EPISODE 26- CHEERS

Nancy was now certain someone was talking to her. Slowly, she tore her eyes from the white canvas she had been focusing on, and lifted her head cautiously to see who was speaking to her. Her eyes looked directly into the face of a grinning, young man.It was none other than John who was waiting for his first coat of painting to get dried and in the mean time was trying to build rapport with the people present in the competition hall. She had literally been crying, which was the reason he had spoken to her in the first place.

He had watched Nancy, approach the benches, struggling to carry two, heavy suitcases containing the painting kit. He noticed the way she kept her head bowed, and had witnessed the solitary tear that told him she was crying. Feeling sorry for her, he decided to try and cheer her up. He was unprepared, however, for the look in Nancy's face. Feeling embarrassed, he repeated the question for a third time. But, before he had the words out of his mouth, a tall, blonde headed woman sat down next to the short French window near the entrance. "Surely, that isn't her mother," he thought to himself. He came to know that her name was Anna.Anna's abrupt coming silenced him, for the young man decided it was time to end the one-sided "conversation." He prayed the girl should not get in trouble for anything her mother thought he might have said, for Anna's face betrayed that she was not happy. "Please God, don't let the little girl get in trouble for something I did. And please, help me keep my mouth shut!" It was almost 1pm and the co-ordinators of the competition announced the Lunch break.Nancy was left in solitude to wonder about the grinning American. She felt like laughing, every time she thought of him turning red with embarrassment. For the first time that day, she almost felt happy,and John was having a constant vigil on her. Mother and daughter sat there for several hours, waiting to resume the paused work,but they were occupied with their own thoughts. No signs of affection or concern came from Nancy's mother, a fact that did not escape the young man.

John resumed his work, painting his dream girl and witnessing the most surprised happy moments of his life.The girl in the portrait Resembled a flower in full bloom,As if, through a mist, a first loom;A fine line that holds beauty,So fragile she seemed, yet so pretty.Her eyes penetrated deep into the minds of the onlookers like a wind that grace the meadows Of thoughts and lights up the weary shadows ;John's Mind started wandering while giving the Finishing touch for the portrait which turned him a Romantic poet.For John, Ellen was a sun after his night That lights up everything in sight.He gave a final touch by adding few more details to its Eyes when He took a deep look ;Upon her blue eyes he let out a surprised gasp. They were the most beautiful pair of brown eyes he had ever seen! He couldn't help comparing them to fountains of deep blue water.Full luscious lips, long hair down her back, exotic hazel-black eyes her beauty cannot be explained jus by saying she was alluring, angelic, charming, dazzling, enticing, exquisite, and gorgeous.cha-cha.For John That portrait is much of a mirth As if the joy that welcomes birth,A beauty personified in earth ,A clock of immeasurable worth.It was almost the end of the day and It was the time to announce the final verdict.John patiently yet very tensed listening to the speech that was given by the Guest!Tring!! tring !!! it was John's dad "Hey John where are you still,its 9pm and why aren't u home yet ?? What the hell are you doing still,me and your mom waiting for you to have our dinner,come over soon!"OMG !! Even if he starts now it ll take 6 hours for him to reach his place,poor mom and dad believing that i ve come to attend my friends Marriage!!"dad,actually i just had my dinner,it already 9 so i ll board the first service bus tomorrow morning please bare with me dad" "Oh no, i 'm not gonna deal with this, you speak to your mom" There was a whole big blast for him from Sandra that night!Well Well Well wats happening in the presentation area,glanced John after a nice berating from Sandra!The presentation hall was even more quite that the competition hall.Not only John but the whole auditorium seemed to be tensed.It was earlier declared that the first three winners would be awarded with 15000,12000 and 10000 cash award respectively and also a Return flight ticket for self.So John was very much confident in fetching one among those prize.The results were announced the winners were announced in descending order.Few people depicted the pained expressions on their faces showed the work was not the only mutual dislike.the Judge paused while announcing the 3rd place just to increase the tautness in the crowd,John's name was not announced...It was heart pounding moment for John,A drop of sweat ran down from his forehead and fell onto his wrist.Again a pause yeah it was the time to announce the 2nd prize,the crowd knew it must be either John or it should be Nancy..

All Stretched tighter than a drum, about ready to blow, steam coming out his ears,John was sitting tighter than a tick, stretched tighter than spandex on a hippo, needs to take a chill pill, needs to chill their jets.Yeah this time it was none other that John and the first place goes to"you should be knowing it said the Judge-it was none other than Nancy" John sat down thinking and thanking Ellen."You are the reason why now I'm here,These simple lines so soft and lite.Yet, no amount of art can, e’en for a while;Describe the true beauty bestowed on your smile.!!!May god give you what all you desire."The biggest comedy and tragedy was It was announced that onl y the first prize winner would get a Return Air ticket..watt da hell ??? Now John has to Run in search of a Train or a Bus to reach his city by the Next day morning because after 11PM all services would be stopped.Now to add Up to the problem, Nancy came to John to speak with him something Personal,She spoke many things but John understood nothing,all that John understood was Nancy was in partial Love with John.But as of now John's only thinking was to Board a Transport so reach home in the morning..He Safeguarded his personal belongings and Proceeded forth wishing adieu to Nancy!!