Echo
Shravani and Radhika reached the final stop of their destination.
When they alighted from their bus, a mesmerizing view of mountains welcomed them in the valley surrounded by mighty mountains.
Mountains have a secret language of their own, the tall beautiful trees speak it and the sweet breeze convey it to you personally!
Sometimes, the clouds come and hug you as you are given a warm welcome by the drops of rain falling on your palms and face as they drench your soul and quench your thirst for the taste of nature!
Shravani was soaking the entire beauty through her eyes and through her soul. Radhika was wide eyed as she was equally amazed by the greenery and the natural beauty presented in front of them in it's majestic avatar.
Radhika said to her buddy, "Hey, listen I am feeling hungry, but what should we eat here, I hope someone is selling tea or noodles, I can manage you know!"
Shravani looked at her and said to her teasingly, "So, should I pluck some fresh and juicy mangoes or bring some sweet water from the natural spring, Madam?"
Radhika made faces and was about to say something when a young man appeared out of nowhere and said to them, "Hello, welcome to our shop, we prepare fresh noodles and tea, in case you are feeling hungry!"
Radhika flashed her million dollars smile at him and said to him, "Of course, we are hungry and you must be an angel of the mountains...."
He blushed and said to him, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself, I am Kartik and I am a farmer!"
Radhika paid him a compliment, "Oh, Wow you are so lucky, you can do your work as well as enjoy the true beauty of nature!"
Kartik looked at Shravani, the true warrior girl with the elegance of nature, and said to Radhika, "Yes, I am truly lucky!"
The sixth sense of Shravani gave her a sign that this young man knows something about her mother.
She asked him, "Have you ever heard of a village called Sitaragarh. My mother Vasudha used to live there...."
He looked at her with respect as he said to her, "Of course, I do. She was my mother's best friend. If you want to know more then you can come to my village and be my guest. My mother would love to see you!"
Shravani looked at Radhika who was looking more interested to say yes so Shravani said to Kartik, "Ok, but don't try to fool us because I am a black belt in taekwondo!"
Kartik smiled at her as he revealed his favourite form of martial arts, "I am proficient in Kalaripayattu. If you want to learn then I could teach you in your free time!"
Shravani said to him, "Ok, that sounds great!"
She felt bad that she tried to warn him but being a woman, she knew that she should always listen to the echoes of both her mind and her heart!
