CHAPTER 02
The Bridge
Two months ago ...
Takalewadi, My village centered around century old Lord Hanuman temple situated 40 mile away from district centre. Mostly monsoon flowing Malti river forms it's East boundary, West is bordered by Firangiaai Hill named after local deity. A dirt road take villagers to market center and Villagers land forms whole North. After SSC parents send their child to district centre to pursue further education if their pocket allow them. Kakasaheb Takale own 5 hectares land tract on both sides of river. My house leads to only orchard of my village with 71 Guava (Peru) trees. Orchard is connected to other side of river by small bridge made of Bambu, strong enough to sustain with 10-15 men crossing it at a time.
Mummy, hurry up, I am already late.
Jyoti, breakfast is ready. eat some pohe and then go, mother said.
Give me tiffin, Smita is waiting for me .Bye ....
before mummy saying go slowly scooty and me were in front of smita's home.
Aunty , Where is Smita? ...Smita..we are late.
she is... Smita's mother
I am coming ... While interrupting her mother Smita came out of home with school bag in one hand and tiffin in other.
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