BL0G@NaM!: The Pattern

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

The Pattern

“Just few more bucks and I will have enough money for Aarti’s college studies.” Arjun was happy that day.

It was salary day and Arjun was walking his way back home. Suddenly he stumbled upon something. It was a strange artifact. Seems like some sort of historic tablet. There was some pattern engraved on it. It was incomplete. He picked and kept in his pocket.

“Aarti, look what I found”. Arjun placed it on table and picked the glass of water.

“Wow, it looks beautiful, but isn’t it broken. This “Unique Pattern” seems to incomplete. Where’s the other part.?” Aarti enquired.

“I don’t know. I found only this when I was coming back. Here, take this money and keep in the locker. Tomorrow we will go and fill your form for college.

“What !! Thanks, bhaiya. (brother)” Aarti jumped in excitement. She always wanted to study further.

Arjun was left alone with Aarti, his sister, when their parents died. His father died when Arjun was 14. His mother somehow managed to raise the two kids but succumbed to cancer after few years. Aarti was 16 when her Mother passed away. Arjun was 18, and has to drop out from graduation because of the circumstances and started working to make her sister continue the studies, once she completes schooling. From newspaper distribution, to waiter in restaurant, from garage work to salesman, Arjun is trying his fate and making his best efforts at everything.

Next morning, they went to college and get Aarti’s admission done.

“Here, now fill your form.” Aarti handed a paper to Arjun.

“But Aarti, I am still short of some money for my graduation.”

“I know brother. I have been saving my pocket money. too. “Aarti extends her hand holding money.

“But..Aarti..”

“No buts, just fill.” Aarti grins with excitement.

Arjun somehow managed to stop that drop from his eyes and smiled.

Days passed, years passed. Aarti completed her graduation and got a job. Arjun continue his job with part time studies. Gradually Arjun opened his own company.

“It is time I must start looking for Aarti’s marriage. Did she already like someone.?? “talking to himself, Arjun was walking in the garden, He stumbled upon something. It was a strange artifact. Seems like some sort of historic tablet. He picked and observed it. There was some “Pattern” engraved on it. It was incomplete.

“Oh, This is the second half of that piece I found 2 years ago.” He remembered.

It was late and Aarti had slept. Arjun tiptoed silently into the house. Aarti had placed the previous tablet in the showcase as a showpiece. He slowly opened the showcase, took it and came to his room. He slowly placed the two tablets side by side.

“Beautiful. Now this is complete.” He slides them to make them one.

He traced his finger on the pattern engrossed on it. Suddenly it started to glow. There was sunshine like brightness in the dark room. There appears a Genie.

“My Master, your wish is my command. You have three wishes. Make your wishes. “Genie said.

“I had only two wishes. First, Aarti completes her study. Now which is already granted. Second, she gets married and live a happy and prosperous life.” Arjun said.

Genie swooshes. “As you say, Your wish is my command.” And disappeared.

“Brother, He is Aarush. He works in my office. I like him. If you permit I want to get married to him. “Said Aarti over the breakfast, showing him photo on her mobile.

Pin drop silence prevailed on the table

“Bring him to my office today. 2 PM sharp. I have international clients coming over at 3:30 PM “Arjun smiled.

“You are the bestest brother in this world. You are my Genie. You made all my wishes come true. Thanks for being there.” Said Aarti teary-eyed hugged him.