SAHANA: TRUE GHOST EPISODES PART 5

Episde - 5

It took us about a couple of hours to reach Parry’s Corner. It is a place where you get anything at a low cost. Ouija board right from the ancient times has been under constant criticism of various religions. It is believed that Ouija boards were found by the ancient Chinese people and it was used as a medium to talk to their dead beloved ones.
In Parry’s corner, Ouija boards are sold by Muslims. Muslims have always been seen as protector of mankind from spirits. Three years ago, one of my friends referred to Salim’s shop. I still remember that day, I was in college 1^st year I came to get my first Ouija board. I had the experience of talking with 5 spirits until one day I was caught by my parents. They warned and blackmailed me not to try it out again. But this time I had to do it. My parents were out of station too which gave me a great chance.
Salim’s shop was almost at the end of Flower Bazaar.
I reached the shop and said “Assalamu alaikum Salim bhai.”
“Hey Sri, walaikum as salaam. Walaikum as salaam. Epdi iruke?”
(MEANING – May Peace be on you. How are you?)
“Super ah iruken. Neenga?” I asked.
(MEANING – I am doing great. How about you?)
“Allah puniyathula nalla irukom.” He said.
(MEANING - With Allah’s grace, All are fine.)
I smiled at him and said, “Ithu namma dosth, peru raghav.”
(MEANING – This is our friend, name is Raghav.)
Raghav said,” Assalamu alaikum.”
“Walaikum as salaam.” He said and smiled.
“Sollunga enna venum?” He asked.
(MEANING – Tell me. What do you want?)
“Ouija Board. A strong one.” I said.
“Okay two minutes.” He said and went inside a room and brought a box. He opened the box and said, “This is a good board. Use this for constructing a sphere.” He said pointing to a packet of holy ash.
I paid the money and left the place. I was too tired to drive the bike so I asked Raghav to drive. I asked him to drive through Besant Nagar again through the same area. Though it was a circuitous route, I wanted to analyze certain things. Raghav started. During the entire journey of an hour, we were talking about Sudha and Sindhu only. The wonderful feeling of love makes you forget all problems and worries in life.
We reached Besant Nagar in an hour and we drove through the same route as we did that night. We saw SAHANA from the Anna University signal.
“Machi...” I said.
“Yes da. Tell.” Raghav said.
“We saw her out of the blue after this signal. She was wearing the same dress she wore on the day she died.” I said.
“Yeah, I still remember the day when she fell down from the car.” Raghav said as we passed Anna University signal.
“Fell down? I seriously doubt that machi. I think she would have been pushed.” I said.
“Pushed?” Raghav asked with a shock.
“Yes but we will get to know some more information tonight.” I said.
“I just don’t understand one thing da. How did she stop that day in this signal when it was blinking orange?” Raghav asked.
“Machi as far as I know, spirits follow a definite routine which they followed before they die. Like if someone sells vegetables and dies while selling them to me, then there is a great chance that I can see his spirit selling vegetables. You understand what I am trying to tell?” I asked.
“Okay fine. So you mean to say someone would have intervened when she was about to cross the signal?” Raghav asked.
“High possibility.” I said.
“I think we are looking for something very fishy. What do you suspect?” Raghav asked.
“You’re my best friend da and you’re still asking me this question. I suspect...” I said.
“MURDER...” Raghav said.
“Yes. We’ll get answers today.” I said.
“You mean she will tell who murdered her?” Raghav asked.
“Machi, spirits are not like how they portray in movies. Once people die, they are given three choices – First one is for them to diminish, second is to take another form and the third is to roam on earth. The choice is completely left to the spirit. Many of them have the myth belief that spirits get to know all truth once they die. I strongly oppose that. They can only doubt. In our case, if she suspects she was murdered she can’t tell us who murdered her as she doesn’t know. But she can surely guide us through the process of finding the murderer. You understand?” I asked.
“Yes, I am just afraid of this entire Ouija thing.” Raghav said.
“Don’t worry. Everything has a procedure and protocol. If we follow the steps nothing will harm us.” I said in an assuring tone.
“Fine da. I trust you more than anyone else.” Raghav said.
I smiled and patted on his shoulder.
‘I am so lucky enough to get a friend like this priceless gem of a guy’ I thought.
We reached home at 9:00pm after having dinner at a fast food centre called Bakya’s. Raghav and I were waiting for Shiva and Moulee. Once they arrived we had a chat in the hall.
“Hey guys, how was your day?” I asked Shiva and Moulee.
“Shiva would have enjoyed as usual.” Raghav said with a wink and Moulee said giggling.
“Dai stop teasing. I enjoy every day with her company.” Shiva said proudly.
“That’s a great retort. Mine was okay. How was your day?” Moulee asked us.
Raghav narrated everything that happened right from the RTO, visiting SAHANA’s parents and till purchasing Ouija board and their suspects.
“Have you lost your mind? Talking with spirits?”Shiva asked.
“Seems to be a bad idea.” Moulee said.
“You have a better idea, Sir?” Raghav asked.
“Guys, please. I just want to know what happened. What if she got murdered? If you had seen the pain in her parent’s face you wouldn’t have spoken like this.” I said.
“Hmmm fine. But what makes you suspect a murder?” Moulee probed.
“What else you need? A very rich girl, she truly loved Krishna but decided to marry Vijay. Vijay is elder at least by a decade. She accepted the marriage for what? After her death, why should Vijay and the astrologer drive Sahana’s parents outside their house? These are the loose knots.” Raghav said.
“Well, maybe Krishna and Sahana had a mutual break up and then she decided to marry the other guy for her parent’s happiness.” Shiva explained.
“That is very much possible but not confirmed. We can always make assumptions. But if we can get some information by talking with SAHANA then we can decide what we should do.” I said.
“Then, I guess we have to talk to her after all.” Shiva said.
“Guys, it’s very risky. I have heard many stories about talking with spirits. If anything adverse happens it will not only affect us but also our families.” Moulee said.
“I understand da but don’t worry I am not forcing you guys into this. It’s completely your wish. I am going to try this out for sure.” I said.
“I am always with him.” Raghav said smiling at me.
“So Am I.” Shiva said.
“Anything for you guys. Tag me in.” Moulee said.
“That’s great guys.” Raghav said.
“Okay cool. Now I want to explain certain aspects of this entire talking to spirit episode. Before we start, I want everyone to believe in spirits. Even if you don’t believe, keep telling ‘I believe in spirits’ in your mind. Once I put the sphere, you all have to believe that all of us are protected. Even if you are not convinced just keep telling ‘I am protected’ in your mind. At no point of time you should ask any question without respect. These are the most important aspects guys. Understand?” I asked.
“Cool machi. I’m excited.” Raghav said.
Shiva didn’t say anything but just nodded his head.
“Okay.” Moulee gulped.
“By the way guys, I forgot to tell something. Sudha has a friend in Anna University ECE department. Her name is Ganga. She is somewhat close to SAHANA. Ganga told Sudha that SAHANA didn’t come for the tour their department went.” I said.
“Oh when was that?” Raghav asked.
“Remember the day she fell down from the car. That time only the students were to return to Chennai. It’s seems SAHANA told that she would come for the tour but then she missed it.” I said.
“It seems like this will also help us out.” Raghav said.
“Exactly, now we shall start to the terrace. Raghav bring that board carefully. Shiva bring a glass of water. Moulee get two candles from the kitchen. I will go with Raghav and make the setup.” I said and all of us started.
In around five minutes, we reached the terrace. I laid the mat on the ground. I opened the box which we bought from Salim’s shop and took the Ouija board and kept it on the mat. There was a small wooden shell with a hole. I kept the candles on the two sides of the board and kept the glass of water in front of me.
“Yes so that’s it. Guys let me get this straight. I will explain the process. But before that, Raghav please give me that solo photo of SAHANA.” I asked.
Raghav gave me that photo.
“Now for the process, the glass of water is kept for appeasing the spirit. It is not necessary that only SAHANA would come and interact with us. Once I construct the sphere, anyone can interact with us. You have to remain silent throughout the process. The candles are lit for brightness. Spirits generally remain calm in brightness. Look at this wooden shell like thing.” I showed it to them and they observed carefully.
“The hole is here right? Once the spirit comes, it will move this shell on the board. Once we start the introduction, the glass will vibrate and the shell will move to either HI or BYE written here on the board. After that it will tell whether it is interested in interacting with us by moving the shell to YES or NO. If it’s NO, then shell will move to BYE. If it’s YES we can start asking questions with due respect. For any answer, it will move the shell to the letters or the alphabets in the board. Spirits never lie so we should not probe in much. Everything clear right?” I asked.
There was just a silent nod. Everybody was tensed. It was pitch dark and I took the matchbox and lit a stick and lit the candles. I kept SAHANA’s photo on the board. I took out the holy ash, said few mantras and created an imaginary sphere around myself and my friends. I looked at her photo and focussed and said gently,“ Please SAHANA, we wish to talk to you. Please come down. Please come down. Please come down.” And I prayed with opened eyes.
My friends were terrified. They were looking at me anxiously. In around 30 seconds, the glass of water vibrated strongly. My friends were petrified. I could see the fear in their faces and eyes.
“Hi.” I said.
After ten seconds, the shell slowly moved to HI.
‘First step success.’ I thought.
“Are you the SAHANA in the photo?” I questioned.
After a few seconds, the shell slowly moved to YES.
“We would like to talk to you. You remember us?” I asked.
The shell remained in YES for quite some time and then I asked “We want to ask you about your death.”
The shell immediately moved to NO and then to BYE. The glass vibrated and fell down and broke.
“Oh my god.” I said.
“What happened?” Moulee asked.
“She broke the water of glass. She became angry I guess.”
“I was damn scared.”Shiva said.
“But...” I started but stopped.
“Look da, this and all won’t work out. When she is not ready to speak about her death, then how can we help her? Let’s just drop this.” Shiva said.
“He has a point.” Moulee agreed.
Raghav didn’t speak anything.
“Okay guys. I am sorry.” I said.
“It’s okay. Now let’s hit the bed. It’s been a long day.” Shiva said.
Moulee and Shiva left the terrace first. I followed them with Raghav. I left the set up there. Just as I was about to leave, Raghav stopped and turned back.
“What da?” I asked.
He just nodded and we went down and hit the bed. Shiva and Moulee slept on the bed and Raghav and I slept on the mat. I was almost asleep when Raghav called out gently, “Machi...”
“Yes da, what?” I asked in a tired tone.
“Shall we try it again?” Raghav asked.
“Try what?” I asked.
“Speaking with SAHANA.” Raghav said.
“We can try but why?” I asked.
“Machi remember you told me that spirits relate themselves or appear only in front of people who were associated with them at the time of death right?” Raghav asked.
“Yes.” I said.
“Maybe she got angry because Moulee and Shiva were there with us. We should give it a try alone. That is only we two.” Raghav said.
‘Even I forgot about that. He has a point.’ I thought.
“Right, let’s go.” I said.
In five minutes we were again on the terrace. I brought a new glass of water and kept it in front of the board. Raghav lit the candles. I constructed the sphere around me and Raghav and I focussed on the photo. I said “I am sorry for last time SAHANA. Please come down one more time. Please come down.”
The glass of water vibrated but not as fierce like the previous time. Raghav and I looked at each other.
“Hi SAHANA.” I said.
The shell moved to HI quite slowly.
“I am sorry.” I said.
The shell first moved to O and then it moved to K. It said “OK”.
“We would like to talk to you again. Would you be interested? Please.” I asked.
In around five seconds, the shell moved to YES.
“Why you didn’t go to the college tour?” I asked.
There was no reply from SAHANA for almost a minute. Then the shell slowly moved to O... then R... then I... then S... then remained in S for sometime... then A. It meant “ORISSA.”
‘Orissa? What is there?’ I thought and looked at Raghav in a confused manner.
“What happened to Krishna?” Raghav asked the question this time.
The shell was stationery for some time. It then moved to L... then I... then V... then E.
“Live??” Raghav asked looking at me.
I thought for a second.
“No da, it says ALIVE. After ORISSA it remained in A itself for sometime right. So it’s ALIVE not LIVE.” I said.
“Oh yes.” Raghav said.
“Why you went to ORISSA?” Raghav asked.
The shell moved to V... then I... then J... then A... then Y. It meant VIJAY.
“Why did he take you?” I asked.
The shell moved to R... then A... then P... then E...
Raghav and I looked shocked. ‘RAPE???’ I gulped.
“I am sorry. Would you like to answer more questions please?” I asked.
The shell immediately went to NO and then to BYE.
We immediately went down and woke up Shiva and Moulee. We told them that we tried it again and told what had happened.
“What?” Moulee asked in a shock.
“Sex assault?  Vijay?” Shiva asked.
“Yes, that too in Orissa. Now why would he have to take a girl to Orissa and rape? He could have done it in Chennai itself. There is some connection between Vijay, SAHANA and Orissa.” Raghav said.
“There would have been only one possibility.” I said.
“What’s that?” Moulee asked.
“Well, Vijay could have kidnapped her to Orissa and that’s why she would have missed the college tour.” I said.
“Hmmm maybe. Should we inform the police?” Shiva asked.
“No Shiva, police won’t believe Ouija boards. We need to crack this ourselves.” Moulee said.
“Ourselves? I don’t get you.” Shiva said.
“We need to investigate expecting no help from others.” Raghav said.
“The investigation list would start from Vijay, SAHANA’s parents and Ganga till now.” I said.
“Should we inform to Mr.Bharadwaj & Mr.Ananth that we would be taking this as case study?” Moulee asked.
“No da, it’s too early for that. We’ll see what happens.” Raghav said.
“Fine plan is okay. But how do we do the investigation? If we go and ask do you think they will answer properly?” Moulee asked.
“He has a point da.” Shiva said.
“Yeah.” Raghav agreed.
I thought for some time and smiled at them.
“What?” Moulee asked.
“Why fear when Anandhi is with us?” I said and smiled.
“I know where you’re getting!” Raghav exclaimed.
“Yes, we’ll meet her tomorrow.” Shiva said.
“Cool. Now I am feeling sleepy. Good night guys!” Moulee said.
“Good night.” I said.
We all went back to the bedroom when I pulled Raghav’s hand.
“What da?” Raghav asked.
“Thanks da. We are getting closer.” I said and hugged him.
“Anything for you machi. Now sleep well. Good night.” Raghav said.
“Good night da.” I said and all of us slept.

