Speaking Eyes

Shoma:  “Are you sure Naina? It was his call?”

Naina: “Yes, I am sure. He himself had given me this number. I thought he is not serious so I did not saved it on my mobile. He usually does not share his private number.”

Shoma: “Ok..it must be very important else a Hero of his stature will not give 11 missed calls to a struggler actress like you. Why have you not received the calls?”

Naina: “Last night I was very tired due to Sharma ji’s party so I kept my mobile in silent mode. And also I was not expecting his call so late in the night. I saw these missed calls in the morning only and I do not know what to do now. He must be very angry.”

Shoma: “Listen to me. Raj is a discovery of Raja sir, the great producer and director of Bollywood industry. Raja sir saw him in a theatre when he was also a struggling actor. Raja sir shaped his life. Since he was in the phase you are in right now so he must understand. Better you go personally and talk to him. Who know you can be his “discovery” for the industry.”

Naina: “You are right Shoma. I will go in the evening.”

After few weeks Mid-day newspaper’s page 3 was filled with launch of new actress by Raja sir with superstar Raj. The actress name was Naina.

Shoma: “Wow girl you made it finally. Launching with big banner is always plus point. Its good you met Raj isn’t it. You are happy na?

Naina did not told anything to her best friend. But her eyes spoke....tears rolled down from her eyes, out of happiness or something else only Naina knew that.

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Summer for Lifetime...

“Sumit get ready we have to catch the train” told Sumit’s Mom

“Yes Mom…I am ready”, told Sumit

Once again Summer Holidays are here. Every year Sumit visits his Nani’s place in summer holidays.  But his last years’ experience at his Nani’s place stopping him to visit this year.

“Mom…can we do one thing….as you know my 8^th internal board exams will be there this year….can I stay back at Ravi Chachu’s place and focus on study rather than going to Nani’s place?” asked Rabi crossing his fingers for a nod from his Mom.

“No Sumit, I cannot allow you to stay back, as you know your Nani is suffering from cancer and it may be your last meeting with her. Your Sushil Mama told me that Nani wants to meet you one last time. You have to come with us.” told Sumit’s Mom.

Sumit understood that “who” actually wants to meet him. They started the journey in time. 

Sumit was the only child of his parents. Usually Sumit feels happy to get to his Nani’s place, but this time he was sad. He knew how next one month of Summers is going to be for him. Last year’s memories flashed back in his mind. At Sumit’s Nani’s place its quite hot during summers and electricity hardly available for 3-4 hours. So most of the time during night Sumit & his father used to sleep on the terrace. His Sushil Mama (Mother’s younger brother) used to sleep in the Mango garden as he used to take care of more than 100 Mango trees owned by them. Sumit also wanted to sleep in the garden, but was not allowed. One day Sumit’s father had to go to town for some urgent work. In the night Sumit’s Mom asked Sumit not to sleep alone on the terrace. But Sumit loved sleeping on terrace. During summers the sky full of stars with various constellations always fascinated him.

“Sister Don’t worry. Let Sumit sleep along with me at Mango garden. He will enjoy it. What’ say Sumit.”  told Sushil Mama.

“Yes Mama…that will be fantastic” told Sumit happily. Sumit’s Mom agreed to that.

In the night Sumit had long chit chat with Sushil Mama. After sometime he slept. Suddenly in the midnight he heard some noise. He wake up and found Sushil Mama was not there. He noticed that the gardner’s room is open and someone is there inside. He went to check that. He found something which he had never dreamt of. He found his Sushil Mama watching porn movie on the small TV and drinking handia (rice beer). He saw that for some time and got back to his sleeping place. He was surprised but curious also.

After sometime he saw his Sushil Mama coming out of that room. He pretended to be asleep. Sushil Mama slept besides him and aksed,”Sumit, you liked the movie.”

Sumit was surprised,” What Movie Mama” he asked.

“Don’t tell me lie, I saw you watching the movie which I was watching. You were hiding near the window. Its not good for children of your age. Why you did so? I think you have watched such movies earlier.” Told Sushil Mama.

“No Mama, I have watched it for first time. Sorry, I should not do the same. I will not repeat it.” Told Sumit.

“Arre don’t worry. I will not tell the same to anyone. But you have to do something for me.” Told Sushil Mama.

“Oh yes Mama tell me what I have to do.” Told Sumit in anticipation that Sushil will not tell anyone.

