Clock read 8am. Running down the stairs for breakfast she realized, she was late for college. She just took a slice of bread and bade good bye. “At least have a glass of milk Mithi ! ” shouted her mom.
Mithi, nineteen year old college girl was as pretty as a picture with her curls cascading down her shoulder like a beautiful waterfall, lips as red as roses, twinkling hazel eyes and a perfect fair complexion . She was a girl any guy would have dreamt of. Bubbly, caring, loveable and joyful by nature. Not only alluring from the outside she was just as beautiful from within. She had a great connection with the “happy – go – lucky” destiny.
“Hie! Whatsup?” Mithi greeted Rhea. Rhea, Mithi’s best friend or soul sister whatever you can call. “Nothing much, same boring life, you say?”” Umm.. well I gotta share something with you Rhea,” her excitement made Rhea curious. “Guess what, Hitansh Singhaniya proposed me! Hitansh Singhaniya, the coolest guy of our college proposed Mithi Shekhawat. Isn’t this dream come true? Isn’t it a beautiful feeling when your crush loves you back? Rhea, I feel like I am the luckiest girl on this planet. Loveable parents, a best friend who understands me well and the smartest boyfriend, sounds like a perfect fairytale. Hahaha fairytale, Rhea I can’t even explain this life seems so wonderful and magical.”
Hitansh Singhaniya was the definition of a Stud. With a perfect six packs, 6’1 inch height, he was the ultimate hero of St. Lawrence College. He had first seen Mithi in the canteen, giggling with her friends. Her cuteness and expressive talks were enough to let any guy fall for her. Luckily Rhea and Hitansh were childhood friends which helped him contact Mithi.
Introduction à
Exchanging smiles à
Sharing tiffin in break àFriendship
à Exchanged numbers.
This was the cycle of their story. Their story was
indeed a fairytale.
Mithi’s poem defined it. Mithi was a great poetess.
Mithi’s poem defined it. Mithi was a great poetess.
FEELING
LOVED!!
I never felt like this before,
Obviously these moments I’ll store.
You treat me with so much of love and care,
With “awww” word on my lips I stare.
No one make my world special as you do,
You are more cute than “Winnie the pooh”.
That rainy day we both got wet,
Giving me your hoodie, our eyes met.
Sound of raindrops felt like a song sung by angel,
Not a song actually but an instrumental.
You hold my hand gently,
My heartbeats started raising simultaneously.
Tightly in your arms you grabbed me,
Touching my lips, blue butterfly flee.
As if it was signing me to do something naughty,
By the time, I realized it was seven-forty.
Not letting an eye contact I waved him good bye,
Blushing like an idiot I winked at sky.
I can’t stop blushing thinking about that day,
Finally happy days are on my way.
I never felt like this before,
Obviously these moments I’ll store.
You treat me with so much of love and care,
With “awww” word on my lips I stare.
No one make my world special as you do,
You are more cute than “Winnie the pooh”.
That rainy day we both got wet,
Giving me your hoodie, our eyes met.
Sound of raindrops felt like a song sung by angel,
Not a song actually but an instrumental.
You hold my hand gently,
My heartbeats started raising simultaneously.
Tightly in your arms you grabbed me,
Touching my lips, blue butterfly flee.
As if it was signing me to do something naughty,
By the time, I realized it was seven-forty.
Not letting an eye contact I waved him good bye,
Blushing like an idiot I winked at sky.
I can’t stop blushing thinking about that day,
Finally happy days are on my way.
“chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko nazar nahi churana sanam badal ke…” her phone rang. Mithi ran to grab her phone as she knew it would be Hitansh. “Smile J”, the name read and the conversation started. “Hello baby I knew it was you.””
Mithi, you are my doll. I can’t sleep without wishing you good night and without having my good night kissy.” Mithi Blushed. “You can stop blushing now baby. C’mon give me my kissy.” “Muah, Good night Hitansh. Have my dreams oops have sweet dreams :P “both ended up laughing.
She felt blessed to have such a sweet boyfriend, and which girl wouldn’t, if her boyfriend wished her before sleeping and after waking up, a guy who gave her girlfriend a red rose every single day and reminded her that how lucky he was to have her, who picked her up everyday while going to college, who would take her to movies, various restaurants for dinner once a week, who would give her lots of surprises, open the door for her, clean her chair before she sat. She deserved that kind of treatment because she was a girl with a golden heart. She didn’t love him for his money but for the love and affection he used to shower upon her.