Who is Anandhi?? What happens Next?

SAHANA: TRUE GHOST EPISODES PART 4

Episode - 4
The next day morning, I woke up at 8:00am. I woke up the guys and said “Hey Raghav, we surely saw that same girl right?”
“Yes sure shot. The same girl only.” Raghav said.
“Okay fine. Let’s get ready and start to the RTO.” I said.
“Okay fine. Hey guys you’re coming right?” Raghav asked Moulee and Shiva.
“No da. I Am going out with Lavanya for a movie.” Shiva said.
“I’m also not coming da. Have to meet Mr.Ananth and discuss about the case study.” Moulee said.
“Okay fine.”Raghav said.
Raghav and I started at 9:00am. We went to the RTO office in Jafferkhanpet. We reached by 9:30am. It was very crowded and many people were waiting in queues. Many people were waiting for their driving license, for driving, for getting forms, etc. I was wondering how and whom to contact, when Raghav said “Hey come with me machi.”
I went with him. He was approaching a man.
“Hello sir. Epdi irukeenga?” Raghav asked.           (MEANING – Hello sir. How are you?)
“Uh. Yaaru paa nee?” He asked.                                                (MEANING – Who are you?)
“Sir, enna nyabagam illaya? Naa than Raghav.” Raghav said with an excitement.
(MEANING – Sir, Don’t you remember me? I am Raghav.)
“Illaye paa.” He said.                                                       (MEANING – I don’t.)
“Ada enna Sir?” Raghav asked.                                  (MEANING – What sir?)
Raghav then turned to me and said, “Dai machi, I told you know. He is our man. Very simple man. Till he is there we needn’t worry.”
Without knowing what to say, I just smiled and nodded my head. The man was smiling proud and at the same time he was confused as to whom we were. I felt like a dumb – ass.
Raghav then turned to that man and asked “Aprom sir, madam, paiyan lam epdi irukaanga?”
(MEANING – Then Sir? How are people at home? Son? Wife?)
This was more than enough for the man.
“Ellam nalla irukaanga paa.” He said with a glee.                 (MEANING – All are fine.)
“Super sir. Oru china help venum.” Raghav said.                                (MEANING – I need a small favour sir.)
“Sollu paa.” The man said.                                                            (MEANING – Yes tell.)
“Illa sir, oru vandi number iruku. Atha vechu address ah vaanganum.” Raghav said.
(MEANING – I have a vehicle number. I want the address of the vehicle.)
“Avlo thane. Number ah kudunga.” The person asked and I handed a piece of paper to him. He started walking away to his office.
(MEANING – That’s it. Okay give the number.)

“Hey machi, who’s that guy?” I asked.
“If I knew it I would have told his name right.” He said with a wink.
“What?” I asked.
“You only said you didn’t know whom to contact or approach so only I used this trick. “ he said.
“Wow, you are quite spontaneous da mama.” I said.
“All talent da.” He said with a wink.
We waited for the man to get the details. I was anxiously expecting that everything was an illusion.
The man came out with an A4 paper.  He came near us and handed over the paper. “Here it is, the address of the vehicle number and the owner of the vehicle.”
Raghav got the paper from the man and saw it. He was struck with awe. He was holding the paper with absolute shock. I took the paper from him and saw it. I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was written:
 

RTO DATABASE SEARCH

Vehicle Number                                              :               TN – 09 – BF – 4090
Vehicle Owner                                                 :               SAHANA S
Father’s Name                                                  :               SATHISH KUMAR.P
Address                                                              :               No.27, East Jones Road, 3^rd Cross, Saidapet,Chennai                       600015.

