In the small corner of India there was a village called Aiyaari. It was scarcely populated. Villagers were living a very basic life. Their life revolved around food, water, shelter and their daily chores. The out skirts of the village were covered with lush trees, shrubs and bushes. One could witness a huge variety of flora and fauna. Veena was a ten year old girl blessed with a very good height, rough and long hair. Her tanned skin told the weather conditions. Her eyes would speak out all the emotions she tried to hide. Her friendly nature was the highlight to her character. Despite of her poor financial conditions she treated people with big smile. People felt encouraged and happy around her. She created a different aura. 

One morning, veena was playing with her friends. They played for quite few hours. Now the sun started burning bright as it was noon. Everyone started going back to their shelters for lunch. Everyone dispersed from the crossroad but veena stayed back. She was bored and tired. So she thought of strolling around the village. Walking a few miles she reached the village boundary. She kept on walking. The dense forest greeted her with swinging trees, chirping birds and mouthwatering fruits. She stopped for a while and looked around. Suddenly a small flying creature sat on her shoulders, Veena screamed with astonishment. There was a small fairy who almost fell down with dizziness by hearing veena’s loud scream. After a short while the fairy opened her eyes and gazed veena. Veena picked her up on her tiny, soft palms. The fairy told about the magical garden veena has entered. The fairy took her to their queen who ruled the garden. The queen had beautiful blue colored wings and was sweet in nature.

The queen and other fairies requested veena to have stay for few days at their garden. Veena failed to neglect the offer. Now the worker fairies took veena to her room. As she entered she was struck with the beauty of the place. The fairies gave her a makeover. Veena saw herself in light pink gown with her hair pinned in a bun as she looked in the mirror.  She was well accessorized. Her cheeks turned red. They then headed to the dining hall where they had a delicious meal. Veena slept on a soft mattress for the very first time. It was like a dream to her. Happiness embraced her. Next morning, veena met the fairy queen. She thanked her for the greetings they offered. Veena left for home with some goodies. The memories of the magical garden veena always cherished.        

- Avanti Sachin