/-- The DamseL and the XY bearers in the Black Hole --/
Once upon a time, in a far away land there was a hut in which lived a DamseL. Growing up in the hut, all she knew was the four walls that surrounded her. So oblivious to her surrounding, the DamseL was ignorant to the bad bad world that she had to face some day.
One fine day, while the DamseL was sitting in the front yard reading a book, a gust of wind came and blew her pages away. Frantically, she picked up the pages only to be greeted by a black spinning hole.
“What is it??” - she wondered. Curiosity got the better of her and she touched the and AHHH she was sucked into it. Deep and deep she fell, grasping for the walls but in vain. When she finally hit the ground, she opened her eyes and found a group of humans, chatting and laughing. The environment was nothing less than boisterous.
She was greeted with open hands and asked to join the party. As the DamseL became acquainted to the people and her environment, she saw the room had walls with myriad doors.
At once a thought struck her – if this room could be of so much joy, what could the other rooms hold?
With that thought, she entered the first room on the right. Once again, the DamseL wasn’t disappointed. The people in this room too were amicable. Although unlike the first chamber, there were a couple of friendly people, maybe a little too friendly for her taste.
Life took a turn for the DamseL when in came a Prince Charming. He walked up to her and smiled. “Hello” – he said. His first word that hit her senses. Never had she sensed such warmth nor radiance in a smile. Stumbling for words, she replied his hello with a stammering “Hi” and that was the start.
He introduced himself as Flame and it all begun there. The DamseL and Flame got close really fast. She liked his company and he made her felt like she was on the top of the world. His kind words and never ending showers of love brightened her days. As days past, Flame was the only thing she could think of. So much so, when he finally told her the three magical words – I LOVE YOU, she felt like the happiest girl on earth.
Could life get any sweeter? Here she was, with the guy of her dreams, all for her. Things went on smoothly. The DamseL would return back to her hut only for a few hours and return to the Black Hole, spending almost 20 hours a day there, all for her Flame.
It was than that all hell broke loose. Flame was not as what he potrayed. Behind those sweet smile and cloying words, the real Flame stood. The DamseL wasn’t the only one who was showered with his love. There was a list of other gals who were sharing his love-limelight, all at the same time.
The news broke the DamseL’s heart.
Why would this happen to her? What did she do to receive this treatment? Flame? Her Flame? Why?
Those questions haunted her. She walked out of that room, with her heart shattered. Never would she want to return there again. Life was so cruel. It had taken her from her comfort zone and shown her the beautiful side of the world, given her happiness and made her laugh, only to be greeted by this devastation.
The DamseL cried and weep her heart out. It was only then, that she felt a hand of comfort embrace her. She looked up and saw another guy standing in front of her. He smiled and told her to stop crying. Sitting beside her, listening to her ramble and whine about her fate. Illusions. That was his name.
Illusions proved to be a true ally. He stood by her, always cheering her up and advising her. Each time the DamseL wanted to go away from the Black Hole, he stopped her. Years passed and Illusions was still her ally. From normal friendship, they shared a special bond. Illusions fed her with hopes and dreams.
Each time she teased him about his future partner, he would smile and tell her that he liked her but he wanted her to finish her studies first. The DamseL started smiling. Although her heart was still with Flame, her relationship with Illusions brought a new hope in life. No matter what, she knew he would be there for her for that was the hope and promise he gave her.
Meanwhile, there came B-True, claiming to be Flame’s brother. He strutted and fret on how bad he felt about Flame cheating her. He told her to be strong and that every action has a reaction. She smiled.
Her perception that all guys were cheaters started to fade. She had been proven wrong. There was Illusions, the guy who always seemed to be there for her and vice versa and B-True, her companion who always took care of her.
As time passed, the Black Hole didn’t seem to be such a bad place after all. She met many new people and life wasn’t that bad after all. She was no longer the nerd who lived inside those four walls. This was life, with its ups and downs
But ALAS, her thoughts were proved wrong, ONCE AGAIN. It all happened when B-True came up to her, telling that he felt their friendship was more than that and that he really liked her. She was taken aback. How could he, of all people claim to have liked her? He was after all Flame’s brother. How?? She wondered.
While she was pondering on that thought, there came a knock on the door. She opened the door and found CrazyLord, friend of both Illusions and Flame to be standing there, smiling from ear to ear.
