Amora – The Final

Amora – The Final

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“What happened to your eyes”?

“Summer vacations have begun and those little boys have started playing cricket on the road. When I came to close our main door one little brat aimed for six and his cricket ball hit my eye”, explained", Ganesh.

“You should have been more careful dear”, Priya replied massaging his head slowly.

It’s been ages we made love and he hasn’t uttered a word about it. He has understood my situation and I am pretty sure he won’t abuse a little girl who is of Amora’s age, Priya thought.

Priya switched off the gas stove.

No response.

"Priya, what happened to you? The gravy has burnt." He pushed her aside and opened the windows to let the smoke go out. The bustling sound coming from the black coloured exhaust fan bought her to the present.

“I am sorry”, Priya said looking tensed.

“No worries Priya, let’s order the food from Swiggy.

“Come, sit in the living hall, I will clean the kitchen”, Ganesh announced.

He cares for me. I am sure he wouldn’t have done anything wrong. Let me tell him what happened.

“Ganesh, Adhira’s parents came home today morning”.

“What? Why? When?”, he shouted out his questions in a jiff.

“Why are you anxious”?

“No, I am just inquiring. She didn’t come to tuition nor informed me, so I am just concerned”, he covered it up smoothly.

Her dad said that you tried to abuse her and that’s why she isn’t coming. They came here to complain about you.

“How dare she is”?

“She is the one who proposed me Priya and when I told her no, she used her compass to hurt my eyes”, Ganesh opened up.

You told me last week that a little boy hit you with his cricket ball?

She caught him red-handed.

“I am sorry Priya”, I lied to you. She was behind me and was always asking for bike drives, hugs and kisses after class. That’s the reason I came down immediately post classes. She stayed late night thinking I will accompany her until she reaches home and can fulfil her desires in the dark.

Priya couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Her doubts on him doubled.

“What did you tell them”, he questioned?

I told them not to send their daughter anymore.

His eyes narrowed.

“That’s good. I don’t want her to come either”, he added.

The next day, Priya looked normal. She did her daily chorus as nothing has happened.

When Ganesh left the place along with Amora, she decided to follow him secretly.

He left Amora at her school entrance and took a U turn to the school where Adhira was studying.

He waited for her at the entrance and when he saw Amora coming along with her father, he disappeared. His face looked tense and Priya felt something wrong.

She drived back home and started searching his room thoroughly. He saw few cards gifted by Adhira on Teacher’s day. It read I love you sir in red letters. She understood where all it began.

And, then she found a bag lying on the loft all alone. She pulled a chair and climbed on it to check its contents. The bag had pornography CDs and adult stories. Her tears passed over her lips.

Amma, Amora called.

She wiped her tears and packed the bag immediately. Don’t come inside Amora, I am cleaning and the room is dusty. Give me a minute. Her instructions were clear.

Amora sat in front the desktop and she saw a sticky note stuck on the mouse.

Take footage as per the date.

Amora remembered the homework her appa had assigned her the previous day. By one hour she listed the footage as per the dates.

All of the sudden, she thought of playing anyone of the footage and by god’s grace, she played the video where her father was abusing Adhira near the main door.

He was trying to kiss her vehemently and she saw Adhira trying hard to fight against him. In a split second she took the compass out from her side pocket and poked his left eyes.

“Dear, what are you doing”, Priya called out.

She immediately closed the tab and turned towards her mother side.

"Just playing games mom," she said smiling.

Mom: "Okay!

Shall I prepare soup for you?"

"Yes amma, sorry."

"That’s okay dear."

"Amma, when will Adhira come?"

Priya didn’t reply. What can I tell her? Her brain rewired quickly and she came up with an instant lie.

"She has gone for a long summer vacation!"

"But she has school right?"

"I am not sure dear. You need to check with her once she is back," Priya said.

Two days later:

"We are calling from the Orleanpet Police station. Your daughter Amora is at the station here.

Can you please come here to pick her up", the lady inspector spoke in a soft voice.

On other side, the sub inspector was telling the same information to Adhira’s parents.

Both the couple entered the police station in a horrified manner.

“What happened Amora? Why did you come here?” Ganesh yelled.

Gowtham went near Adhira and wraped his arms around her.

"Who is Ganesh?"

"Me sir."

"What do you do?"

"I work at Indian bank and also take Maths tuitions at morning and evenings sir."

"Your daughter and Adhira have logded a complaint against you under the POSCO ACT session 7 (sexual assault) and 11 (Sexual harassment)."

"I didn’t do anything sir, she is lying. She is the one who proposed me. I have the proof," he cried.

"Enough of your drama Mr," the inspector shouted.

"She looks similar to your daughter’s age. Don’t you feel ashamed. Your daughter was the one who complained against you and here is the proof." They showed him the footage that he forgot to erase.

Priya slapped him without giving a second thought.

Gowtham came forward to punch his face.

"Stop it sir. We will take care of it," the inspector said.

"He will be produced to the court and don’t worry sir, your daughter name won’t be revealed.

Do take her to the hospital for examination and we have recorded all the details required. If anything required, I will get in touch with you sir," the lady inspector instructed.

Yeah okay, said Gowtham.

Put him in the locker.

Amora looked at his dad and said, “I didn’t expect this from you appa. She is my best friend. How can you even do like this”?

No dear, let me explain, he touched Amora hands.

“Don’t touch me. I don’t know whether you touch me with love or lust. I hate you appa”, she yelled.

You have done a great job Amora, I am proud of you, her mother said. I am happy that my upbringing is good.

All came outside the police station appreciating Amora for her bravery!

Do enroll her for the self defence class, Priya said.

Sure! Gowtham replied back.

Come Amora, now it’s your turn to drive the bike, Adhira said.

Let me try, she whispered back.

Daddy, Amora and I are going to meet Neetu!

Go safe you both, Aisha replied.

What about the tuition you asked about, Gowtham winked.

I can learn on my own daddy! I will teach Amora too.

They both flew in the air whereas Lakshmi stood alone.

We are sorry, Aisha said.

It’s okay. He deserves the punishment. I can manage, she said opening her car door.

Statistics of the past few years from the Crime in India Report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) suggests that in 80-90% of the cases, the offender is ‘known’ to the victim.

According to the World Health Organization, one in every 4 girls and one in every 7 boys is sexually abused across the world.

 The 2007, national survey conducted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development clearly shows that of 57% of children who said that they have experienced one or more forms of sexual abuse, were boys.

Teaching the difference good touch and bad touch isn’t enough, it’s high time, we let our voice out and save our children who are the everyday victims easily targeted for their innocence.

 

Amora means love!

Love has the power to make you a better person, in this story, Amora wishes her dad to become a good soul and good human being.


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