Dreams for Tomorrow

2 x 2 Laal Dabba Bus

Sparsly populated. Many vacant seats

Started trundling towards destination

At next College bus stop

Many teenagers hopped in

And suddenly it became crowded

Both got seats but isle seats, separated

She, waiting leaped at first chance

To occupy Window seat next to him, face breeze and share music

You may guess easily what happened next, don't smile like that

She was so bold and strangely charming

He was much shy but very much interested!

Then came fuel stop at Shrungar Tali,

What a beautiful name

Means either romantic lakes? Base for romance?

Suddenly, her mobile rang

Response: Yes Mummy! Yes Mummy! Reaching in 10 minutes

This changed everything!

Took out her daily scarf and covered her face totally

Huge dark glasses covered her eyes completely

As usual detached herself from Him

He understood situation, packed his bag. Checked everything

Disappointed watched silently as she got down and walked towards home with her friends

He stood there.....watching her....with Dreams for Tomorrow!!!