Page 137 - You Only Live Once [BooksLD]

In the middle of nowhere,
sky above and ocean beneath,
they shout out loud

life is sea.
It is with life

as it is with waves,
the rise and fall
are endless.

The old pal says
that water enlightens
in every form.
Raindrop, tear,

hazy or clear.

Good food is a cure
for the ailing heart.
Why don’t you try
my pizzas for a start?

They laugh, they cry
they sing in joy

Ricky’s is where
life finds a way

As the spotlight moves from her and the faces in the audience become
clear, she notices Parvathi cheering for her in the crowd. She makes her way
to her and hugs her. I join them happily.

‘I am sorry, Parvathi. I misunderstood you the other day. I’m really
thankful to you for making me stay here in Goa and live like my mother. If I
had known the truth the very first day when I met you, I would have left for
Czech right away.’
‘Alara, friends are meant to do that. I am fortunate that I crossed paths

with you and learned so much from you. You’re like family for us here in
Goa.’
‘Thank you for everything.’

‘Mom called up your dad and told him everything. He knows that you
won’t speak to him for some time. He has read your message. He wants you