In My Way 2025

He Didn't Forget

He Didn't Forget
Bodhisattwa Parekh

“Where are we going?”
"To hell"
I understand that Tom is getting angree. So I remain silent and follow him.
Tom told me yesterday to come with him.
He told me, "You are only person whom I believe most. So I request you to come with me at night adventure."
I agreed to come with him.
But...
Where are we going now?
Let see, what happens next.
I decided to follow the Tom silently.
***
After half of an hour, Tom stopped before a Cemetery.
I asked him, "Why do you come here at night?"
"What is the date today."
"This is not my answer, Tom"
" Yes, it is answer." Tom asked me again, "What is the date today?"
"23rd"
"Yeah, in this day my grandfather sacrificed his life for the sake of the national interest." He stopped for a few moments then told me, " Even his family members forgot that day! But I can't."
He took with him a bunch of Roses. He gave it with a deep respect.

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Prompt for 11/3
Write a story that includes the line: “Where are we going?”