The Unleashed Soul

While getting ready, she looked at the uniform. She smiled and entered the gate of the thousands of memories she was hiding inside her. it seemed like yesterday, when they had met at a common friend's wedding.

She hated the way he was boasting about his country. Boasting was what she felt of him doing so. According to him, he was just talking about the great things his country had. The conversation changed into debate, debate into argument and argument into the deep conversation. They both were finally on the same page.

Priya was a hardcore tech savvy who wanted to work overseas for a good package. Arjun was the most patriotic guy among his friends. The confidence that he had showcased while sharing his thoughts about his country had persuaded her to think positive about her country. She was deeply moved by his thoughts and now his dream to serve the country had become the motive of her own life. The day had finally arrived when he was sent on the front. When she came to bid him adieu, he whispered in her ears, "after this enemy, I need to conquer the other war for you against your father".

She smiled but tears were flowing down. Days had passed, then months and years, now she had given up. On the day of her wedding with someone else, she cried terribly. The chooda she had always craved for was on her arms. But more than an ornament, it was more like manacles. All her dreams were shattered along with the bangles she wore on her first festival. Her husband was also a warrior who tried to conquer her body before her soul. She was not a milksop so one day she decided to come out of that unwanted burden which was put on her shoulders without her consent. Arjun had once said, "you are capable of anything. Believe me, you can achieve everything you want. For you, sky is the limit." Indeed, the sky was the limit. She had put on the uniform and was ready to fly beyond that limit. Today, she was not a poor unfortunate Priya, she was Flight Lt. Priya Mehtani.

P.S. Everyone (be it bad or good) comes in your life for a reason.. try to learn from them and rise above your boundaries!