“What if I tell
you I had a dream last night? The dream I’d like to live very soon.” He spoke
in his slurred voice. He had consumed over half of a bottle of Chivas and he
was in his own imaginary world now.
Garima obviously
hated his drinking habits but she dint stop him much coz he felt very light
after getting drunk and moreover he’d talk about something. Even though how
weird it may sound.
“Please do.
What was your dream about?” The excitement level in Garima’s voice increased
suddenly. She was so eager to know something about him.
“I had a dream
of my death. Of being free. Of finally leaving.” He flashed a satisfied smile.
Garima’s smile
vanished but her curiosity remained. “Go on!”
“I was at an isolated place. Sort of a cliff and there
was no sign of anyone near me. Somehow my heart knew it was time to go. I felt
the saddest I ever had.
Pages of my life’s book flipped back with a fluttery
sound. Everything came crashing down and I could hardly breathe. The burden of
the memories, the love, the friendship, the mistakes, the experiences was so
hard to handle. A thousand faces flashed in front of my eyes, and I felt so
asphyxiated. This is it, I was letting go of everything that my heart had hold
onto, and I was dying in the world of unknown where I leave no trace behind.
The acceptance acted as my solace and my inner voice
felt like a blessing. It had been years since I had heard my inner voice, my
soul. And now it was dying to be free. I unclasped myself from them and buried the memories in the deepest part
of my heart. With a deep breath, I finally took off. I jumped from the cliff.
Like a star I shone for quite a
long time as I left many faces with smile. Though, I won't be a part of the
celestial henceforth and I won't carry any regrets. I will shine brightly for
one last time like a falling star, I will make them wish on me. And for one
last time, I’ll fulfil all their wishes so that they’d remember me for
something good. My reflection will swarm across their wishing eyes, And I shall
die in the infinite darkness as peaceful as it could be.”
He gulped the
remaining bit of the whisky as tears fell from her eyes. She wanted to hug him
so very tight and wanted to free himself from this pain but she couldn’t handle
herself. She ran away and he passed off after a while.
***
packers and movers
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