“I’m sorry; we've done all we could now it’s up to God.” After
hearing that one sentence my mind went blank. My surroundings started spinning.
Like a tape recorder my mind kept playing that one sentence again and again but
my heart was just not ready to accept. Finally I lost it and the last sight I remember
before going unconscious was the beautiful smiling face of my love…. Laila…….
2 years ago (Flashback)
*TRINGGG* *TRINGGG*
“Ahhhh shut this damn thing!” Frustrated Prem hits the alarm
clock kept near his bedside. He was never a morning person. But today out of
all days he just didn't want to get out of bed. He felt safe there. He wasn't ready
to face the world yet. Not without his father at least. Especially not on this
day. After all, today was his father’s first death anniversary….
“Good morning
mom, I’m going out with my friends will be back late. Bye”
Prem thought he fooled his mom but judging from his red eyes
and weird dressing sense Leela knew that her son was going to the cemetery,
where his dad was buried.
“Dad, I’m
keeping all my promises am i not? I’m taking care of mom and di. I’m working
hard towards my career. Moreover I also remove time for my music! Can u believe
that?” Prem said laughing. Kneeling next to his father’s grave he didn't know whether
to cry laugh or just enjoy the moment. “I try so hard dad not to cry just like I
promised you. But I’m sorry I can’t control myself sometimes. I feel so lonely
now days dad. So lost! I don’t know who I am anymore. All I want to do is curl into
myself and lie down on the bed. Get lost in the world of stories and movies! Happy
endings! But dad just as I start enjoying the happy ending reality crashes upon
me. I come back to the real world. When you were there you used to always give
me advice. I feel your presence today as well. I know your with me, listening
to me. So please dad! Help me! Please.” Prem couldn't control himself anymore. He
started sobbing and crying. The pain was just too much for him to handle.
“Excuse me, I
don’t mean to intrude but I’m sure your father was a great man, by crying your
just hurting his soul. He wants to see you happy. If not for yourself but for
your dad, smile. The more you smile the more peace he’ll get.” Prem shocked at
first was speechless. He didn't know whether to feel offended by what this
beautiful girl standing in front of him was saying or whether to agree with
her. But one thing was for sure, he was captured. The aura and presence of the
girl made him feel alive for the very first time after his father’s death.
Prem decided
to go with the latter as he knew the girl was right. “Thank you, I agree with
you. But life just gets too difficult to handle at times. Anyway hello, I’m
Prem.”
“Laila.” Smiling Laila walked off and out of the cemetery
leaving Prem mesmerized and stunned behind in the first drops of the monsoon.
To Be Continued
प्रेरणा
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