As the sun rose between the mountain, a cold wind was slowly blowing into the house, Nav was feeling much better, and his mind felt fresh, all the mist in his mind has cleared like the wind and sun rising clears all the mist and fog from the mountain, he was assured, and determined, he felt need to talk with Sarah all alone so he can finally clear his mind and understand what is inside her mind and heart. Only by talking with her, Nav can pinpoint the real problem, and find solution for he still felt there is something secret about her and the mansion, but he still couldn't get the answer, so after almost a week, he slowly entered the mansion, the lions were like to ready to pounce on him, this time, the mansion felt heavy as if a boulder was placed on his shoulder, he felt very hard to breathe, but as the wind was slowly blowing, he felt a touch on his palm, that was pushing him to walk toward the mansion with more vigor and determination. As he entered, the parents already agreed for this conversation, and allowed the interview, as long John was standing nearby for safety and to avoid any unwanted problem, but he was asked not to make any sound and just observe it silently.
As Nav slowly entered the room, Sarah was still sitting near the window, she was so focused on the rising sun ray heat that was hitting her face through the window. Nav, walked slowly near her, and absorbed the sunray and wind, he was feeling very peaceful, looking at the mountains, and the sun rising slowly, and the ray heats, with the cold wind gives a soothing and peaceful feeling, its as if, all else disappeared at that moment. At that, moment he felt lost in this world, he suddenly regained the sense, as he again felt someone is watching him, but he didn’t bother, for he was sure no one is there, and he felt the peace, he just looked at this girl who was soaking in the same feeling she was so in tranquil, Nav was unsure how to begin, he slowly thought words to talk with her. The whole room was silence, and it was very much like in space, as whole waited for the silence to break, Nav began to talk, for he need to understand the whole situation.
“Sarah, my name is Nav, I can see you’re enjoying this daily, I can see why you do it, its so calming”, as Nav looked, Sarah just smiled, her voice was so sweet and soft, it was like a breeze of air, passing through the ear. “yes sir, the wind and the sun ray, always helps to calm my mind and gives me a good embrace, this thing i can feel makes me happy, it as if I can see again, the wind with its beautiful smell from jasmine, also makes my mind and heart calm, and forget all problem. My life seems very happy, but I always have been sad, as if I lost something, now it seems my fear will become true, I going to lose anyhow.” her voice was follow of sorrow, she was trying hard not to cry. For me, there is something I felt always lost, I can sense many people sadness since childhood, but yet I couldn't make my own loss feeling is for what. Yet, now I feel very happy, since I know I will lose many thing in this time, but I might gain something also, who knows right like this nature, I lost my sight but I have far more high senses now, I also can feel you're sorrow and also Mr. John standing here."
Nav was shocked, seeing she can sense even Mr. John, even though he hasn't moved or made sound at all, “Sarah, what you say might be true, but as I heard from many, you’re life is blessed, lovely parents, good friends and a born in silver spoon. Not many can have such luck, if like that even I should be more sad as child. Yet here I’m standing in front of you, if not success also, at least I have learned few things to try help few people, but you were right about me being sorrow, but I didn't realize that, you have made such senses.” Nav voice was stern, but there was some strain in it he was trying to stop the shake in his voice, since he was afraid, due to her way she sensed his sorrow. Sarah had a small smile, and she slowly turn and looked at him, for the eye of no vision, had a almost piercing power to the soul, her brown colored eyes, had a very powerful look, it wasn't blinking at all, the eyes was just focus at Nav, these eyes, wasn't moving randomly, they moved accord to how Nav moved, a cold sweat was running down from forehead for Nav.
As Nav looked back at her, he was confused whether she really has lost her eye sight or not, as in the silence, was broken “Sir, you say all that, but your voice clearly tells, you are not what you say, yet what you say of me is true, but all this I cant enjoy fully, since I always felt of losing something, and sadly now I know it will soon, just not sure when it will happen. Strangely sir, talking with you, seems I have known your voice so long. Its really giving me some peace sir, you're voice is unique sir, for it really feels i have heard this voice long ago. You know sir, all my life is full of luck like you said, yet for unknown reason I always know something will happen, something bad, something i have unknown fear of, yet after all is settled, my life would be normal. Sir, why I think like this?”
Nav just looked at her, for he was still speechless, her eyes was still focused on him, and he was just looking at her, her voice broke his focus, and after listening to her,, he slowly moved near her, and sat down, he hold the girl hand tightly, “Sarah, what you have is fear, maybe you're fear is from childhood or unknown, and its normal for all to have it, since you afraid of this unknown, you have shown your vulnerability but don't worry this is normal, so you no need to worry of it, just be brave and I'll help you out of this. Anyhow, its nothing, but I need t ask this, since there exist so many question that need answer, but the most important is, how did you lose the eyesight, did it gradual or sudden?” Sarah was quiet for while, her hand was holding more firm as if seeking support, for first time, she lost her composure, and she was as if focus and listening to someone near her.
