Baltimore state prison is the house to the famous convicts of all time. Notable of them is Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the psycho psychiatrist who turned into a cannibal, based on a series of incidents in his life, which have changed his life forever.
Sam was convicted of first degree murder and he would serve four life terms without payroll by the federal court. This sensational murderer was then shifted to the Baltimore state prison.
One welcome sign caught Sam’s attention. It said, “The darkest souls who live among us, have the softest corner in their hearts”
‘Sam, you are the sweetest person I have ever met, I love you with the whole of my heart’ looking into his eyes and clasping his palm, Vennela told him. Sam was studying in Minneapolis when he met Vennela from India, for the first time.
It was love at first sight for Sam. He’s moved with many girls, all of them touched his skin, but no one could touch his heart. Beyond the depths of the pericardium lies the secret to his heart and Vennela seemed to hold the key for it.
‘My heart can’t lie to me. My eyes won’t show me the wrong girl. God, she’s my girl’ he was always seen saying this to his friends. For an year he was behind her before she actually realized how important Sam was for her.
‘Vineela… Vineela…’ Sam used to call her as he couldn’t pronounce her name properly. Vennela would tap him on his head correcting her name, and Sam would burst into laughter saying ‘Vineela’ again.
‘I have seen a lot in my life… Vineela… I have seen the smile of the cutest baby girl, I have seen a tiger cub being nursed by a cat, I have seen the flowers blossom from buds into their beautiful state, I have seen the beauty in the nature’s transitions in day and night, but….’
‘But they are not as beautiful as your smile. They are no way comparable to the love you have bestowed upon me. If at all there is a reason for the nature’s creations, then you are born for me’
‘I love you, Vennela’, he shouted from the hilltop.
‘And you learned to spell my name???’
‘Cos, I love you’, Sam winked at her.
He then held her hand. Days together they walked hand in hand. The sun would cool his temper so that they are not discomforted. The moon would become even more cold so that they could feel the warmth of love. The blades of grass would lie down flat, so that it wouldn’t hurt them when they lie down. The birds would sing joyous songs in their praise and the squirrels seemed to dance to their love tunes.
Life was so beautiful for them. The sun and the moon eagerly awaited their turn to look at this beautiful pair. Finally one day ….
‘I am from a very traditional family, Sammy, my parents are very orthodox. They won’t agree for our marriage, it’s better that you forget me’ Vennela said when she was leaving Minneapolis after the completion of her course.
The sea of separation seemed to sweep away his castle of love, but Sam isn’t ready to allow that to happen.
‘I will come to India with you. I will make you parents agree for our marriage, and I will stay with you. Whatever you say, I will do but please don’t leave me and go. I never want to be alone here after; it will be very tough for me. I have spent all my life facing problems and troubles, atleast now I wanna spend the rest of my life in peace and love on, which I never had since a child’
‘Sam, you have been very sweet to me, I have lived my life to the fullest extent, and you were the reason for it. I wish I could become your wife, and spend the rest of my life’
Vennela came close to Sam and kissed him on his forehead. Sam’s heart sunk deep into the depths of heart’s tranquility.
There was lot of silence in the room. Tears started to flow from Jane’s eyes. Mike was sitting speechless.
Jane held Sam’s hand and said, ’I always thought you narrated gore. But ….’
Sam winked at her wiping his tears ‘The darkest souls who live among us, have the softest corner in their hearts!!!!!’
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