He was sitting all alone, away from the world, hoping for
a new morning in his life, thinking about how harshly life
had treated him and brooding over what exactly had gone
wrong.
He was busy thinking, When things go wrong, you
feel so miserable and all you wish for is to completely
erase the bad memories, especially when your intention
was never to do wrong. Or was it? Was her death my
fault? When things are not under your control, you feel
so helpless before your so-called destiny'.
The cold moon was peeking through the clouds floating
above Lavasa valley. It was a perfect moment to hide
yourself in the arms of your beloved; here he was, all by
himself, with no one to keep him company. His fair skin was
hidden behind stubble and his depressed state was visible not
only from his sore eyes but his defeated face as well.
As he threw away his cigarette and turned, he saw a girl
walking towards him. She was wearing a red top and jeans.
He could not see her clearly as she was a bit far off and the
fog had lowered visibility. He kept on staring at her to find
out who see was. As she came close, he could see that she
had left her hair loose. Her face was still not visible. But he
felt as if it was a familiar face by the way she walked and the
way her hands played with her hair. It was then that he saw
her clearly. Her smiling face and her sparkling beautiful eyes
made his heart skip a beat. She was his girlfriend, the one for
whom he could have sacrificed his life. They loved each
other so much that if angels were watching them from
heaven, they would have been left stunned.
She came and stood close to him. He was lost in her
eyes. He didn't realize when she came and sat on his
lap. Their breaths embraced and their lips were only
inches away from each other. Then a strange sound fell
on his ears and he closed his eyes. Suddenly everything
flashed in front of him and took him back to that day
when he lost his love, friends, job"everything.
He remembered all the accusations she had made on him"
You are solely responsible for this mess. You deserve nothing
better. You can try to be honest to yourself, if nothing else. And
if you can't, then go away! Suddenly everybody was pointing
fingers at him. Suddenly he had become answerable to
everyone around him. He saw nothing but a dead end ahead.
He opened his eyes wishing to see her in front of him,
but there was no one. He searched for her in all directions,
wishing to be with her at that moment. He wanted to
relive all their memorable moments again, but all his
desires evaporated in thin air as he sat in his resigned
state. Sometimes he would question himself whether he
was really innocent. Or was he the culprit behind all the
chaos that had occurred in the last few months?
He was about to light another cigarette when Ruku came
and stood next to him, patting him on his back. Ruku was
his 4 am friend who always supported him in the worst of
situations. She was your typical girl next door, with short
hair and a cute smile. She was full of positive energy and
could make anyone feel happy even on the worst of days.
According to her, the reason behind her charm and beauty
was the amethyst crystal she carried in the locket around her
neck. She believed it was a symbol of positive energy and
could seduce anyone around her. Ruku was one of his best
friends, even though they had met only a few months ago.
Together they believed that: Time cannot define your
relationship. It's the bonding you share even if you have met
a day before.'
What are you doing here?' she asked.
I just want to be left alone. I want to be away from
everyone.'
What will you achieve by doing that? We all know that you
are innocent. Whatever happened was fate's doing. You are not
responsible for the accident. I am sure you will find some way
or the other to prove your innocence. You just have to wait for
the right time to come,' Ruku consoled him.
I really don't know how to do that. It seems as if sand is
slipping through my hands and I am watching helplessly.'
Come on now, everyone is waiting for you at the hotel.
It's my birthday.'
Ruku had booked them at the Ekaanth Hotel to
celebrate her birthday on February 13.
As soon as he got up, a drop of tear rolled down his cheek.
He remembered all that he had been accused of, and that
broke his spirit into pieces. He took out his mobile
phone and sent a message to Antara.
It's hard to describe how I feel now. I want
to explain everything to you, but I don't know
how to. I feel so alone and I'm scared. All
kinds of thoughts are running through my mind.
Stress is eating me up every minute. If only
you were by my side today, I would have never
felt so alone. Our gang of friends has gathered
here to celebrate a birthday party and my eyes
still search only for you. But alas, you are
not here. Do you feel the same pain as I do?
Ruku was watching him, waiting patiently for him
to finish texting. She thought of making him understand
that everything will be back in its place one day.
However, she avoided looking at him as it would hurt
him more. She looked the other way round, rubbing her
hands, trying to keep herself warm in the cold wind.
It was a starless night. The other couples around him
seemed to enjoy the darkness of the night and the privacy
it allowed them. It was not the same for Ruku and him
though. Ruku was extremely worried for her friend who
was looking for a way to bring back normalcy to his life.
But they knew that they were trying to climb an
impossibly high peak. They were trying to forget the hurt
of the past and the fears of the future, wishing his life gets
back on track soon, and with it, the smile on his face.
Thanks, Ruku, for being by my side during this
tough phase,' he said feigning a smile.
Oh, shut up! I know how much you love Antara.'
Just the mention of her name was enough to bring a smile
to his face. She meant a lot to him and he needed her to
support him against all odds. She was the love of his life. He
looked back to see whether he had really seen her a few
minutes ago. But Antara was nowhere around him
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