A few days with a ghost.

Chapter 14

 

death of Parvathy

The sudden death of Parvathy collapsed D’Souza and for the first time in life  he felt  orphaned since Parvathy was his all. His dream, emotions, fortune, friend  and every thing.Their relationship was much beyond that of a  husband and wife  much more than that. Viswanathan pacified him . His only solace was his daughters who were bright .” Viswanathan , you know I am totally devastated with the death of Parvathy’  De’souza told. Any words would not pacify him, Viswanathan knew.

 Geetha was very active in the College Union. In Kerala , the rudiments of political learning  start from school days and it slowly develops in colleges and most of the students get graduated in political awareness along with their academic qualifications. Probably this might be the reasons that most of the political leaders have background of student leadership. Each Political party has a student wing like SFI for CPM, KSU for  Congress ,  Vidyarthi Parishad representing BJP like that. Geetha was Social and cultural club chairman. Similarly there are various clubs like Arts Club, Literature club etc etc. One way it is good since it creates political awareness and build up a good leadership. As the head of the Club, she devoted sincerely in its activities and also earned enough hostility from different circles in the society.

 She spearheaded a protest rally when some of the tribal women in Attapadi were raped by some influential persons . In exposing them she faced even life threats. This never deterred Geetha and her team in continuing in raising their voice against such atrocities  in the Society. Being a student wing it attracted more popularity from the media and also that much enmity form some unknown people. Her efforts had exposed a blood donation racket for which she had life threatening attempts not only for her but her father as well. Her close company included Ramakrishnan who was also a “yuva turk’,  Monika another friend who was studying for medical. Monika was from the tribal group of Attapadi and a brilliant girl .There was no wonder why she turned out to be a social crusader. She has every reason to be part the movement as she had seen her community suffer irrespective of the fact who ever is in power.

 Monika had an undisclosed feeling towards Ramakrishnan. This,  she had been keeping in mind and used to flush when ever they all meet. Geetha had noticed this but didn’t make any  sign of knowledge. The most interesting part was Ramakrishnan toyed with an idea of marrying Geetha and Geetha was never informed and she was in blank but had exchanged their heart. Since all of them were staying nearby, without notice the quorum would be called and everyone would be present along with other social Club members. Years passed by and Ramakrishnan got a job as Junior scientific officer in TIFR , Bombay. Monika joined a hospital, but the meetings of the three continued every six months.

A few days with a ghost.                          Adv. Janardhanan venkiachalam

continues