“Thank you dad for permitting me to go.” said Jacob to his father modestly.
“Now get ready to go and pack your bags” said his father.
Next morning, his father went to goldsmith for taking some money on credit.
“What do you want to mortgage”asked goldsmith.
“I have only these two small gold bangles to pledge” said Jacob’s father very sadly.
Goldsmith took those bangles and measured the weight of bangles on weighing machine. After measuring the weight, he gave him some money. Jacob’s father was not so happy with that small chunk of money. However he had to keep it, as he needed it so much. He took the money and returned to his home.
On the other side, Jacob went to meet his friend ‘Bob’ with whom he was about to go.
“You look very happy, what’s the reason behind your happiness.” asked Jacob to his friend.
“I am happy because my father agreed that you could come with us.” said his friend merrily.
“What!…really…how!…but you said that your father would not agree…”asked Jacob in astonished way.
“Yes. I am serious. I did not feel good at all, so I spoke to my father again and appealed him and finally he consented.”said his friend
“That’s really a good news”
“But there is a problem”said his friend hesitatingly.
“Problem…which problem” asked Jacob in a puzzled voice.
“Actually the scenario is that my father agreed on that you can come with us to the city and spend only a night with us nevertheless unfortunately next day you have to go”.
“Oh…okay. Its absolutely alright. That’s also enough that I can come with you…thank you so much” Jacob said gently.
“Moreover we will be departure tomorrow from here at 12 pm, so be ready”
“Okay I will be ready”
Jacob returned to his home and told to his father that he will be leaving tomorrow.
“This is so early as they will go within few days.”asked his mother surprisingly.
“Yes,but now they decided to go tomorrow, I have only a night left with you” said Jacob dejectedly.
“Don’t worry, it will be great and unforgettable night” said his father cheerfully.
Jacob’s mother prepared all the favourite dishes for Jacob. After a long time all the family members (he, his mother, his father and his two siblings) sat together and took dinner.
“Yum!… Its so delicious mom…”said Jacob to his mother.
“Ya, its all your favourite dishes as we don’t know when we’ll get such time.” Now, you will going in few hours. Always remember one thing, there will be many difficulties, many huddles, come into your path but you have to be strong and face every difficult situation bravely” said his father.
“Yes, I’ll do”.
“And don’t put yourself in bad habits, Just focus on your work” said his mother.
“Okay, I remember all the things that you have told me.”
“One more thing, if someone needs help then help them.”said his parents.
“Yes..I will surely help the needy”
” Brother…let’s play some games” said his siblings.
Afterwards, whole the family started playing. First they sang lots of songs. Thenceforth they decided to play damsharas. Jacob played hide and seek with his siblings. They spend a lot of time and had fun together. While they were enjoying, suddenly Jacob got silent and thought that,”Really, it will be a memorable night of my life.” Also, he thought that just a few hours ago he was so happy and excited to go but now he felt very sad that he had to left his family. His eyes were filled with water while he was thinking all this.
“What happened Jacob, why are you looking so sad” asked his mother.
” No, I’m fine. Just thinking about that tomorrow i will have to go from here.”
” I Miss You all…..” said Jacob emotionally.
By hearing this all get emotional and hugged each other tightly.This was very special moment for Jacob.
“Now, Don’t feel dejected, just smile and go to sleep as tomorrow is a very important day as you will be starting a new chapter of your life.” said his father by wiping his eyes.
Next Day, Jacob got ready and packed all his stuff. His mother said, ” Take some food, I made it for your journey.”
“Jacob, take this money with you.”said his father.
” Money..! but why..?” asked Jacob.
” For your basic requirements.” answered his father.
” But this is too much. Dad..from where you get this money..?
” why are you thinking so much, just keep it with you.” said his father.
” No, Dad please tell me.”
“I borrowed it from one of my friends.”
” No, Dad.It’s Okay….I will manage.”
“Listen my son, you are going so far from us and we won’t even know, what and when you need something…..”
By crossing the conversation Jacob’s mother said ,” Stop arguing Jacob, keep it with you.”
“Okay… fine..”
At the same time Jacob’s friend (Bob) came and wished Jacob’s parents”Hello uncle , hello aunty”.
“Hello” replied Jacob’s parents.
“Jacob lets go, we have to go now”said Bob.
“Okay mom dad, its time to leave”
“We also join you to the station.”said his father.
All arrived at the station. The train was just about to came. Jacob’s father thanked to Bob’s father for helping them. When train reached, Jacob embraced his parents and his siblings and asked for permission to leave.
” Take care of Jacob”, said Jacob’s mother to Bob.
“Don’t worry aunty, I will” answered Bob.
“Don’t take tension, I will keep writing you letters time to time” said Jacob to his parents.
Jacob sat in the train. By looking at his parents ,he thought that this journey would be very long. After some time train started running and everyone shook hands toward each other and said goodbye. Train left but Jacob’s parents was just looking at the train with moist eyes.