20. Terrorists plan

CHAPTER 20

Terrorists plan

Terrorists were watching TV in the darkness. The channels were broadcasting news about Dodda Naik.

Pointing to the TV, Maula said, “Isn’t that the fellow who sent our leader who is fighting for jihad to jail?”

Looking at the terrorists, Maula said, “We must drink his blood.”

Leader got up angrily. “Dada, we will drink blood and also sacrifice our lives for Jihad.”

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Meanwhile at the village, elders were all sitting at a place and chatting. Suddenly Hakeem came towards them with a newspaper. Dodda Naik’s photo had appeared in the newspaper.

Pointing to Naik’s photo, Hakeem said, “The paper is full of news about our Dodda Naik.”

Looking at the paper and then looking at Dodda Naik, Chikka Naik said, “With you, our tanda has also become world famous.” 

Hakeem said, “Naik, now we must be very careful. If any stranger came to our village, we must keep an eye on him.”

Chandra  Naik said, “Strangers come to our village only for Hakeem’s medicine.”

Dodda Naik said, “Yes. From now on if anyone came for medicine, we must investigate fully before giving treatment.”

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Krishna Naik came to visit Durga in the evening. Durga saw him and was shy. He too felt shy and stood looking at her. Durga went to her mother, who was cooking nearby. “Mummy, he has come.” 

Jhansi asked, “He means who? Even if he was a stranger, can’t you tell the name?”

With shyness, Durga, “That only, he”

Hammering her head, Jhansi asked, “A stranger?”

Showing signal of mangalasutra with shyness, Durga said, “Person who will tie this on me.” 

Jhansi laughed understanding what Durga wanted to say. “Are you trying to tell me with signals that my son-in-law-to-be, Krishna Naik has come?” 

Jhansi got up and went to the front door of the hut. Krishna was standing there with his head bowed down in shyness.

Jhansi asked, “Are you also shy?”

She pointed to the cot. “Sit down.”

 Krishna sat down. Looking at Durga, Jhansi said, “Bring water.”

Durga happily came out with water. She gave water and stood watching Krishna.

Jhansi asked, “How is everyone at your village?”

Krishna smiled, “They are all fine. I felt like seeing you. That is why I have come.”

Jhansi laughed. “You came to see me or Durga?”

Krishna bent his head with shyness.