Summer arrived. It was the last day of college. All screamed yayy! Not because their college was giving them vacation but for a fifteen days trip to Ladakh – Heaven on Earth. She was damn excited for the fifteen long days and nights that she was going to spend with Hitansh. She had planned everything and prepared a list. But she was also sad that Rhea wouldn’t be joining them, as on 1st april (the day when St. Lawrence people will board a train for Ladakh) Rhea was supposed to attend a family function. Rhea’s dad was a religious person so he had strictly denied Rhea to go for trip.
Finally the much anticipated day arrived. As always Hitansh was waiting for Mithi at her doorstep. After fourteen long minutes she arrived looking stunning as ever wearing a black and white polka dotted top with black jeans, and black and silver round earrings which added sparks to her beauty. Sharing a hug they finally left for the railway station in Hitansh’s car.
Rhea called Mithi 7 times, but she did not answer even once. She would forget about everything when she was with Hitansh. Crazy in love! Then she thought she would send a text message.
“Mithi, hope u r f9. I m sry. I jst got d news of Hitansh’s accident. Baby m wid u dnt wry. Time heals evrythng. I wish I ws wid u. tke cre”.
Mithi read her message as soon as she checked her phone.
Mithi tried to call back Rhea but couldn’t as she was in the train and had network issues. She thought of sending her a message.
“hahaha.
I knw 2day its 1st april. My mad frn thnks m fool lyk hr? :P
nyway Hitansh is safe with me xD . v boarded our train u tke cre nd njoy ur function…luv u silly :*”.
nyway Hitansh is safe with me xD . v boarded our train u tke cre nd njoy ur function…luv u silly :*”.
While she was going to press the send button, the
phone switched off. The screen flashed “Battery dead”. She shared her best
friend’s silly prank with Hitansh. They both ended up laughing.
Ladakh
Diaries..
Well spent days. Hitansh didn’t leave Mithi’s hand even for a while. Whole day they were together. Sharing those lovey dovey moments. Drinking coconut water, two straws. Everyday a new promise. Fiteen days fifteen promises. Their bond grew more stronger by each passing day . They were inseparable. Hitansh was indeed raised in the hands of a queen because he knew how to keep her princess happy. He never allowed any tears to slip from Mithi’s eye. For Mithi, Hitansh was her everything. They were a heavenly couple. Couple which had gone through only happy days. Their story was different not like those stereotypical tragic love stories. Her poem describes their love more beautifully. Here she goes..
SILENCE SPEAKS !!
Under the dark sheltered sky,
When the loving couple are sharing a blush,
Nightingales and the shining moon listen,
And softly the silence speaks..
Well spent days. Hitansh didn’t leave Mithi’s hand even for a while. Whole day they were together. Sharing those lovey dovey moments. Drinking coconut water, two straws. Everyday a new promise. Fiteen days fifteen promises. Their bond grew more stronger by each passing day . They were inseparable. Hitansh was indeed raised in the hands of a queen because he knew how to keep her princess happy. He never allowed any tears to slip from Mithi’s eye. For Mithi, Hitansh was her everything. They were a heavenly couple. Couple which had gone through only happy days. Their story was different not like those stereotypical tragic love stories. Her poem describes their love more beautifully. Here she goes..
SILENCE SPEAKS !!
Under the dark sheltered sky,
When the loving couple are sharing a blush,
Nightingales and the shining moon listen,
And softly the silence speaks..
Besides the sea
shore,
When the loving couple are walking hand-in-hand,
Dolphins and the melody of waves listen,
And softly the silence speak..
When the loving couple are walking hand-in-hand,
Dolphins and the melody of waves listen,
And softly the silence speak..
On a bench above
the grass,
When the loving couple share a hug,
Butterflies and grasshoppers cease to fly,
And softly the silence speak..!!
When the loving couple share a hug,
Butterflies and grasshoppers cease to fly,
And softly the silence speak..!!
