The university has declared holidays for Muharram, and everyone has gone home. The hostel is almost empty, with only those remaining who come from distant areas or have some compulsion. I have stayed back because I need to submit an assignment.
Feeling bored in the room, I thought of going out to kill the boredom. My roommate said, "Today I'll show you the hidden beauty of the university. It's a secret place that very few people know about." My curiosity to see this place increased.
In my two-year stay at the hostel, this is the first time I have seen such silence. I have never stayed during holidays before. There is always hustle and bustle here; in the morning, the boys prepare for classes, in the evening it turns into a cricket ground, and at night it transforms into a DJ night.
As soon as we stepped out of the hostel and onto the road, we saw the university bus coming towards us. Today, it is running for the staff.
When it got closer to me, I captured it with my camera. We mostly use the university buses for transportation. Whenever we see them in the city, it feels good because it means we can save on the return fare.
This really is a hidden place; ahead, a dirt path begins. However, it is smooth and tranquil. We parked the bike shortly after and started walking with my friend.
He is well acquainted with these paths. He often explores such places. I thought the path was blocked, but he found a way through the bushes. There was no one here, and I was curious about how beautiful the place would be.
He walked ahead, and I followed behind him. The thorny bushes along the way made it difficult. The path was so narrow that only one person could pass at a time.
These flowers were spreading their beauty among the bushes. I love flowers and whenever I see them, I admire them to my heart's content. Flowers are a symbol of love.
Passing through the thorny bushes and difficult paths, this view suddenly appeared as if a curtain had lifted from a stage, revealing the scene. There was complete tranquility here, with the beautiful sounds of birds that soothe the soul.
My roommate Maysam, who is also a good friend of mine, sat near the water, savoring the moment. I took a random click without telling him, which he later liked very much. There was a whole different world inside the water, which I will describe later.
The water was completely clear, giving off a shade of green due to the algae growing underneath.
Here, the aquatic creatures were enjoying their playful life in groups. When I placed both hands on the water's surface, small fish soon came over my hands. Among them, there were two groups enjoying their childhood lives. Larger fish were not visible; they might be hiding inside due to fear of predators.
I gently pulled my hands out of the water, ensuring the small fish came out with me. I closed my fingers tightly so that they wouldn't slip away. The small fish began to swim away swiftly; I had introduced them to a new world. As the water started to recede, I released them back into the stream. They swiftly swam and rejoined their group.
Due to the clarity of the water, small stones are appearing very beautiful. The water has brought these pieces broken off from the mountains here.
I preserved those nostalgic moments in my memories and we moved on from there. Along the way, a beautiful goat kid was playfully enjoying its childhood. When I approached to take a picture, its mother looked at me angrily. Once she was reassured, she got busy with eating.
With that, the story comes to an end. I hope you liked it. In advance, thanks for appreciating my initiative.