Healing Hearts

1 - New City

~ Niyati pov..

I am excited!! Today I am moving to a new city. Having lived in Delhi for so long, now I am moving to Mumbai. Everyone says that city has a magic. A magic that inspires you to become better.

I am an actor by profession. Till now I have only done theatre, multiple plays and I am known as the queen of dance dramas. I love dancing. But now its time to move forward, look for better opportunities. And Mumbai will give me wings to fly. Anyway Delhi is not the city anymore. The memories of this city haunt me now. I love the city but cannot live here as it reminds me of someone I want to move on from. And anyway enough of depressing period. I deserve happiness like everyone.

I am going to live there with Asha, my best friend. Though she is little sad because she has to leave her husband, Akash behind. She is my makeup and hair artist. We have been together since childhood. Because of me she is sacrificing her family, so it my duty to make sure she is happy there. And in few months I will somehow manage to shift Akash there as well. I may not seem, but I have enough influence on certain people. Since I am immensely respected in my field, people normally listen to me and sometimes, while trying to woo me, do anything I say. Though I never took advantage of this, but I can do anything for Asha. Afterall she is my only one, my heart and soul is alive because of her. Because of her I am alive today, otherwise someone made sure I die of depression, though I shouldn't blame but that's how I felt. She pulled me out of my suicidal depression and never asked anything in return, just me alive, beside her always. I respect her and love her the most.

- I am sorry. Because of me you are sad- I said to Asha looking at her gloomy face. She may not say it but I can see from her face that she is sad.
- Don't be stupid. Mumbai will not only give you opportunities but also to me. And anyway I like how you are compensating by taking me to the first class. Before this I always traveled in economy.- she replied with a big smile trying to hide her sadness so I don't feel bad. She is my angel.
- Me too

For the first time we are travelling by first class. Normally we travel by economy, because just for few hours spending so much is not our thing. We'd rather save and spend on things that mean something. But today I felt like spoiling her with love and first class was on her wishlist. Asha loves these luxurious things, full of glamour. Maybe that's why I didn't have to convence her much for Mumbai. Because the glamour Mumbai will offer, Delhi could never provide. She is so excited to meet celebrities and attend big parties. I am happy to see her childlike excitement.

- I am excited to see paps at the airport. Do you think they will recognise you and ask for photos? - said Asha raising a brow and looking at me curiously.
- I don't think they will recognise. I haven't acted on camera yet. Though I am famous in theatre but you know the exposure theatre has is limited - sadly that's the reality. Theatre talent doesn't get recognition unless they feature in films. But I don't blame the audience. Most of theatres are quite deep and not meant for everyone. Plus they are more costly than cinema halls. Though my plays are mostly housefull, oh god, I should not let this success go to my head.
- Maybe after my film gets announced they will at least search for a bit and then know what a talent I am - I said lifting my shoulders and praising myself.

Asha giggles at my act but I know she is happy seeing me happy and playful like before.

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~Author pov

Niyati and Asha came to their new flat in Juhu. Niyati bought an apartment in this expensive area for Asha, since she wants to bump into celebrities and be friends with them. Their building is known as a celebrity building, many bollywood celebrities live here. That's why it is quite expensive but both of them are loaded with money. After all they are the best in their field.