Day Fifteen came. Last day of their trip. Obviously she would miss
Ladakh. But she was not sad because she knew Hitansh was going to be with her
for her entire life time. They are meant to be. Finally they reached Mumbai.
Even though Hitansh was tired, he first dropped Mithi at her doorstep and then went
home. She was a pampered princess.
“So, finally my daughter is back. How was your trip Mithi?” Asked her mother.” It was amazing mom. It obviously had to be awesome. Your future son-in-law was along. How could your daughter stay sad or troubled.” Infact she discarded sadness from her dictionary of life. Her mom was shocked and shouted on Mithi. “Mithi stay calm I know its hard to move on, but you need to accept the reality. Remove Hitansh from your memory. Hitansh is no more. He has found his place in heaven. I know it has just been fifteen days that he passed away but you need to be practical now. Grow up Mithi.” Mithi burst out into tears ,all she could say was…”mom its 16th april today not 1st april that you are trying to make a fool of me. Rhea also tried to play the same prank. I cannot tolerate such pranks related to Hitansh so stop it ..”She ran upstairs, locked her room and slept as she was exhausted from the long journey.
Next morning when her mom went upstairs to wake her up, she saw that Mithi was all ready for college. “Mithi beta you woke up by yourself that’s great darling.”” Mom I am upset with you. I am not talking to you. Anyways I am getting late for college. Bye!” Her mom was shocked with Mithi’s childish behavior before she could say something, she heard the sound of the door shutting.
Hey Rhea! How are you? Mithi gave her a tight hug and she seemed so happy.” Hey Mithi! I am glad you moved on and I am happy to see you smile.” “Big deal when Hitansh is with me how can I be sad?” She smiled again. “Yes he is with us :”)” rhea replied.
And the bell rang. “Phew finally the lecture is over. Break time, come lets rush to the canteen I am damn hungry”, said Mithi. Okay lets go followed Rhea.
“Hieee Hitansh! My baby”, she screamed with excitement.. Rhea was shocked. She didn’t know what to say. She cut her thoughts and asked Mithi what’s wrong? Mithi gave her weird look and asked what? To whom are you talking, yourself Mithi? Shut up Rhea, she laughed, I am calling Hitansh to our table nothing else. She found something wrong and called up Sunaina aunty (Mithi’s mom). Rhea explained whole thing to aunty all that happened before lecture and in canteen. Even aunty shared last night’s experience with Rhea. They thought Hitansh’s death had really affected Mithi a lot.
“Look Mithi, Hitansh is no more. He passed away in an accident on 1st April. It would be better if you accept it soon. I know it is difficult to move on after losing a loved one but you have to be practical in life, being emotional all the time wouldn’t help you”. Mithi went numb!
She started narrating their Ladakh moments and the fifteen promises that Hitansh made with her. She started showing them their pictures. Not even a single photo contained Hitansh’s presence. All were solos of Mithi. Even while showing the images Mithi could see Hitansh in her photos while others saw the actual image. Next minute she was taken to a psychiatrist and the whole scenario was explained by Sunaina aunty.
After analyzing the thorough scenario Doc. Shanti Shukla concluded that Mithi had a mental disorder named “hallucinations”."Hallucinations are sensations that appear real but are created by your own mind. They can affect all five of your senses. For example, you might hear a voice that no one else in the room can hear or see an image that is not real. These symptoms may be caused by mental illness, the side effects of medications, or physical illness like epilepsy. Depending on the cause, you may need to visit a psychiatrist, a neurologist, or a general practitioner. Treatment may include talking medication to cure a physical or metal illness or adopting healthier behaviors like getting more sleep."
"Don't worry Miss Sunaina hallucination is curable. Antipsychotic and atypical antipsychotic medication may also be utilized to treat the illness if the symptoms are severe and cause significant distress. However, abstaining from hallucinogenic drugs, managing stress levels, living highly, and getting plenty of sleep can help reduce the prevalence of hallucinations."
Mithi waited outside the cabin while the doctor explained her mother about her disease. Mrs. Shekhawat still couldn't cope with the fact that her daughter had such a problem, she was left completely shocked. Mithi too couldn't digest, the doctor saying that she was a mental patient Mental always doesn't define mad people sometimes it's just the instability of molecules in body.
