Chapter 11: Aura Farmers and A New Beginning
Gradually... six months had passed.
It was 8 AM. Arin stood in front of the mirror, setting his hair. He was humming his favorite tune. Just then, the sound of a 'Bark' came from behind. Arin turned to see Nainu wearing red sunglasses, wagging his tail.
Arin:
"Oy hoye! What's the matter, bro?
Are you shouting at me early in the morning or are you jealous of my 'Drip'?
Anyway, admit it, in those red glasses you look no less than a 'Hollywood' villain.
But remember, I am the only Hero of this house."
He looked at himself in the mirror and started a Self-Love Shayari:
"This face of mine is no less than the Kohinoor,
No one else in this world has my allure.
Even the mirror warns—
'Brother, groom yourself slow,
Lest you cast an evil eye on your own glow, you are a big Danger, you know!'"
Arin entered the Academy. Black sunglasses on his eyes, and red sunglasses on Nainu's eyes. Their entry was like a 'Slow-Motion' scene from a movie. Arin reached his friends and slowly slid his glasses down his nose.
All the friends were sad because today was the last day at the Academy. Arin sensed the atmosphere and presented a long Friendship Shayari:
"Relationships shouldn't be of blood, but of the soul,
A friend isn't one who makes you laugh when you cry, but one who cries with you whole.
Our bond isn't just a 'Chapter', it is the entire story,
Parting from you is just life's momentary worry.
Remember, cities will change, circumstances will change, but this 'Arin's' door will always be open,
Because this heart will never say 'Out of Coverage' in the network of friendship."
All the friends burst out laughing and hugged Arin. "Brother, we will miss you a lot. You were the life of this gang."
In the evening, everyone went to the park. They had a lot of fun, clicked photos, and then one by one, everyone said 'Goodbye' to Arin. When Arin was left standing alone, a bitter thought crossed his mind.
Arin (Philosophical):
"What is it about me, damn it...
Whoever comes close to me, eventually goes away.
First parents, then Priya, and now these friends.
Am I a 'Station' where people stop just to catch a train?
Maybe 'Loneliness' comes pre-installed in the destiny of great people."
He immediately shook his head and brought back his 'Main Character' Vibe.
"Forget it, Arin! You are the Lead Actor of this cinema.
The hero always stands alone at the end, that's why he is called a 'Legend'.
Alone? So what? I carry a caravan within,
I keep my own universe in my pocket, ready to spin.
Those who left were 'NPCs' (Side Characters),
I am the one who writes every night of his own story chapters!"
At night, Arin reached the pub. Now people had started recognizing him. He entered wearing his black sunglasses and stood behind his team.
Arin (Entry Dialogue):
"Here comes the 'Aura Farmer', brothers.
Is the crop ready or are you still adding manure?"
The entire team was wearing T-shirts with 'Aura Farmers' written on them. As soon as they entered the stage, flames erupted from all sides and smoke spread. From amidst that smoke, Arin's face emerged. The entire pub started chanting—"Arin! Arin! Aura Farmers!"
Arin raised his hand to quiet everyone and delivered an explosive Shayari:
"We will set the fire, you just arrange the spark,
Our name is enough, just keep your 'Aura' high in the dark!
Tonight there will be no sorrow, no worry of tomorrow,
Just the guitar's tune and the legend of this 'Arin', wiping away sorrow!"
The concert began, and it felt as if the sky had descended to the earth. Everyone got lost in Arin's tune. The team poured their souls into it, and the show was a superhit 'Blockbuster'.
Backstage, while Arin was changing clothes, a commanding man approached him.
Man: "You play amazingly. Where are you studying?"
Arin: "Sir, I never studied. I never got that chance."
A glint appeared in that man's eyes. He extended a card towards Arin.
Man: "Would you like to study? We have a 'Skills Institute'. We don't create bookworms there; we teach talent. Music, Fighting, Writing... everything. Talent like yours will be highly valued there."
The same shine appeared on Arin's face as the one that came seeing that 20 thousand rupee paper. He grasped the card.
Arin came out and happily told Nainu everything.
Arin:
"Brother Nainu! Today was fun.
Now your brother will also sling a bag and go to college like other boys.
I'll make an entry exactly like Sidharth Malhotra in 'Student of the Year'—Full Swag!
And don't worry, even if you can't go to college, so what?
I'll find a nice 'Chick' (dog) for you there too.
Both our lives are about to 'Upgrade'!"
Reaching home, Arin cooked food, played a song on the music system, and started dancing in joy. Nainu also started dancing with him, wagging his tail. Eating to his fill, Arin slept with a new dream.