61 Dignified Prakruth. (1/2)

”Prasad, get the tractor back from the person who came yesterday. He told he'll be back by afternoon. If he doesn't, call him” Prakruth instructed work to Prasad.

”Ok saab... What time you'll come back?” asked Prasad.

”I may stay at Mangalore today” said Prakruth.

Prasad nodded.

Varun came towards them, Prakruth wished him with a smile.

”Hello Uncle, how's your new farm manager Anil???” asked Prakruth.

”I don't know much about farming, you only should follow up. I'm troubling you with additional work” said Varun

Prakruth chuckled... ”It is my pleasure Uncle, you please take care of our hospital. We'll do that farm work” assured Prakruth.

”That's easy for me. By the by you're going to CET counseling right??” asked Varun.

”Yes Uncle, I think I will stay back tonight. Anything important??” asked Prakruth.

”No, No... If you need anything let me know” said Varun

”As of now, I am fine” he said and walked towards his car.

”Ok All the best... Bye” said Varun. Prasad waved his hand.

....

At Counseling center, Dr. Murthy called him over the phone.

”Hi my son” said Dr. Murthy casually.

”Hi Dad” responded Prakruth.

”Congratulations my son” said Murthy excitedly.

”Thanks Dad” said Prakruth calmly.

Silence swept between the duo for 10 long seconds. Then Dr. Murthy initiated the conversation ”Prakruth, forget our fight. It is ok you want to persue your dreams.. But if you can change your mind, I can get you into medicine. What say?” asked Murthy like a caring father.

Prakruth didn't want to show attitude, so he replied politely...”No Dad.... I'm doing engineering. Don't force me”

Dr. Murthy sighed heavily and asked ”Which college??”

Prakruth replied ”Karavali Institute of Technology”

”That's one of the best college. But why don't you go to Bangalore. World's Best colleges are there” said Murthy.

”I don't want to leave Mangalore, hope you understand why” he said.

”I know farm land is important but your education is also more important” said Murthy.

”I know, I topped PU exams in college here. Won't I be able to make a career here? Moreover it is not just farmland now. I've other attachments too” said Prakruth.

”I know” said Murthy.

Prakruth was wondering if his father knows about Punya... But Murthy cleared his doubt by saying ”I know it is the new charitable hospital which you're building in your grandparents name”.

Prakruth wasn't astonished as he knew a person so influential will know what's happening in the city at his fingertips. He got up from his seat as his name was announced for seat selection.

”Ok Dad, I will call you later” he said.

”Prakruth stop, think again.. Last time I'm asking you to change your mind....” insisted Dr. Murthy.

”No Dad, I'm very sorry... I can't curse you whole life so better you bless me now though you scold me forever.” said Prakruth as politely as possible.

”Go to hell... I don't have a son hereafter” growled Dr. Murthy and hung up.

Prakruth wasn't astonished by his father's behavior, he had expected it to be worst than this... He walked up to the counseling table, selected his favorite stream mechanical engineering and his desirable college. When he was supposed to pay the fees, he said to the staff ”Sir, I'm under student loan basis. Here are my documents. Please verify”