Unrealistic Love

Smile for you

Nisha - What ?..Why are you looking at me like this ?..

Sahir - Nothing..
Can I ask you something ?

Nisha - Yes ask.

Sahir - Do you want anything from me ?

Nisha - What will I want from you ?
And why are you asking this ?

Sahir - Then why are you worried for me ?
I mean you don't want anything in return from me still you do care for me.
Why ?....

Nisha - Sahir, what does that mean ?
Are you saying that one can't care about anyone without expecting anything in return ?
Is this the way you think ?

Sahir - No, this is the way I am being treated since the day I was born.
That's why it's very strange for me when someone genuinely care about me without expecting anything in return.

Nisha was listening to him with all her heart. She can see a totally different side of Sahir today. That rich spoilt rude boy was broken from inside.
She wanted to hug him to make him realise that she really cares about him and she doesn't want anything in return for that. All she wants is to just see him smiling happily.

Nisha - Then I also want something from you in return of my care and concern for you.

Sahir - What do you want ?, asked smiling.

Nisha - Your smile.

Sahir looked at her confusingly.

Sahir - What ? Smile ?

Nisha - Yes, smile.
Everytime I will be concern for you or take care of you, I want you to smile for me in return.

Sahir - What ? So this is all what you want in return for your care ?, asked laughingly.

Nisha - Yes, this is what I want, seeing you always happy and smiling.

Sahir - Such a high demand you have..

Nisha - Will you give me that ?

Sahir looked at her mesmerizingly.

Sahir - I will try to not disappoint you.
See, I am smiling., said grinning.

Nisha laughs.

They both didn't realise in their talks that when it gets 12:00 am of the night.

Nisha - Sahir, you should go now.

Sahir - Why ?

Nisha looked at him suspiciously.

Sahir - Stop giving me that look !!

Nisha - It's 12... You should go now. And tomorrow is our school also.

Sahir - So you should have to sleep. Right ?

Nisha - Wrong !
Not only me but you too.
Sahir, you also have to sleep.

Sahir - Yeah.. okay okay.

Sahir was going to stand..

Nisha - Wait ...

Sahir - Now what ?

Nisha - Let me check first..if anyone is there or not.

Nisha checks everywhere.
She indicates Sahir to come with her silently.

Sahir - So can I go now ?

Nisha - Yes..

Sahir smiles at her.

Sahir - See, I am smiling again.

Nisha - Thank you for your smile..

Sahir - My pleasure !..

Nisha - Bye..

Sahir waves at her with a bright smile on his face.

Sahir leaves.

He was happy. His heart and eyes were smiling.
This was the first time when he had no confusion, no worry, no desperation, no doubt...he was just happy.
He was smiling with all his heart forgetting everything.
It seemed like nothing exist on this earth except Nisha and Sahir.

"This girl has the power to both drive me crazy and also to calm me down." ,thought Sahir.

Next morning.

At Nisha's home.

Grandma - Nisha was very upset yesterday.
I should go and check on her.

Nisha came running to her.

Nisha - Grandma grandma...good morning !

Grandma was little surprised to see her like this.

Grandma - Good morning.
Nisha, are you okay ?

Nisha - Yes, grandma.
What will happen to me ?..

Grandma - No, actually yesterday..

Nisha - No, I am absolutely fine.
You don't worry about me.

Doorbell rings.

Nisha - This must be Sahir, said excitedly.

Grandma - What ?..Sahir ?

Nisha goes running to the door.

Nisha - I know you will come to....

There was Ayush standing outside.

Ayush - Hello..Good morning Nisha.
Yes, I have come to pick up you for school.

Nisha was disappointed. Her smiling face like a blooming flower turned into a faded flower.

Grandma feels bad to see her like this.

Nisha - Grandma, I should leave now for school.

Grandma - Okay.. bye..

Ayush - Bye grandma and don't worry about Nisha, I am with her.

Grandma smiles.

Ayush and Nisha leaves.

Grandma - I have to talk to Sahir. I can't see Nisha like this.

Grandma was going to call Sahir when doorbell rings again.

Grandma opens the door.

There was Sahir.

Grandma - Sahir ?

Sahir - Yes grandma. What's up ?
Where is Nisha ? I have come to pick up her for school.

Grandma - She has gone few minutes before.

Sahir - What ?..
Why did you allow her to go alone ?

Grandma - She has not gone alone, Ayush is with her.

This time Sahir was definitely not in mood to control himself anymore.
Ayush was not going to escape from his anger now.

Grandma - Why didn't you come to drop Nisha yesterday ?

This question by grandma reminded him about Avira.
Suddenly all his anger turned into guilt and confusion.

Grandma - Answer me .. I am asking you something.

Sahir's phone rings.

It was Avira's call.

He left from there in rush without answering grandma.