Away from the crowd, in a desolate corner, he stood, staring at the people through the glass panes. He saw many of them walking briskly carrying their backpacks, while few rushed across the bustling streets to catch the buses and trains in time. Kids were dressed up neatly in uniforms and stood under the shades, waiting for their school vans. They would laugh merrily, swinging their small lunch bags while their parents would be chatting animatedly among themselves. They would retire to their homes, waving a bye after their kids were safely boarded into the bus.
Luxurious cars and super fast bikers would roar to reach their destination, blaring their horns. Only few would stop by his window to look at him. Was it pity or love or admiration - he never knew. Mostly it would be the naughty kids who threw temper tantrums and then their parents would drag them off without paying a heed to him. At times like these, he always wondered, why was he locked up in the small room. He always wished to lead a free life, away from the crowd and free from the shackles.
And his wish came true one day. That was the best day in his life and he would remain grateful forever, to that cute kid with crystal blue eyes. One fine day, as he was gazing at the streets, which was his usual routine, he saw a guy in his crisp white shirt and a faded blue shorts approach the window. He watched him intently and his blue eyes attracted him. He fell in love with him and he could sense a new hope rising within him.
He saw him going away with a smile on his face. And there goes my new hope, he thought. A little while later, he felt the delicate strands pull him up and he was shoved inside a plastic cover and handed over to the blue-eyed guy. He squirmed inside and twirled around, but found no way to get out.
What is he going to do? I thought he was a good guy. But now? And, I wonder this is why no one spoke to me!
As he was lost in his thoughts, he failed to note his surroundings. When the bag jerked up, he looked around and was stunned. He could see the boundless ocean blue and his heart was filled with joy and excitement.
Sensing his excitement, the blue-eyed guy, untied the tiny plastic bag filled with water and emptied it in the ocean. Utilizing his new found freedom, he swiftly moved his fins and explored the vast area as far as he could. For the first time in years, he felt the fresh air enter his gills.
The guy sat at the edge of the plank, dangling his legs, watching the golden fish swim free. As a token of gratitude, the golden fish jumped high wriggling its tail, splashing water on his face as he dived down. The guy used to visit the place every weekend just to play with his little golden friend. And the fish would be awaiting for him at the same time.
And this was how a beautiful bond of friendship bloomed between the golden fish and the blue-eyed guy, who remained friends forever.
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