The Sun was deep red as it hovered over the endless sea, ready to call it a day. Sid was taking a stroll on the beach, almost struggling against the collapsing sand as he walked.She was sitting there alone with hands around her knees, staring at the setting sun.
He sighed and walked towards her with an effort.
She didn't turn as he sat beside her, watching her involved in a blank stare across the horizon.
He asked her."Why do you like Akash so much?"
She faced him. "What do you mean?"
He turned towards the Sea, "Sometimes I wonder,Why do some people like each other...Why do you like him?"
"I don't know, I .. just like him."
"But you are beautiful,intelligent..you can get anybody.."
She let the grief burst out. "If i am so good, Why cant i have him?"
Sid shook his head . "That,I don't know. But i am sure that if you are in trouble and you need help,He will do everything possible from his side..
But you shouldn't ever expect such things which...". He trailed off, unable to find words to explain.
Sid took a fist full of sand in his hand. "You see the sand in my fist? The harder you try to hold on to it,the faster it slips between your fingers."
Sid continued looking at her meaningfully , while the sand slipped away from his hand.
She sat silently as tears rolled over her cheeks. He had just stated the obvious fact which she ignored till now.He didn't love her and nothing would change that.
Waves crashed and a carpet of water slid smoothly towards her feet.
She wiped her tears and looked at him and managed a faintest of smiles.
"Thanks Sid"