" Ring, ring, ring... " the sound of the phone tore through his ear and into his nightmarish dream. He looked at the clock. It was almost 1 o'clock.
"Who the hell is calling me at this time? "he muttered.
He picked up the call. It was the same, his old mischievous friend, Rohan.
Jack asked " Why are you calling me at this hour?Anything urgent. Can't you wait for the morning? "
Rohan replied " No! I can't wait otherwise it will be so late. Don't you heard," whatever you have to do, do it now or it will be too late. "
Jack got annoyed and said " Stop playing with me. If you don't have to say anything, I hang up the call. "
"No, no! Wait. Actually I tried a lot but I couldn't prepare my presentation and day after tomorrow, i have to present it. So, can you mail me yours? "
" Rohan, you could have call me tomorrow also. Why did you butt in now? "he got annoyed.
Jack hung up the phone and slept again.
In the morning, he woke up little late, freshened up and went for a walk to the river side. Since it was Sunday, there was no any super demanding, no rushing to get ready for the college. There was heaviness in his head. It was because of dream that caused him great fear while sleeping. He tried hard to remember the dream but he couldn't.
He came back at about eight o'clock.He had his breakfast.
After breakfast, he went to her sister's room. She was mad at him since that day. He knocked the door. But there was no reply from inside. He waited for few minutes. Then he opened it and went inside her room. She was sleeping while playing movie in laptop. He went near her. He didn't want to disturb her. So, he thought to switch off the laptop himself.
As he was about to switch off, he stopped for a moment to catch the glimpse of the movie. There was a scene of forest, full moon night, some wolves came out and started howling. Listening the howl, Jack also howled but then the scene got over so he stopped.
Rosy suddenly woke up and asked him " Who was making such strange sound? " She saw the movie and said " Oh! It's from the movie."
She looked at Jack and said, "what happened? Have some work from me?"
Jack said " No. It's nothing.You sleep. I will talk to you once you get up." and left the room in a hurry.
He was shocked by his behaviour. " Why did he make that sound? " he thought.
Again Rohan called him and reminded him for the presentation. He went in his room and got busy in preparing it. It took him about three hours in completing it. Last night he couldn't not sleep well, so he felt dizziness. He took a short nap.
In the evening, he woke up. He was feeling fresh. He had his snacks. Rosy came to him and asked what he wanted to talk about. Jack asked sorry for the other day.
She said " It's okay! "
Both of them started talking and telling each other about their friends , college.
Their mother called Rosy for helping her in the kitchen.
Having finished their dinner, they went to their bed around 10 o'clock.
Monday morning came, Jack was very happy. Today he would meet Elena but " Oh! Why does Drake always spin around her all time everywhere like satellite. I really don't want to see him especially with her. "he thought. It was a kind of jealous that took place in Jack's heart for Drake. Today Jack got ready in a little different style. He wore his favourite combination, white shirt and black pants, put a matching tie, a brand- new belt, a fresh pair of socks. Of course he was not going for a date with her but he already rode on the bus to impress her and this was his very first step. Rosy entered his room. She looked at him from head to toe surprisingly. " Oh! I am really sorry, I think I entered a wrong room." she jested and turned about to leave the room. " Are you making fun of me? " he said. " No, no. It's true because as far as I know my brother he never groomed himself like this for the college. I think someone's else soul h
Next day, all students reached college on time. After counting number of students, everyone boarded the bus. Jack and Rohan were sitting together on the bus. After few distance, Rohan slept and Jack put headphone on his ears, listening song. Elena and some other girls divided themselves into two groups and started song competition. Some were simply looking out of the window, enjoying the view. Drake went to Elena and whispered something in her ear. She opened her bag and gave him water bottle. Jack saw this and thought " Rohan was right. They are very close, must be in relationship. " He felt jealous. After continuous running for almost nine hours, bus finally reached the destination and stopped in front of a hotel where they were going to stay. Everyone got down from the bus. They got mesmerised by the beauty of the surroundings. It was a panoramic view. " All of you split yourself into a group of three and each group is assigne
They were returning to their home. In the bus, everyone looked sorrowful and dejected. There was a haunted silence in the bus.Everyone reached their respective home.Jack entered his room. His mother and sister were waiting for him. They heard about the incident. So, they were worried for him.Jack's phone rang, he picked up the call. It was his father on the phone. His father said " Jack! Tell your mom, today I will come home little late. "Jack asked " Why dad? What happened? "" I am going to visit my friend's son. He got injured on duty. He is a guard in a hotel. " his father replied.Jack asked " In which hotel, was he working dad? "Jack was shocked when his father told him the name of the hotel. It was the same hotel in which they were staying on the tour. Jack persuaded his father to join him. His father agreed and asked him to reach his office. They would leave together from there for the hospital.
