~PROLOGUE~
For the unresolved chemistry of LOVE. . This is inspired from one amazing couple I forgot their names, where they came from even their faces I cannot recall. . All I recollect is that, to many there was nothing left between them, but after knowing them I came to know, somewhere the strings remain forever. . !!
And you will remain forever in my heart. . as an inspiration!!
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He was quietly having his breakfast, simultaneously had his eyes glued to PAGE 3. It was a big day for him, and she was well aware of it. She made sure everything was at its place, no Bad omen should ruin the day for him. She was nervous. Nervous about his moodiness and it showed when she shakily poured black coffee in his mug with a single sugar cube (just what he preferred when he meant Business).
He placed the paper aside, oozing with arrogance or confidence (she couldn't guess) he met her eyes and smiled. It was amazing she would wonder after so many years of togetherness how can he make her feel there's a stranger sitting across the table? - She would just return the smile.
He saw the puzzled look on her face and announced, 'The Goddamn twats have stated its going to be a roll-over tonight, I already have it in my bag . . THE AWARD you see . . !! I would again be at the top of the pile, and this world accepts my triumph.'
He was ecstatic at the news, For all these years the ones who always made a mickey out of him were appreciating him, not just appreciating but putting all the odds on him, for his latest venture on silver-screen.
And she was full of joy at his long lost cheerful face, He was blooming with pride in his eyes and perfectly white smile to match with his rough look, HANDSOME. She was so lost in him she forgot to reply.
She could see him ruffle at her awed look, He wanted her to celebrate . !!! Celebrate for his half won battle and his hard earned prize.
On the other hand she had already received one- HER smiling Handsome looking Husband.
"You deserve all of it", she said.
He just sat there. Chin Up.
". . . " and she blanked out, all she managed was a smile.
He got up to leave. Called in the driver and asked him to park his beloved Merc W123-300D at the door and ordered him to take a day off. He dutifully obeyed.
She stood their waiting for him to turn, to kiss him goodbye.
But he just picked up his belongings and started towards the door.
Then something clicked in her mind. In a moment, she walked up to him and asked if he had a minute. He nodded. She rushed towards the kitchen brought the thaali of arti and quickly went with the rituals and knowingly he smiled at her with all his heart.
"See you !!" He said and turned towards his Jet Black Merc.
"All the best" she said almost mechanically.
He turned the keys. The engine vroomed. He waved Goodbye towards his wife. .
Now she couldn't resist, she yelled with passion in her voice and glassy eyes "Take care and All the B. . . "
But he was Gone. And she stood there alone and still. Till the black dot eclipsed around the bend.
To be Continued. .
- V. V. Talavanekar