‘Vehicle Owner : Sahana? Address : East Jones Road. She died three days ago? The newspaper read her address, her pink scooty, no helmet, etc. And everything was the same when me and Raghav saw her near the temple. What’s all this?’ I thought.
“What happened?” The man asked.
Raghav suddenly shook his body and said “Nothing sir, I will never forget this help. Take this sir.” He kept a hundred rupee note and pulled me towards the exit.
“Machi, we saw her. I mean saw it. I mean...” Raghav said.
“I can understand Raghav, don’t get tensed.” I said.
“What the hell? Why? I can’t understand anything.” He said.
“Relax, don’t panic.” I said.
“What do we do now?” He asked.
“You know what I am thinking machi.” I said.
“Fine. Let’s go.” He said.
We started towards the address mentioned by the RTO. We reached the place in half hour. The residence was diagonally opposite the temple. Just as I parked the bike, I could visualize the girl standing outside the temple yesterday night. The very thought of it created ripples in my body. The residence was locked. The moment I touched the gate I felt something strange. Something like in the horror movies. There was a garland merchant outside the temple on the opposite of the house. Raghav and I went over to him.
(CONVERSATION IN ENGLISH ALSO, FOR READER’s CONVENIENCE)
“Hi akka, antha veetla yaarum illaya?” I asked the lady.
(MEANING – Excuse me, is there no one in that house?)
“Avangellam gaali pannitaanga pa. Rendu naal munnadi.” She said.
(MEANING – They left the house 2 days back.)
“Enna akka solreenga? Enna thidernu?” I asked.
(MEANING – What are you telling? Why suddenly?)
“Ungalukku Vishayame theriyatha? Naalu naal munnadi intha veetu ponnu accident la sethuduchu. Intha veedu raasi illa josiyar sollitaaru. Adutha naale veeda gaali pannitanga.” The lady said.
(MEANING – You don’t know the issue? Four days ago, the girl in the house died in an accident. The astrologer told this house is inauspicious. So the next day itself they left the house.)
“Oh apdiya? Avanga enga ponanga nu theriyuma ka?” I asked.
(MEANING – Oh is it? Do you know where they went?)
“Edho velacherry la oru company pinnadi edho flat sonnanga. Dai kanna athu enna peru da?” She asked a boy near her.
(MEANING – They went to a flat behind some company in velacherry. Hey what’s that company’s name?)
“Sootherland ma” The small boy said.
“Oh Sutherland huh?” Raghav asked the lady.
“Haa athan. Antha perae vaaila nozhaya maatengarthu.” The lady said.
(MEANING – Yes exactly, I am not ablt to pronounce that word properly.)
“Oh seri ka thanks.” I said and turned to Raghav.
“Machi we need to go to velacherry.” I said.
“We’ll go but I want to ask you something.” Raghav said.
“Yes da. Ask.” I said.
“Why are we probing a lot in this?” Raghav asked.
“I have all the answers for you machi. But not now, trust me. We have to move fast.” I said and started the bike.

Velacherry was one of the fastest developing areas in Chennai. If you had seen the area a decade back and now, one would be amazed. Sutherland was situated near the Vijayanagar Bus stand. There was a huge apartment called “Green Paradise” at the back of Sutherland.
We reached Sutherland and parked my bike at the back of the company, i.e. entrance of the flat. Raghav and I went towards the security office.
“Hello, excuse me.” Raghav said.
“Yes?” The security said.
“I want to meet Mr.Sathish Kumar who shifted here a couple of days back.” Raghav said.
“Okay fine. Sign this register.” The security said.
“Okay. May I know the apartment number?” I asked.
“D-803.” The security said.
“Okay thanks.” I said.
The register had six columns. It had details like Name, Address, Phone Number, House of Visit, Person of visit, In time.
First Raghav entered his details and then I entered my details. We walked inside the huge flat in search of Block –D. The entire flat was filled with kids. All kids were playing, running, cycling, etc. It was a joyful sight to look at innocent children laugh and smile. It makes you to forget the heaviest problem in your heart. We crossed Block-A and Block-B. There was a small underground passage probable for parking. Block- C & D were adjacent to each other. We entered Block-D and opened the lift. We pressed 8^th floor button. Both Raghav and I were very silent. We were tensed and we could see it in each other’s face. The lift reached 8^th floor. Raghav gulped.
We got out from the lift. D-803 was on the right. We went and stood near the door. Quite confused on what to do next, Raghav and I looked at each other. I decided to ring the door bell. I rang the bell. In around 10 seconds the door opened slowly.

“Uh Hi, I am Srikkanth and this is Raghav. We have to come meet Mr. Sathish.” I said.
On the other side was a lady weary in looks probably nearing her 40’s. Her eyes were swollen and she was wearing a brown colour saree.
“Okay. May I know who you are?” She asked.
“We are... (gulped) Sahana’s friends aunty.” I said.
“Oh. Please come In.” She said. Her face lighted up as she heard the word Sahana.
She opened the door fully and let us in. We started moving inside when we saw a huge portrait of Sahana smiling. ‘SAHANA’ I thought.
I felt something chill on the ground. The entire flooring was of granite and extremely lavishly furnished. On the walls, there were calendars with names Sahana Constructions, Sahana Diamonds, Sahana Granites.
‘No wonder they are damn rich but Sahana was a simple girl.’ I thought.
We were seated in the sofa. The lady said, “Happy to see you friends here, she was our sweet angel. Next month she was to get married. But...” She started weeping.
Raghav stood up and said, “Please ma, Don’t cry. I know this is an irreparable loss.”
I didn’t talk. I couldn’t see the pain in her eyes.
Mr. Sathish came over. He was a man looking young for his age. He must be nearing his mid 40’s. He was stiff and tall man. He was wearing a think frame glass.
“Yes, I am Sathish.” He said.
“Hello uncle, I am Srikkanth and this is Raghav. We are Sahana’s friends. I am sorry for what happened.” I said.
I could see a small curve of smile on his face when he heard the name Sahana.
“Oh. Yeah we are the most unlucky parents. She was an amazing daughter. Having all riches, we have lost our precious treasure.” He said and removed his glasses. Tears rolled down his eyes.
“I am sorry uncle. No doubt she was an amazing girl.” Raghav assured.
“By the way, did you study in the same college? Never seen you guys before.” Mr.Sathish asked.
I hurriedly said, “Yes uncle.” Raghav looked at me with surprise. I just gave a plain look.
“Oh that’s good.” Mr.Sathish said.
“Uncle, why did you leave the saidapet house?” Raghav asked.
“Once our daughter left us, servant maids told that they saw her spirit roaming in the house doing daily routines, etc. Though I didn’t believe it Vijay and his astrologer forced me out of the house for our safety.” Mr.Sathish.
“Oh fine. Who is Vijay uncle?” I asked.
“He was supposed to marry Sahana next month. He is my close friend’s son. Didn’t she tell you?” Mr.Sathish asked.
‘Then what happened to Krishna?’ I thought.
Raghav was expecting some lock. But I said, “Sorry uncle, she has referred him as Viju only. We are unaware of his fullname.”
“Okay very well. We were all happy and excited about her marriage but before that...” His voice sank down.
“I understand uncle. I am sorry.” I said.
“So what are you guys planning to do after engineering?” Mr.Sathish asked.
Raghav gave me a ‘We are finished look.’ But thanks to Bharani who has already mentioned his plans after engineering, I said “Both of us are planning to study further uncle. Master’s in US.”
“That’s good. Sahana too wanted to study further. But she accepted for marriage just for our happiness.” Mr. Sathish said.
We remained silent.
“Uncle...” I said.
“Yes?” Mr.Sathish asked.
“If you don’t mind, Can we have a photo of Sahana?”  I asked.
“Sure.” Mr.Sathish said and went inside his room. After two minutes he came with two photos.
“This photo was taken during her engagement. This is Vijay.” Mr.Sathish said pointing to a man standing near Sahana.
Raghav and I looked at each other.
“This photo...” Mr.Sathish started.
“Is her college ID card photo.” Raghav said.
“Yes.” Mr.Sathish said.
“Uncle...” Raghav said.
“Yes?” Mr.Sathish asked.
“Can I have your phone number too?” Raghav asked.
“Yes, sure.” He wrote his number in a paper and gave it to us.
“Okay uncle, we will take leave.” I said.
“Okay. Thanks for coming.” Mrs.Sathish said. There was enormous pain and at the same time extreme satisfaction on her voice.
“Sure ma.” I tore a piece of paper and wrote my number on it and gave it to her.
“Please consider me as your son ma. You can call me whenever you feel like.” I said.
“God bless you both.” Mr.Sathish said.
We started and came to the exit of the apartment.
“Raghav, there is something fishy here.” I said.
“Yes I too feel the same. They are rich, she was in love with Krishna and how can she marry this Vijay?”  Raghav asked.
“When her parents can do so much for her, they will surely accept her love also. Besides, look at this engagement photo. Sahana is looking sad and tensed.” I said.
“Yes and look at Vijay too. He looks at least 10 - 15 years elder than her. There is something very fishy here.” Raghav said.
“We have only one choice.” Raghav continued.
“Yes, I understand da. Call the guys. Tonight midnight. Before that we need to get the materials.” I said.
“Yes, we shall go now.” Raghav said.
We started our bike and we drove towards Parry’s Corner. Raghav called Shiva and Moulee and told them the entire story.
I believe in spirits. I have studied many books and online material and I have also spoken to spirits. I stopped it because of my parent’s fears and advice. Speaking with spirits is a myth according to many people. But to me it’s the art of communicating with your beloved ones who are no more. Spirits are not visible to everyone; they will be visible only to the people who were associated with them before their death.
Raghav asked, “Machi, what is the basis of our plan?”
“See machi, first Sahana is rich. She loved Krishna but she was about to get married to Vijay next month. I am damn sure that Vijay is at least 10 years elder to her. Though if we believe that Sahana’s spirit roamed in her place there is no chance that she could harm her parents. Then why should Vijay and the astrologer drive her parents from the place? Sahana’s spirit stopped before the temple because, there is neem tree in front of the temple. Spirits never pass the neem tree. Neem is the most sacred and powerful of all leaves and spirits never surpass the neem leaves. She was visible only to our eyes and vanished when Shiva and Moulee came. Right?” I asked.
“Yes.” Raghav said.
“Yeah that’s because she saw us last at Anna University before her death. Remember she got dropped down by that car. She was in some problem.” I said.
“Yes, I remember.” Raghav said.
“Exactly so at that time Shiva and Moulee weren’t there with us. That’s why she was not visible when all the four of us were there. You understand?” I asked,
“Yes da. There is something really fishy and we have to find it out. Poor girl.” Raghav said.
I just nodded my head.
“It’s been three years and I am going to do it again. First I have to get the ouija board.” I said.
“Yes da. We should find out what happened.” Raghav said strongly.