“OK. Actually you have to do whatever I am telling you. Put off your clothes first.” Told Sushil

“What Mama? What are you asking me to do?” asked Sumit

“Do what I said. Else I have to inform about today’s episode to your parents.” told Sushil

“No Mama. Please don’t tell anyone. I will do whatever you will say.” Told Sumit

That night Sumit saw the worst face of the animal called Human Being. He was abused by his own uncle. This trend continues for next 4-5 days till the arrival of Sumit’s father. After few days summer vacation got over and Sumit came back to the town with his parents. He was afraid of telling about the incident to anyone as he thought no one will believe him. Sushil Mama is favorite of everyone. He took responsibility of the family at very early age after death of Sumit’s Nana. He decided to keep quiet and forget it.  

  

Suddenly Sumit’s thoughts got disturbed as there was a big jerk and he fall from his birth. Something hit on his head and he lost consciousness.

When he opened his eyes he found himself on hospital bed. His Sushil Mama and few more known faces were there.

“Sumit, how are you?”asked Sushil Mama

“I am OK Mama. What happened? Where are Mom & Dad?” asked Sumit

“Sumit, there is a bad news. The train by which you all were coming had met with an accident. Your Mom & Dad are no more. You were also in Coma for last two weeks. Be strong. I know how it feels to lost your near & dear ones.” Told Sumit

Sumit was speechless, he was not even able to cry. His world seems to came to an end abruptly.

After sometime he got discharged from the hospital. Sushil Mama brought him to his Nani’s place.

“ Sumit beta, you are a strong boy just like your Sushil Mama. I know you will be better than your Mama in taking responsibility. You will now stay with us. You are the only memory of my daughter now.” Told Sumit’s Nani and started crying.

“Don’t worry Mom we will take care of Sumit. He will study in the village school in day time and will be with me in the night time understanding the Mango business. Last Summers I found he was good at grasping the basics. What’ say Sumit?” told Sushil Mama smiling

Sumit was again speechless. He wants to shout and say NO loudly but somehow he can’t. He thought he missed the chance of saying anything to anyone. If he could have told to his mother gathering some courage, things might would have been different. He might not came to Nani’s place this summer. But destiny had something different for him. Now he know one thing…its going to be A Never Ending Summer for him….till he speaks out…but to whom…he missed the chance already.

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Dying Humanity..

“Surin, you will be there as photographer, your job is to request the minister for a snap. In the meantime Shiba will ask few questions as journalist, and after a minute Rajni will do her job. Am I clear?” asked Joseph

All three answered positively.

Joseph told,”OK….Good…remember we are doing it for our people…Surin you will be the incharge…there should not be any goof ups..let’s have dinner togather…its our last supper.”

Next day there was huge gathering for the minister’s programme, minister arrived a bit late and straight away moved to the crowd to greet them. Surin, Shiba & Rajni were ready. 

Suddenly few school children a came forward to meet the minister.

Rajni became uncomfortable a bit and asked Surin,”Surin, can we move aside a bit, once the children will move away, we will do our job,”

Surin,”No, Rajni, we have to do it now without fail, we do not have much time,”

Rajni,”But, they are children Surin, why to risk their life?”

Surin,”Because I said so. Do it now, else we will not achieve what we dreamt of."

Rajni did not asked anything more and put the garland on the minister, bent down to touch his feet and clicked the button attached to her waist.

That day humanity died in a big bomb blast and once again proved that human being is the biggest enemy of human being. There may be differences of opinion & ideology, but no way terrorism in any form can be the solution.

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Pain of Lie

Ravi came very late today. Usually he comes back from office by 07:00 PM, but it is 10:00 PM today.

Same trend continues for 3-4 days. In fact he spent quite considerable time with his mobile phone as well as his Tab at home. After 2 days we are going to celebrate our first marriage anniversary. Ravi was quite excited about the same. But somehow he almost stopped discussing the preparation for our anniversary. His reply to my any question used to be in yes or no only. I thought there must be some office issues and I never interfere in his office stuffs.   

Today again Ravi came  back from office a bit early and straight away went to bed for sleep after getting fresh. I did not ask many things as he might be tired. Suddenly I saw his phone got a message on whattsapp. It’s quite unusual as Ravi is not fond of chatting at all except what he did with me before our marriage.  Out of curiosity I saw the message and got shock of my life. It was from a girl named Ramaya, as far as my knowledge goes I know all of his friends but never came across with this name. I scrolled up and saw that the chat is full of love talks and other intimate discussion which Ravi used to do with me. And more shocking was that the chat started 4 days back, the day he came very late first time and already crossed 1000 messages. He did not chat with me so much even during our courtship period of 3 months. I thought running into the bedroom and ask Ravi about all this. I ran to the bed room but Ravi was in deep sleep. I decided to ask him the same thing in the evening, but Ravi’s sister visited us in the evening with her family and I pretended everything being normal.  Next day Ravi left a bit early in the morning and again came quite late.