Mithi, a girl who once lived in a fairytale, had ended up like this. Who would’ve expected this? For fifteen whole days she was fooled by her disease. She was all alone in Ladakh. She couldn’t imagine all the promises, those fifteen promises were nothing more than just her imagination . She couldn’t imagine a day without Hitansh, living her entire life was a task for her. Tears wouldn’t stop. The girl who had removed sadness from her life had somehow ended up marrying loneliness. Her life was now gloomy and full of despair. Suddenly she used to start screaming, breaking things in frustrations, she couldn’t sleep at times. Sometimes whole day and whole night she couldn’t sleep. She kept staring at the fan with her eyes wide open and dark circles under them. She lost her appetite. Suddenly one day she took the scissors lying on the table and cut her hair randomly.
Sometimes she would start laughing like she was possessed by a soul. Once around 2’30am she went off running and dancing naked on the streets. Her mother had to run behind her to get her back safe.
She was suffering from depression and the fact that she had lost Hitansh and on that the hallucinations she experienced often completely killed her from inside. She was no more the happy go lucky Mithi, she was heartbroken. She had lost all the affection she had for her mom. She had gone completely insane. Even Rhea had stopped meeting Mithi.
Once she sat frozen in the kitchen, watching her mom chopping vegetables, without even blinking her eyes.
Where did Mithi’s life bring her. Once she used to be the luckiest girl and today she had turned into a nightmare. Love had affected her so intensely. Hitansh was dead but Mithi wasn’t living either,she was dying every day.
Phone rang, it must be doctor Shukla, Sunaina aunty thought. She went to receive the call while on the other side, Mithi took the knife and started drawing something on her lap, then on stomach. She was bleeding, but she was numb. Slowly she placed knife on her wrist and knowingly or unknowingly cut her hand.
The very next second she collapsed. Mithi was no more. The once bubbly and joyful girl was no more. Seeing her daughter like that, Sunaina aunty too fell on the floor in shock.
You never know what’s going to happen in the very next moment of your life. Live to the fullest. Cherish each and every moment with your loved ones. Because no one knows how drastically life could change within a fraction of a second. Life never promises anyone anything .Never perceive anything to be inevitable or predestined. The only absolute is uncertainty. So enjoy each second of your life as if it’s the last.
“So, finally my daughter is back. How was your trip Mithi?” Asked her mother.” It was amazing mom. It obviously had to be awesome. Your future son-in-law was along. How could your daughter stay sad or troubled.” Infact she discarded sadness from her dictionary of life. Her mom was shocked and shouted on Mithi. “Mithi stay calm I know its hard to move on, but you need to accept the reality. Remove Hitansh from your memory. Hitansh is no more. He has found his place in heaven. I know it has just been fifteen days that he passed away but you need to be practical now. Grow up Mithi.” Mithi burst out into tears ,all she could say was…”mom its 16th april today not 1st april that you are trying to make a fool of me. Rhea also tried to play the same prank. I cannot tolerate such pranks related to Hitansh so stop it ..”She ran upstairs, locked her room and slept as she was exhausted from the long journey.
Next morning when her mom went upstairs to wake her up, she saw that Mithi was all ready for college. “Mithi beta you woke up by yourself that’s great darling.”” Mom I am upset with you. I am not talking to you. Anyways I am getting late for college. Bye!” Her mom was shocked with Mithi’s childish behavior before she could say something, she heard the sound of the door shutting.
Hey Rhea! How are you? Mithi gave her a tight hug and she seemed so happy.” Hey Mithi! I am glad you moved on and I am happy to see you smile.” “Big deal when Hitansh is with me how can I be sad?” She smiled again. “Yes he is with us :”)” rhea replied.
And the bell rang. “Phew finally the lecture is over. Break time, come lets rush to the canteen I am damn hungry”, said Mithi. Okay lets go followed Rhea.
“Hieee Hitansh! My baby”, she screamed with excitement.. Rhea was shocked. She didn’t know what to say. She cut her thoughts and asked Mithi what’s wrong? Mithi gave her weird look and asked what? To whom are you talking, yourself Mithi? Shut up Rhea, she laughed, I am calling Hitansh to our table nothing else. She found something wrong and called up Sunaina aunty (Mithi’s mom). Rhea explained whole thing to aunty all that happened before lecture and in canteen. Even aunty shared last night’s experience with Rhea. They thought Hitansh’s death had really affected Mithi a lot.
