It was way back in my Montessori days, I guess in 1988. I went out with my grand mom to a relative's place. My mom had certain daily chores to complete, before she can go to the market to buy something or the other! [What was it, I dont remember].
Back then, most of the locality were fed with Direct Current (DC). Hence, power failure was a daily bread and butter for us. It w
as a hot evening, as far as I could remember and with the dusk was followed by the night fast, myself and grandmom made our way back.We hoped that mom had returned, but some how the floor was darkened and she seemed not to be back. Dad was also not at home. So, taking the small steps, I led the way, holding grand mom's hand. [I loved doing that, something that fetched me a local pet name, Granny's Stick!]
When we reached the third floor, pitched dark, I felt little nervous. Normal, I must say. Then out of nowhere there was a streak of light that seemed like an "egg" (back then, but now enriched with science, I can say it was vertically elliptical) The flash took place once! Then again, after an interval. I was so nervous that I could, but jump onto my Granny's feet, crouching her like a magnet, crouching the iron frame!
My granny, 57 years back then, just couldnt hold me tight. She was slightly disbalanced, when the floor was lighted and I saw my mom standing in the middle of all the "nuisance". She had bought a lighted Yo Yo, which when spun, got lighted! It shone, like a ghost ray amidst pitch dark!
Today with my Nokia 6300 blinking with warning signal for a missed call or a sms, I seldom fear a dark blink. But that day was scaringly beautiful, a memory well cherished and wish they did come back...!
A fantastic post!!
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