Dear Mr. Hades

USUAL DAY PART 2

LATER THAT EVENING:

KIPS BAY, NY, USA:

N(Nigel): Come on Sis you can't have that much faith in me? I can take care of them very well.

F(Farishta): It's not that Jello (Farishta's nickname for Nigel)....it's just that it feels weird….you know since the accident….every single moment I fear that what if the next moment I don't see them again? You know it was so hard for me that day...I still get flashes of those moments….its...they are too precious for me Jello….

N: Mayo (Nigel's nickname for Farishta) please its been 3 years since the accident happened….now they're fine….I know you love them way too much so do I...but isn't it going a bit overboard? Please Mayo you need to move on….you need to live…. you know how much worried we 3 are for you? I know you've been through a lot…& you being the strong woman did a good job in surviving those…. But in all these, you've forgotten to live….I know it hurts….but please you need to move on….move on from every s**t that you've been through.

F: Is it so easy to move on? You tell me.... you just had 1 bad break up & you're not up for any relationship then how do you expect me to move on?

N: See Mayo...that is where you're wrong…. it's not that I'm not ready for any relationship….its just that I've almost lost my chance to get into my desired college because of that emotional trauma...you know I've always wanted to be a Computer Engineer...so I'm focusing on that...yeah if I meet  some1 who's worth it then I can get into a relationship with her….for now she's yet to be found. But you? 1st thing you don't have any social life...you rush to home as soon as your work gets over, I know you've met some jerks but you should totally start casual dating….then see how it goes.

F: Jello I can't, you know why? Right?

N: Oh Heavens Mayo….why don't you give your stranger thing a break….as you can see….you're not able to find him...who knows where is he? He is probably married….please Mayo for me...for your parents….let go of it.

F: It's not that easy…

N: Ohk how about that? If by the end of this year if you do not find him….you're going to give Chase a chance.

F: I...

N: I want a promise Mayo?

F: Why are you doing this?

N: I want my sister's happiness….is it too much to ask?

F: Then pray that I find my stranger by this year…. coz I don't think I can move on….but I promise I'll give Chase a chance if I don't find him by the end of this year.

N: That's like my Mayo….I love you, babe.

F: I love you more my Jello.

HADES RESIDENCE, LONDON, UK:

Every1 was sitting in the living room enjoying…n Maria's aunt who was a tarot card reader she was sitting in the guest room n 1 by 1 was getting into that room to know their fate….it was Alexander's turn now…..

X (Tarot card reader): You'll soon reunite with her.

A (Alexander): Excuse me?

X: You'll meet the 1 whom your soul is craving for?

A: N who that is?

X: The 1 that your soul has been promised for.

A: What do you mean?

X: You'll know when you meet her…..you'll be drawn just like a moth to flame….

A: I don't believe you.

X: Destiny doesn't change even if you don't believe in it…..inevitables will happen the way they were meant to be…..you'll experience hell & heaven.

A: Wow….

X: You've to fight for your heart's desire….& looking @ your spirit I can say you're not some1 to give up

Always remember 1 thing if you desire something with all your heart your fate will grant you that, you'll only lose when you give up.

A: Well thank you for your time.

With that, he left to join the others in the living room. After the guests left Alexander went to the terrace to have some fresh air. He was sitting on a chair watching stars. 

Person: Its peaceful isn't it?

A(Alexander): It is. What are you doing here Rey?

R(Rey): Nothing just came to find peace?

A: Why? No girl tonight to warm your bed?

R: Dad, please.

A: Of course….you know what Rey? Difference between yours & mine situation? I'm not the 1 responsible here, you, on the contrary, are responsible for the situation you're in. I know it's futile to talk to you in this regard so I'll just drop it here. 

R: BTW didn't the tarot card reader have some interesting fortune telling for you?

A: Yeah….apparently I'm going to reunite with my soulmate…..what a cr*p.

R: @least you'll be happy. 

A: Yeah….right….anyway what did she tell you?

R: Well….I'll get my soul back but I won't get the title...n I wonder what meant by that?

A: Hmmm….so the fortune teller could actually make us think about her fortune-telling when we both don't believe in it?

R: It appears so.

A: Actually….we both are desperate to break free …that is why her words are making us think what she meant & if it'll come true. But the only difference is you actually can fight for your desire whereas my hands are tied. 

R: You won't understand Dad it's complicated.

A: Well, honestly you've made it complicated….I want you happy my son.

R: & I, you.

A: I know son, you love me a lot but don't let my miseries ruin things for you. You deserve happiness. I hope you're not too late for that. Goodnight Son.

R: (sigh) Goodnight Dad.

With that Alexander left for his study where he sleeps @ night.

FARISHTA's BEDROOM KIPS BAY, NY, USA:

Farishta was sitting on the couch adjacent to her window….looking at the sky lost in her thoughts.

