Bapa

A typical WaterLife project is the one in Bapa, Camaroon, which includes a rehabilitated well, pump, and water reservoir for a health center serving 3,500 people. 3,500 might seem a drop in the bucket compared to the suffering billions.

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But…now Bapa will have a special fondness for the son who has performed this duty for him.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

She knew, in her heart she knew that Bapa had come to that decision himself…and her father she could not fault, but Aurangzeb had no business interfering in anything to do with her.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

And yet, she had not said anything to him of meeting Mirza Najabat Khan in March, nor that she had thought of him every day, watched for him as Bapa sat in the imperial court, and finally sent him this summons because she could not bear not being near him any longer.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

Two months, perhaps more; if Bapa wishes to take us to a hunting ground for some new game, we will be longer.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

Yes…perhaps, but in the building of the tomb, Bapa had forgotten, overlooked, its initial purpose, thinking more of himself and his fame as the patron than of Mama, who lay here.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

Dara had waited by her side for two nights, watching the rise and fall of her chest as she breathed, waiting desperately to know what was happening with Bapa.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

Bapa would never let her marry, in fact—and her lip curled in distaste—he had hinted, no, said outright, that Roshan was in love with Mirza Najabat Khan.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

She had not been able to hide the bloodstains on her hands from her father, and so Bapa had known also.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

I will talk with your Bapa if you wish; you know I am here in the place of your mother.

Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010