The Island Of Love (on Hold)

Chapter 6

Neil was looking at a portrait of Avni and lost in his own thoughts. His face looked serious and his eyes were filled with fury that could burn anything like an erupted volcano. But soon his rage filled expressions softened as soon as he caressed the picture gently.

Neil - I hate you.

Neil whispered starring at Avni's picture intensely.

Neil - I hate you Avni.

He again whispered and sighed. He placed the picture back in his wardrobe and walked towards his parents room.

Neil knocked the room and entered inside.

Sweta - Neil. Are you okay? 

Sweta asked as soon as she saw Neil's face which looked pale and lifeless. He had dark circles and bags under his eyes which made him look more paler.

Neil - What happened to me? I'm all fine and standing in front of you. ( chirps ) .

Sweta - Don't lie to your mother, Look how pale have you became. From the time we came back from Avni's house you are behaving strange. ( sternly) 

Neil rolled his eyes.

Neil - Come-on mom, why are you bringing avni in this. Moreover I don't think I'm behaving strange do I dad ? ( asks looking at prakash ) 

Prakash - Sweta is telling truth Neil. After that marriage issue you have totally changed . You isolated yourself. Neither you talk with us nor you come outside of your room. Moreover, you are almost acting like a robot. ( softly)

Neil sighs.

Neil - It's not like that. I'm fine.

Sweta - Neil, okay we won't bug you marrying avni. But please don't be like this. ( pleaded through eyes).

Neil looked away and stood silent.

Sweta - If you like another girl tell us, we will arrange your marriage with the girl you love. I promise.

Neil eyes widened.

Neil - No, I don't like anyone. ( Shouts) 

Prakash - Then what's your problem Neil. Tell us. Hiding pain in the heart won't help you instead it eats you from inside like a pest. ( sadly )

Neil lost there. He couldn't understand why his parents are behind him.

Neil - Why don't you understand I'm fine.

Neil shouted making them flinch. Soon, he realised what he did. He shouted on his parents. He still couldn't understand when did he became so aggressive? Now he realised he has been acting strange and he even doesn't know why. After a while Neil calmed himself as he watched her mother's teary eyes.

Neil - I'm sorry mom, dad . ( calmly)  I'm just... I don't know what's happening with me. I want peace and I want break from everything. (pauses for a second) that's why I've decided to go on a trip. 

Sweta - WHATTTTT?   (shouts) 

Neil, prakash closed  ears.

Neil - Mom, why are shouting? Not that I'm going to space, I'm just going to Maldives that's it. ( shrugs ) 

Sweta - WHAAAATTTT MALDIVVES?  ( screams louder) .

Neil laughed before he kissed his mom's cheek.

Neil - Yes, I've booked my ticket and it's 10 days trip ,I'm going through ship for fun. I'm really sorry for not asking you, it's because I've booked at last minute.