Naksh was pacing around his room, unable to sleep. It was the final night that his Sister Naira would be staying in the Singhania Sadan. Tomorrow, she would have a whole new family to call as hers and she would go away with her Prince Charming. Naksh was happy. After all, his Sister was finally getting married. But deep down within, there was fear. What if she forgot him? Naksh decides to walk to the garden to take his mind off the issue. What mattered was that his Sister was going to be at a much happier place.
As he approached the main door, he was surprised to see it open. He turns around to call Chitti Uncle but decides against it. Chitti Uncle needed to rest too. After all, tomorrow would be a big and busy day for everyone. Naksh takes a deep breath and walks out of the house, mentally preparing himself to take on a few people should the need arise. To his surprise, he saw only one person - Naira.
Naksh - Naira! What are doing here?
Naira - Nothing Bhai, just felt like coming out to the garden.
Naksh sits down beside Naira on the garden bench.
Naksh - You're okay right?
Naira - Absolutely
Naksh - Then why do I feel like something is bothering you
Naira takes a deep breath and leans onto Naksh's shoulder.
Naira - I can't even think about leaving all of you. I don't know how I'm going to do that tomorrow.
Naira attempts to control her tears but fails to do so. Seeing her tears, Naksh feels uneasy. He realizes his mistake of doubting Naira's love and decides to cheer up his Sister.
Naksh - Naira, you know I can't bear to see you tear. It's not like you are leaving this country. You will just be 15 minutes away from us.
Naira seems unconvinced and tears keep rolling down her cheeks. Naksh decides to cheer her with a song that he loved singing to her when she was growing up.
My Wish for You by Rascal Flatts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGB7IWklW3s)
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you wanna go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.
But more than anything, more than anything
Naksh clears his throat and begins singing. He smiles recalling all the beautiful moments they had shared. His baby sister was now all grown up.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
Naksh leaps onto his feet and pulls Naira up. He twirls her around. Time did fly past so quickly.
I hope you never look back, but you never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you live,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And always give more than you take.
But more than anything, yeah, more than anything
Naksh then walks Naira to the end of the garden where there was a swing. Naksh and Naira reminiesed about their younger days when they would come here every evening. As they grew up, they had gotten so busy with their lives that they forgot about the swing. He gestures Naira to sit while he stands behind her.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish. Yeah, yeah.
Naksh swings Naira who by now has begun to laugh. Seeing her squel like a little girl, Naksh feels elated. Although they had grown up, Naira was still a little girl within. His little sister.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish (my wish, for you). This is my wish (my wish, for you)
I hope you know somebody loves you (my wish, for you).
May all your dreams stay big (my wish, for you)
Naira joins Naksh to complete the song. She then gives Naksh a big hug.
Naira - You know what Bhai? I have realized that my worries were not necessary at all. Who says I am leaving all of you behind? All of you are within me, in my every memory. No matter where I am or what I do, my love for all of you will not change.
Naksh - Naira, honestly a while ago I was afraid. Afraid that you will forget us. But after hearing you speak, I know for sure that nothing will change after you marry Karthik. I am so happy for you. Now, I really think you should go and sleep because I don't want my sister to have prominent eyebags in her wedding pictures.
Naira smiles before responding.
Naira - I don't want my Bhai to look like that too. Let's go!
Naira and Naksh walk back into the house laughing.
Jhanak
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