‘ Sahana, I am sorry that we lied to your parents. I’m coming to help you.’ I thought.

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SAHANA: TRUE GHOST EPISODES PART 3

Episode - 3
It took me some time to get out from the shock. ‘She was in some problem. I could see it in her eyes. I could have consoled her if not solving her prob.’ I thought.
‘She was young, talented and had a great love. Poor guy I wonder how her guy Krishna will bear this.’ I thought.
I couldn’t bear it. I called Sudha and explained everything to her.
“Okay sri, don’t worry. It is all destined. You can’t change it.” She said.
“I know da. But I could have at least spoken to her.” I said.
“That is what I am telling you. Everything is destined. The actions that happen in our life are all destined. Don’t feel for it. It all happens for the good.” She said.
“Okay Sudha. I will just talk to you in sometime.” I said.
“That’s okay da. But no hard feelings. Just relax your mind. Take care sri.”  She said.
“Okay fine.”
“Okay bye.” She said.
“Hey...” I said.
“Yeah tell da.” She said.
“You won’t know how much this consoling meant to me. You mean to me much more than what my words could possibly express. I love you.” I said.
“You mean the world to me darling. Anything for you. Take care. Love you too. Bye.” She said.
“Bye Sudha.” I said and hung up the call.
I looked at the newspaper for some time. ‘I could have done something.’ I thought.
Then I started my daily routine. The guys got up and went to their homes. We planned to meet at 11:00am and start to the college. Going to college was only for the sake of meeting the guys and plan for an outing. Just as I was about to leave, I got a call from advocate Bharadwaj Sunder’s office.
“Hello.” I said.
“Hi is this Srikkanth? I am calling from advocate’s office. I am his PA. My name is Janani.” She said.
“Oh, Hi Janani. I am Srikkanth. Please tell.” I said.
“The advocate wanted to meet you at 11:00am. You and your friend Raghav right?” She asked.
“Yes mam.” I said.
“You can call me Janani itself. No formalities.” She said.
“Okay fine. We ll be there.”  I said.
“Okay bye.” She said and hung up the call.
I called Raghav and told him regarding the meeting.
“What the...? He gave us one month time right? Now what’s his problem? Cha I hate this.” Raghav said.
“So do I da machi. But maximum say half hour only meeting will be. Then we can come and meet our guys for sure.” I assured him.
“Okay fine.” He said with a sigh.
“Tea shop at 10:30. Be ready.” I said.
“Okay. Bye.”  He said.
“Bye da.” I said and hung up the call.
I reached the tea shop at 10:30am, picked up Raghav and we drove to the advocate’s office. We reached by 10:55am.
“Hi, I am Srikkanth. We have an appointment with the advocate.” I said.
“Hi, I am his PA.” She said.
“Oh Janani right? Hi. This is my friend Raghav.” I said.
“Oh Hi.” She said to Raghav.
“Hi.” He said.
“You have to wait for some time. You can sit there.” She said.
“Okay fine.”Raghav said.
She smiled at me and I smiled back.
“Dai what da smiling and all? I will report to Sudha madam.” Raghav threatened me with a wink.
“Hey just a casual smile da. You know about me.” I said.
“Yes, of course I do. Just kidding.” Raghav said with a pat on my shoulders.
We were waiting in the lobby. The PA called the advocate and informed him but still he didn’t call us in. One hour passed by and Raghav started to feel frustrated.
“Why the hell did he call us soon if he’s not going to meet us at 11:00am. It’s so frustrating.” Raghav said.
“Yes I know. But maybe he got some urgent work.” I said.
“Yeah maybe he got diarrhoea. Haha.” Raghav laughed.
“You may go in now.” Janani said.
Raghav stumbled and then we got up and went inside. “Excuse me. May I come in Sir.” Raghav asked.
“Yes please.” The advocate said.
This was the first time we had met him. We had just spoke to him over phone asking for doing a case study under his guidance. He was a young man nearing his mid 30’s, very charming. His office room was full of books. His records spoke of his name and fame. Raghav and I felt belittled as we went further inside his room. We approached the seat.
“Sit down please.” He said.
Raghav and I sat down.
“What would you like to have anything hold or cold?” He asked.
“Well any cold drinks.” Raghav said with a glee.
“Okay fine.” He said.
He called his PA and ordered for 3 Limca’s. It was brought quite immediately.
“Please gentlemen.” He said.
We started drinking. While Raghav was decent enough to use a straw, I took out the straw and made myself comfortable.
“My name is Bharadwaj Sunder. People call me an expert in criminal cases, a Mozart in court who argues with extreme politeness and wit. But according to me, I see myself just like a junior willing to practice under an advocate. I see every new case like my first case. I work towards it with extreme attention to even the minute details. That’s the important reason for my success. You understand guys?” He asked.
“Yes Sir.” We said in chorus.
“That’s good. Now what is the progress of the case study?” He asked.
“We are desperately searching for a case. But till now no success.” Raghav said.
“Oh... I see. I think I gave you guys a month’s time right?” He asked.
“Yes Sir.” Raghav said and I nodded my head.
“Ok fine. Take your time and get back to me. I have a case this week which I will be busy with so will get in touch with you after that.” He said.
“Okay Sir fine.” We said.
“Meanwhile, I have some work for you guys. My last month case files documentation is pending; if you can help me with the documentation it would be greatly appreciated.” He said.
We had no other choice but to accept. We accepted to help him and Janani led us to the way of the documentation room. She had segregated every month’s case files in a very systematic manner. There were totally 32 cases last month and we had to do the documentation for all of them. It took us over 7 hours to finish it and at the end we were totally exhausted.
Raghav then called Moulee.
“Hey machi, it’s me da.” Raghav said.
“Dai sollu da.” Moulee said.                         (MEANING – Yeah tell.)
“Dai Bessi beach ku vanthudu. Maatas and beer. Shiva va yum kootindu vaa.” Raghav said.
(MEANING – Come to Bessi beach. Food from maatas and get beer. Bring shiva too.)
“Seri da. Time?” Moulee asked.                                (MEANING – Okay sure. Time?)
“10. Usual time. We are starting from here now.” Raghav said.
“Okay then see u tada!”  Moulee said.
“Bye.” Raghav said and ended the call.
Both of us started to Bessi beach. We reached in half hour, parked the bike and started walking. Marina beach has balloon shooting, ice creams, corn in cups, etc. But the famous item is Bajji. Whenever we went there, we got Bajji from Ramu anna kadai (Ramu’s shop).
We got Bajji from there and started walking towards the water. Raghav and I sat down. We hadn’t spoken to our girls from the morning. So we thought of speaking to them. It was almost 10:00pm. Raghav called Sindhu and they were talking. I called Sudha but there was no answer at all.
‘Guess she slept off.’ I thought.
I sent her message – Sorry honey was very busy with work so couldn’t call you. Take care. Hope my angel is sleeping like a cute baby. Good night Srikk dreams.
‘I seriously wish I could spend more time with her. Well definitely till such time she will understand.’ I thought.
I suddenly felt a strange feeling. A feeling of being uncomfortable. Sometimes when ur alone you feel your surrounded by someone or something. When you sleep late night you get that creepy feeling. I looked around. Raghav was talking at a distance. The beach was very lonely and deserted. I felt something walking at my back. I was too hesitant to turn back. I was watching the waves.
Many of them would have sensed this feeling of seeing someone over the back of your shoulders especially during nights. I have a special interest in reading about spirits and communicating with them. Not all of them can feel spirits around them. There are only a sect of people in the three cadres of human beings who can feel spirits.
Just as I was thinking about this something hit hard on my shoulders. I was petrified. I turned to see and it was Shiva.
“Dai, neeya?” I said with a great sigh of relief.     (MEANING – Oh, it’s you.)
“Yes of course it’s me. You look as though you’ve seen a ghost!” Shiva laughed.
“I am just tired.” I said.
“Okay. Don’t worry Maatas and Kingfisher will help you.” Shiva said.
“I hope so.” I said.
Moulee came and showed the bags containing the food and drinks.
“That’s cool. You got Schezwan Gobi Fried Rice for me right?” I asked.
“Yep, as always.” Moulee said.
“Okay cool. Let’s start.”  I said.
“Dai Raghav, come da. Let’s eat.” Moulee shouted.
Raghav came in five minutes and we started eating. By the time we finished eating, it was 11pm. Then we opened Mr. Kingfisher with all due respect. It was almost midnight when the whistle blew. It is a practice of the Chennai police not to allow anyone stay in the beach after midnight. The whistle was blowing and we were asked to leave immediately. We went to the parking lot and started our bikes. Raghav and I were on my bike and Shiva and Moulee were on Shiva’s bike.
I and Moulee were driving the two bikes. We started from Besant nagar and went through Adayar. In around ten minutes we were nearing Anna University. I felt a cold shrill making me remember SAHANA and her accident. I shook my body.
Near Anna University there is a signal. It was blinking ORANGE. So I proceeded through the signal. Moulee and Shiva were behind us by a distance. I saw a scooty in front of us. A girl was riding the scooty. She had her hair loose, pink chudidhar with white dhupatta and she was driving a pink scooty. She didn’t wear any helmet.
“Hey machi, girls have become really bold da.” I said.
“Why da? What happened?” Raghav asked.
“Look at the girl in front of us. She is riding her scooty without helmet at midnight. Wow she must be really brave.” I said.
“Yeah that’s true da. Okay go in front we shall see her face.” Raghav said.
‘TN-09-BF-4090’ I memorised the registration number
“Okay fine.” I said and increased my throttle. As we went near also she didn’t increase her speed. She was going in a constant throttle. She was covering her face with her dhupatta probably to protect herself from the chill breeze.
Raghav said to her, “Hello madam.”
No reply from her. She neither did turn her head also.
“Hello, excuse me.” He said again.
No reply nor did she turn her head also.
“What da? She is not at all responding.” Raghav asked me.
“Hey leave it da.” I said.
Suddenly she stopped in a signal and we proceeded. The signal was just blinking ORANGE but still she stopped.
“Why did she stop? It was Orange only right?” Raghav asked.
“I hope so. Anyways free da.”  I said,
We crossed Saidapet bus stand and took the 2^nd left to East Jones Road. In the beginning of the road there is a y-shaped road. On the left side of the Y-shaped road there is a temple. The right side of the Y-shaped road is a shortcut.
Once we entered the East Jones Road, I took the left side of the Y-shaped road. Just as I took the left, I was shocked and petrified. The same girl with the same scooty, was standing there just beside the temple and was staring at a house diagonally opposite to the temple. I patted Raghav and asked him to look at her too. She was dumbstruck.
She had never overtaken us to reach before us. Besides she stopped at the signal. There was no chance that she would have crossed us as there was no other shortcut. She was standing there beside the temple. The entire road stretch was damn silent. I raised the throttle to make some sound but still she didn’t turn back.
“Let’s get out of here da.” Raghav said.
“Yes sure.” I said and we accelerated. As we proceeded towards the end of the road I remembered, “Dai Shiva and Moulee da.” I said.
“Oh yes. We have to wait for them.” Raghav said.
Both of us didn’t have guts to turn back. In a minute I heard a bike near us. “Machi...” Shiva said.
We turned back and she was gone. We couldn’t see any signs of her and the bike. I was totally petrified.
“Let’s leave soon.” I said.
We reached my place in another 10 minutes and my heart was pounding very hard. Raghav was saying everything that happened to Moulee and Shiva. While Moulee believed, Shiva was laughing hard and said that it was the effect of Mr.Kingfisher.
“Raghav, stop I have an idea. I know the vehicle number. If we go to the RTO and find her address then we can decide as to whether we really saw a spirit or a human.” I said.
“Yes, that’s a good idea.” Raghav said.
We all hit the bed, I was thinking ‘we can decide as to whether we really saw a spirit or a human.’ and I gulped.
‘TN-09-BF-4090. Here I come tomorrow.’ I thought and closed my eyes.

