The path diverged in Light and Shadow

Finding a Sister

Few days had passed but still Bikram (Baba) was not able to find a younger sister whom he can present as a dance student. His work at office was not affected due to it but he couldn't find any excuse or have courage to appear before her. Luckily, today Rajesh had agreed to come to his home for dinner which was great relief for him.

When they finished dinner, they went up in the terrace to talk. In the middle of the conversation Baba said shortly about how he had made an excuse to bring his sister for admission but couldn't find the one.

Rajesh laughs at him and says," You should have tried a better lie. You don't even have distinct relative's sister, neither is here a little girl in your neighbor."

Seeing Bikram's poker face Rajesh spoke," Fine, I will arrange a sister for you. It might take a week or more."

"Well, actually can you ask your sister to..."

"Not even in your dreams," Baba was cut off.

"Relax dude, you know me. I just want her to pretend as my sister. Besides I do consider her as one. Don't overreact." Baba didn't understand why his own friend won't help on it. She was just 12 and was like sister to him.

"Bikram, I know you consider her as your sister & I trust you. But, my sister, she had crush on you. She is very little and doesn't know the consequence of it. What if her feelings began to grow from crush to love."

Baba just listen to him when he takes a pause and again speak," I can't see tear in her eyes. That's beyond me."

"I understand. So, let's just find a little sister who will volunteer herself to learn dance. Afterall nothing can compare with willing to learn dance from heart." Baba suggested.

Rajesh now felt relieved and they shake their hand in agreement.

Later when they were lying in their bed Rajesh asks," Bikram, are you serious for that girl?"

"I don't know. I just wish to see her again, and maybe she is little interesting," he said as he closed his eyes.

. . .

 One Saturday when Bikram was walking in the street he got attracted from the sight of little girl crying. She was about 7 years old and probably lost her way. Bikram walked towards her to help.

Bikram held her in his arms gently and asked," Hey, baby girl, why are you crying? Are you lost?"

The little girl continues sobbing and rubbing her nose while she nodded in yes.

"Hey, if you tell me where your home is I can take you there." He asked her and in response he got an answer that he was not expecting. She told him that her little home is behind Lord Shiva. Where on earth could it be?

When he told her that he doesn't know any such place, her cries become louder. Bikram couldn't convince her. So, a 10-year-old boy who was on his way to grocery stepped in.

"Excuse me brother, would you mind telling me what's the matter?"

Upon seeing a little boy Bikram didn't trust him. But he was helpless and no one was around so, he told him everything.

The little boy walked towards the girl and asked," You seemed very intelligent girl, can you tell me where do you live?"

With a little hope in her eyes she says," My house is very pretty, it's behind Lord Shiva".

"Don't worry, you will be taken home", then he looks at Bikram and says," Brother, her house is behind Shiva temple. It's probably small pretty house with wall painting. I am getting late I must go now. Hope you find her home." with this he turned to leave.