It was early morning around 7a.m. and Edward was already back, at the gates of his workplace, Cemetery.He opened the gates ,started the car and drove down the main lane.He had opened all other gates as well. He reached his office, kept the bag and immediately left to get a cup of coffee.It was,yet, dark outside.He walked down the main road adjacent to this gate. It was already getting crowded and the traffic seemed building up. “One cup of Caffe Latte”,he said. Edward was a regular customer, the guy across smiled and went in. Edward glanced through the newspapers at the stand. “We are ready for the Summit”, said the Politician beeming at the camera’s.Edward took one copy and paid the shopkeeper.On his way back , he felt that it was colder compared to last week. He remembered that it was December and it’s going to be worse till February.
The work at cemetery is not described.He is working with associated Church. He usually knew about the burial schedules before hand. He was then responsible for all the arrangements. Today there was not much work. Otherwise he was also in charge of the work done by the gardener in maintaining the trees, bushes in and around the cemetery area. Though he was appointed by the Public services of the city, he always had to report and discuss with Edward before he executes anything.
He noticed that people have started using the main lane already. As told earlier, it was short-cut for many to the other main road. Obviously,Cemetery gates did not allow cars to pass by, yet there were many people who liked to have morning walks in this place.
Edward started reading the newspaper. At around half past 3 , he heard some noise outside, it was a loud noise making group of youngsters. He gazed through the window and stepped outside the office to have a closer look at what was happening.The guys started running back to the main gate.
He came inside, sat on the chair and started thinking of that past,which he prayed everyday not to think of and ask for forgiveness from All mighty. ..smoke. Smoke.. fog… ” RUN, RUN RUN .. he cannot catch you ” He ran as fast as he could, he looked around … everyone was dispersing and hiding in different directions. He was panting and breathing quite heavily. .he touched his chest… jacket.. fingers.. blood.. he couldn’t believe his eyes..No ..No…
… Edward …smoke smoke…
He shook his head. “No,No..”He said to himself.He looked at the watch , it was half past five. He had to leave . He convinced himself someday he will forget everything. He will. But, its just so funny that idle mind not only loves to dream about the future but it also reminds you about the most painful memories of life.They are always in your head somewhere, you hate to admit it, but you just keep them to convince yourself time and again.. ” It was not your mistake” , Edward said it loud to himself.He got ready to leave.
He looked at the Calender.It was Thursday tomorrow.
She would Come.