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SAHANA: TRUE GHOST EPISODES PART 2

Episode - 2
There was no problem with two pairs in our gang. Sudha and I; Shiva and Lavanya had no problems in their love life with respect to our parent’s acceptance. On the other hand, Raghav and Sindhu; Moulee and Deepika had certain problems.
It was 25^th October 2009, that’s when the disaster occurred. Sindhu’s parents had been searching for a groom right from the age she turned 21. They had finally decided on the groom and called them to see the girl. Sindhu was madly in love with Raghav and she couldn’t tell it straight to her parents or neither could Raghav tell it to his parents. He wanted to finish his studies and then confess to his parents.
There was nothing Raghav or anyone of us could do except to pray. The guy’s family came over and they liked Sindhu a lot. The horoscopes also matched. We couldn’t do anything but to console both of them. That night I spoke to Sindhu. I got all the details of the groom and his family. Me and Shiva were thinking what to do. Then Shiva gave me an idea.
The next day morning at 10:00am Shiva and I went to the groom’s place. We decided to go to the groom’s place. Just when we were about to enter their house, we heard some arguments.
“I can’t marry this girl just for you, dad. I told u I love nidhi. How can I marry this girl when I am in love with someone else?” The guy was shouting.
As soon as we heard this, Shiva and myself looked at each other with a glee in our faces.
“I can’t do anything now, I have already informed the girl’s parents.” The dad said.
“That’s okay. I will go and inform them now itself.” The guy said.
“I won’t allow you for that.” Dad said.
I stormed in and said, “There’ll be no need for you to inform. We are coming on behalf of the girl’s place.”
“Who are you?” The dad asked.
“Sorry to interrupt. I am a friend of Sindhu’s. More like her brother. I just want to talk something personal to you.” I said.
“Yes please. Sit down.” They said.
“This is my friend shiva.” I said.
They acknowledged him also. I told them regarding Raghav and Sindhu, their sincere love for each other.
“The only way we can stop this is by confessing everything sir. Please don’t separate them. True love should never fail.” I said in a pleading tone.
“Yes sir please. They mean a lot to us.” Shiva said.
“Yes dad. Please it’s my life as well as her’s at stake. Please.” The guy pleaded.
“Okay fine. I will call them now and tell.” He said.
In ten minutes he called them and confesses about his son’s love affair. Though Sindhu’s father was perplexed, he had no other choice but to cancel it. Then shiva and myself met Raghav and told him everything. He got his life back. We asked him to call Sindhu’s father and arrange a meeting.
He called her father and arranged a meeting outside a temple. Sindhu’s dad knew that Raghav and his daughter were friends. Her dad came after he worshipped the temple. He acknowledged Raghav and they walked towards the back of the temple. Raghav then confessed everything to her dad. He remained calm and listened patiently. He was okay with the love marriage but he said that first Raghav had to confess to his parents and get an approval. Raghav asked for a time of six months. That became a temporary solution to their problem.
Things were again back in full swing, classes which we bunked, marina beach meetings, night stays, going out as a gang, etc. We successfully completed another year in our law career. Raghav had confessed his love at his place. To his surprise, they accepted without any hesitations. There were absolutely no problems at all.
We were now in final year of our law career. In the final year all we had to do is, compile a case study. That is, take a case, study it and display the pros and cons of the case. This was the most important aspect of the law course. We had to practice under a lawyer. While shiva and Moulee wanted to practice under a lawyer who fights for women rights, Raghav and I were interested to practice under a criminal lawyer.
We were in dire search of a lawyer. Shiva and Moulee found Mr. Anantha Narayanan a famous women’s rights advocate and we found out Mr. Bharadwaj Sunder a famous criminal lawyer. The day we went to meet them, we got selected for the case study. Both the advocates asked us to research for a case study in a month and get back to them.
So we had a month’s time before we could search for a case. We went to the public library in Chennai. It had archives of many newspapers which had lot of information regarding murders, suicides, etc. We also visited our college library which contained archives of the case studies done by our seniors. We borrowed some of them for reference. We also went to Connimera Library which is one of the ancient libraries in Chennai. Though we couldn’t find anything for the case, I borrowed couple of books like “Life after death” by Deepak Chopra and another book titled “Spirit Rescue” by Wilma Davidson. I had a special interest and belief in these kinds of paranormal books. I believed in one of the most controversial statements that ‘Ghosts and spirits existed.’
We were working round the clock to find a case. But we had no luck.
One day, we went to Anna University cultural symposium named ‘Kurukshethra’10’. We enjoyed the day over there. The canteen at Anna University is simply superb. One can come there at least for tasting the food. Raghav and I were in a hurry to meet Sindhu and Sudha respectively. So we informed Shiva and Moulee that we are starting. They wanted to drink juice and they said they will follow us.
Just as we started towards the exit, a car came very swiftly. The door of the car opened and a girl was pushed outside the university. We were shocked to see it. The girl fell down. Raghav and I immediately parked our bikes on the spot and ran towards her.
Just as she fell down, I lifted her and asked, “Are you all right?”
She stood up and took her hand from mine forcibly and said “Fine thanks.”
“What happened? Who pushed you outside the car?” I asked.
“No one pushed me. I fell down accidentally.” She said.
She was lying and I could find that from her eyes. But I had no choice but to believe her. There was some pain in her eyes.
“Okay fine.” I said and she started moving towards the entrance. She took her cell phone and made a call.
Raghav took something which had fallen on the ground and gave it to me. I looked at it. It was an Anna University ID card. Student name was SAHANA S, Final year ECE.
She was walking swiftly when Raghav called out “Sahana...”
She turned back. We could see some tears in her eyes.
We both walked over and gave the ID card to her. She said “Thanks.”
She walked away. It took us sometime to remember her.
Raghav said “Hey you remember her?”
“No I don’t.” I said.
“This was the girl we met in Sri Vemkateswara College of Engineering. You remember the cultural programme that took part in that college right? Last year.” Raghav exclaimed.

