Deva

Chapter 6

Gaja walks to him and hands him a paper, Deva drops the axe aside and takes it.

FIR copy of Badra's arrest.

" How many did he killed! " Deva asked Gaja.

" They arrested him as the prime suspect. No clue of how many died. But few known people are there "

" What about his bond with Sita? "

" They are blood relation, brother and sister... From what I heard, it has been a month since his return from jail. So far, he was so connected with Sita. Like a caring brother do "

" And what about Sita? "

" She seems more tusting with Badra " Gaja said.

" Hey, Gaja... " called Gowri. " Busy with elections ha? " she asked jovially.

Gaja smiled, " Yes, Muthashi... Only one month left "

Gowri nodded her head, " Deva, finish your bath quick. Dinner is ready " she said and left walking with the support stick.

Deva smiled at Gaja, " Thank you, Gaja "

" Come, let us eat dinner together " Deva asked.

" Thank you, Deva. But, we are having a protest tomorrow. I am here to ask your tractor for a day. " he asked.

" You can take it. Grab the Keys at Ramanna on your way out " he replied and Gaja took his leave. Deva walked inside grabbing a towel for a shower.

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Deva walked into the go-down in the quarters of the grain, where the entire grain comes to get exchanged with money.

" What's the price today? " Deva asked looking at the gold of India.

" The highest price goes to Red grams, Deva Babu. "

Deva nodded and the accountant started explaining the prices and the amount of grains present in go-down. Deva observed everyone who is weighing the farmer's effort all the months and giving the amount that they tally with the price that day.

And his saw someone, his gaze dropped on someone who is helping the old man to carry the grain sacks to the weighing machine.

Deva walked to him and joined his hands, greeted him. Badra greeted him back with a smile. Badra was about to pull another 50 kg sack, and this time Deva gave him a helping hand by helping him to drop the sack at the machine.

They took a deep breathe.

Deva smiled and Badra smiled back. They both gazed at each other for a while and Deva held his hands to his back.

" Can we talk for a minute? " he asked.

Badra gazed at him and nodded.

They both walked together to the farm behind.

" What are you doing here? "

Badra wiped his sweat and smiled, " Earning some money "

" Why this work?.. You seem like well educated " Deva said.

Badra looked away, " Can anyone give a job knowing that I am well educated in jail! "

Deva gazed at him.

" My education is useless now. I can get into a job but people judge me first "

" You should tell them why you were at jail, then " Deva said.

" Do they listen! "

Deva walked towards him, " God has given you gift, Badra. Use it "

Badra gazed at him confused.