3. Lightening the burden
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All participants must come with their parents/gaurdian.
this was the last condition.
Nina noticed evident disappointed on her face and asked " what happened ? "
Andrea gave a faint smile which didn't reach her eyes
" Nothing it's just that I can't participate in this event "
Lia asked in worried tone " why ? "
"I can't invite Andrew. he won't come anyway "
Andrea replied with a sad face
" Andrea, atleast try once. You are so brave and cool with everyone. You say no one can make you feel afraid or unhappy. Then why are you so afraid of him and sad when you talk about him ? " Nina tried to convince her.
" There is a reason behind this.Usually I am brave and cool. If you guys want I can tell you. I think I am burdened by keeping this in my mind for so long, not sharing it with anyone " Andrea told her friends
" Ok. We are happy to hear and help you but you have to first register your name for event." Nina said turning serious
" But Nina. I can't...... "
Andrea tried to explain but Lia interrupted her handling her registration form
" No if and no but. Here , you go. "
Sighing Andrea filled her form. They went to attend classes after that.
After classes they went to cafeteria and chose corner seat so no one can hear them talking.
" Now you can start telling us about your fear and sadness that you feel for Andrew." Nina started conversation.
Andrea saw them both for few seconds, then her face became determined.
Today, I will share it. I can't keep it anymore. It's making me depressed.
" Ok. So, I was five years old when I got up one day and found myself in a luxurious room. I didn't know where I was ? Who I were ? " Andrea started
Lia gasped loudly almost yelling " For real ? "
Andrea hissed " I think you won't believe me. So leave it."
" No no .I believe you. It's just that, it's really unusual." Lia said convincing her
" Ok. But next time you yell again loudly, I would stop telling and would not discuss this ever again. I don't want others to know." Andria said glaring at her .
" Ok "
" So, I saw maid Maya sitting there. I thought to ask her about myself and this place and about her, but she interrupted me saying that my daddy is waiting for me at breakfast. I thought she must be talking about my father. So I ran downstairs curiously. There I saw this 27 yrs old giant young man sitting. He smiled beckoning me and calling me Andrea. So, I came to know my name is Andrea."
Lia interrupted her with a smile. " Weren't you very brave and strong headed being a five year old and waking up in such unknown environment and conditioning yourself very fast without panicking. We would have gotten afraid and would have cried and cried "
Nina nodded in agreement
Andrea stared away in thoughtful state without blinking.
This is so true. Which five year child behaves as chill and brave as her. She always thought maybe she developed this attitude growing up. But turns out she was like this from the very beginning.
Lia asked her to resume shaking her shoulders.
She came out of her trance and resumed her story.
( Author - If you have some sad past which is making you depressed, always share it with someone who you can trust.
It will lighten your burden. You would feel free from some heavy load. )
- Writer
