Golden Watch – Short Story – Scene 2

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[Scene 2]

It is been almost half hour that the train left the station. May be because it is a weekday – the train is not that full. In fact many of the seats are empty. She was just staring outside the train window. Wandering in her own dreams. A princess. That is what she was before. Her parents, her family, her friends – for every one she was a princess. She had that much love from everyone. And now – she is in this train – alone, running away from her own life.

“Excuse me” – a voice. She raised her head. The gentleman whom she saw in the train station.

“Do you know which is the next stop. I want to buy few stuffs. I am pretty new to this part of the country. Are you going to Bensville ?”

She didn’t reply. Just was staring at him. “Oh I am sorry. I didn’t want to disturb you. Hey – you are crying. What happened. Is everything OK ?”

She was surprised by the friendliness this man showed to her. “I am Victor. Victor Jackson. What is your name ?”.
“Ashwathi”. “Nice name. I came here for a conference. I am the CEO of Jackson Inc. We had an international CEO conference here in New York, and just got over. Going to meet my friend in Texas, and then fly to San Franscisco”

“I am sorry I am taking your time. You look very sad. See those tears flowing from your eyes. Hope I am not intruding your privacy”

“You are. I need time alone.”

“Sure- carry on. It is a cold evening. The train to Texas is 2 days, and its a cold evening. You should probably try to get some rest. May be we can talk tomorrow morning. Good night”

With that Victor woke up from the seat, and moved to his seat. Took out a book, and started reading them.

It is almost 9 PM, and everyone just finished their dinner. Ashwathi didn’t take anything. And Victor saw that she didn’t even take a cup of tea or coffee.

“Ashwathi – I have a daughter of your age. She is now attending a graduate school, and you very much resemble her. What is the problem. I am sure I can be of some help to you”

“Thanks victor for those words. Yes, I am running away from my life. Away from my family, my job, my dreams, my life. I really don’t why I am doing this. But, just I feel I don’t have anyone in my life. Like a lost child”

“What is the matter Ashwathi. Tell me. May be I can help to find your lost life”

“Thanks. I will tell you my life. Everything about my life. ”

[End of Scene 2]

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