It was late night and the road was empty. A man was driving through the road and his wife and daughter accompanied him. They were a sweet family.She was a 9 year old girl. They were singing and driving to their home. It was calm and pleasant and suddenly there came a flash of light.The little closed her eyes. She heard a huge noise and felt like being hit by something . When she opened her eyes she could see her parents lying on the road and their car was topsy turvy. She went near her parents. All she could see was blood. She was shocked. She could see some strange numbers which were changing so fast. She couldn't understand what it was. She was terrified and fainted. Nancy screamed and woke up from the dream. She wiped her tears and took her phone to see the time.
Nancy:Oh shit it's time am getting late.
She sat on the bus and wore her earphones. She saw everyone around and could see the numbers on their forehead.She thought to herself..
Nancy:Mom am gonna turn 21 soon.I had that dream again. The things that happened that day is so clear in my memory like it happened yesterday. I grew up well mom. The orphanage even though I couldn't get your warmth and kindness I still managed to fight and go through the life all alone. It all started that day. Even now I am able to see people day ticking like a time bomb. Even after knowing that they are gonna die in front of me, I could do nothing but watch. But I tried to do something so they would die without regret.
(Nancy narrating)
My life was usual and bored. I have no one to rely on. I lived half of my life alone without friends. I never opened up as I was afraid that staying close to someone. I can't bear to lose some one I love again. Though I was a cheerful and a talkative person I never had friends.I am an university student.I live in a small apartment . I work as a part-timer in a restaurant to make my living. I pay my university fees through scholarship. After completing all the jobs I reach home fresh up and I start to read and sleep after completing the syllabus covered. I have always lived like this. It was one of those days. I was working in the restaurant as usual. A man having a guitar wearing hoodie making it hard enough to see his face came inside. I went to take order.
Nancy:Excuse me sir. What would u like to have.
????? :I would like to order a chicken noodle .
Nancy:Sure sir. You will have to wait for 5 minutes.
Saying so Nancy went. He was suspicious. It was already around 8.45 pm so she was a bit scared. She served him. He took of his hoodie but still had a cap on his head. So Nancy didn't bother to look at his life span. The man ate and went. It was 9.30 so her work was over and she came out. She sighed.
Nancy:It was a hard day...
She suddenly noticed someone playing guitar over there. It was far enough to see the persons face but the music gave her a strange comfort. She was curious to know who it was. She went near, it was the hoodie man, playing the guitar . She went closer drawn by the music. There was no one yet he kept playing it singing a song.
Nancy:I have never heard it before. But this music and song comforts me .
She stood near the man and kept hearing his music. She then noticed an old couple .She saw the granny's head . She saw an un usual thing. The time ,it increased not more but a few days she couldn't understand what just happened. She was in a shock for a brief moment.
???? :Weren't you the one from the restaurant?
Nancy:Mm yes . That was me. Your music drew me hear. It was really good.
???? : Thanks. My mother sang this to put me to sleep.
Nancy:Your mom has created a great song you are lucky since you could hear your mom sing whenever you want.
???? : I hope that was possible to.
Nancy:Sorry.I didn't mean..
???? : It's okay.I hope she's alive. But far away from me that I couldn't find her.
Nancy:Ah? mm.
???? :I was lost years ago when I was a kid and wasn't able to find out my mom still now.
Nancy:Atleast you have a chance to meet your mom. I am envious of you.
He introduced himself.
???? :I am Richard. By the way do you know where this adress is? I am new to this place
She looked at the adress .
Nancy: Yep I know. Let me take you there.
Richard:No problem, just tell me the directions I can manage, why to trouble you.
Nancy: I am heading to the same place so it's not a trouble. I forgot to introduce myself. I am Nancy.
Nancy kept thinking of the changed numbers .
Richard:I guess you are curious about something.
Nancy: Mm. Why did you play the music there.
Richard:My mom said that this is a magical song .She told whenever I sing this song it could help someone increase their life span if they had a wish to do something. I don't know if it's true or not . But I hope she lives untill she meet her daughter.
Nancy:How did you know?
Richard:I saw her near the hospital she was worried if she would be able to make it until her daughter arrives. So I jus sang the song. It's the least I could do. Meanwhile they reached the destination.
Nancy: It's hear we reached.
Richard: Thank you so much for taking me here.
Nancy headed up Richard was confused.
Richard:Nancy I can ..
Nancy: Don't worry my house is here to.
Saying so she opened the door.
Nancy:Welcome neighbor.
Richard smiled.
Richard:So it was like that.
(Nancy to herself)
Even after seeing lot people's lifeline I was still unable to save even a single person. How could he do that even if it was for a few day..
His presence gives me a strange warmth. Is it because I haven't talked much with someone.
THE NEXT MORNING
It was holidays for Nancy so she wanted to do volunteering to an old age home. She went there and heard familiar song. It was Richard.She went in saw the lifespan of all increasing except one old man. Richard saw her and smiled. Nancy smiled back. She went near the old man .
Nancy :Uncle don't you have a wish.
Old man: I lived my live without regrets.My kids are grow up well. My dear wife she gave me lots of love. She left me. My wish is just I wanted to meet her.
Nancy thought that the man wanted to die soon. As he has no one left for him. Days passed by and a friendship was built between Richard and Nancy.They became close friends.Nancy told her secret to Richard and both started to help the people in need.She started to develop feeling for him unknowingly.He liked her too. But they didn't confess. One day she took him to the place where they met. When she was about to confess her feeling to him . He removed his cap for the first time and she was able to see his forehead. She... Saw.. His time was ticking. He only has two months and a week left. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She thought to herself. Why ?Why should this happen to you. You fix others time and you couldn't even change your own life span.
