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described them well

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Rainbow shadows.

Part I

Mayank.

It was yet another ordinary day. The sky blue ceiling of his room was lit up due to the effect of the rising sun outside, looking like a perfect portrait with a French window as a photo frame. He woke up to the sound of slow piano recitals, wondering what his mother was up to then. He responded with a smile to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, stretching his arms and legs out. A usual pattern for an unusual day. Today was his first day at college. Excited at he was, he quickly got dressed and prepared breakfast. ( It was his turn to make it today). Gulping down the cold coffee and his share of scrambled eggs, he rummaged through the newspaper for a nice quick update of the world. His mother who was busy reading the magazine section for Bollywood quickies, shook her head when she saw her son, all glued to the newspaper. It gave her immense satisfaction in the way he turned up as an adult, responsible and caring, practical. But she was also worried for his seclusion. Somehow, she felt responsible for it. His father leaving them for another woman was a setback for both of them, he being the Man took all his responsibilities on his shoulders, studying hard, to get financially stable in later life and take care of his mother. Never had she wanted him to give priorities to his work over his emotional moments. They have some place in the world, after all. She was always cheerful around him, trying to goof things up, to get some reaction out of him. And he did too, but exactly the opposite of what she expected. She was almost convinced that her son will never get a friend in his life, given his caustic nature. Hoping against hope was her mantra.

Watching him put more of the eggs in her plate, she stopped the concerned guy. "Mayu, I won't have more. "

"But you had four bites." He judged.

"I am on diet. "She declared and put her plate aside. When she realized she couldn't really escape the remarks of her son, she had three more bites and asked his son with puppy eyes. She didn't like scrambled eggs, he made them because they were the easiest to make. He had some catching up to do, with his reading. She sighed and picked up the plates. Rushing off for office, she kissed her son goodbye and wished him luck. Yeah, he needed that!

He picked up his dog eared copy of Kane and Able and started reading from where he had left. With in no time, he was so engrossed that he forgot the time line. Realizing suddenly, he picked his bag and rolled its strap to one side of his shoulder. That's when he realized a pen and a rose sat quietly on his study table. Picking it up, he read the note along with it.

Dear Mayu. (It read in a heavily cursive writing)

Life is to be enjoyed. As life beckons you for a new quest of life, You stand on the threshold of a new arena. It is not a challenge, it is a journey, to fulfill what you desire, to behold and seek. Go on, LIVE your life. Don't drag it, enjoy!

I love you..

Mom!

P.S a rose is enclosed with this envelope. In case you find me a daughter-in-law or multiple. (To which he rolled his eyes).

He smiled at the little antics of his mother. He understood her concern but making merry didn't come naturally to him. He was a man of pure logic and no emotions. He moved out of the house pondering on his mother's words and gave a shook of head, as if convincing him that it was never going to change.

Somehow, this was going to change. Could anyone possibly understand for what his heart beat?

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The length of this part is short, I agree. But I am going to post the parts with respect to the response I get. So kindly bear with me.

Cheers again.

just read your rest of the character sketch and part 1

good framing of characters, i must say. very precisely worded.

now coming to the main story, i was surprised that you started off with mayank. i like the writing style of this one better.

hope u update soon

Sur

i just read the character sketch and the first part... and i would love to be on your pm list... i promise i would press the like button if i ever fail to comment, but plzz add me to your pm list...😳

awesome start

loved mayu's pov

loved da letter

cant wait 4 meet da rest

plz do con soon

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Longg timee!!!!

That was amazing!!!

Waiting for Ar entry(loll as you know they are my fav!)

Thanks for the pm!

Update soon!!!

Cheers,

Oochita =]