The Ruined Rainbow

CHAPTER 13

"Ayesha"!! I exclaimed as she called.
She called me after a week, and now I screamed in delight.

" Hey."

"How have your exams been?"

"The usual."

"Ayesha, gonna rock it? I'm sure."

I feel her beaming at the other end.

We talked. All those things that happened in a week. Her college life. 

I told her about my life: sets and the set experience.

"Ayesha, life has become a boring hell. All I see every day is the set and the script. Why did you go to Delhi?? Why couldn't you stay here? I have begun to miss your stupid giggle and smile."

"Trust me, Sahil. I didn't want to leave Mumbai as well. This life here is killing me."

Something told me that she hated her college life and wanted it to end. She didn't understand. I didn't ask. It would be like pushing her to an edge.

She cut the call  2 hours 58 minutes later.

Best friends have a lot to talk about. Indeed.

I felt pleased and great. Speaking to Ayesha makes me forget everything.
My all problems...

Oh yeah, my problems.

I got a text from Rhea an hour later.

Shall we meet?

Sure. I replied.

The Beautiful Castle, 7, Friday.

Hmm.

She took that as a yes. Well, as I said before our relationship has reached an extra weird level.

I went to Juhu.

I needed some me-time. Not that I am always busy and have work. I was free this morning also.

But...
I occupied my favourite place, right in front of the sea. I sat on the shore, my hands on the grainy sands. They felt great, just great. And before I knew it, I was building a sandcastle. It's been ages since I made one.

( I had last built when I was a kid.)

But I guess, you can become a kid once in a while.

Staring at the horizon, made me think. I was feeling a mixture of emotions at present.

Happy because I signed a new film today, alone because Ayesha isn't here, angry and sad at Rhea for being distant to me. I felt unfortunate.

Friday.

Hours later, I dressed in a straightforward t-shirt with black jeans. I paired it with black shoes and spiked hair. I drove my car from the parking lot straight to the Beautiful Castle.

When I arrived, Rhea was already there waiting.

Damn. I have to improve my punctuality.

She saw me approaching. I smiled and sat down opposite to her.

She had dressed in her casuals as well.

"I arrived from the set," she said, answering my mind question.

I nodded.

We ordered pizzas for both of us and ice creams at the end.

I recalled the first time I had been here. The first time seemed to be a distant memory. I was scared, nervous and excited for our first date.

But this was completely different and opposite.

Now I felt casual and comfortable. If possible, a little resentful towards Rhea as well and a little bit of sadness, for Rhea, being distant.

"Are you listening, Sahil?"

I looked at her face, blankly.

"Sorry, I just --"

"Forget it." She snapped.

I stared at her. Resentment and Sadness etched on my face.

"Sorry," she said after I had decided to concentrate on my ice cream though she didn't seem sorry.

I told you our relationship has been weird.

I nodded to tell her it's okay.

We sat in silence.

When it was time to go, I hugged her goodbye and turned towards the car.

*

I received a call from Ron.

"I've decided on the next location. For the shoot. "

I waited.

"We're shooting in Delhi."

Imaginary fireworks erupted in the night sky, the moon appeared more prominent and the environment more colourful at the thought of me going to spend time with Ayesha.

Sorry if the chapter was short. Today, I felt like I should upload a section, but wasn't in a mood to write. And here is the result.

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