It was 2 hours to go for the date to change, yes, our marriage anniversary day is going to arrive. I had planned a surprise for the midnight celebration. But my mind and heart both were in different sphere altogether. I had loads of questions to ask him. But how to start? He was in deep sleep. Suddenly his phone buzzed. It was Ramaya’s message, she had asked Ravi if he discussed the issue with me or not?” I was shocked again, what Ravi was supposed to discuss with me? I lost my patience and wake up Ravi and asked about the whole Ramaya thing and what he was supposed to discuss with me. 

He told finally” See, Anushka, I was trying to talk to you for last 3-4 days but somehow did not got the courage. But now since you have seen my chat with Ramaya it’s a bit easier for me to say that. Anushka ….I want to move out of this relationship….I want to take divorce from you.”

This reply from Ravi shocked me totally I was lost….broken…I started crying and simply asked “ Ravi why you are doing this to me….after few minutes it will be our first anniversary….what mistake I did…you never told me or given me the hint of anything going on wrong. In fact whole society thinks that we are the best couple in town.”

Ravi told “I know what people think about us. But I have to think about myself also. After meeting Ramaya I realized that before getting into a serious relationship how important it is to spent time with you’re to be partner. Ours was arranged marriage. I met you only once before marriage and had few discussions online on chaton. You know what Ramaya is perfect for me in all respect. Moreover she is working at senior position and we both can lead a good successful life professionally & personally.  So there is no point in continuing with this relationship. In fact I suggest you also move on in your life and you also have one person who is still ready to accept you as his wife, Rajesh your college friend. I already had a word with him and he was OK with this.”

I was totally shattered. Next day I called my parents. There were various rounds of discussion between our families. In fact it started getting worse in few days. Then I decided to get separated from Ravi as because of this, life of most of the family members were getting disturbed. We got divorced. Ravi moved to USA. After three months I also decided to move on and got married to Rajesh, not because Ravi suggested but Rajesh on his own came forward and proposed me. I knew he always liked me during college but never expressed the same to me. We got happily married and started our new life. I tried and Rajesh helped me to forget Ravi. He in fact took the place of Ravi perfectly.

Our life was going on smoothly. One evening Rajesh came a bit late and was looking quite down. He did not have dinner and straightaway went to bedroom. After 3 days we have our anniversary and we need to discuss a lot on the celebration preparation. Memories of one and half year back flashed in my mind. 

This time I did not want to take any chance and I asked Rajesh what’s the matter. I started telling him how Ravi also started doing the same.

I started scolding Ravi like anything and asked Rajesh to tell me if anything is wrong. Rajesh shouted “Do not tell anything bad about Ravi. You know nothing.” I was shocked again but somehow gathered myself and asked Rajesh “You know what Ravi did to me, even then you are supporting him. I cannot understand this. Please tell me if something I really do not know “

Rajesh told “Ravi was a thorough gentleman. He really loved you and always wanted best for you. Just before 10 days from anniversary he came to know that he was suffering from blood cancer. That too almost last stage. He then and there planned how to save you future, how to save you from all the pain which he was suffering. He called me up and explained everything. He was the one who convinced me to marry you. You know what there is no Ramaya. He created her. He knew with a strong reason only he can move you away from him without knowing anything about his health. So he planned everything and his parents & your parents knew all these very well, they did whatever Ravi told them. Rest you can understand now on your own.”

I was lost in Rajesh’s statement, I asked “Than why you did not told me earlier and why now.”

Rajesh told “Today Ravi took his last breath at a hospital in USA. Therefore I was a bit down today. When you started scolding him than I couldn’t hold it back and told to you everything, though I had promised him not to tell you.”

I was shocked, broken from somewhere inside again. I cried….I cried whole night….Rajesh did not stopped me. He knew I had to cry….not only because Ravi is no more…but because he had to tell lie to me for my wellbeing. The day he lied to me, was the last day of our first year of association…… he had chosen that day to give me immense pain, which triggered me to leave him…..leave him in real pain. And now this pain of lie will be there with me forever, the pain of not accompanying Ravi till his last breath which I promised to him numbers of time.  

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