A Little Bicycle

A Little Bicycle Story

Well, we all own some unique experiences, stories, and thoughts in our lives.
Those could be good ones, bad ones and a few could be fantasy, no wonder that you could hold them too.Some want to conceal them, some want to divvy up with the universe, with dear ones or just with YOU

This tale is about a four-year-old girl Siya who has always dreamt of having her bicycle. Her father, Anand was a worker in a wholesale motor shop. He was a kind, humble, and loyal person, His work involved traveling to different cities to receive the dues from the buyer of the motor shop.

One day in the 1990s, Anand was asked to travel Bangalore immediately by his shop owner to get dues pending from regular buyers. Anand paddled his cycle and ride towards his home to pack his travel bag.

 At home Siya's mother, Aruna was preparing lunch, Siya was playing with an empty shampoo bottle and then the door is knocked.

Aruna: "Who is there?"

Anand "Sweetheart, it's me Anand"

Aruna opens the door and asked, "What happened?"

"Why are you early today? Have you taken off?"

Siya excitingly runs towards Anand and hugs him.

Anand carries Siya in his arms and responds Aruna,” Dear, I have to travel to Bangalore immediately, so I came to pack a bag.”

Siya:” Appa, where is Bangalore? What is there?”

Anand: “Oh my baby, it is another city like our city, merely it is bigger in size, so it is the capital city of Karnataka state.”

Siya: “Do we get a bicycle there?”

Anand: “Yes of course”.

Siya: “It would be cheap?”

Anand: Predicting Siya would ask him to buy one for her said “Siya go and play dear, I need to pack my bag else I would miss my bus”

Siya:” Appa I want one bicycle”.

Anand: “Dear, I would buy you one but not now.”

Siya:” Then I too will come to Bangalore with you”

Anand: “No Siya"

Siya: Crying went towards Aruna and holding her hand asked to request Anand to take her along with him.

Even after a lot of tries when Siya did not get convinced by Anand, he said: “Ok Siya if you promise to be a good girl and stay with your mother then I would buy you a present”.

Siya: Whipped dropping tears, with a sparkle in eyes, uttered “Yes yes I promise" dancing.

Siya demanded a promise in return from Anand that he would buy a present for sure.

Anand: Snuggled Siya and kissed.

Aruna while seeing off Anand asked Anand if he could make it for Siya to get a present!!

Anand: Smiling “Honey, you know our current condition I can't buy a bicycle, but I will try to buy her present."

The night when Aruna and Siya finished having dinner Siya exhort Aruna “Amma, when will Appa come back?”

Aruna: cuddling Siya presumed “Why you asking this Siya?Is it for your Appa or a present?”

The gaiety of Siya’s laughter made Aruna ponder if Anand can make it for Siya.

The night was full of delight, excitement for Siya.

The joy and happiness Siya had that day were mesmerizing. She was writhing on her bed.

Every night dream a new dream, and everyday work for your each dream.

A small step can get you to wonderland which is a replica of your DREAMLAND.

Dream as long as you are alive, dream as much as you can. Life is full of surprises and presents all of them are on your way.

The next day morning Siya was full of pep. She brushed her teeth dancing and singing. Waiting for her Appa to come back soon with a present which she surmised it would be a bicycle.

Aruna was vexed for Anand and Siya, to buy present Anand would have to struggle and manage money, and if he cannot keep his promise made for the little girl he would shatter and mourn. And if Anand doesn’t buy a present, Siya would be shattered.

Siya:’Amma when is appa going to come?”

Aruna: Hunch down and muttered, “Siya, your Appa might have reached Bangalore now once he completes his work, he will go for shopping to buy a surprise present for you after that he would board a bus to return sweety.”

 Anand was waiting for the buyer to arrive to give due balance was thinking about Siya and she craves for a bicycle. Though Anand had promised for present not for a bicycle, he was cognizant of her dream to have a bicycle. He starts counting the money he had with him, hardly he could count 250 rupees. He counts again and again.

While Anand was in deep think, a man with a bald head and a big fat belly, raised eyebrow walked towards Anand.

Man: Hey you, sitting on the suitcase !! Are you Anand?

Anand: Turned around his head to see the man who uttered his name.

"Sir did you called me?" Anand catechize.

Man: Yes !! You are Anand, Aren't you?

Anand: Yes Sir, but I am sorry gentleman I could not recognize you.

"May I know who are you?"

Man: I am the one whom you are looking for, a buyer of the motor shop, Siva.

Anand: Oh Siva sir glad to meet you.

Siva: What were you thinking about so deeply?

Anand: That was thinking nothing sir just wonder how I will keep my promise. Ahen ahen Sir I am here to collect the due amount. I have to return soon.

Siva: Yeah I know, here it is, take this. count it if it is exactly 25000 rupees. Carry it safely.

Anand was looking too low Siva could realise that there is something wrong with Anand.

Siva said" I would give you this money only if you tell me the reason which is making you feel low.

Few people seem to be arrogant by their vocal and outer appearance but they would be the kindest and humble just like a coconut

Anand explained Siva how much Siya is found of bicycle and the promise he made to her that he would buy a present instead.

Anand: Uttered "how helpless I am sir, my little girl asked one thing but I am not able to fulfil her one dream too.

Siva: I have heard about you from your owner how loyal and humble you are. And I am not unaware of your financial crises. You are here not just to collect dues after hearing a lot about you from your owner, myself and your owner have a proposal for you.

"Would you like to work in my warehouse as a manager?"

Anand's eye raised up, he was numb with great surprise he looked at Siva.and said "Sir you are so kind but you need not do this.

Siva "No Anand, you deserve this. It is a reward for your loyalty"Now tell me do you accept this opportunity?

Anand "Sir I would need time to think and discuss with my family and owner as well"

Siva " Sure Anand you can let your owner know about your decision and take this due amount." he walked away.

Anand counts the amount and fount 1000 rupees extra he immediately turned and ran towards Siva.

"Sir..., hello Sir waving hand, Siva sir wait.". Sir, I counted the amount and it has 1000rs extra. May be mistakenly you added. Take it, sir.

Siva smiled and said, "Oh Anand you are so loyal, I willingly added 1000rs."

Anand blanked out and questioned Siva "But why you did this sir?" 

"Were you testing my loyalty?"

Siva "No Anand, this extra amount is for your little girl bicycle. I want you to buy her a present which is expecting not anything else."

Anand "I appreciate your greatness sir but I can not accept it, sir."

Siva " Anand, I know you. You can return me whenever it is possible or in installment. Please I request you to take it."

Anand smiled and uttered "Thank you, sir, I will never forget your kind gesture " he hugged Siva greeted him, and walked to the bicycle shop.

Anand muttered"Which kind of bicycle should I buy, which color, it should be best just like my little Siya"

Anand went to many shops but dint finds the best one in his range.

He looked down and walking towards bus-stop he heard horn ringing. He stepped a few more step saw a beautiful bicycle in the showroom.

(To be continued...)

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