“Sir, in truth, it was sudden, one day I woke up, and it was total darkness, yet I was very happy from that day, for I felt, all my problem are coming to end, and in truth, with you here sir, I feel all my worries and fear will fully dissipate. Yet I’m not sure when or how, plus why this feeling I have but I feel you will fix all and this family also.” Sarah, just looked at Nav, he was still processing every word coming out of Sarah mouth also her behavior, the soft voice has changed to stern one, it as if another person is sitting in front of him, her posture changed from vulnerable to confident, even her eyes that was looked so focused, was now full of love and care, but her eye's still followed his movement. Slowly Nav start to smile, as if he have caught the key for all this, as he stood up, he looked at John and smiled, and as he turned to walk out, he again looked at Sarah she was slowly turning back to the window, he just smiled, at the near door.
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“Sarah, I understand, I think I know you’re problem, yet what you hope of me is not easy, but it's not impossible I will try to give you my best, may I know something why the blind? Don’t you want to see your parents? You know how much they miss you and worried? Why choose this darkness, when there is many way?” Sarah smirked again, “Sir, what you see is just on surface, deep its so ugly, yes I did wish this, since I feel there is no use in seeing what is happening, when you knew how it would end, if it's fixed earlier.” Sarah, had tears on her eyes, Nav looked at her, for some signs, and he have found all the idea he needed. Nav finally smiled, he cracked the real problem, hopefully it can help Shara, he just looked at her again, "Sarah, I promise I will do my best to restore your eye sight, but till then try to be more positive."
“Shara I got the answer I need, lets meet again soon, for now I need to be somewhere else and fix all, then I will come to you, and at that time, you might be able to see.” was the last word spoken between them, with that Nav left the room with John, John was fully confused looking at Nav, he saw a face of confidence, yet bit worried, as long he was in the room, he couldn't understand what was happening, and what has he missed, he was so confused, but he felt a new hope and confident seeing this person walking in front of him. He was walking straight with brisk pace.to the hall, to see the parents. As soon he reached there, all looked glad seeing Nav face, for there seem to be hope. Nav just smiled and asked to discuss with them, something important, all was waiting for it, for Nav face is full of confident, and his eyes is fully gleaming of the confident and strenght.
The room was in heavy atmosphere but as air around Nav, there was a light air, all looked at him, he was full of confidence,, slowly Nav start to inform Shara condition, for what has affected most Sarah isn't herself but her family, and the way to help her in truth is understanding the problem between Vivian and Raj, Nav looked at them, his face had a stern look, he was looking at them with no blink,, this was something shocking for them, and was feeling offended, there was bickering between Nav and them, the mansion was vibrating with their voice, the parents was making all the sound, Nav was cold as ice and so focused on getting the information to them, and slowly Nav managed to convince them for the focus of their problem and the key is in their way of sharing their story from beginning to separation plan, which clearly has put a heavy strain on Sarah. The parents were sad knowing this, and they slowly looked at each other, and as if to get approval, both of them agreed, and again looked at Nav who was sitting in a big chair. The room atmosphere become so heavy again, the air was so heavy so Raj started first.
Raj was second child, he had a sister and Vivian was born and raised in Europe, she saw Raj, when he come to continue his study she didn't knew Raj was from an influential family, she saw him as a normal student. After fall in love and in relation for 3 years, they were planning to get married, his father become such big obstacle, in fact it was to point he didn’t needed his son if his son didn’t get married. Against all this they did get married, and few years stayed aboard, at this time, Sarah was born their family was perfect, after that due to unwanted incident, they moved back since to ensure this family have a heritage, and his even though his father clearly didn’t like Vivian, there wasn't some harsh word exchange or incident, since his father wouldn’t talk with Raj, all communication was through Mr. John, as he have already moved to another home in the city, for he felt this home is just not for him. It caused so much stress for he not only miss his dad, but his mom, an he felt Vivian didn’t care for his feeling, for she was more busy in this mansion and work, this caused so many time fight also physical abuse till plan to divorce now, as he was saying this, there is tears near his eyes, also it was Raj has been pain for quite so long, Vivian, was shocked to listen to this, she just hugged him, her eyes were in tears also.
Vivian just patted Raj shoulder, she slowly consoled Raj, for he was totally in tears, and it was like he has been exposed for the first time in his life, he was just hugging her tightly and there was no sign of letting go for while, slowly they separated, and started her story, her voice was still shaking and there was so much remorse in it. for Vivian, Raj was an ambitious person who plan to change his life fortune, she didn't knew his past, after marriage all was good they had a perfect family, and there wasn't even once talk about his parents, till Mr. John come and inform them about real situation, but sadly, after moving here, she feel she had been brought inside a male dominated domain, she felt her life freedom is lost, also she just couldn't focus on how to cope this, so she focused on managing the mansion into her home so she can feel home. The worse was, her husband was slowly changing from caring into abusive through vocal and emotion, finally the physical was the last straw, for her whole world was shaken when Raj slapped her in their fight.. She also was feeling isolated in this mansion, since there has been no one person to talk or share with, she felt jailed in this mansion.. Luckily her daughter was the only source of energy, but that also couldn’t stop them from divorce, since she simply couldn’t take the abuse she suffered for few years, she felt her energy and mind is being drained by this mansion. Vivian, started to cry, her brown eyes was full waters, it was slowly start to wet her lovely face, Raj, just hugged and kissed her, he was asking sorry so many times, since after so long the mansion heavy air, is being cleared by their tears and love, Nav just smiled, and as he looked, he noticed John was also crying but his eyes was so cold, for once Nav felt shiver looking at him.