I WAS.
Hi ! I’m Kabir’s right hand. I’m here to tell you about myself and the life I have led. In the beginning, I was tiny – easily enclosed in Maa’s hands. I slowly grew until I attained my present impressive stature. Anyway, since I’m short of time, I’ll have to run through this quickly. I played a pivotal role in Kabir’s interactions with the world. I held on to dad’s hands and made sure Kabir learnt how to walk. He walked, and then he ran, and I was happy. I was the prime protagonist in Kabir’s first fight – lashing out hard and vanquishing his foes. I became his weapon of choice- a trusted lieutenant, if you will, in most fights and scuffles hence. I have to admit I liked to be in fights – though it did get a little painful at times. Moving on to things of a much more pleasant and poignant nature, then. A few years later, Kabir fell in love with Aarti – and yet again, I was in the thick of action. Needless to say, I loved it. Aarti’s hands were really good friends of mine. Espec...