Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Frozen Smile

She turned to face the eager crowd who were jostling with each other to get a glimpse of her.

She gave a perfect smile.

A gasp escaped from their lips as they saw her radiant smile.

Yes. She was the star today.

Her gleaming face vied with her sparkling dress for their attention .

The white colour of her skin was contrasting brilliantly with the black saree she had draped over her.

She raised her hand and gave a sluggish half-hearted wave. Not really to anyone in particular. Just the kind you are expected to give when you are the new attraction.

Even that drew more sighs and gasps.

It wasn't really easy to figure out if they were admiring her beauty, her costly dress, her enormous ornaments or just the fact that she signified a level of perfection and beauty none of them could ever hope to reach in their lives.

She swayed back on her heels.

Time to start the routine again.

She smiled her radiant smile again.

A new section of people gasped again.

'Sirf itna hi karti hai kya?', asked Ramu.

'Phir bhi kamaal hai yaar. Ek dum asli cheez dikhti hai door se.Lekin 2-3 din mein yeh bhi puraani ho jayegi.'

Yes. So let her enjoy her moment in the spotlight.

The small town textile shop's latest automated mannequin was having the time of her life.