Richard: Are you all right? Nancy?
Nancy wiped her tears.
Nancy: Do you have a wish to be fulfilled?
Richard:Why do you ask it all of a sudden? mm Well yes. As I said , I want to find my family. See my mother's face, and hear her sing for me one more time.
Nancy: I promise. I'll find your family and make sure you meet your mom.
Richard: Thanks for those words.
Nancy :Go have a full body medical check up. Let's go now.
Richard: Nancy wait. What happened? Why so suddenly?
Nancy went home at once and started to cry. After a while she thought that she shouldn't waste time and find his mom.
Nancy:Is it possible to increase his life span if his mother sings this song for him.
Thinking this she started to search day and night for his family and after three weeks of hard search she finally found them. It was night. She knocked his door.
Richard: Nancy. Do you even remember me? It's been days since you spoke to me properly. What's with you?
Nancy: Richard I found your family.
Richard:What?
Nancy:She is still alive.
Saying so she hugged him. Tears dropped down his cheeks. His family was in the city next to the one they live in. They booked tickets.
Richard: I can't wait to see them tomorrow.
Nancy: Will your mom be able to see you. If not how could I say that he only has a month and a week left.
Nancy went inside her home and cried.
THE NEXT DAY
It was 10.15 AM. Nancy was ready to go. She called Richard.
Nancy: Where are you? It's getting late.
Richard: Come to the place we met. It's on the way to the station let's meet there.
Nancy rushed there.
Nancy:Come on Richy let's go.
Richard: Am not going anywhere.
Nancy: Richy what do you mean ? It's not time to make fun.
Nancy held his hand
Nancy: Come on let's go.
He took out his hands from hers
Nancy: What happened to you Richy?
Richard:Nancy did you see my lifespan?
Nancy:No.Didn't I say I was unable to see yours.
Richard:Then why did you tell me to take up a medical check up and why did you ask to fulfill my wish all of a sudden?.
He shouted
Nancy: It's just..
Richard:Don't hide it Nancy. My time is ticking right? I only have less time left right?
He showed her the note which Nancy carried with her always. She mentioned about seeing his time.
Nancy burst out into tears .
Nancy:Yes. I saw it. I saw your time.
Richard: So....How much time am I left with.
Nancy:A month and a week . she cried.
Nancy:Come let's go. Let's see your family.
Richard: I am not coming Nancy.
Nancy: You only have few days left.You should atleast spend some time with your family.
Richard: That is why I don't want to see them. They have already been worried enough after losing me. If I see them now they will be happy, but what about then? They will be sad again after I left. It's better for me to be gone once, than seeing them for my selfishness and hurting them again.
Nancy: But if your mom sings the song for you there is a possibility that you can survive.
Richard: What if I don't? What if it fails? Don't try to convince me Nancy. I am not going anywhere.
Nancy: Let's make a deal. We will go there and if this works you could say them that it's you. If by chance if it fails let's not say them. What do you say?..
Richard agreed to that. They went to meet his family. Nancy prayed for this to work. They reached there and went to his house.They rang the door bell. It was an old lady who opened the door.
Old lady: Who do you want?
Richard hugged the old lady. she hugged him back.
Richard: you look like my mother. The had a chat with that old lady and Nancy somehow convinced her to sing the song. The old lady sang the song. Nancy was worried. As she worried it didn't work out. The time didn't change....
For a moment she thought of lying. But she couldn't break her promise. So she told him the truth. He went near her after hearing this song. The granny liked Richard a lot. When a boy of Nancy's age entered, Richard recognised it was his little brother whom he saw years ago. The old lady told them to visit often. They left from there. After walking some distance, they reached a park.
Nancy: I think I should say it now. If I don't I will regret it for sure. Richy I fell for you. It's been a while. I love you so much. Will you love me back? (she was crying)
Richard: Can I be selfish just once . This is the most selfish thing I have ever did.
Saying so he kissed her.
Nancy: Now that you have kissed me. So you take responsibility.
Richard: How do you want me to do that?
Nancy:Help me make memories with you.
Richard: Sure.
They made a lot of memories together . He took her to the places he wished to take her. Even though Nancy was worried he is gonna die soon. Yet she wanted to make his life precious without regrets. They went and spent time with his family. Days passed a month became week. As days started to come near. Nancy wanted to make sure that he has fulfilled all his wish. It was the last day.Richard got Nancy's hand and made her sit and lay on her lap.
Richard: I guess I can now let all my worries go and stay calm. I had all my wishes fulfilled. But I guess I am turning greedy now. The more I started loving you the more I want to stay with you. Love you Nancy.
Nancy:I love you to Richy. Tears droped from her eyes. She sang the song for him praying....
Nancy: Can't I make him love just one more day...
ONE YEAR LATER..
Nancy to Richy before his grave. She gave a smile with a tear.
Nancy: Thank you so much Richy for loving me, you made me realaise that the world has many things to wonder and there is always something to be thankful for. You gave a new meaning to my life . I always feel your presence near me. Whenever I feel down thinking of the memories we created makes me go through it. I am taking good care of your family. I can take good care of me too. So rest peacefully Richy....
Love you...
(Nancy narrating)
Mom I was always fed up with my life and wanted the day to end soon. He came into my life and changed everything mom. The life I live may be other person's wish. I have got to live an extra day while some people long for living an extra day. Isn't it a precious gift for me mom that i get to live in this world. So i would like to cherish every moment of it mom. I am gonna live to the fullest and make happiest moments.........