It was a mournful day for the college.Jack went to college for the two-minute silence prayer at 11:00 am.Jack noticed that Elena and Drake were absent today. After prayer, Jack returned home directly. It was summer day. The heat was unbearable and oppressive during the afternoon. Jack dragged his chair near the window of his room and perched on it. He was thinking how anyone could be so callous to the deceased, not attending the prayer for the departed soul.Someone rang up his phone. It was Elena. He got surprised and thought, " Why is she calling me? "He picked up the phone.Jack said, " Hello, Elena. "Elena said, " Sorry for disturbing you. Actually, today i couldn't attend the prayer because Drake met an accident this morning when we were coming to college. So, i was there with him in the hospital. I called you to ask if there is class tomorrow or not? "" Yes. Tomorrow, we are supposed to attend the class. " Jack
Jack woke up on hearing a loud bang on the door. He felt tears in his eyes. He was literally crying while dreaming. He seemed attached with this dream.He got up from his bed and opened the door, Rohan was standing there with a wide smile on his face." Hey! Your eyes are swollen. You were crying now? Oh! You were missing me. Is it so? That's why you were crying? " Rohan saidJack knew his funny nature but he was not in mood to joke around.Jack replied, " I was not crying. I was sleeping and you always show up at wrong time. "Rohan asked, " Why are you scowling at me? "Jack angrily said, " Why did you lie to me yesterday that you wouldn't go college and handed his bag to me to return but you know very well that i don't like him. "" Actually after giving his bag to you, i remembered that i have to give presentation. That's why i went to college but you know so much issue was going in the college related to the murder. " Rohan told
Around five o'clock in the evening, Jack was drinking coffee. His mother came to him. She said, " Today we are invited in a birthday party of your father's friend's son. So, get ready. We will leave after an hour for the party." Jack said, " Mom, i am not in mood of attending any party. I want to stay at home." Jack's mother said, " We will return by afternoon tomorrow. Then how will you stay alone at home. " Jack said, " Mom, it's not a problem. I can stay alone. It's only a matter of one night only." Jack's mother said, " Okay. No problem, if you can stay alone. I will prepare your dinner and put it in refrigerator. But listen very carefully, don't open the gate if anyone comes in the night.under this condition only, we will allow you stay at home." Around seven o'clock, they left for the party. Jack closed the gate and came in his room. He opened his laptop and started surfing some sites. He was all alone in the home.
Jack was feeling overwhelmed today because finally after ten days, college was opened and he was going to meet Elena. He was on his way and it started raining suddenly. It was still half-way to reach the college but he was completely wet from head to toe. He was passing by a tall building. He heard someone calling his name. He looked from where the voice was heard. It was Drake, calling him from the balcony of his house. Drake said, " Jack, come inside. It's really raining hard. It seems it will take time to stop. Once it will stop, we will leave together for the college." Jack didn't want to go in his home. He hated him so much but there was no other choice left for him. He couldn't go college in his wet clothes and he was not willing to return home. He waited for a moment,being confused what to do? We went to his house. Drake came down and opened the door for him. Jack went inside. His house was so beautifully decorated with blood red roses only. Drake told him to
It was Sunday evening. Jack finished his snacks and he was about to go out for walk. Rosy came out from her room. She asked, " Jack, where are you going? It has been a long time since i go to the park. My friends do not go there. Can I join you today? Please, give me company." Jack said, " Okay. You get ready and come." Rosy and Jack went to the park. They were talking while walking. Jack bumped into Elena and Drake. Jack asked, " How did you guys here in this park? " Elena replied, " We come here for walk now and then. Anyways, who is she? " pointing finger towards Rosy, Elena asked. " She is Rosy, my sister. Rosy, meet my friends Elena and Drake." Jack introduced them. Rosy said, " Hello." Rosy and Drake looked at each other and gave a waggish smile to one another. Drake looked into Elena eyes and hinted something to her. Elena said, " Jack, i want to have some private conversation with you. Rosy, please don't