Part-3.
Jonathan was walking since 4:00AM and 1 hour had gone. He was a bit tired as he had never walked so long continuously ever before. He thought for having rest for a while. He stopped somewhere and found out a place which was a bit clean and some feet above the road. As this place was some feet above the road so he could see some miles of distance from here. When he turned toward the east it was miraculous reddish curve was appearing down the sky and it seemed to be fight between the black night and this miraculous sunlight and Jonathan could see sunlight is over shedding Night gradually. He was thinking it was the victory of hope and it was teaching him that for the every dark night there would be bright morning after it. After some moment, SUN started appearing on the sky.
Jonathan was first time witnessing sunrise and he was wondering why sun is so kind today as he was able to see sun by his naked eyes without any difficulties. He had never experienced such beautiful morning before. This 5 minutes Stay had made Jonathan full of energy and gave up the plan of resting here.He went down to the road and started walking towards the port. Now, He could walk easily as he can see road very clearly. Now he was walking very fast as he eagerly wanting to reach there as early as possible.
Finally he reached at the Port and the name of the port was “Armia port”. Jonathan was wondering whether he was in his own country Spain. The lines of ships were standing near to port. Some people loading the ships and some people unloading ships. He could see there some different people who were from some other countries as he was unable to comprehend their language. Here people were very different. All people were very busy in their work and hardly talking to each other.
Jonathan could see a Ship at last corner of the port. It was different from these usual ships. It was very big ship and Jonathan could guess that it might be 10 times bigger than this. He became more curious about that ship. But he was very hungry and hardly in a position to walk any extra step. He searched one small restaurant there and it seems to be a bit economically safe. He ordered for his some favorites dishes. First Time he realized that how better cook his MOM is.He was missing terribly the food which his mom used to serve him. An old man was sitting near to him and taking his lunch. Once the old man was done with his lunch, Jonathon dared to go to him and proactively introduced himself. The old man looked at him and said nothing, just shake his head. But Jonathan did not mind his rudeness and sat beside him. Old man looked at him and said “You may want to ask something to me”. This time old man was very polite. Jonathan was waiting for this moment. First Jonathan was thinking to tell him whole plan and then ask for his help but then he thought how he could believe on a man with whom it was the first meeting.Jonthan started discussion in formal way.
Jonathan: “What is your name?”
Old man: “I am Wilson and you must not be interested in knowing my name. Come to the point as I got only 30 minutes from my work.”
Jonathan was shocked by Wilson’s reply and not in position on what to ask.
As big ship was in Jonathan’s mind and there was no question coming up in his mind Then directly asked..
Jonathan: “Wilson, Do you know that big ship standing over there” by pointing his finger.
This time Old man had a smile on his face and guessed this kid wanting to travel on that ship. But Wilson knew it was impossible for Jonathan. So he was trying to avoid the question.
Wilson: “Why do you want to know about that ship? That is not for you. Forget that ship”
Jonathan angrily replied” This was not the answer of my question”.
Wilson again looked at him and smiled. But Jonathan did not like his smile. Wilson said politely that ship was different from all these small ships. These are all small cargo ships and used for the material shipment. That big ship is for tourists.
Jonathan interrupted him and said...”I am also a tourist”.
Wilson: “It is not for tourists but rich tourists”.
Jonathan innocently showed all his coins to Wilson and said “I have money”.
Wilson: “It is very less and even you cannot afford a single day on that ship”.
Jonathan’s heart was broken and his eyes were wet.
Wilson asked “Why do you want that ship only? And for your information this money is not enough for your journey in these cargo ships as well”.
Wilson could clearly see sadness on Jonathan’s face. The something came in Wilson’s mind and he continued.
Wilson: “Have you been to school? How many languages you could speak?”
Jonathan was thinking in his mind why Wilson asking such stupid questions and concluding that Wilson was not the right person for his question.
Jonathan: “I know Spanish and English.”. As Jonathan’s father was a business counselor for British government council and he used to visit very frequently Englend.He had a good command over English language. In spare time he used to teach English to Jonathan.
Wilson: “It’s wonderful. I have a friend who workes there as a cook. His name is Micheal.He may help for you. Let’s go there”.
A moment ago Jonathan was certifying Wilson as a stupid person but now he is god for him. A new wave started flowing in his body and he stood up at his place
And said to Wilson: “Let’s go. We should not waste a single moment here. We might lose the ship by some seconds.”
Wilson kept his hand on Jonathan’s shoulder and said we have time but if you would come tomorrow then you would not even see this beautiful ship then forget about the travelling on this ship.
Wilson and Jonathon were walking toward the ship. Now Jonathan was standing just 30feet from that ship. The ship was looking very big now even bigger that Jonathan’s imagination. All people in this ship were different. They were well dressed and mostly talking in English. Later he got to know that the ship came from the England.
Wilson: “Jonathan, Wait here for some time, I am coming back.”.
Wilson returned and said “Jonathan You are a man of luck. One job is there for you in ship.”
Jonathan interrupted in between and said: “I am ready to do any shit for in”.
Wilson: “It might not be shit but serve the wine to first class passengers and keep in mind ‘To serve passenger not yourself’” and started laughing.
Jonathan hugs him and started crying. And said without your help I could not get it done and might have to go back.
Wilson very politely said:
“Jonathan you are wrong. You are writing your own destiny. I am just a person who came across your path. If I was not there then a different person is standing behind you. It’s your journey and your decision which brought you here.And you had taken decision by your own. So keep believe in you. You may face more problems you have never thought about it but should not be afraid of them. You are a man of destiny”.
Wilson continued: “Ship’s manager wants to meet you first before finalizing things. Now give me permission. My Cargo ship is going to depart within few minutes to England.”
Jonathan stopped him and again hugs him and said: “Thanks Wilson, I will never forget you in my life.”
Wilson turned back and started walking towards his ship. After some steps Wilson again turned back. Jonathan still seeing him. Wilson raised his hand and loudly said: Bye Jonathan, Wish you a wonderful journey and moved toward his ship.
One well-dressed man came from Ship and raised his hand towards Jonathan for hand shake.
Man to Jonathan “HI I am Jack. My manager would like to meet you.so please come with me.”
Now Jonathan was some inches away from ship. He first picked up some white sand and kept in his pocket. And then he bended by knee and kissed the first stair of ladder. It was his first touch to the ship.
Jack was seeing all this and smiling.
To be continued…..
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