The world outside

The clouds were opening up in the sky after a long spell of rain and the grey sombre world was engulfed in a golden hue of sunlight.A rainbow appeared arching wide across the wet terrain.Jatin was looking at it through the plexiglass window of his office.A warm glow appeared in his tired eyes.Although the office room was soundproofed he could hear in his head,the sound of songbirds chirping.Time froze and his aching fingers unconsciously started tapping on the table.A smile appeared on his dry lips as he watched the view outside.The flooding of earth in heavenly gold.He wanted to go out.

Screw all this!What was he doing here when outside the plexiglass window,the entire world was waiting for him.He wanted to sing!He wanted to run down the rain drenched streets like a madman!He...

'Somebody close the curtains.Its too damn bright in here'A commanding voice was heard.

Heavy curtains were drawn across the window.

'That's better'the commanding voice exalted and then took on a harsher tone.'Jatin get the project report ready.We have the meeting in three hours.'

'Yes boss,on it'Jatin said weakly and rested his fingers on the keyboard again.

The world outside the window was promptly forgotten.