In everyone's life, the first day of school brings a lot of curiosity, but there are only tears in the eyes of Radhika. She is missing her family members, old friends, those breaks in which she used to come home for lunch and spend some time with her mother in the shade of the tree. She doesn't know anyone, there were five girls in the class and the rest are boys. Naina is more passionate about new girls in the class. She used to talk to new girls very frequently, so Radhika also gets a company. She used to hold her hand whenever she wanted to go out. Naina also likes her company. It takes two weeks for Radhika to be comfortable in the class. Radhika found Naina with a new girl, Omi. And now there are six girls in the class. Omi came from Ranchi, for Radhika that was very strange that why a girl from Ranchi, came to Orissa for studies, in the mid-semester, but she hasn't asked her. Omi was not like all girls, she was little proudly. Hardly anyone talks to her. One day Omi and Radhika were bench partners, and in the class, the quiz was going. They helped each other really well, and that was a step in the way of their friendship.
Radhika was awarded the girl's first prize in her class. She was happy with her performance, but there was no one with her to neither celebrate nor even her best friend.
Radhika- why you haven't come yesterday? I missed you a lot.
Omi - sorry yaar, I hadn't participated in any competition, and then there is no reason to come to the school.
Radhika- ok, yesterday I was awarded.
Omi hasn't wished her nor did she eye on her medal.
Radhika felt bad.
Day by day Radhika was improving her performance, and become the eye of all teachers. She bagged many awards and rewards. Everyone congratulated her, but as usual, Omi was out of it.
Congratulations dear, an unknown voice greeted her, as she turns she saw a boy with a celebration pack. He gifted her box.
Radhika- but, I don't know you, how can I take this?
Oo, sorry I forget to introduce myself, I am Naman, new in the school but heard a lot about you.
Radhika - about me?
Naman- yes. By the way, do you say thank you to me?
She smiles and said thank you.
As the day passes their friendship becomes stronger.
A marriage ceremony is at its peak.
Radhika arrives in a beautiful Kanjivaram silk sari, her hairs are pleated, with some hair accessories that dance whenever light touched them. A beautiful bindi between the eyebrows, the hairline kajal in her eyes is like a beautiful art on the white paper. Her lips are covered in red lipstick. The red bangles with white stone and gold pleated corners are happy to get the precise hand. Her earrings are up to her neck with the matching necklace. She is like a Diva. Naman stuck to the beauty.
Naman- can I say that you are looking beautiful?
She smiles.
Naman- can I say that today I have seen a Queen in red, a Diva a.....
Radhika- stop, stop, can I say that you are flirting with me?
And they both burst into laughter.
It's difficult for Naman to take off his eyes, but he managed well whenever his eyes met her.
Vina- do you think any girl could love Naman.
Radhika- why are you asking this question, and why to me?
Vina- no, I am just saying. I don't think any girl could love him.
Radhika- It's wrong, it's not like that. In the future, he will found his partner.
Vina- anyway, how was the marriage ceremony?
Radhika- It's awesome, we enjoyed it.
Naman slowly, slowly controlled himself, he hardly comes in front of her. Whenever he came in front of Radhika, the boys started shouting his name in front of her. Radhika thought that it's the habit of boys, they can't imagine the friendship of a girl and a boy, but sometimes, she also remembers that whenever she comes next to Naman, he suddenly used to left the place. She wants to ask this but, she thought maybe there are some issues.
The pre-boards exam is on. Everyone has pressure on their board exams. On the last day of the pre-board exam when everyone is about to leave school, Vina came to Radhika.
Vina- I want to tell you something.
Radhika- ya, sure, go on.
Vina- has you remember the day when we talked about Naman.
Radhika- yes.
Vina- actually Naman sends me to ask this. He truly loves you.
There is only silence. Radhika could see her image in her eyes. She was blank. Vina hugged her and moved on. Radhika searched him but, he was missing. Tears are about to drop when she wiped them.
The school was over. There are only memories to cherish. Sad songs ultimately bring tears to them. It's difficult for her to forget the memories of Naman. Everyone has to move with time. Radhika also moved with tons of memories together.
After 3 years they meet in a cafe. Their eyes meet and the clock stops.
Both are sitting at the table facing each other. When they are about to start their conversation, a waiter arrived, order, please.
When Naman takes the Manu card his phone slipped and fall, Radhika bend down and found her image, and tears take the corner.
Radhika- why haven't you told me?
Naman- I am scared.
Radhika- scared? I am not that kind of girl.
Naman- I know.
Radhika- can't you forget me?
Naman- It's difficult for me to do that.
Radhika- I am only ok with you as a friend not as your girlfriend.
Naman - its ok, Radhika, in these three years I haven't disturbed you. I don't want to disturb you. I will never disturb you. I already get a punishment.
Radhika- Punishment?
Naman- yes.
Radhika- can you clear it, please?
Naman- I will never marry.
Radhika- Are you mad this life is too long you will need someone's company. Think for a while.
Naman- Those years are enough for me to spend my life.
Radhika - You are out of your mind. Calm down and think. You will get a much better girl than me.
Naman- I don't want anyone. I just want you. But it's ok Radhika if you don't understand. I will never force you. And he left the cafe.
She is crying, but still not able to make understand her mind. She sleeps with his memories and wakes up with his memories, but, have a corner in her heart that usually told her, what people say and most importantly, how her parents react. Between these, she was killing her emotions, her feelings, and most probably herself.
Whenever she thinks about love, there is only one face, which is of Naman. She tries to communicate with him but unfortunately, every door was closed. She stops listening to sad songs because they always bring tears, it's not the lyrics that made her cry, but all the time it's his face. Huge pain in her, she wants to get rid of but, unluckily there is no medicine available.
The Radhika which used to sing without any reason used to cook, used to laugh, used to play with her friends was missing. She is an alive body with a dead soul. She prays to God for his good health and bright future. She took fast on his birthday that comes on 6th March. She was devoted to him. She took the job in marketing, only because Naman has an interest. Through the job, she was able to feel him. There is still hope in her that maybe she will meet him one day. She drops herself into his mold.
We think you should have to marry; this is the right time Radhika's parents said to her.
Radhika- I am already married to the memories of Naman.
She took her car keys and left.
Her parents are awkward.
She is in a marriage ceremony; she dressed in the same sari. She stands in front of the mirror, can I say that you are a Diva and smiles.
All those 7 vows taken between the bride and groom remind her of him. It's like she is talking these vows with him.
She is doing her job very well. Within 18 months her company improves its status and has benefits. On the annual day of her office, she was awarded " the person of the year". She was happy and shares this award with Naman's dream.
There is a press conference in the night and you are under the spotlight, so all the best. Her boss said to her.
Radhika- but, I haven't done this before.
Boss- That doesn't matter. You have to do it and I am sure you will.
She nodded. She was a little nervous but handled her to meet very well.
You are a complete package, beauty with brain. Her boss congratulated her. She was happy, she led his dream to come true.
Radhika is ready to leave for office as her phone rang.
Am I talking to Radhika?
Radhika- yes, I am speaking.
Hey, I am Vina.
Radhika- how are you yaar, so long, O My God.
Vina- Naman is no more.
She freezes and mobile slipped from her hand.
She locked herself in the room.
Her mother knocked on the door several times, but she hasn't opened.
Common Radhika, this is not life, what you are living. From 24 hours you are in the room, can't you move on? Don't your parents matter to you? Please move on beta, and open the door.
As she opened the door her mother was shocked. She was in a white dress.
Why have you worn this?
Radhika- How could a wife withdraw herself from the rituals?
She took her keys and left the room for the office.
