Small town girl in the CITY - Part I

 
“Anushka…baby…papa has to go there…I know this hurts you…but we don’t have a choice baby…and moreover, I know that you surely will love London!!”

My mother had been telling me such things since the day I had received the most devastating news I could have, in my lifetime…My father had been transferred to London, owing to his promotion, and we had to leave our home - town, Nashville.

This isn’t as simple as it seems, from the last paragraph. For me, leaving Nashville was like leaving my life behind. School… friends…neighbours…everything would change for me…I was not petrified of losing something…I was apprehensive about the change I would have to undergo, to be accepted in an alien environment. I had grown up in this town…and both of us- me and Nashville - had accepted the way we both were…and the best part -- neither of us wanted any change in either of us. We were like two childhood lovers who would never like to change the way they are with each other. Truly, neither did I change, nor did Nashville. The only thing that came between us was distance…and each kilometre till London from Nashville was like a stab inflicted upon my existence.

I did not meet my friends before leaving, knowing full well that they had planned a farewell party for me. I wanted to see them badly, but I knew that meeting them would make things more complicated; leaving Nashville would be tougher, than what it already was. I sent them apology texts and switched off my phone. “I would contact them there…not now…”

Our bags were packed, and the next morning we had our flight to London. My parents were fast asleep...but for some reason, I couldn’t do so… I just stood in our balcony and gazed at the stunning, open sky with teary eyes… “Nashville…I don’t wanna go!! Pull me back…pull me back to yourself…please!!” these words echoed in my mind…I strongly wished for us to stay back, but I knew, that this was not going to happen. I was disappointed by the silence that surrounded me…it seemed to push me away…push me to a better life?? Or throw me into depression,everlastingly ??

Time, would decide.

to be continued...