185 live in her glow

Tej Rai had always been an inspirational figure in both their lives. Constantly striving for progress was the motto of his life.

People see the successful self-made man. But they haven't seen him during his struggling years. There was a time, debtors would be in their door. The man aimed high. But sucess never came without struggle. More so without any risks.

Yes, he had the brains but not the money to invest.

To start a business the first step was funding. Belonging to an average family, Tej loaned huge money from the money sharks. He left his everyday job to pursue the dream.

Excellent parents have high expectations for their kids. They hope their children would surpass their achievements. Tej Rai had strict requirements. Even when they weren't financially adept, Tej strived to provide quality education to Ira. Although they lived in a two-room apartment, she got to study in the best schools in the city, best tutoring.

This made her work harder to gain scholarships. But somehow she lost herself in the crowd of rich kids. The social difference was remarkably noted between them. Her insecurity grew little by little.

During the early years, they had to change the place of residence every few years as Tej had to travel to look over the factories that were going to set up.

Her entire childhood, moving from school to school, Ira never had a real friend all her school.

Maybe this was what made her fearful to make friends. And to hide her insecurity she wore on the mask of arrogance.

She was seven years old when Ashay was born. Although they still transferred places, their financial situation got stable. With him, Ira found a friend she never had. Someone to share her world with, someone to play with. He was like a doll she raised

After witnessing her Dad's exertion to give the family the care and comfort, she aimed to work harder and harder and make her dad proud. Though she found a way to keep him happy, Ashay failed miserably at the same.

He never understood the purpose of Tej's constant pressure. Ashay wasn't that bad in studies. However, he performed miserably in last year of school. With poor grades, he did not get into a good college.

By Tej's connection, he got in a top college. Although it is also very enviable in the eyes of others when equalled to Ira he turned as a disappointment.It was not something he earned.

Since he always got compared with Ira he wanted to prove himself different from her. She was steady and sober, hence he became impulsive and emotional. With years he became rebellious, especially in his teenage years when Clara came into his life.

Clara tried to deepen the gap between the siblings. Getting him into bad Company, she manipulated his life. Ira and Ashay grew apart.

He grew apart from his sister who was the most admired person when he was a child. She was his teacher, his friend. He followed her all around. In his tender heart, she was his life's mentor.

Yet the relationship between a brother and sister is unique. You know whatever you do, they will still be there.

Ashay had a soft smile while Ira comforted him. They talked about their childhood, their insecurities, their future. She decided to find him a teacher and follow his wishes.

Ashay shook his head ruefully, all his problems were not only solved but also he got her support.

'Being the great Ira's brother I could feel I lived in her shadows, but I never had known I lived in her glow.'