How this enormous fruit become jackfruit JackA Story by Rafia AnjumThis is the story about Jackfruit.How this enormous fruit become jackfruit Jack was sitting under the tree and lost in thought as his mother got angry due to his laziness. Jack is a very naughty boy who loves to roam here and there. Every morning his mother shouted at him to get up, get the sun rise, everyone has to do their work and school. birds have not chirping as they done their work as well but you are sleeping and passing the day without doing any task. He never showed interest in his studies and school. Her mother was a widow. She sold the fruits and vegetables in the town so they could get food. Their life was full of struggle. They have a garden in front of their cottage where she grows all the vegetables and fruits. She was very painstaking and grew good class vegetables and fruits therefore her vegetables and fruits were renowned among the people of town. Her concern was only for her son Jack who was an 11 years old boy but very disobedient. She always thinks about what Jack should do after her death. “Jack, why are you not taking interest in studies my dear son?” she uttered in sadness. “How will you live your life after my death I 'm really concerned about you” she said
“I will achieve my goal in my life, “I will”. “You will feel gratified for me, mom trust me “ “Let’s see I am willingly waiting for that auspicious day of my life dear” Then his mother left for her livelihood. Jack was taking shower and constantly thinking should I do something great so mom will be happy. “After all she is my mother and keeping her happy is my duty as I am only son of that lonely lady”. Later he started to complete all the house chores. It was the first day when he was cleaning and brooming the hut. Later he took his notebook and completed his homework. After that Suddenly he filled with zeal “I will change myself “Jack shouted with excitement and stood up and ran towards the forest with great joy which he got just now. As he entered in the wood, he found so many trees around him “what the hell is it? ‘He screamed after hitting with big size vegetables which had grown tiny thrown on it. He tried to pull it but couldn't do it as this vegetable was strongly rooted on the earth due to his big size and it was looking awkward. I did not see this what is this is this a fruit” Is this a vegetable? He tried to find something which would help him to separate this awkward fruit from the tree. “Yes, I got it I got it “ He jumped with pleasure after plucking this oversize fruit from the tree. And he was coming back to his home. “Where were you? I have been looking for you for many hours. You have not had your breakfast and now this is time to lunch my dear son.” “Mom I was finding something good for dinner and then I got this giant fruit”. Jack hugged his mom while uttering these words. Her mother was amazed after seeing those big vegetables or fruits because she had never ever seen such a weird item. “My dear son you are my wonderful boy “ Let's ask our neighbours about this and they called their nanofibrous, who were also jam-packed with wonder. “what should we do is it edible or any poisonous fruits? “Aunt Elizabeth kept her point. “Cut this into piece” Then one man advised. After cutting and testing man said it is not poisonous as it taste is not as unpleasant as venomous items have. But still one puzzle is mysterious. Is it fruit or vegetable? Then one woman tastes it and tried to take little part of it as it was ripped So, it smelled and tasted like fruit. “Let’s go to that place we can find little more information” jack said “No, it's growing dark. We will go tomorrow morning”. Jack’s mother said Then all the neighbours went back to their home. All gathered next morning and went to visit the place where Jack found this giant fruit. They all were surprised to see so many fruits there. All of them tried to pick with axes as Jack already told them the way in which they cut this fruit from the tree. They went back home. All gathered under the cherry tree to discuss and solve this matter. That fruits have been divided into 5 piece one has given to one person for boiling 2nd for another person for roasting 3rd piece for making curry by adding masala in this. Fourth person was proficient in pickles making. He said I will use this to make the pickles. Fifth person uses this as dry veg. Everyone experimented with the cooking method and all of them gathered again near the cherry tree. All shared their item and was filled with joy due to its scrumptious taste. They were very happy as they found a new teste. “Give me the seed of this I will grow in my garden “jack’s mother said Yes of course it's a good idea but it will take much time for growth till then we will go in the forest and collect all that which we can use for 1or two weeks. Everybody agreed Everyone shares with each other. They were very happy with the taste. Some said it taste like non- veg Who is vegetarian they can take the tastes of meat in this delicious vegetable. This new guest and relative of vegetables and fruits made their life more playful. Gradually they also made pickles and went to sell it in a nearby village. “Wow what a delicious pickle it is “people always remarked. This fruit or vegetables also brought prosperity to the village “We will call it jackfruit, “the head of the town said. “Ha ha ha '' All the people in town laughed and this bliss binge into the air as Jack found these miraculous fruits. “Yes of course “head of the town said
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Added on October 22, 2022 Last Updated on October 22, 2022 Tags: Jackfruit, #Giant Jackfruit AuthorRafia AnjumDELHI, delhi , IndiaAboutMy proficiency in researching, interrogating, and writing remarkable feature stories within 4 + of experience as a writer also diversified my writing expertise. Handling readers' needs and implementin.. more..Writing
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