Monday, July 28, 2008

The Agony of Conversations

N:Do you want to go for a movie today?
S:(Doesn't respond)
N:Sahil, a movie tonight?C'mon will be fun.It's been a long time since we watched a movie. We'll have fun
S:No.I don't like watching movies anymore.
N:Why ?
S:Do you know I saw your look alike today?Would you want to meet her? I think she is from outer space.
N:Outer space?Really?Is there an outer space?Do you believe in all this stuff?Do you have proof?
S:(annoyed)You just believe whatever I say .Do you UNDERSTAND? Don't ask me how I know all this stuff. It's a secret .I can't talk about it.People might hear .
N:But there is no one here!!!
S:Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........Quiet.
N:Now you are acting weird !
S:Did you like watching Krish -the one with Hrithik Roshan ?
N:Hmmmm.....it was silly .Childish.
S:Childish???Are you crazy? People like you will never understand such things.You will stay too caught up in your own worlds.
N:Okkk.....sorry .But what was so new and exciting in that movie?It was just another ET story.
S:ET?Well yeah.But there was more.You have understand what is never talked about.
N:And...what would that be?
S:Shhhhhhh...we can't talk about that.Someone might hear us.
N:Bhaiya!!!!!!!!! There is NO ONE HERE.
S:Hey , did you hear that ?
N:Hear what?
S:I just heard something
N:What did you hear Sahil?
S:Shhhh....listen
N:I can't hear a thing
S:I think its a cat ...maybe a lost kitten
N:Oh c'mon...be realistic now.How can a cat get here at 9 pm in our flat on the 11th floor?
S:It can.Anything can happen nowdays.
N:Whatever.You are so weird nowdays.
S:Did you check on dad?
N:What's there to check?He is doing fine.
S:Listen don't stay out of the house for long hours.Nothing is safe anymore.Bomb blasts , corruption, rapes...anything can happen.Be very careful.Don't trust anyone.
N:I know all this stuff. I am not a kid anymore. I can look after myself.
S:But you can't trust everyone.REMEMBER THAT!
N:Ok forget it.Tell me something.
S:(Remains silent)
N:Hellooo??????????
S:(is still silent)
N:Ok , I have had enough.I am going now. No point talking to you .
S:I am sorry.Tell me.What were you asking me?
N:You were writing something this morning?What were you writing about?
S:I was writing a story .
N:Really? Will you read it to me like old times.I'll love that.I always love hearing your stories.You write so well .I am sooooooo proud of you.(Hugs him)
S:The story is about this one man and his friend.This friend doesn't really exist but he thinks he exists.
N:Hmmmm...tell me more.
S:This man goes to outer space and meets his clone there.It is going to be sci-fi stuff. It will happen someday.You'll see.Just wait and watch.
N:Hmmmmm....yeah .Who knows the future.
S:(Angry)I KNOW THE FUTURE DAMNIT!
N:(scared)Ok.Fine.I believe you.Take it easy.
S:But you know what?
N:What?
S:I think they will steal the story from me and make a movie out of it .This might actually be called Krish3...I am kinda sure about it.
N:Sahil,What are you talking about? I don't know what to say to you anymore.You are so weird these days.
S:Yeah ,none of you will ever understand all this.None of you will ever understand me.You see there are somethings that are said in words and then there are things that are never put into words.Sometimes people talk through silence.
You want to see how that works?
N:Do I want to see it? Hell yeahhhhhhhhh........I do !!
S:Nah, forget it.You won't get it.Do you know anything about parallel universe ?
N:Nope. I have no idea in the world.
S:Someday you will know all about it.Just remember that I was the first one to talk about it.
N:Yes I will remember.
S:You know I am a very sensitive guy.I think a lot about everything. I can't turn a blind eye to things.
N:I understand.
S:(Angry)YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING? YOU ARE JUST CAUGHT UP IN YOUR OWN WORLD !!!!! I HATE ALL OF YOU. I NEED MY OWN SPACE .STOP RUNNIN AFTER ME!
N:But...I am not running after you. I love you so that is why I worry. Are you ok?Do you want me to go?
S:YES! NOW! LEAVE.I NEED A SMOKE.. GO AWAYYY!!!
N:I am sorry Sahil.I only wanted to hear your story.I am going.See you later.
S:GO!!!!!!!!!!
N:Ok . Leaving.
S:Listen Nayab , I am not feeling well. Can I sleep in your room tonight?
N:Ofcourse you can.
S:Ok. DOn't sleep.Wait for me.
N:Sure.Come soon.I'll be waiting.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I can understand it !!!!
-PP