FARISHTA's POV:

Happiness? What is it? If you google it Wikipedia will say "The term happiness is used in the context of mental or emotional states, including positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. It is also used in the context of life satisfaction, subjective well-being, eudaimonia, flourishing and well-being". Complex isn't it? My family wants to me be happy. I know when you love some1 dearly, you want that person to be happy. I understand that, but the question is, do I want to be happy? The answer is a big NO…..I've stopped searching for happiness long back. All I want to be content & I'm content with what I have in my life…..I'm grateful to Almighty that I'm blessed with so much that a lot of people don't even know to exist. So why do I bother myself to find happiness, when in my case, it only brought the opposite? But, you see when you love some1, you'll always expect something even if it is their wellbeing…..that is the case with my family & Chase. But they don't understand the fact that it doesn't work that way. You cant force some1 to be happy….also at times you just can not give some1 happiness, no matter how much you want, no matter how much you try. This is why I like talking to strangers….coz they don't know you so they won't judge you, even if they judge it won't matter. (Sigh) Stranger…..where are you? Are we really meant to be like you said? Or I'm a fool to hold onto that? Whatever it is this is the last chance for us to be together….as I've to give Chase chance if I don't find you this year. But is it fair to me? Is it fair to him? I know Chase loves me & I dont….well, I do but as a friend. Wouldnt it hurt him as his love won't be reciprocated? Let alone him would it be fair to any1? If I'm married to some1 without love then wouldn't it be unfair to him? He'll have to carry the burden of my broken self along with other issues? But my family won't understand this simple thing. But it's okay I guess, coz they love me & I love them more. But if I'm to get into a relationship with Chase then I've to clarify these things with him. Coz I can't keep my friend in delusion. You know stranger….everynight when my sleep gets broken due to nightmares….I keep looking at the ceiling till I fall asleep. You might be wondering why do I do that? Well, at that time I feel hollow, I desperately want to feel something…..pain, anger, loneliness anything but there's only hollowness mocking @ me. Sometimes I really wish you were there with me all those times….you were there to fill this hollowness.

END OF POV  

Like every night, Farishta slept while clutching the bracelet close to her heart, with traces of dried tears on her cheeks. 

HADES RESIDENCE, LONDON, UK:

ALEXANDER's STUDY:

ALEXANDER's POV:

Well, well looks like I got through another day. Another day with making millions, being a good Dad & continuing with this happy marriage facade. Speaking of which, what is Victoria playing at? Is she trying to get into my bed? Why? To get pregnant again? So that her children get the most of my property? Seriously? Did she forget that they are my children also? I love them equally? Even if I get some child out of wedlock that child will also bear my name & I'll never do something to do harm any of my children. Come on woman, they are my flesh & blood….my children will carry my genes in them. They'll never be as shallow as her. But then again, the way Rey is conducting his life is worrying me. Nevermind, I'm there to guide you…& I'll guide all of my children even if s/he is out of wedlock.  That reminds me….why is she suspecting the possibilities an illegitimate child of mine? Maybe she saw that blondie leaving my office with her make up all smudged that day. Is she spying on me? Seriously? It'd be a miracle if she isn't trying to dictate my life. Miracle….yeah that is what I pray for every single day. Even tonight also….my dear Almighty….I'm asking for a miracle...please grant me with it whenever you think it is good for me. BTW, what was that fortune teller talking about? My soul is promised to some1? Now, this also sounds like some kind of business deal no? I mean how can some1 promise their soul to some1? Well, OK, some1 might do that. But, me? Why would I do that? When did I even do that? Ohk....for formality sake I did promise some1 my soul....then why am I even married to that Victoria bi*ch. Maybe it is that little girl I met years ago? 

FLASHBACK:

A 12-year-old, Alexander accompanied his mother to visit her childhood best friend's family that summer. He was sitting with his mother's friend whom she calls sweetheart.....they were playing with her 2-month-old baby girl.

A(Alexander): Sweetheart what did you say to make My Angel smile?

S(Sweetheart): Oh...I was telling her that when she grows up she'll have her soulmate.

A: What is a soulmate?

S: A soulmate is a person who loves us the most, who will always be there for us, who will be the other part of our soul, whom we'll love the most.

A: What is the soul?

S: Sweetheart you're very young to understand that.

A: Oh come on...I'm 12 & I'll be a teenager soon, I understand all those GF-BF things.

S: Hahaha....so you understand all those things?

A: Ohk...enough of laughing.....now, tell me, who'll be My Angel's soulmate?

S: A boy who'll love her with all his heart, who'll take care of her, who'll protect her, who'll make her happy.

 A: Well, I can be that.

S: Are you sure?

A: Of course sweetheart....you know how much I'm fond of her. She's hard not to love. So it's decided I'll be her soulmate only. I'll love her with all his heart, I'll take care of her, I'll protect her, I'll make her happy. I promise.

END OF FLASHBACK 

What am I even thinking? That girl is 12 years younger than me & probably in a relationship with some1. Last time I saw her on the day I got married to Victoria. She was looking pretty that day a cute Angel. I think she was 6 then? Yeah, she was...I don't even know where does she live? What is her full name? What is wrong with me? Though I keep my promises, I was a child when I made that promise. I'm sure it doesn't even count. Or does it? This fortune teller has seriously got into my brains. 

END OF POV

That night, Alexander kept thinking about that Little Angel before he drifted into sleep.

#Stay_Blessed