ANCHOR [ completed ]

APOLOGY

[Darshan]

11 pm.

I can't sleep.

Is she awake?

Ughhh..

Did she liked the food?

God Darshan..!!!!! She must have fell asleep. She was really tired. But.... I am wondering.. What is she doing now?

I was really concern about her. I came out of my room and there she is , in front of me. Coming out of her room.

Disha: UMmmmmm.... I... Actually.. Mmmmmm.... Water? I mean I want. Water.

Darshan: oh.. Yeah.. Yes.me too. (a very awkward moment)

I gave her water. She was about to leave then I said,

Darshan: Hey.. Ummmm... Are you.. I mean.. Are you sleepy? I mean..

Disha: No...

Darshan: Huh?

Disha: I mean I am not sleepy.

Darshan: Great.. ummmm... Can we talk for a bit?

Disha: sure. Please.

Darshan: Okay so let's sit here.

She seems nervous. I mean I don't know why everytime I look at her eyes I felt nervous. It's like she needs to be protected. Her pure soul always reflect through her eyes.

Disha: ummmm sooooo..

Darshan: Disha.. Hear me out. I don't know if you will shoot this project or not after my apology.

Disha: Apology? For what?

Darshan: ( I took a deep breath) hhaahh..!!! Do you remember you asked me that why I treated you that special dinner?

Disha : Hmm ..I still have that question!!!

Darshan: Well... The second reason is You. You are the first fan who didn't ask for any photographs, Autograph or video.
I met lots of fans Disha... Every fans hugged me. Grabbed my hand, took photos. They let their burdens on me. They must have felt good because I am their idol.

Disha: Yeah.. They must have.

Darshan: But nobody cares about my feelings Disha.. They never told me that they will share my pain.
But....
You did. And that's why you are special.

Disha: haahh...!!! I am glad. I mean I happy Darshan.

A very pure silence was there. Silence of peace. I saw her tears are about to come.

Disha: and the first reason?

I was scared. Scared that she will misunderstood me. I know she'll be angry.

Darshan: Can we sit at the Verandah?

Disha: ummmm OK.

I sat on my swing. She sat beside me on a tool. The weather is really nice.

Darshan: ......... The first reason..

The first reason is...

Your Friend.

Disha: huh? I'm sorry who?

Darshan: Your friend Disha. Your dance partner. I met her.

Disha : What do you mean you met her? She didn't told me about it.
What's going on.?

I explained everything.
What happened that night. How I misunderstood her friend. How her friend challenged me. How I made her leave that night. Everything.

She stared at me. It felt like she didn't expected any of this. She was crying. I can feel her quite, painful , and guilty heart.

Darshan: Disha... Please.. Forgive me. I regretted my decision. I regretted from that very moment when I saw you for the first time. She was right.

Disha : Sorry? Why are you saying sorry to me?

Darshan: what?

Disha: I am not the one who left the hotel that night. I am the one who is living her dreams. You should say sorry to her.

Darshan: Yeah.. Yes yes. I really want to say sorry to her Disha . But I don't know where is she. Tell me. Her number address everything. I'll send my people to find her. I know she didn't contacted you since that night.

Disha: huh... Crazy girl(in a whispering tone) okay... I'll tell you.

Darshan: Disha.. Can you forgive me little one? I held her hands.

Disha : If she does. I will.

Darshan : and the project?

Disha : I will do it. I will wait for her forgiveness.

She was leaving.. Heading towards her room. I know that I hurt her.

Darshan: Disha????

Disha : huh??

Darshan : I did mistake or sin?

Disha: Misunderstanding her? Yeah.. Thats a mistake. But you let a girl leave that hotel at midnight. It's your sin. I am sorry. Please forgive me saying this.

That night I couldn't sleep. I know she was also awake. Two people. One flat. But still so far.