“As they entered the deck of Titanic
With a dream to cross the Atlantic

Those standing by said good bye
they never knew it was their final bye

She stood once so proud and true
And now, she lie under the ocean blue.

I hear the agony of that night
That took down 1500 souls overnight

The Ship of dreams. The Ship of power
now a memory for all to remember

The ship that went down in a night
Never to see Monday’s morning light..

Taking 1500 souls life to an end.
She made her home on the seabed.

My heart is with those who went down
Your place in my heart is like a jeweled crown

Titanic – you are to me a princess with a bridal gown
My prayers with you and to all those who went down..”

–Sijith

Ashwathi slowly stood up from her seat. Looking straight to Gabrillo’s eyes, she spoke “Gabrillo. Here is the decision I choose.”

“What is it”

“Jesna is my best friend. My life. What I have to give in return is my blood. I choose my blood over my life”

Silence. Gabrillo didn’t speak. Ashwathi didn’t speak. Only the sound of light wind that flows.

After few minutes that seem like hours of waiting, Gabrillo stood up and started walking away. He was walking away from Ashwathi.

Then suddenly he stopped and turned back. Then smiled..

“So you knew it. From the person who came to you that day”

“Yes.” – Ashwathi responded.

“Lets go back to what happened that day”

——————

It was the day Ashwathi gave blood to the mother of University librarian. The same librarian whom she met on the graduation day and they thanked her for her care.

That day while she was coming back from hospital, a man came to her. A man dressed in white clothes. Ashwathi didn’t know who he was. Looking into her eyes, he spoke

“Ashwathi. Today you gave blood to someone and saved a life. I want to tell you one thing. In your life there will come a time when you have to choose between your life and your blood. Choose your blood. Your blood will save your life”

“Your blood will protect your life. This is a gift for you for the good thing you did today”

——————

Are you the one who came that day – Ashwathi asked looking at Gabrillo’s eyes. “Yes” – I am. I was the person who came that day. And today, as I told you to do that day, you choose your blood over your life. And you get your blood and your life back”

With that Gabrillo moved his hand, and the room suddenly became dark. And then a light. That grew in intensity until it filled the whole room. There you could see a screen. And in that screen was – a girl.

Yes. That is Jesna.

Aswhwathi jumped at her feet. It is Jesna. Her friend. She can see her clearly. Excited, she pulled her hand to touch her.

“You can’t touch her Ashwathi. It is just a screen ! Jesna is waiting for you. You can go and meet her” – Gabrillo spoke with calmness in his words.

“Where is she Gabrillo, and what happened to her. ”

“Close your eyes now” and she did. “Now open it”

When she opened her eyes, she was lying in a hospital bed. It was the same hospital bed where she was when she met with the accident. It is the same room. Same doctor. I know that nurse. What is going on ?

“Ashwathi. Good morning. How are you now ?”

“Doctor. I am in this bed. What happened to me ?” “Oh nothing. A car accident that happened. You are fine”. “Whom did I hit.” “It is your friend Jesna. She is fine too. I call it a miraculous escape. You and she are safe”

“Relax and get some rest. Today both of you can discharge from here. Ah. One more thing. Jesna is waiting for you. You can go and meet her”

I have heard these words – “Jesna is waiting for you. You can go and meet her” – but where ?

Closing her eyes, she heard a voice talking to her. Of Gabrillo. Yes. It was he who said those words to her. When she asked him “”Where is she Gabrillo, and what happened to her. “”, and his words.

“It is all now memory Ashwathi. Your life saving act has given your life back to you. Your life Jesna. And now go back to your life.”

With that Ashwathi opened her eyes again, and started looking around. Looking to meet her best friend Jesna. And here she is..

The End

Jackson is not any CEO. His real name is Magrillo, and he is an angel from God. Magrillo’s word on how he can bring back Jesna came as a great happiness for her. This is great. I can have back Jesna.

But she didn’t know that bringing back Jesna comes with a price. Her own life. Only one person can survive. Either she or Jesna, and a decision is to be made. Within new few hours.

Magrillo don’t want her life. But he will take something which is dear to her life. That is the condition. And Magrillo won’t tell what is that he will take. It is a decision Aswathi won’t know. And will only know once Aswathi made her decision on this.

It is very silent now. A calmness ? Or something else. Never know. Only one thing. A decision is to be made. In next few minutes. Magrillo is looking at Aswathi’s eyes. The situation is getting little tensed.

Ashwathi is not even having the strength to look at Magrillo. What he is going to ask in return for Jesna. Her own life? Or her loved family members. Or any of her processions that is dear to her. “I wish he tells me. But no. He wont and now I need to make a decision. And the decision is to be made now..” – Aswathi said to herself.