 
FLASHBACK

The four of us went to Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering in Sriperumbudur. It’s one of the famous engineering college in Tamil Nadu situated in the National highway of Chennai – Bangalore. It was a cultural fest. In the cultural fest, they had a singing competition and as usual Moulee was on his toes. At that time one girl from Anna University sang. She sang the song ‘Cheeni Kum hai’ from the movie cheeni kum. The most impressive aspect of her singing was that, she sang one stanza in hindi and the other stanza in tamil and her voice strongly resembled Shreya Goshal’s voice.
Quite undoubtedly, she got the first prize. As soon as she got the first prize, we wanted to congratulate her as she was stupendous on stage. When we went outside, we saw her running into the arms of a guy. She hugged him tight.
“You were great on stage dear. Congrats.” He said with a smile
“Thanks da.” She said and held his hands tightly.
It was like witnessing two lovers with extreme love and affection at its pinnacles. We approached them.
“Yes?” The guy asked.
“Hi, I am Moulee and these are my friends. You were simply great on stage.” Moulee exclaimed.
“Thanks a lot.” She said.
We just smiled at her.
“She’s trying for a chance to sing in movies.” The guy said.
“Oh that’s great. We wish you all the very best.” I said.
“We have become great fan of yours. Your voice was simply superb.” Raghav said.
“Espcially the way u mixed Hindi and Tamil was too good.” Shiva said with a smile.
“Thanks guys. Thanks a lot.” She said.
“Can we get your autograph please?” I asked.
“Guys, I... This is too much...” She said.
“Honey, someday you would surely come across these situations.”
“Yes. That day we’ll tell that we were the first ones to get Autograph from you.” Raghav said with excitement.
“Okay fine.” She said.
We gave her a paper. She signed her name with the date and gave it to me.
“One more thing, can I get your Autograph too?” I asked the guy.
“Mine?” He asked with a shock.
“Yes, You form a great couple. Please my request.”
“Okay thanks.” He said and signed the paper.
“We’ll keep it for life.” Raghav said.
“That’s cool. Can I know your names as well?” The guy said.
“I am Srikkanth. This is Raghav and this is Shiva.” I said.
“Okay. Cool. I am Krishna and this is Sahana.” He said.
“Fine. Thanks for your autograph. We need to get going. All the best for your love and career.” I said.
We all said bye and departed from the college.
 

PRESENT

“Yes, She is that girl. Sahana. I think she is depressed. Shall we go and talk to her?” I asked.
“No machi. I don’t think it’s a good idea. We can surely meet her some other day.” Raghav said.
“Okay fine.” I said.
“Now let’s hurry up. We need to meet our girls.” Raghav said.
“Oops, yes.” I said and we started from Anna University and went to their college. From there we went to our favourite couple hangout spot ‘BLUE-BERRIES’. It’s an eat-out in T.Nagar. It has all ice-creams and of course junk food. It’s our favourite hangout spot.
We spent around couple of hours there. Then we dropped them at their places and we went to my place. Moulee and Shiva were waiting there. That night we played carom and saw few videos of ‘SAM ANDERSON’ in you tube and slept off.
The next day morning, I woke up first to put coffee for myself and my friends. My parents had gone out of station and my brother worked abroad. So I had to manage things by myself. I opened the main door, washed the floor and put ‘KOLAM’. It might sound silly for a guy to do such things but as far as I am concerned, it’s not necessary only for a woman to do such works. I took the paper and milk packets and went inside.
I switched on the stove and boiled the milk. I went to the hall and opened the newspaper. I just browsed through the pages. Something caught my eye. I was startled and petrified.
“Oh my god!” I exclaimed.
I ran and woke up the guys. Raghav was sleeping soundly. No one could wake up Moulee when he’s asleep and Shiva got up immediately.
“What happened da? Why waking us so early?” Shiva asked.
I showed him the newspaper and he read the headlines and his eyes widened up. He was shocked.
“Raghav, please get up da. You need to take a look at this.” Shiva said.
Moulee and Raghav woke up and saw the paper.
“What the hell?” Moulee said.
“Oh god. This can’t be true.” Raghav said.
“No da. That’s it. Yesterday itself the situation was abnormal. SAHANA IS DEAD.” I said.
“She was such a nice girl.” Raghav said.
“She had a great voice.” Moulee said.
Shiva was dumbstruck. He remained silent.


The newspaper read:
Young Girl Dies in an accident.
A girl aged 21 died in an accident when she was driving back from her college at Anna University in her scooty. Police later identified her as Sahana and the police informed her parents. A resident of Saidapet, 3^rd cross main road was returning home from college when a TATA Winger dashed her accidentally. It was a hit and run accident. None of the Witnesses noted the car number. Police are investigating the case.
I looked and Raghav and sank my head.
‘We can surely meet her some other day, Raghav said and the next day SHE’S DEAD.’ I thought.

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SAHANA: TRUE GHOST EPISODES PART1

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Episode - 1
Sahana, some might feel that it is the name of my lover. Some might feel it’s the name of my sister. Some might feel it’s the name of my mother. Who is she? She is one of the most important persons in my life. She is a person who gave a twist in my life.
I am a guy who takes everything seriously in life. Right from the dress I wear, food I eat and the people I choose to be friends with, I take my decisions very carefully. But of course there are always exceptions in life. Those exceptions are my three best friends in my life.
When I am with them, I seriously forget all the seriousness in my life. I enjoy my life to the fullest. We are totally four in number and we are all law college students in Chennai. The combination of Chennai and law college student itself is a great way of enjoying life. The way we bunk classes, going to movies and shopping malls, plazas nearby. The whole college always envied us for our friendship and the fact that however we bunk classes we get good grades and have a good rapport with our professors.
My name is Srikkanth. My three friends are Raghav, Moulee and Shiva. Thanks to our college seniors we became friends right on the first day of our college lives. It’s mainly because of the extensive ragging in our law colleges.
We had a regular practice of going out on weekends, especially every Friday we go to the Marina beach at 10:00pm and we get food from outside a place called “MAATAS” near my place and of course we also get other soft drinks. We spend time till midnight and then we all sleep at my place. We started this practice right from our third semester.
At times, we go to symposiums conducted by Engineering college students just for the sake of seeing girls. We have gone to almost all engineering colleges in Chennai. It’s the best time to see girls as generally they come in saree on that day. That’s how I met the girl of my life. The most important coincidence is that even my friends met their girls of their lives.

FLASHBACK

I still remember the day, 20^th June 2009 when I went to the symposium of Meenakshi Sunderrajan College of Engineering. It is a private engineering college in Kodambakkam in Chennai. The important aspect of this college is that, there is woman’s college very much adjacent to it. The woman’s college is Meenakshi college for Women. The management keeps the symposium of the engineering college and the cultural of the women’s college on the same day.
One of my friends, bharani studied there. He is a year elder to me. He had invited me for the symposium. Symposiums in chennai’s engineering colleges have technical events like paper presentation, project display, etc. Apart from this they conduct events like adzap, quiz, Treasure hunt for which we used to go and take part.
So we entered the college premises at 11:00am. Once we parked our bikes, we four of us entered the building. Outside the building of the engineering college, Bharani was waiting for us. He welcomed us and we started moving towards the registration counter.

