She is awake before sunrise. Normally she sleeps till 7. But today she could hardly sleep. Today the rising sun seems to more beautiful than ever. She has been talking with Ram for past 6 months through mobile. But 6 months was more than enough for her to fall in love with him, finally they have decided for rendezvous and share their love.
She is now dressing up after completing her routines. She is confused about what she should wear. She keeps on trying one after the other and checking herself in the mirror. She wants to present in the best way in which she can. Finally she settles for a red one. You can see light radiating from her eyes. She is excited and adrenalin is pumping all over her body. She is eagerly waiting to become 10 O’clock.
At last she started off to Central Park which is situated in the middle of the city. On the way she saw a 10 year old girl begging in the road. She normally pays no attention to such instances. But today it was different. She bought one Kulfi from a nearby seller and handed it over to girl. The girl was excited. It’s for the first time somebody has shown some affection towards her. She tapped on the girls fore head and started walking. Its only 9:30 AM. 30 Minutes more to go, but she is ready for the tryst.
Initially she thought of ringing him but later changed her mind, let him identify me. She watched people passing one by one. There were playing Kids, chatting couples and old ones taking a light walk. It’s half past ten. She lost her patience. Where the hell is he? – she thought. She started ringing his phone. Nobody is picking it up. She continued the same process for seven times. She sent some messages. No replies. She waited for another ten minutes.
She told herself: Ohh God! So was he playing with me? Is it me who became a fool? Was he among one of the passerby I met in the morning. Is there no point in waiting? No way there can be some issues and he will definitely come. He cannot cheat me. I should be optimistic.
She clearly made herself believe her mind that it was a dream. She has tried to make a dream to become reality. It was in vain – not a successful attempt. She started her journey back home. What will she tell to her parents now? On her way back she remembered their conversation when they decided to meet.
Mrinalini: I am so excited yaar to meet you. What if I am not beautiful and little bit dark?
Ram: Hey sweetie that is never a concern for me. It is not beauty of person that matters it is the beauty of mind that counts.
Mrinalini: So you think I am apt for you.
Ram: Definitely yaar. What if it is other way around?
Mrinalini: I told you na I have shared our love with my parents also. I have only one life and it will be with you. I have decided. There is no room for second thoughts.
Words are always sweet but when it comes to life it is bitter she thought. When she was out of the park she saw a mob discussing besides a pool of blood. She checked with them about the incident and they told that there was an accident. The guy in the bike is heavily injured and is taken to hospital. The chance for him to escape is very rare. She saw a motor bike lying in the ground which is already crumbled to pieces. Suddenly she noticed a mobile lying besides the bike. She don’t know what to do. With trembling hands and fatigued mind she dialed Ram’s number. The phone lying in the ground started ringing.