I took a drive away from JanakiRam. I went to a small village. Sat on the shed roof.
I heard Gito Kaka saying,"Bhuwar Sa... Do you wish for a camel ride?"
I looked at him. He is old now. His saffron turban is the same.
Gito kaka, I'm a grown-up man now... Bring Karthik and Anusha, they will like it.

"Yes, you are grown up. But... Your heart is still of a kid. Bhuwar Sa... If love still holds you, why can't you visit her". Gito Kaka said.
I was silent. I recalled the day... When I told MaSa... That I love Swathantra... She taught me I'm talking about my freedom as I was always fighting for it inside the palace.
Gitto Kaka, " Masa said, I started asking about Swathantra at the age of 4. I asked DadoSa, who is Swathantra at that time when he was telling me stories of Swantra Sangram!" I chuckled in thought and looked at the riders on the camel.
On my way back...I was wondering how is Swath... How she is managing everything... Did she get married and moved on... Perhaps her dad and clan must push her to get married.
How she must be looking now...
My eyes got filled and blurred!

The next morning, I had to go to Delhi. I booked a room. I told Suchi... I'm just attending a function and will leave as soon as possible.

The Night makes me closer to thinking... Only about Swath... She will get angry if I call her from another number. She is like that... Sensitive and pure! She will make the whole world mess but no means no for her! I chuckled and slept in our dreams we weaved together.
© Saranya Anish Nair