“Look Mithi, Hitansh is no more. He passed away in an accident on 1st April. It would be better if you accept it soon. I know it is difficult to move on after losing a loved one but you have to be practical in life, being emotional all the time wouldn’t help you”. Mithi went numb!
She started narrating their Ladakh moments and the fifteen promises that Hitansh made with her. She started showing them their pictures. Not even a single photo contained Hitansh’s presence. All were solos of Mithi. Even while showing the images Mithi could see Hitansh in her photos while others saw the actual image. Next minute she was taken to a psychiatrist and the whole scenario was explained by Sunaina aunty.
After analyzing the thorough scenario Doc. Shanti Shukla concluded that Mithi had a mental disorder named “hallucinations”."Hallucinations are sensations that appear real but are created by your own mind. They can affect all five of your senses. For example, you might hear a voice that no one else in the room can hear or see an image that is not real. These symptoms may be caused by mental illness, the side effects of medications, or physical illness like epilepsy. Depending on the cause, you may need to visit a psychiatrist, a neurologist, or a general practitioner. Treatment may include talking medication to cure a physical or metal illness or adopting healthier behaviors like getting more sleep."
"Don't worry Miss Sunaina hallucination is curable. Antipsychotic and atypical antipsychotic medication may also be utilized to treat the illness if the symptoms are severe and cause significant distress. However, abstaining from hallucinogenic drugs, managing stress levels, living highly, and getting plenty of sleep can help reduce the prevalence of hallucinations."
Mithi waited outside the cabin while the doctor explained her mother about her disease. Mrs. Shekhawat still couldn't cope with the fact that her daughter had such a problem, she was left completely shocked. Mithi too couldn't digest, the doctor saying that she was a mental patient Mental always doesn't define mad people sometimes it's just the instability of molecules in body.
Mithi, a girl who once lived in a fairytale, had ended up like this. Who would’ve expected this? For fifteen whole days she was fooled by her disease. She was all alone in Ladakh. She couldn’t imagine all the promises, those fifteen promises were nothing more than just her imagination . She couldn’t imagine a day without Hitansh, living her entire life was a task for her. Tears wouldn’t stop. The girl who had removed sadness from her life had somehow ended up marrying loneliness. Her life was now gloomy and full of despair. Suddenly she used to start screaming, breaking things in frustrations, she couldn’t sleep at times. Sometimes whole day and whole night she couldn’t sleep. She kept staring at the fan with her eyes wide open and dark circles under them. She lost her appetite. Suddenly one day she took the scissors lying on the table and cut her hair randomly.
Sometimes she would start laughing like she was possessed by a soul. Once around 2’30am she went off running and dancing naked on the streets. Her mother had to run behind her to get her back safe.
She was suffering from depression and the fact that she had lost Hitansh and on that the hallucinations she experienced often completely killed her from inside. She was no more the happy go lucky Mithi, she was heartbroken. She had lost all the affection she had for her mom. She had gone completely insane. Even Rhea had stopped meeting Mithi.
Once she sat frozen in the kitchen, watching her mom chopping vegetables, without even blinking her eyes.
Where did Mithi’s life bring her. Once she used to be the luckiest girl and today she had turned into a nightmare. Love had affected her so intensely. Hitansh was dead but Mithi wasn’t living either,she was dying every day.
Phone rang, it must be doctor Shukla, Sunaina aunty thought. She went to receive the call while on the other side, Mithi took the knife and started drawing something on her lap, then on stomach. She was bleeding, but she was numb. Slowly she placed knife on her wrist and knowingly or unknowingly cut her hand.
The very next second she collapsed. Mithi was no more. The once bubbly and joyful girl was no more. Seeing her daughter like that, Sunaina aunty too fell on the floor in shock.
You never know what’s going to happen in the very next moment of your life. Live to the fullest. Cherish each and every moment with your loved ones. Because no one knows how drastically life could change within a fraction of a second. Life never promises anyone anything .Never perceive anything to be inevitable or predestined. The only absolute is uncertainty. So enjoy each second of your life as if it’s the last.
