Love

Pankhuri never felt so romantic as of these days. When she lifts her eyes she fancies seeing a colorful rainbow. She casts a glance at the sky, she imagines earth embracing the sky. Lost déep down in her thoughts, she visualizes herself as Sameer's bride.

In the evening when they met Sameer was very pensive. He had not uttered a word since past few minutes. In her honey-tongued voice Pankhuri asked, "Sameer, Why are you so quiet, what troubles you. Are you upset?Sorry, I was lost in my fancy.

 Nothing, nothing, just thinking. . . , avoiding Pankhuri's probing eyes, hesitatingly Sameer said, "I. . I. . want to ask you something.

 

 Yes, yes, does our relationship need formality?

 Pankhuri held his hand lovingly.

 

Pankhuri, do you know what does my name mean?

Is that all serious that had been disturbing you?Very easy, , who does not know, Sameer means wind. ?she laughed out loud.  

Pankhuri, in fact I'm muslim not hindu, In Arabic Sameer means pious, vibrant, loyal or attractive, would you still consider marrying me?

Sameer, I wonder why didn't you tell me the truth earlier?It would have been better if. . . but I believe love is above caste and religion. Will you allow me to follow my faith? Ido not demand anything else but love.

Pankhuri, my parents will accept you only when you to accept Islam, will you?

Sameer, why bring religion between our love?Tell me, if I refuse to convert, will our relationship end here? Did I put any condition?won't it be wise that noone converts, let humanity be our religion, let love be our religion.

Sameer, just think, you kept your identity secret and revealed today, yet I didn't make an issue because I truly love you. Don't you love me?

Try to understand, Pankhuri. I promise I'll take good care of you, you' ll never regret. Only you. . . .

Still. . still you. . are adamant ! I'm sorry, Sameer. . I . . . I blindly believed that love is above everything. I was mistaken and she left crying bitterly.