The Idea :
“Second chance” is a story of a beautiful little accident that happened between two people at a place hidden in the Himalayas. The story revolves around two people from two neighbouring countries India and Nepal who meet as students of the same college and realise that life was never going to be the same again. Their love story starts as a fresh brew of morning coffee only to face the ruthless oppression of external forces. Dhiraj and Namita were never meant to be together and they always knew that. But they kept on eluding from this thought and lived their life as if there was no tomorrow. They could never stop discovering and exploring each others’ mysteries. But tomorrow did come and came very fast. Sacrifices were demanded but Namita could not make them. The story takes us through the journey they both undergo after they separate and how their lives change.
And eight years later destiny brings them together face to face. Things have changed and they both have changed a lot. But still the idea of a second chance looms high between them. What will they do?
What Makes This Story ‘Real’ :
The story investigates the relationship in a young couple just when they are about to start a new life and goes through the journey of reality. Realities of our narrow minded society and its power to crush strong ties. It also explores the same couple’s perspectives after they have grown and assumed important positions in life.
Extract :
It was a very eventful day in a long time for Dhiraj. He had just completed a book reading session at a book store, the reason why he was at Shimla. He strolled out in the evening from his hotel room just as the sky was turning into a beautiful crimson. He felt ecstatic as to how his entire day had turned up. And now he walked across the Shimla mall road towards the Cafe, when his eyes suddenly caught hold of someone. A woman in a beautiful blue sari stood outside a shoe store and looked intently at particular shoe while she struggled hard to control her long locks of hair that were blown into a mess by the evening breeze. He was amazed to see how her eyes were constantly fixed onto the shoes and gleamed with desire. And suddenly, like a strike of lightning he recognized the lady. He couldn’t believe his eyes. After all these years, was it really her? He thought for a while and made his way towards her.
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