“What da? It’s too crowded at the registration itself.” I asked.
“Yes, today is the symposium for us and the cultural for the woman’s college.” Bharani said.
“Then we can go to the woman’s college cultural right?” Raghav asked.
“I am in for sure.” Shiva said.
“Hey stop it guys, their events are boring just singing and dancing that too only after 4pm. We have interesting...” Bharani was talking but I was looking at the registration counter and there was a girl.
There was a striking feature about her that attracted me instantly. She was wearing a green saree, silver bangles in both her hands, lip gloss. She was very simple and no makeup at all. I like girls who don’t apply makeup. I started walking towards her.
“Dai, I am talking da.” Bharani said.
“Yes go on. I am listening.” I said.
“Fine. So treasure hunt event will be exciting that we can pair up teams...” Bharani was talking on and on. 
I walked over to the registration counter. She was writing something on a paper. I went near her as the other guys followed me. She lifted her face and saw me coming.
“Hi, Welcome to our college symposium & culturals. I would like to have your name and college name.” She said.
She had a tag with a badge and I badly wanted to see her name. I tried hard and could see only “S” before which she turned her ID card.
“Hi, my name is Srikkanth and I am from law college.” I said.
“Okay, Which event do you want to participate?” She asked.
“Actually I heard that we can pair up with girls for the treasure hunt event. Would you be interested in getting paired up with me?” I asked with a smile.
She stared at me, stood up and shouted “Hey Sindhu, can you please help me out here?”
“Yes sure.” She said.
“Hey, excuse me.” I said to her.
She started walking away. ‘Mannn she’s awesome!!’ I thought.
Then Sindhu came there.
“Yes, tell me.” Sindhu said.
“No actually I was kidding with her as to whether she would pair up with me for treasure hunt.” I said.
“She’s not that type of a girl. She is sensitive.” Sindhu said.
“Okay. Can I just know her name?” I asked.
“Sudha” Sindhu said.
“Okay fine. We want to register for the treasure hunt and ad-zap event.” I said.
“Sure.” She said and noted our names and gave us our lunch tokens.
We started walking towards the auditorium for the inauguration talk when Raghav ran back and spoke to Sindhu.
“Uhh, Excuse me!” Raghav said.
“Yes?” Sindhu asked.
“We’ll go to lunch at 1pm. The time of the event is not mentioned. Who is organizing the event?” He asked.
“Me and my friend.” She said.
“Okay fine. Uhh... Ahem... Can I have your number please? So that I can call you and ask about the timings.” Raghav asked with a hesitation.
She smiled and gave him her number. He then started walking towards us with a smile that said ‘Yes, I have done it.’
All five of us entered the auditorium and we were waiting for the program to start. We sat in a continuous row. Raghav was messaging Sindhu. There were girls everywhere. Many of them were with their mates. There were many gorgeous looking girls but my mind was thinking only about her. The function started with a song. Three girls were singing a traditional song. Moulee is a song addict. He is crazy about carnatic music and people who sing carnatic songs too. I was sitting near moulee. 
Moulee asked “Hey machi, how is the girl who is singing?”
“How can I see from this long distance da? Why are you asking?” I asked.
“Her voice is mesmerising. I would love to speak to her.” He said.
“Okay, don’t worry we have Bharani with us.” I said winking at Bharani who was sitting beside Moulee.
“Dai this is too much da. Anyways her name is Deepika! She sings for all the college events. She hates boys though!” Bharani said.
“Oh I see. Sounds interesting.” Moulee said.
The song was over and the programs started. Bharani, Moulee, Shiva and I were talking aimlessly and gossiping while Raghav was busy frying nuts with Sindhu.
After the paper presentation and the project display event got over, we went for lunch to the canteen. Buffet was arranged for all the participants. We started eating when Deepika passed by us. Moulee went behind her and said, “Hey, I am Moulee from law college. You sing really well. Your voice is truly mesmerising.”
“Thanks.” She said bluntly and walked away.
“See I told you, she doesn’t react properly to guys da machi.” Bharani said.
Moulee became upset. It was 2:00pm when lunch was over. We proceeded to the ad-zap event. The topic that was given to us was toothpaste. We got our turn and we broke the crowd into wrecking laughter. We got the first place in ad-zap.
We went to the cafeteria. I bought a coke. Just when I turned, she was standing there. 
“Hi, what’s up?” I asked.
“You were amazing on stage. You have talents.” She said.
“Haaa thank you, thank you Pooja.” I said.
“My name is Sudha not Pooja.” She said.
“Yep I know, but just wanted you to tell out your name.” I said with a smile.
“You’re smart.” She said.
“I know. Have a nice day. Bye.” I said and started to leave.
“Hey.” She called.
I turned and said “Yes?”
“I was wondering if we could team up for treasure hunt.” She said with a smile.
‘That smile, I can never ever forget it. Her teeth when she smiles make her pulchritudinous.’ I thought.
“Sure. I would love you.” I said.
She looked at me in shock.
“Oops sorry I would love to.” I smiled.
She smiled and we went to the place where the event was about to take place. We didn’t win the treasure hunt, but I surely won a big treasure – her heart. It was just half hour of playing treasure hunt together, running around, searching for clues, etc. But I seriously wished the game never ended.
It was 4:00pm. Shiva, Bharani and Moulee were having tea at the canteen. Me, Sudha, Sindhu and Raghav were walking in the ground.
“So when does the dance program and all start?” Raghav asked Sindhu.
“Well, it should start in an hour. Why asking?” Sindhu asked.
“No, just want to see the girls dance.” He said showing his teeth.
“I will kill you.” She said and that’s it a love story blossomed there.

Sudha and me were talking about a range of things. I got to know about her hobbies and also about her family. I loved it when she talked, looking at her cute expressions made me skip many heartbeats. 
We managed to pass one hour and we went to the auditorium. This time the women’s college auditorium. The women’s college was very strict. There was a solo singing competition as well as group singing competition. The first singer was Deepika. She came over to the dias. Just as she was walking on the stage Moulee got up and shouted and clapped. The entire audience turned back and saw Moulee and so did Deepika. Moulee turned to me and said, “I was just encouraging her.”
“Well, this is enough for her to be mad on you for this century.” I said.
Moulee sank down to his seat. After Deepika finished singing he ran to the backstage. In fifteen minutes, he came smiling. “Machi I became friends with her.”
“What? I can’t believe it. How?” Bharani said.
“Haha, Nothing I just told her about myself and she became comfortable being friends.” Moulee said.
“All were lies right.” Shiva said winking. 
We all laughed but I felt happy for Moulee. ‘Such a nice guy he is’ I thought.

The dance competition was over and then came the choreo night. It was a wonderful four hour event. In between we had a break. We all wanted something to eat. Shiva wasn’t hungry. So we all went to the canteen. When we came back, Shiva wasn’t there. We called his mobile but there was no answer. We started watching the dance shows and all the women were rocking the dance floor. 
After an hour, Shiva came with a girl. The girl ran to the stage and the next dance was performed by her team. I asked him “What happened da? Where were you all along?”
“That girl you saw now, she left the karoke for the dance at her place. She had neither time nor vehicle to pick it up. So I took her to her place and brought the karoke.” He said.
“That’s some timely help I guess.” Raghav said.
“Yes, that’s nice of you.” I said.
The choreo night was over. All the students started to leave. The buses were ready to leave. Just as we went to the parking lot, the girl who Shiva helped came running.
“Hey shiva, Thanks for your timely help. Without you the dance would have been a flop.”
“Hey no problem.” Shiva said.
“Hey guys this is Lavanya.” Shiva said . “And Lavanya this is Srikkanth, Raghav, Moulee and of course you must be knowing Bharani. They are my best friends.”
Just as he was introducing the buses started.
“Nice to meet you guys” She said. “Oh my god... My bus left.” She said in a sad tone.
“That’s okay. Shiva can drop you. We can catch an auto.” I said.
“Okay with me.” Shiva said with a glee.
“Fine bye guys. See you sometime later.” Lavanya said.
“Hey machi...” Raghav called.
“Yes da. Tell.” I said.
“Can you drive my bike with Moulee? Me and Bharani will come by auto.” He said.
“Fine. But why?” I asked.
“I have to message Sindhu.” He said smiling.
“Machi I have to also message Deepi. So I will come with Raghav. You and Baha go in the bike.” Moulee said.
“Well, Okay. No problem.” I said.
Me and Bharani went to the parking lot and the other two guys caught an auto to my place. Shiva was in my place an hour later. 
By the time I reached home, I had received four messages from Sudha. I replied her but she slept off.
I sent her the message ‘Had an awesome day with you. You looked very beautiful in the green saree. Was driving that’s why couldn’t reply. Catch you tomo. Take care. Good night and sweet dreams.’ 

PRESENT

Now all the four of us are committed. Myself and Sudha, Raghav and Sindhu, Shiva and Lavanya, Moulee and Deepika. We were happy till disaster struck.
What happens Next? 

LIFE is a RIDE – RIDE-18:(Climax)

 I packed my luggage……stuffed it with all my necessaries…….Our car screeched
 at the Chennai Air Port –Menambakkam. I unloaded my entire luggage. With
 tears in my eyes, I bid goodbye to all my loved ones. I moved to the
 international terminal for check in. I once again waved good bye before I
 disappeared into the crowd.

 I seated myself in a chair comfortably facing the LED monitor. I kept
 sipping my coffee, which was quiet Ok. My cellphone beeped and, I immersed
 myself into chatting as I sipped the coffee.

 A sweet voice interrupted me.

 ‗Excuse me, can you please, take your hand luggage!‘

 Yah sure, ‗I‘ reverted and moved my bag.

 (I whispered on my mobile, I will call you back and I disconnected my
 phone).

 I gave a warm smile at the pretty girl and literally threw a shocking look
 at the guy who followed her.


 Yah , it was ―Shiva….‖

 It was quiet evident, that the pretty girl standing near me was his wife…..

 He too gave a gaze…that proved that he was shocked too.

 I gave a heavy breath and closed my eyes for a second, and stood up and
 exclaimed!!

 Hey Shiva !!! How are you!!! So this is your pretty wife? When did you get
 married?

 Without any expression! Shiva unloaded his bag and replied quietly….

 I am Fine!Yah I got married 3 Weeks before!

 I could really sense the hatred he has on me. But somehow I exposed, that I
 really did not bother about that!

 Oh Ok! Congrats Shiva ! So you guys are heading for honey moon!

 The girl, gave a sweet reply,….Yes …We are flying to Switzerland….

