All Things Grow With Love

A young man was running fast on the platform of the Bengaluru city railway station to board Bengaluru - Mumbai Udyan express train. He was allotted middle berth no. 39 in a  reservation bogie no. S-7.  He entered the bogie, which was almost empty. Just two persons were occupying the opposite seats. The train left and the platform presented a deserted look due to covid restrictions. The covid health workers completed all the formalities at the entrance gate. The young man sat beside another young man. He was unable to speak immediately due to his fast breathing. Both the young men were surprised to see each other. 

"Hi, Supreet, you are here."

"Hi, Makarand, what a surprise!" Supreet was already in conversation with the young lady in the opposite seat.

"Makarand, she is Vanita, my girlfriend. She will be my life partner shortly."

Vanita became terribly upset and angry. She said,

"Supreet, who said I am going to become your life partner? This is my last warning to stop such stupid utterances. I hate you." 

Makarand was silently listening to their conversation. He and Supreet were college mates in Bengaluru. Supreet felt insulted and left the bogie. Makarand and Vanita saw each other and remembered an incident that happened six months back in a Paradise mall in Bengaluru. Both had a serious argument for a silly reason. They were unknown at that time. Since they know each other engaged in general talk for some time. 

On reaching Dadar station in the evening at 6.30, Makarand and Vanita got down at the platform. Suddenly, Supreet came and pushed Vanita intentionally, when she was walking near the edge of the platform and disappeared very fast.  In the process, she was about to fall down on the tracks, Makarand acted quickly and rescued her. She suffered minor injuries on her left hand.  Vanita accused Supreet of his heinous cruel act. Covid health workers checked all the passengers at the exit gate. Makarand took her to the nearest hospital for immediate medical treatment. After half an hour, she was relieved and thanked Makarand with folded hands. 

"Makarand, I appreciate you for your kindness and timely help. I love you."

"Vanita, I too love you."

It was like love at first sight for them.

"Where are you going Makarand?" asked Vanita.

"I am going to Sidhartha marriage hall in Mulund East to attend the marriage ceremony of my childhood friend," replied Makarand.

"What a surprise? I too want to go to the same marriage hall to attend the marriage of my niece," said Vanita.

"What a coincidence!," exclaimed Makarand. 

 Six months back their mall incident has become a humorous topic for them. The issue was serious at that time. Both proceeded to the hall in the same taxi. During the one-hour journey on the road, they discussed a lot including their family matters. It was revealed during their conversation that Vanita had completed BE Electronics and was searching for a job. Makarand after completing MCA joined a multinational software company in Bengaluru as a software engineer. Suddenly, the driver applied the brake to save the dog. Vanita was under the impression the taxi met with a horrible accident.  Out of terrible fear, she hugged Makarand just for a few seconds. Both had a thrilling experience of love. Luckily, due to the right judgment of the driver, nothing happened and he saved the dog. It was a lovely moment for the lovers. 

Taxi stopped at the Police station, Mulund. Vanita lodged a complaint against Supreet for an attempt of murder on her mentioning full details. The FIR was registered and assured quick action. From there the marriage hall was a just three minutes walk.  Vanita saw Supreet was busy singing and dancing in the marriage pandal. She felt very much to see her own elder sister Ankita in the group. The elderly guests present there protested Supreet to stop indecent dancing and vulgar songs. At the same time, police arrived with a warrant on Supreet. He was taken to the police station for inquiry.  Everybody at the marriage function witnessed the scene as a dumb spectator. But those who protested him were happy. Ankita was one among them. Bridegroom Sanket was a colleague of Supreet. The marriage was over after one hour. Vanita and Makarand blessed the newly married couple.

Ankita saw her younger sister and asked,

“Vanita, when did you come?   Are you okay? You did the right thing by filing a complaint against Supreet."

Vanita narrated everything to Ankita about what had happened in detail including the timely help of Makarand.

Ankita came to know about the love affairs between Vanita and Makarand. 

She asked,

"Vanita, I wonder how you loved Makarand in the short span of twenty-four hours?"

Makarand intervened and said, 

"Ankita Ji, 'all things grow with love."