She looked at him, with a question mark on her face. What was he doing, at her door step. He said he knew about her and how nice of a person she is. Hence he wanted to be her friend. She smiled. Friendship was something she loved. After all, the more friends, the merrier. She grinned and accepted his hand in friendship.
Along with CrazyLord came another persona – BlackBird. He too, quickly gelled into her circle of friends.
Soon, her circle of friends started growing. It was the happiness that blinded her. She never realized that all along, these people who claimed to be her friends were actually using her.
Reality gave its first slap when BlackBird too proposed to her. She stood there, SHOCKED.
What was going on? Don’t they all know that she was once in love with their friend, Flame? So how could they come up and tell her this?
Yet, not wanting to hurt the bond of camaraderie she shared, she told him, gently yet clearly that she wasn’t interested and they should always remain friends.
That was the exact same answer she gave CrazyLord who also came up and told her he wanted her to be his girlfriend. Only then did she realize that these people, her so-called friends were FLIRTING. Yes, flirting.
She was devastated. How could they do this to her? When all along, she had stood by them, never failing to be a good friend and all they could give in return was a slap rite back at her.
She felt so angry and sad. She stomped out of the Black Hole, back to her hut. She had enough of this. Everyone around her seemed to be a charlatan. They served nothing but non-stop lies and chicaneries. How foolish of her to have actually believed their words.
As she sat down, regretting and crying, Illusions came. He told her, that almost 90% of all the guys in the Black Hole were flirts. It was she who had to be more careful in picking friends. He coerced her to come back to the Black Hole. She looked up at him and smiled. She had her Illusions. Why should she deprive herself of all those happiness just because of some charlatans? She stood up and followed him back.
Never did she see the evil smile behind his face. She sat with him, once again helping him. It had become their daily routine – for Illusions to ask her help and for her to help him. She even teased that she was his Helping Machine.
On the other hand, B-True too was a good companion. Even though he claimed to love her and would wait for her, he was after all a good friend until…
Hahaha… There came the part. The TRUTH!!!B-True too was a flirt… *sigh* What has happened to the world? Yeah, he was going around telling other gals that he loved them too. Hearing that, she felt disgusted. All those crying in the past had drained all her tears. She was pissed with XY bearers. Why had he lied and flirted with her? She had been his good friend.
Again, it was Illusions who came to the rescue. He told her, to move on and that feeling sad or angry about this people will never do her any good. She took his advice and still continued to be in the Black Hole. But by this time, all those pain and cheating stints had taken its toll. She was no longer the happy, bubbly DamseL she use to be. She kept to herself most of the time, only talking to Illusions and a few others.
And then came DOOM DAY. A fight occurred between Illusions and her. The war of words led to a sabbatical period. They stopped talking to each other. Each felt that he/she was right.
Finally, after 2 weeks, Illusions came up to her. He said sorry and asked if they could go back to being friends. But, his words had stabbed her right through her heart. She found it difficult to forgive him. That was when he told her the truth, the one truth that she never expected him to tell. He told her, he already had a girlfriend for 3 years.
She couldn’t believe her eyes. Whatever happened to all those hopes he fed her? What was going wrong? She pinched herself. Gosh, it was REAL!!! Out of all the guys, he was the one who had never told her those 3 magical words and yet, he was the one who gave her the most signals and hopes, and now, he was the one who had betrayed her trust.
That was the last straw. She couldn’t take it anymore. She never told him how angry or sad she felt. Instead, she smiled. After all, history had once again repeated itself.
Illusions too was none different that Flame, B-True, CrazyLord and BlackBird. All of them, had come to her, each with a motive and need of help, flirted and walked away, betraying her trust. She could no longer take it.
The Black Hole might be beautiful at first, but finally it had shown it’s true color – BLACK.
She walked out of the Black Hole, taking one last look, back to her hut. This was where she belonged, inside these four walls. She had changed from a nerd to a bubbly, happy gal, thanks to the people in the Black Hole but once again, she realized that it was only temporary period.
She was fated to be a solitary nerd. Loneliness filled her life. She had learnt never to trust anyone especially XY bearers. It was her destiny – to come and leave the world – ALONE in her 4 walls…
*Trust No One*
