Unfogiveness ( Draft 5 )

19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.

''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' The person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.

Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you ask?''

''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper and returned it to Rahim.

''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any minutes wasted?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.

''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.

It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. During the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a minute staring into space in disbelieve.

In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then planned to join the clan. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. After 2 years of vigorous training, the previous nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who intended to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.

After what seems like an eternity, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the ages of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skilfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can only produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.

Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared at his enemy's face with total disbelieves. The whole scenario in Rahim's eyes became back when he was young, having fun with his childhood friend, who was standing in front of him as an enemy, with mouth agape. Rijwan was the enemy Rahim was facing.

Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. He then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''

The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.

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