Aa je 4 Pakistani Students hata A Dawoodi Bohra Samaj na j hata je yaha Houston ma Study karta hata A loko yaha Super Market ma kharidi karva aavya hata ane mari mulakaat Amna sathe achanak thay hati je mane mari Topi na hisabe mane olkhi gaya hata. Jyare A loko mane puchhi rahya hata tyare hu badhu sunto hato ane samajhto bhi hato pan jawaab naa aapi sakyo kem ke bolvani taklif hati mate. Pehla to hu amne action thi samjhavva lagyo pan A badhane kay samaj nohti padti mate hu amne ek paper par lakhi ne samjhavva lagyo ane badhi vaat kari tyare A badha ne mara vishe ane mari taklif na barama khabar padi to mane A badha kehva lagya ke “Tame hamara sathe hamara Bungalow par aavi jaao je hame rent par lidho chey. Hamara tya ghani jagya chey je thi tame tya hamara sathe rehjo. Pachhi apne yaha Aamil Saheb ne bhi mali su ane tamari treatment bhi karavisu. Yaha apni Community na ghana Doctors bhi chey mate tamari treatment bhi sari rite thase. Tame kale saware yaha si aa Hostel khali kari nakhjo pachhi hame tamare leva aavisu.”
Aa suni ne mara Jaan ma Jaan aavi ane hu ekdam khush thay gayo hato ke chalo have mane rehva ane khava-piva ni fiqar nahi rahe ane mari treatment bhi sari rite thase. A Super Market thi mari hostel ekdam nazdik hati mate hu amne lai ne mari hostel par aavyo ane mari hostel ni jagya batavi didhi. Hame badha sathe hostel aavya hata jya a loko thodi vaar betha ane pachhi kale tamare leva aavisu em kahine jata rahya. Amna gaya pachhi hu hostel ni manager ne malyo ane badhi vaat kari to a bhi ghani khush thay gay. Tyar baad huye chaa banavi ane hostel na bahar bench par aavi ne bethi gayo ane chaa pita pita sochi rahyo hato ke have badhu saru thay jase.
Raate jamya baad hu mara room ma aavine suvani taiyari kari ane suta suta vicharo ma khovaay gayo hato ane bija divas ni raah jota jota kyare aankh lagi gay kay bhi khabar naa padi. Saware uthine fresh thaya baad niche Hall ma aavine chaa banavine pidhi ane pachhi A 4 students ni raah joy rahyo hato. Thodi vaar ma A badha mane car laine leva aavya hata. Jemna Aavya baad hu mara room ma aavine saamaan pack karva lagyo hato. Bag pack thay gaya baad badhi bags laine hu niche aavi gayo. Tyar baad hostel ni Manager ne mali ne amna sathe Amna Bungalow par aavi gayo. Aa jagya bhi Residence area ma hati ekdam peaceful watavaran hatu. Ek mohto Hall hato ne bija rooms hata. Raate amna sathe car ma bahaar farva gayo hato tyare ghani maza aavi hati. Chare jana ekdam jolly type na ane kind hata mate 3 thi 4 divas ma hu amna sathe mix thay gayo hato.
Aa chaare jana yaha Houston ma Study karta hata ane ghana helpful hata. Thoda divas pachhi a loko mane yaha Houston na Aamil Saheb pase lay gaya ane mara barama badhi vaat kari amne to Aamil Saheb ye kahyu ke “Tame fiqar na karo. Yaha apna wala ghana mohta mohta Doctors chey amne hu vaat karis tamari treatment mate.” Tyar baad bappore amna sathe Lunch lidhu ane pote thodi raqam bhi aapi ane kahyu ke “In Sha Allah badhu fine thay jase jaldi.” Pachhi hame pachha ghare aavi gaya hata. Yaha aa students sathe rehvama ghani maza aavti hati. Divase hu amna tya ekloj rehto hato kem ke a badha University jata hata. Tya baju hu mara hate j chaa pani ane jamvanu lay leto hato. Koi bhi rok tok nohti amna tya mane. Daily night ma a badha mane car ma bahaar farva lay jata hata. Vadhare bhaag hame raat na time par Galveston Island par Dariya kinare farva ane Swimming mate jata hata.
Divas to Jem tem nikli jato hato pan raate suti wakhate jaldi ungh nohti aavti kem ke bas aj khayalo aavya karta hata ke have su thase? Hu boli sakis ke nahi boli saku? Su hu India aavi halat ma jais? Mari story kay rite badhane batavis? Bas aa badhu j socha karto hato ne game tyare tention maj sui jato hato. 2 divas baad Aamil Saheb no phone aavyo ane hamare amna tya bolavya hata.
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These four Pakistani students were from the Dawoodi Bohra community, studying in Houston. They had come to the supermarket for shopping, and our meeting happened suddenly. They recognized me by my topi (cap). While they asked me questions, I could understand everything but couldn’t respond due to my inability to speak. Initially, I tried to explain through actions, but when they didn’t understand, I started writing on paper to convey my situation. Once they understood my predicament, they kindly said, “Come stay with us at our rented bungalow. There’s plenty of space, and you can live with us. We’ll take you to Aamil Saheb and arrange for your treatment. There are many doctors in our community here, so you’ll receive proper care. Tomorrow morning, vacate the hostel, and we’ll come to pick you up.”
Hearing this, I felt a great relief and was overjoyed. I no longer had to worry about food and shelter, and I would get the treatment I needed. The supermarket was close to my hostel, so I brought them to see where I was staying. We all visited the hostel together, and after showing them around, they left, promising to return the next day. After they left, I informed the hostel manager about the new plan, and she was delighted for me. Then, I made some tea, sat on the bench outside, and sipped my tea, thinking that things would finally improve.
That night, after dinner, I prepared to sleep, lost in thoughts about the next day. I didn’t even realize when I fell asleep. In the morning, after getting ready, I went to the hall, made tea, and waited for the four students. Shortly after, they arrived with a car to pick me up. Once they arrived, I packed my belongings, took my bags downstairs, and after bidding farewell to the hostel manager, I went with them to their bungalow. The place was in a peaceful residential area, with a large hall and several rooms. That night, we went out in the car, and I thoroughly enjoyed the outing. All four were very cheerful and kind, and within three to four days, I became quite close to them.
These students were very helpful and studying in Houston. A few days later, they took me to meet Aamil Saheb, explained my situation, and he assured us, “Don’t worry. We have many prominent doctors here, and I will arrange for your treatment.” We had lunch with Aamil Saheb, who also gave me some money and said, “In Sha Allah, everything will be fine soon.” Afterward, we returned to the bungalow. I enjoyed living with the students, although during the day, I was alone as they attended university. I took care of my meals and tea on my own, and they never imposed any restrictions on me. Every night, they would take me out in the car, often visiting Galveston Island for walks along the beach and swimming.
Days passed somehow, but at night, I struggled to sleep as thoughts kept running through my mind—what would happen now? Would I ever be able to speak again? How would I return to India in this condition? How would I share my story with others? These worries kept me awake, and I often fell asleep only after being consumed by tension. Two days later, Aamil Saheb called and invited us over.
To Be Continued…