Chapter 1
I looked out of the window as I whispered Im ok. I glanced at my watch that I was wearing, still 75% was left for her to return. Crestfallen me since the past 10 years waiting for her, I sighed as I cannot wait much longer.
I still remember how my nanu (mothers father) sacrificed his body so that I can get more close to my mom, who I don't even know is dead or alive. When I was 13 my nanu came to me and handed me the watch. He took steps back so that he can do what he said, SACRIFICING I wanted to hug him but he didn't want to hurt me. He let out a groan falling to the ground as he was lifted by something imaginary that I can't imagine, light came out of his chest, and then his body fell to the ground, and he wasn't dead but he's body was dead. I ran to the body crying, hugging it, cursing god to not take away my loved one from me, and that was the last time I saw my nanu, and his body became dust, slowly taken away with air. All I can do is cry begging them to come back, but god didn't want that.
"Anish!" Called out a voice from the door, I wiped my tears hurriedly, and turned around with my most perfect smile which hides my pain. It was my dadi (fathers mother) she sighed "you have been crying again" as she said that my eyes began to bloodshot and I kneel down resting my head on her lap, "it's all my fault dadi, all mine, I couldn't save them, I'm such a terrible son and grandson" I said as a tear again escaped my eye. She smiled softly " Kajal is a beautiful, nice and kind women, but out of all she's a great mother, she'll come back for you as nothing can keep a mother away from her child." I looked at her, "will she" I regained my faith. " you're a great son, and a great grandson, always helping me." I smiled and looked at the time, "oh no, I'm late" I said as I give my dadi a peck and take my bag running towards the door, getting inside my car. "Put the car on fire or I'm going to get late Kalidas" I said to my driver. He started the engine and began to drive.
After 15 minutes we reached the city hall, where the life experiences workshop is going to take place. I thank Kalidas for making me reach on time, and walk thought the huge gate of the hall looking around, many seats were taken, then I see a known figure waving at me, it was Amulya my best friend, I walk towards him and sat on the seat he saved for me. " I didn't expect people here" he said, " well when the admiration of the city is coming people have to come" I said. Amulya had a pretty rough past, he's parents die when he was 5 months old.
Suddenly the lights went out, there was pin drop silence eyes glued to the door of the stage a spotlight lit up, lighting up the door, Aditi Shah came out, an author, musician, singer, lyric writer, adventurer, a fashion icon and an actress, she has many professions at the age of 15, the same as me and that's why I realise I'm just a moron who still doesn't know what to do with his life.
"Good evening everyone, myself Aditi Shah, and you're welcome at my workshop!" She said with enthusiasm.
Everyone told about their life and their problems, and some just came to see her. I was leaving as the workshop finished, I heard a voice call out my name "Anish!" I turned around, it was Aditi. I gave a questioning look, "my dadu, Mr Shonku Shah, he's a psychologist, and he wants to see you" she explained to me, I nodded in agreement " ok, maybe tomorrow ?" I questioned "oh ok sure" she replied.
