Wizards of Shipivista

Abenon was nervous!
The succeeding minutes will put him face to face with his biggest fear - his maiden performance in front of an audience of five thousand fans filling up the grandest theatre of the city.
The theatre walls were decorated with his effigy. Banners were flying all around the place with Abenon’s image in a glittery hat and suit. Crowd had gathered outside for a final chance of obtaining a ticket. It was a Sunday evening houseful!
Abenon could feel his heart beating fast as he stood behind the curtains pacing incoherently for the moment to unfold.
His parents and little sister were sitting in the first row of the audience. Their extreme excitement was brimming with the crowd chanting Abenon’s name.
Abenon tried to revise his acts one last time before the show started.
He paused, looking around the stage. It had been decorated as per his dream; on his producer’s instructions.
His mind was fleeting - fear was giving rise to uncertainties. Tonight, desperately needed to be

a success. He needed the money - but family needed it more. He started pacing again.
Birthday of a fourteen-year-old generally flashes the images of cakes, songs and celebration. Familiar faces of friends and relatives joining in the revelry. For Abenon, tonight was his birthday celebration and gift.
Abenon heart was shivering with anticipation. What if he fails! What happens if the crowd feels let down by his performance or his parents are humiliated because of him? May be this performance will shatter the glimpse of happiness he had seen in his father’s eyes; the world will know he is not as good as they perceive him to be.
Everything seemed an illusion now.
There were all uncertainties.
The random thoughts sent shivers down his spine. He felt his running away-from everything!
Hands and toes had started feeling numb. The glittery hat, the overtly shining costumes and shoes started feeling heavy-an impossible burden for his young shoulder to bear. His innocent face was stressed.
His