The sky has died.

- 'No, Dilu! It is called an insult to life! Life is a priceless gift from God! If an artist like you doesn't understand the importance of life, who else will?'

Kirit Goswami

What was in part-1 of the story?

Dilu is a sensitive boy studying in sixth standard. His passion is acting and his dream is to become an actor. His dream is not acceptable to his middle-class father. But there are attempts to commit suicide.

Now read on.

(Part-2)

'What are you going to do, friend?' Someone asked approaching Dilu.

Dilu looked back. A stranger was standing in front. A calm, gentle face and love dripping from the eyes! He will be forty years old. Plain clothes revealed her simple personality. She carried a bag on her shoulder.

Dilu Animesh Nayan was looking at this stranger.

'Come on, let's sit there!' The stranger said to Dilu.

Dilu walked with him silently. Both sat on the nearby benches.

Dilu sat silently for a while. Then he boldly asked the stranger, 'What is your name?'

'Anandbabu my name!' The stranger said with a smile and then asked again - 'And your name?'

'My name is Dilu!' Dilu said.

'Studying?' Anandbabu asked.

Dilu says - 'Yes, in the sixth standard!'

'Well! Very nice, friend! But why did you get this idea? You are still very small! What is the reason for thinking of ending life now?' Anandbabu asked.

'Yes.'

'Is something wrong with you?'

'Hmmm...'

'What's wrong, friend? to the ball!'

'What will you do knowing my sorrow?'

'I'll help you! I will try to remove your pain!'

'Let it be, Anandbabu! My sorrow cannot be removed from you!'

'Hey, but you're right!'

Dilu did not reply to Anandbabu's words. He was sitting looking down. Anandbabu put his hand on his shoulder and said sympathetically - 'Dilu! why are you silent Trust me! Friend! I will surely help you!'

Finally Dilu breaks the silence - 'I have a dream!'

'Dream? What kind of dream?'

'I want to be an actor! I also work in drama, Anandbabu!'

'Oh! So you are an artist!'

'Yes, Anandbabu! I want to go far in the world of acting!'

'So where did this disappointment come from? You are an artist. Don't even think of this suicide, Dilu!'

Dilu's eyes sparkled.

Anandbabu wiped his eyes and said - 'Hey! Hey! Now you were talking about dreams! And this tear in so many times?'

'Yes, because I lost!'

'Lost to whom?'

'From my father! Dad believes me where? They are not ready to understand me. I am also paying attention to my studies and I am also looking for a job. Even so, dad keeps me busy. My father seems to hate me...'

'Don't be like that, Dilu! Whatever dad is saying is for your good. Dad should never think bad of us, son.'

'Yes, but my father objects to my acting hobby.

They flat out refuse me to act in a play!'

'Oh! So you decided to commit suicide in that matter?'

'So what do I do? Dad gets annoyed when I talk about my hobbies and dreams. They do not care about me or my dreams! Every day I have a fight with my father about this. Staying at home is not fun. What should I do with a life in which my dreams cannot come true?'

'No, Dilu! It is called an insult to life! Life is a priceless gift from God! If an artist like you doesn't understand the importance of life, who else will?'

'But what is the use of living a life in which there are only sorrows and difficulties? And it is good to get rid of the life that becomes uniform for us!'

'No, no, it's your fault, Dilu! Suffering is the first condition of life, friend! And there can be no way of life without difficulties. Only if we suffer, we will enjoy happiness!'

'But what pain should I bear? Anandbabu! My mind is completely broken...'

'Don't be so worried, Dilu! Does it talk about giving up life in a little bit of pain? You have a beautiful dream in your eyes! Then why are you so disappointed? '

'But papa's stubbornness has no value on my dreams...'

'Dad may not value your dreams, but you know how valuable your dreams are!'

'But in such a situation will my dream come true?'

'Yes, need! Why not? At first, you shake off all these disappointments! Learn to love life!'

'But my mind is afraid, Anandbabu!'

'Remember the dream! Be determined to make those dreams come true. So all fear, all despair will be removed!'

'Yes, I try'

'Don't try, promise, Dilu! You will never be disappointed like this again! I'm with you!'

Anandbabu extended his hand. Dilu boldly raised his hand. Accepting Anandbabu's friendship, he said - 'Promise, Anandbabu!'

'Good! Wipe away the tears! A whole sky full of dreams awaits you!'

Saying 'Yes...' Dilu embraced Anandbabu!