Ashville - 3

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Chapter 4:

It was almost getting dark when Ronnie reached Mr. Raymond’s house. He went through the gate and rang the bell. “Who’s it?” asked a lady from inside. “ It’s Ronnie.” he answered. Jack’s mother opened the door. “Come in son. Jack’s at tennis academy. You’ll have to wait for him.” He entered saying “I’m not here for Jack Mrs. Raymond. I’m here to meet Mr. Raymond. Is he available?” She closed the door and replied “ Yes. He’s in his room. You can go and talk to him.” Ronnie walked towards the room. He knocked before entering. “ Come in Ronnie. What brought you to me son?” He entered and said “ I’m here to talk about the Science fest Mr. Raymond. Didn’t Jack inform you?” “ He might have forgot. Tell me. Any ideas you have in mind son?” After a min of silence Ronnie said “ How about tranquilizers for plants to reduce stress and increase its metabolism?” “Not bad son but you cannot use a tranquilizer without permission or prescription.” Ronnie thought for a while and said “we won’t make an actual tranquilizer. Just a prototype.” Mr. Raymond  said “ I’ll teach you the chemistry behind it but please make sure you enquire the authority once.” For the next few days Ronnie worked hard on his project and successfully created a prototype. He was so happy about that. He tried his prototype on a plant in his house and it worked. He received a mail from the authority stating that he is free to proceed with his project since they expect candidates to invent something rather than making something  which already exists. He was so excited for the fair now.

The night before the fest Ronnie went to his father to inform that he’ll be out for next 2 days. He entered his father’s room. His father was reading a novel. “Hey dad, can I talk to you for a while?” His father closed the book, kept it on a table and said “ Sure son. I was expecting you. Good that you came.” Ronnie pulled the chair towards him, sat and started talking. “ I wanted to talk about the science fest dad. I’ll be going to….” Before Ronnie could finish talking his father’s phone started ringing. He picked the call “Yes it’s Clyde. I am coming tomorrow.” He paused, looked towards Ronnie and said “Give me two minutes son.” After saying so, he walked towards the balcony. After five minutes he returned. Ronnie was sitting in the same posture. “ Yes Ronnie, you can continue.” “Dad I’ll be going to Rketnoa for the Science fest. I’ll be staying there for 2 days. There will be project exhibition followed by a workshop.” “I’ll be going to Townportdes tomorrow through Rketnoa for a conference. I’ll drop you on the way. We can spend some time together. But you’ll have to come back by yourself.” said Clyde. “Okay dad. I’ll see you tomorrow morning. Good night.”

Ronnie got up early the next morning. He was running all around the house picking things he needs. “Slow down. I know you’re excited. But stay in senses idiot.” said Zoey. Ronnie grinned and continued running. Half an hour later he heard his dad coming out of his room. He hurried and ran out. “Stay safe and all the best Ron.” said uncle John. Ronnie ran back gave a hug to his uncle and rushed to the car. About 15 minutes later he reached Rketnoa. “ Best of luck son. I wish that you succeed in your mission.” said Clyde. “Thanks dad. I hope so” said Ronnie and walked away.

Days followed; Jack was at Ronnie’s place with Zoey. They were waiting for Ronnie to come with the good news. Taxi arrived and Ronnie hopped down. “Where’s the trophy man? I’m waiting to touch it.” Ronnie with a smile said “ I didn’t win it . There were students who were way ahead of me.” Jack and Zoey felt bad but together they said “ It’s okay Ron. We know you did your best.” They went inside and started talking about the fest. “ It was good to see different models. I was amazed by few.” said Ronnie. They continued to talk until the telephone started to ring. “ Hello Mayor Clyde’s residence.” said Ronnie picking the call. Ronnie dropped the handset. “What happened?” asked Zoey. “Townportdes police chief said dad committed suicide.” said Ronnie and fell on his knees.

To be Continued.

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