She

She is my best friend. From the highs to winning the Indian Idol to the lows of not having even a single singing contract, she has been faithful to me.

I remember being introduced to her by a good friend during the grand party that I had thrown after winning the Indian Idol. She was quite charming and I took to her easily.

From then on she became a part of me. I was happy with her.

Couple of weeks later I was informed of the terrible news that the Mr. Lalwani had died of a heart failure. I wept, not because Mr. Lalwani was a close friend, but because he had promised me a contract with his record company.

I was back to the streets where I belonged. Within matter of weeks, I had lost everything that was of importance to me. My dreams of fame and fortune had vanished and I was left with the grim reality of a middle class life.

I took her home that night. I cried and she consoled me. I could feel my pains disappear.

I get a call from somebody called Lalit Lalwani. It seems Lalit want to honor all his dad’s commitments. 

He wants to meet me tomorrow at his office to discuss the contract. I am ecstatic.

She is happy for me. I kiss her again.

INDIAN EXPRESS - Early Morning Edition
"Indian Idol star - Praveen Kumar, 28 found dead. OD suspected."