Jonathan was climbing on ship through ladder. At every step, Sea view was getting bigger. Jonathan was thinking at some height he may see the other corner of the sea. At each step he could see some additional miles in the sea. Finally he reached at upper most floor but still he was unable to see the other part of see. At every direction he could see only water and a deep silence.
He was thinking if there would not be other corner of the sea then where the hell this ship is going to.
Jack stopped Jonathan outside the cabin and he went inside the cabin alone. After some time Jack come with one person. That person was wearing black suit and Hat. This man was 6 feet tall and his personality was very impressive.
The man: “Welcome Jonathan to the ship. I am Russell and having 15 years of experience in shipping industry.”
Jonathan: “Thanks Russell for giving this opportunity. I am very thankful to you.”
Russell: “It’s a business Jonathan. You need this ship and we need a worker which has qualification. You are fulfilling out requirement.”
Russell continued: “But It is my personal opinion that you are young and came from good family. You should complete your study and earn money then you may travel in this ship as a regular tourist and you do not need to work here.”
Jonathan smiled. Russell could see a great confidence on Jonathan’s face.
Jonathan started by asking a question: “Russell, Do you know your all passengers?”
Russell: “Not all but yes most of them.”
Again Jonathan questioned: “Do you know what the objective of their trip are?”
Russell: “It’s not my business to know. But Yes, I had discussion with passengers and all have their different reasons. Some of them here for their business trips. Some people have huge money so they find this journey a good way to spend money. Some of them have family problems so they want free time here to avoid tension and many more.”
Jonathan:”Ok.If these people will not do journey this time how does it affect their life?”
Russell: “It won’t make much difference on their life. They may find out some alternatives”
Russell was wondering why this kid asking such awkward questions to me and suspecting his own decision of taking Jonathan in.
Jonathan again asked a question: “How many people are here or you know them who had a dream to do this journey on this luxurious ship to make this trip most memorable in their life.”.
Russell: “I don’t know any such person.as I said people have money and free time so they having this journey.”
Jonathan started saying: “Russell, I am here because I want to be here.This journey is not for passing time for me but I want to live this time, Feel this time ,Joy this time and want to fight against time.”;
Jonathan continued: “Russell, Time never waits for anyone. I have never thought that one day; I would be traveling in such a luxurious ship with such rich citizen from different countries. I know my dreams and the objective behind my life. Rests of things are pursuing me. I may face many problems in future as well but this is the life and fun as well.”
Jonathan continued with question: “Russell tells me: Did you not face challenges in your 15 years’ experience in this shipping industry? And tell me, which trip you still remember and still gives you confidence?”
Russell was like in Hypnotism he was just staring at Jonathan.
Jonathan again asked: “Russell, Are you hearing me?”
Russell just came out from deep thinking and wondering about the thoughts of Jonathan. Russell was thinking that how practical this boy is and how clear thought he has for the life.
Russell answered: “Jonathan I faced many challenges in my 15 years of career. And even in my one trip, I was about to lose my life and I think that trip was most memorable trip of my life.”
Jonathan: “Do you think it should not have been a part of your life after all you could have lost your life.”
Russell: “Certainly not. One day everyone has to die, sooner or later.”.
Jonathan: “Russell now you can understand why I cannot wait more for this trip. Birth and death just two points of life but there is a thread between these two points which gives a meaning to these points.”
Russell was wondering how easily this young kid convinced me who has been doing same thing since 15 years. Russell started smiling.
Russell kept his hand on Jonathan’s shoulder and
Said “It’s nice discussion. Tomorrow early morning we would have departure. Are you ready for it?”
Jonathan said confidently: “I am born for it Sir.”
Jonathan just could not control himself and started smiling and his eyes were wet. Now the first time he understood what the tears of happiness are.
Russell called one his assistance and said him to show the ship and work for Jonathan.
Russell to Jonathan: “Go with Mike, he will explain you each and every thing.”
Mike: “First I would like to show you the place where you would work. People say that place “Heaven on ship.”.
Jonathan was wondering what special would be in that place so people say so and he became more curious to see that place. When he saw at first sight it was just big hall and some chairs and table were arranged over there. At centre place there was reception where some different coloured bottles were in line.
Jonathan: “Mike, I am not seeing anything special in this hall but those bottles are beautiful.”
Mike smiled and said: “You partially identified right object on this place. Do you know…why people say its heaven on the ship?”
Jonathan Curiously replied “Yes, I am eager to know.”.
Jonathan was thinking in his mind, if he could see heaven in this hall only then why the hell he would go further.
Mike said “Real heaven is in inside the bottle. Once it is in you then only you feel heaven.” And mike start laughing.
Mike continued: “Some bottle have Vodka from Russia, Some have Whisky from Scotland.”
Jonathan interrupted: “My father advised me that I should be away from liquor.”
Mike: “Still your father takes it. Anyway I show you other parts of Ship.”
Mike showed him every parts of ship.
Mike:” Jonathon, we should start from first floor. Let’s come with me.By the way, Do you know the name of the ship.”
Jonathan: “Not yet, But eager to know”;
Mike: “The Paliosiya”.
Jonathan:”It is really great name.”.
Mike “This is the reception.” It was wonderful place. Now, Jonathan was realising how luxury Ship it was. It was very specious Hall. There were so many windows are there and painted with beautiful colors.It was such a wonderful combination of colors.Jonathan just did not want turn off his eyes on these beautiful windows. There are so many Golden polished chairs were arranged. There were so many beautiful statues in all corner of the Hall. Jonathan was trying to calculate how much investment had been done on this Ship. And trying to know, how rich the Owner of this Ship was.
Mike: “This is the second floor. This is residential are for almost all passengers.”
Jonathan:”Hey Mike, What a beautiful place it is.”
Mike: “Finally it is third floor. Here only distinguished Guests are living. And also captain and some Ship Stuffs. ”
Jonathan was just wonder where he is.It was just like a palace. There was free space available in front of each room. There were many pets there.
Just out of curiosity Jonathan asked: “All these animals are living here.”
Mike Just smiled.
Jonathan got his answer and thinking if he was doggy of any such passenger then life would have been
Jonathan had not seen such beautiful residential area before and feeling mike is a stupid person that’s why he was referring that bar room as a heaven. This is a real heaven.
Jonathan: “Where do I live?”
Mike: “Come with me, I will show you.” Mike took him at ground floor.
Mike: “It was residential area for labours and you would be living here. I would be your neighbor”.
Jonathan: “It is dirty place. I don’t know about the heaven but I am sure it must be hell.” And both start laughing.
Mike: “Jonathan, You seem to be tired. You would like to have rest.Tomarrow would be very important day for you. All the best.”
Jonathan: “Thanks Mike.”. Jonathan was very happy and just waiting for tomorrow morning.
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