Slowly raising her head. Looking at Magrillo’s eyes, she slowly raised her voice. And she said – “Magrillo. I make the decision. That I want Jesna back. My friend whom I killed with my own hands. I want her back. In return, you can make the decision. To take what you want. I agree. Fully agree”

With that, Magrillo rose from his seat. And everything went blank…

To be continued..

The happiest person in milky way
Hasi – today is your day..

We are all waiting for the baby everyday.
Waiting to see your little champ play..

How happy we are to see your face smile,
Happiness flowing like the river nile..

With our prayers with you everyday
everything will be okay..

-Sijith

As I sit down here
Looking deep into my life
I just can say – waw
This life is a blessing

We can live this life
As a shade for those
Who need us, that when we are gone
We leave behind a trail, that no one else can fulfill.

Ever..

–Sijith

My life started seeing a face.
And that face was yours
There is nothing bigger to me than you,
You are the shell that hold my life..

Your love for me is bigger than anything,
You are the sunshine that keeps my life.
Please give me a hug,
For I don’t have anyone than you..

–
Sijith

“Something that you feel in your heart,
you know when you have it
What is happiness, I dont know
Though I feel it right now – this moment

I wish I could get the right words,
to tell you how I feel
A feeling within me,
A calmness, a sense of happiness,

What just happened to me,
that gave me this happiness
I don’t know. May be it is a feeling
that I am going to make a difference

Is it the thought that I have people,
who loves me and connect with me
Or is it the feeling that I am,
healthy with a great body.

Is it the thought that I have all these
great resources that I can use,
all these mentors and people,
who are with me in my life.

Is it the decision I made just now,
that I will make a difference
Everyday making this world a better place,
than I found it in the morning..

That I can give happiness to people
A happiness only I can give
Like an angel among stars
and that my life matter..

The whole world is looking for it,
For peace and happiness
and I experience it this very moment,
What a wonderful feeling it is..”

–Sijith

“That moment changed my life. When doctor told me that my best friend Jesna is no more, and I am responsible for her death. For quite some time, I just sat there in the hospital bed. I tried to tell myself that this is not true, and Jesna is still alive. How can this happen ? How can I ever imagine I kill my best friend. That sweet girl with always a smile in her. I was totally devastated.”

“And now, I am here with you Jackson. In this train, not sure where I should be going. I don’t feel like I have anyone in this life. My mom, dad, everyone were there for me. But, I killed a person. My hand shakes when I think about it. My heart pains when I remember Jesna’s face.”

“I remember Jesna’s mom and dad coming to see me in the hospital. Oh..How can I remember that day. How can I remember that day. I could see Jesna’s mom crying. I just closed my eyes, as I no longer had the power to see that lady. She was like my own mother, and now I have killed her daughter.”

“I don’t know what is happening to me Jackson. I really don’t know. The world has become black to me. I really don’t know.”

Listening to everything Ashwathi said, Jackson slowly raised his voice – “I am very sorry Ashwathi that this has happened. I join you in your pain. It is quite sad that all this has happened to you. My prayers for Jesna and her family”

“Thanks Jackson. It really feels good to hear those words. What can I do now. I cannot believe that I am a murderer. I want to bring Jesna back to life”

“Yes, you can. You can bring Jesna back to life, and I will tell you how”

“Is it Jackson. How ? I am sure you are joking right ? Jesna is dead Jackson. I killed her. How can I bring her back to life”

“Let me tell you. I am not CEO of Jackson Inc, and my name is not Jackson. I am an Angel. Angel from God, and Jesna – she is still alive”

To be continued..[Intermission]

“It is the time to depart
When our life will go into memories

I wish I could go back in time
To the campus I studied in my life

How wonderful is to be there again
To see my teachers and everyone

Those sands and trees that knows my breath
and classrooms that witnessed my life

This time when it is time to depart
When Our life will go into memories

Into the book of memories
You will be as a peacock feather

All the friendship that I made
Always with me everyday

The ocean of love that you gave me
Touching my heart every time I think of you

We all were there in that life
Living as one in that amazing life

This life it is time to depart
When our life will go into memories

You are the campus I studied
and you will be in my heart always..

”

–Sijith

Mom, the one who stayed awake
The night long I was in pain

Mom, I get every time I look into your eyes
A feeling I get when I realize you’re my mom

Mom, thank-you for being with me
For being my rock when I should have been yours

Mom, I don’t know how can I repay
Everything you have done for me and my life

Mom, you are my mom, I am so proud to claim
For now, and forever..

–Sijith