clear by taking our side before people today.""Before people?Anand said this before guests?"Suddenly lines of worry started appearing on Surya's forehead.Rina knew that she made a mistake by saying about people.But it was too late.She had to explain it now.She told everything.Now Surya started angrily looking at Anand.Surya"Anand I never want you to say such a nonsense before guests.If you speak before family;it is okay.But not before guests."Anand just nodded.Surya"Now go to your room and always remember there is no thing called ghost existed in world.They are just things people made up to scare other people."Anand nodded and went to his room.Rina was happy that due to Anand's obedience Surya's anger didn't go out of hands.But she could still see it in his eyes.
When Surya came into room,he started expressing his anger.Surya"Who is telling this rubbish to our son?"Rina just ignored this comment which made Surya angry."Why are you quiet?You are his mother.You must know where did he learn this thing.""How do I suppose to know?He went to school and came out running at home full of this ghost story.""So somebody in school I think I have to talk his principal about it.""Now don't create scene out of this.If people know about this,they will just think our son is mad."Surya was confused after hearing this.He had to agree on this topic with Rina.He could not complaint about it.Then he suddenly heard screaming from Anand's room.They ran towards his room.Anand was screaming inside his room and pointing at his window.They just could stop him from screaming until a long time.Rina was so scared.She thought that Anand might lose his voice due to that screaming or they would turn deaf.Finally when he stopped screaming they forced him to sleep so whole night they had to sit with Anand.Next day when Surya asked Anand why did he was so upset last night.They all were shocked to hear his."Papa that ghost of that woman last night came in my room by window.Papa I must tell you that I so it last night by my eyes.I locked that window.But it unlocked with her eyes.Then she came near me and bite me.Look here."There were clear mark of bite on his hands.Maina"No.Ghost can't bite you."They all suddenly looked at Maina.They totally forgot about her.She must had watching those incidence silently last night.Rina suddenly got tense that she might spread rumours.Rina"Maina you may go..."Maina"Don't worry.I will go.But I must tell you one thing before I go.I saw Anand bite himself last night when I went to his room to put the water.Don't blame this house.It is good house."Now Surya was very angry and Anand started shaking.Rina no longer interested in getting Maina out of that room.In fact she hoped that if Maina stayed in that room.Surya might control his anger.But before she could say anything Surya went near Anand and started beating his.Rina had to forcibly separate them. But she could clearly saw Anand was already effected.Rina"Can we try to solve this problem quietly?""Quietly?After what he had done?I don't believe it.You are blaming me."Anand"She force me to do it.""Now look at his stubbornness."Anand had started crying now.Rina was scared that Surya would beat his again so she sent him to his room.After that day Anand started staying at house all day because he was scared to see that well.
For some days Rina kept quiet about it.But after a week she thought that he must be forced to attend the school.She started forcing his.But he was not ready to give up.Finally Surya noticed it.Surya"Why are you not going into school?""Papa I am sick.""No you are perfectly healthy.Rina get him ready.I will drop him at school."Rina forcibly got him ready.Anand never acted that way about going to school in fact when first time she went to drop him in his playschool all children were crying except Anand who just looked at Rina with tears in eyes.Then he easily adjusted with school.But this time he was acting like a spoiled child.Finally Rina got him ready with help of Maina who was equally angry with Anand.Maina"Why don't you understand your parents are doing this for you?Don't you want to be educated like them?Look at me.If you don't study,one day you will be just like me."Rina suddenly looked at Maina.That woman was telling the truth.Her hard work was giving her nothing.She was looking far more aged than her true age.Illiteracy could do this to you.Rina made mental note of giving her costly clothes of city to wear.Finally Rina and Maina forcibly got Anand ready and Surya took him to school.Whole time Anand was creating so strange sounds that all neighbourhood gathered there. Rina could see everyone was convinced that ghost was really existed in their house.Her fear turned out to be true and whole day she received a long line of guest who were giving her ideas regarding keeping away ghosts.If Maina was not standing with her like pillar and convincing everyone that there was no ghost.Rina was so sure that by the end of the day she would started thinking there was really ghost in her house.Maina was not just servant.She was just like her friend now.Finally in afternoon Anand returned from school.He looked so pale as white as paper.Rina"What happened?""Papa told principle that some of my classmates were telling ghost stories.Principle got angry and scolded them so they were all against me now.Mom I am scared now they can do anything to me.""Come on you can just go and say sorry to them.They will forgive you.""No Mom.Mom please let's go back to city.""No way.We are going to stay here.""Then send me to hostel."Suddenly Rina liked that option.She wanted to get rid of this problem.She wanted to stay here with Surya which was far more cheaper than city.But if Anand loved staying in city,they could always sent him in hostel.Rina smiled happily."Of course sweetheart you can always do that.I can convince your Papa about hostel."She saw that Anand looked very hurt now.Anand"So you don't want me now.You can throw away me like a dust."Then he started running in his room while crying.Rina was so confused.She wanted to keep everyone happy.But she only got successful in making her son angry and she was sure that Surya didn't like this idea also.Maina"Madam can I say something?""Yes.""I think Anand is spoiling day by day.You have to do something.""I just didn't know what to do."Maina then lost in her thoughts.She was thinking but when she didn't find any idea.She just went in to kitchen.
That night once again Anand screamed and created big drama.Surya was upset with this harassment that he also started screaming on him.Their noises slowly reached to neighbourhood and all neighbour started gathering which was worst.Surya was already started beating Anand.Then neighbour interfered and finally Shyamal took Rina and Anand at her home with her.Shyamal"Can I suggest you something?""Sure.""Why don't take you Anand to psychiatrist?"Rina screamed angrily"My son is not mad."Shyamal smiled in strange way.Then said"He says that he sees a ghost.He screams at night and make strange sounds.If he is not mad,then who do you consider mad.I am telling you as a well wisher.Before whole town starts to call him mad or victim of exorcism."After saying this Shyamal left the room.Rina had to accept it her son was acting like mad person.She had to take him to doctor.Then she went inside her house while Anand was sleeping in Shyamal's house.Surya was crying in their bedroom.It must be a worst day of his life.When Rina put her hand on his shoulder.he looked at her with tortured expression."What is it?Do you think I have say sorry to that devil.""Surya I think he need a psychiatrist.""My son is not.."Then suddenly Surya stopped in middle of his sentence.Surya"You are right.Tomorrow we all will go to city and show him to good doctor."Then with help of relatives they arranged it.When they told doctor everything.At first Doctor looked serious.Then he told them to go out and talked with Anand alone.When they returned,he was smiling."Actually your son is scared of well.""Well.But it is just on one side and we never ever went near it.""But he saw many students jumping in to well near school for swimming.He is scared to swim."Surya"But I never suggested it.""But he is scared.You may suggest it.I must tell you.You must learn relaxation to control the anger.You must not beat him."Surya learned his lesson and got the point.He started relaxation exersices and slowly father and son became shadows of each other.Anand was no longer scared of that well.
The End
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