 Oh great!!! By the by …I am Preethi! Shiva‘s junior in college! ..

 Oh is it! I am Meenu ! (We exchanged a cordial hand shake).

 (I expected Shiva to ask something about me! But he did not even bother to
 ask me …how I am …also.)

 Just out of curiosity, I enquired to Shiva!....
 Shiva!! Did you invite all your friends for the wedding?

 He gave a sharp glare at me and gave a straight reply!....

 Yes! I am no fool for losing my friends for something unworthy! My Best
 Friend Vikram stood as the best Man for my wedding! He grinned!

 Shocked, by his cruel reply! I stopped speaking to him!


 Moments Later, Shiva directed his wife to take a seat somewhere at the other
 end. Meenu waved me a good bye, but Shiva did not even bother to give a
 glance at me.

 I wondered why on earth this guy hates me to this extent.

 My cell phone beeped again and I immersed in to chat, to get me out of the
 trauma caused by Shiva.

 --**--

 I boarded my flight! My first international travel! Though it was a long
 long one! I enjoyed the journey to the core! I kept jotting down in my lappy
 all the petty incidents that happened in the flight and all the beauties
 that I experienced through the flight window….The transit in Frankfurt etc
 etc …My heart bounced up and down as my life‘s best dream came true as I
 landed on the American soil at the ‗Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
 Airport‘

 My colleague took me to her flats. Wow the country was so beautiful, as for
 the first few days, I couldn‘t stop praising the organized culture, clean
 roads, lively environment, etc etc whenever I called India. Slowly, I
 adapted myself to the climate, people and environment.

 It was a long weekend owing to the Thanks Giving day. Along with my flat
 mates, we planned to trip to Las Vegas. Yes the Sin city. I have heard loads
 about Vegas, but when I realized, when I am really going to be there, I was
 excited to the core.

 ---**---

 The city‘s iconic sign ‗WELCOME to fabulous Las Vegas ‗gave us a warm
 welcome. I really enjoyed the essence of the city as we roamed around the
 Las Vegas strip. The casinos, hotels, pub…..the boys and girls….roaming here
 and there without any rules…..we Indians stood awe at the city , but
 maintained a reasonable distance….from everything….to keep ourselves clean
 and tight……:)


 --**--

 We desperately waited for the sun to set , to enjoy the colorful lights of
 Vegas….Yes the day dusked……I lost some dollars in the casinos….and exhausted
 I excused from my friends and took a quiet walk around the nearby shops. I
 thought of collecting some magazines….So I kept staring at the various
 magazines neatly stuffed vertically on the shelves…..

 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie….looked pretty in the cover page of vogue….I
 admired that book for some second, and as I was about to pick the book, a
 hand interrupted and picked the same thing…..

 I turned back to give an annoyed look….and to my shock….my world stopped to
 rotate…..

 Vikram…stood there….like a proper American immigrant…..His hair streaked
 with silver color and his face complexion brightened a lot more…..in a cool
 jerkin and jean ………he stood there flipping the pages of vogue ..Chewing his
 gum…..

 I was sure that he did not notice me till now….so thought of taking a narrow
 escape….( but in my life nothing happens as I anticipate)…..

 He looked up……mam …..You can……………………………………………..( He stopped)

 We stood looking at each other…….not able to react …….

 I somehow, took a heavy breath ….and broke the silence….Hi Vikram…I said
 dimly…

 Vikram unable to comprehend what he has seen…..Hi…H…i…………howwwwwwww….are you
 Preethi!!!!

 Fine! Thanks! How are u?

 I am fine? So what are you doing here? vikram regained to his normal tone !

 I just came to spend my weekend along with my friends!


 Oh so, where have you put up?

 In Detroit!

 Oh oK ok! I am in Los Angeles! I spend most of my weekend in Vegas! Vikram
 retorted!

 Fine Vikram! It‘s late! Bye!

 Oh …oh….Preethi wait! Can we talk for some time! There‘s a good coffee shop
 nearby!

 No Vikram ! I have to go! I replied hesitantly!

 So when are you leaving to Detroit?

 Tomorrow evening Vikram !

 So shall we meet tomorrow morning at this same place!

 No Vikram , we have some plans to visit some places in the south of Vegas!

 Ok Fine! So can I join with you girls!

 I gave a startled gaze! What are you talking Vikram?

 Hey Cool Cool!!! Please I want to talk to you! Please consider this for me!

 Ok Fine ! I will have a talk with my friends and let you know!

 We exchanged our mobile numbers, waved good bye. I got into the taxi along
 with my friends. I turned back..and saw..Vikram still staring at the taxi….

 ---***----

 We reached the hotel room. I was really restless. I moved to the wash room
 as I was unable to control my tears. I cursed myself. I begged to God and
 really fought with him, why my life‘s ride is always a roller coaster ride.
 Why I am not able to move on peacefully. I kept asking myself lot many  questions, as my friend screamed,
 Preethi! Call from India!

 I took the mobile and stood in the balcony and had a conversation for quite
 a long time.

 After a long chat, I disconnected the call. The mobile beeped
 immediately….Yah it was Vikram…..I did not have any stamina to talk to him…I
 disconnected his call abruptly…
 But Vikram called me again and again…..Unable to resist, I attended his
 call…

 Hi Preethi! Why you are so hesitant to talk to me?

 Vikram ? What do you want? I don‘t think I will be able to meet you
 tomorrow?

 No Preethi? If you are not coming to meet you, then I will chase you where
 ever you are?

 Ok Fine Vikram ! Tomorrow morning 9.30 AM Sharp, I will be in front of the
 Golden Nugget…where I met you last night! Ok!

 Thanks a lot Preethi! He exclaimed! Good Night!!!

 I disconnected the call! It was a terrible night! All the incidents right
 from my college days…took a ride in front of my eyes! Especially the
 restaurant….where I expressed that I am in love with Vikram!!....took a
 double ride…!....Exhausted …I slept….with my pillows wet with tears…

 --*----

 Vikram:

 God! Your plans are really awesome! I have never dreamt of this in my whole
 life! I jumped up and down on my bed! I couldn‘t sleep! I saw the
 photographs in my i-Phone, the college tour photographs…As I spun, Shiva‘s
 wedding photographs splashed on the screen. I stood in a lovely full shoot
 near the handsome Shiva in a grand Sharvani.The best man for Shiva.


 I looked at Shiva…in the i-phone….

 Sorry da!!! I will not miss this opportunity! I lied to you on your wedding
 eve that I have not even thought about Preethi from the day we left the
 college! I can‘t stop thinking about her. She is my life Shiva. I will make
 you to understand. Don‘t be enraged on me..I will explain you everything in
 detail when I will come one day to your home to give my wedding invitation….

 With Butterflies flying around me, I slept.

 --**--

 The next day, we gave a firm handshake. He took me to the nearest coffee
 shop. He looked so bright and delighted. I was not sure how this discussion
 is going to be, but prayed to God for strength and guidance.

 Preethi ! you look beautiful today !Winked Vikram!

 I calmly replied! Thanks a lot Vikram!

 You know what Preethi! I never had a single clue even in my wild dreams that
 I will see you again in my life!
 Yah Even me Vikram! I smiled!

 So how‘s your life moving on ? How about Anu , Thivya , Priya!...

 Yah Yah ! Everybody is fine!

 So what makes news at your side Vikram?I enquired?

 Nothing much Preethi! Life is cool! You know what…Shiva got married?

 Yah I know Vikram ! I met him and his wife in Chennai Airport!

 Oh is it! Gr8! I was his best man!

 Yah Vikram ! He told that too!


 Silence for some minutes! As we sipped the coffee!

 So how long you will be in US? Preethi!

 We have planned to settle in Detroit Vikram !

 Oh! So you have planned to bring your parents to Detroit?

 No Vikram! I hesitated! ………..I will be settling down with my hubby
 Rahul!.......

 Vikram sat speechless (staring at me)……………

 He came back to reality, after some time and quietly enquired……So you got
 married Preethi!

 I took a deep breath! Yes Vikram ! I got married to Rahul 4 months back! As
 I always aspired to travel to US, he obliged to my wish! Now he got his Visa
 processed as well……He will be here in 2 more months…..We will be settling
 down in Detroit.

 Tremendous silence followed…as none of us dared to speak again……

 I sensed Vikram‘s disappointment…….

 I quietly retorted! I waited for you Vikram for 4 Years, but I did not get
 any single sign from you! But my mom‘s health got worsened, which forced me
 to take the decision.

 But I have never regretted my decision!May be ….. Rahul is the one God has
 made me! He understood me in all means and supported me in all ways and
 stood by me always….
 Vikram listened to me quietly.

 He took me to a nearest shopping mall…and presented me with a beautiful Tag
 heuer Pair Watch, as my wedding present.

 He came to the airport. I gave one last handshake……Drop to my home someday
 Vikram!!! And don‘t forget to send me your wedding invitation ….I smiled…..


 He held my hand with his two hands….and gave a close look at me and gave his
 usual handsome smile,….Sure Preethi!!! I will let you know, if that
 Happens………….

 THE END………………………. BUT THE JOURNEY CONTINUES………………….
     

 *****Disclaimer*****

 All the names, characters and events in this story are purely fictional and
 any resemblance is completely coincidental.