It was an instant approval without hesitation. We left for the house mentioned. Before that I left specific instruction to my younger brother and sisters to stay at home and not to wander around.
So, it was with great enthusiasm that we arrived at the house. It was empty and left unattended for quite some time after the sorrowful incident. Getting to the house was easy but upon reaching the backyard, a certain uneasy and uncanny feeling enveloped us all. We had seldom entered or passed this area unless being forced to.
We knew of the incident and heard of countless stories of strange encounters. Why the sudden interest in all of us; I could hardly explain. Maybe, it was because as a group we felt braver or maybe it was the sense of togetherness. It could also be just a favour to help the poor souls.
Even in the daytime, the huge tamarind tree with its shady branches and leaves provided a blanket over the whole area. There was an indescribable quietness and stillness one would not expect in area near so many houses. Not far away, barely a hundred metres, were two rows of linked houses. In those days, they had wooden walls and rose on stilts. These were houses that were provided by the company for its workers.
Once in a while, a bird would land on a branch, chirp a few times, look around and fly away upon seeing the five of us under the tree.
So, it was with great enthusiasm that we arrived at the house. It was empty and left unattended for quite some time after the sorrowful incident. Getting to the house was easy but upon reaching the backyard, a certain uneasy and uncanny feeling enveloped us all. We had seldom entered or passed this area unless being forced to.
We knew of the incident and heard of countless stories of strange encounters. Why the sudden interest in all of us; I could hardly explain. Maybe, it was because as a group we felt braver or maybe it was the sense of togetherness. It could also be just a favour to help the poor souls.
Even in the daytime, the huge tamarind tree with its shady branches and leaves provided a blanket over the whole area. There was an indescribable quietness and stillness one would not expect in area near so many houses. Not far away, barely a hundred metres, were two rows of linked houses. In those days, they had wooden walls and rose on stilts. These were houses that were provided by the company for its workers.
Once in a while, a bird would land on a branch, chirp a few times, look around and fly away upon seeing the five of us under the tree.
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