“तुम पागल हो,” उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त एंजेला ने कहा, तभी स्कूल खुलने के पहले दिन पहली क्लास से ठीक पाँच मिनट पहले घंटी ब बजी। “उन्होंने वे सभी महान दूरदर्शी लोगों के बारे में भी यही कहा था।” एंजेला ने जिद करते हुए पूछा, “क्या तुम जानती हो कि उन्होंने और किसके बारे में ऐसा कहा था? उन सभी लोगों के बारे में जो असल में पागल होते हैं।”

You’re crazy,” said her best friend, Angela, as the bell rang to signal five minutes before the first class on the first day back at school. “They said that about all the great visionaries.” “You know who else they said it about?” Angela demanded. “All the actual crazy people.

You’re crazy,” said her best friend, Angela, as the bell rang to signal five minutes before the first class on the first day back at school. “They said that about all the great visionaries.” “You know who else they said it about?” Angela demanded. “All the actual crazy people.

मैंने ‘द हंगर गेम्स’ को बहुत चाव से पढ़ा और जब ‘क्रिसमस डिनर’ जैसी गैर-जरूरी चीजों की वजह से इसमें रुकावट आई, तो मुझे बहुत गुस्सा आया। (भगवान, माँ, क्या आप यह समझ नहीं पाईं कि कैटनिस का पीछा मूट्स (खूंखार कुत्तों) द्वारा किया जा रहा था? आपके कई बच्चे हैं, तो हमेशा पूरा सेट एक साथ इकट्ठा करने की ही जिद क्यों रहती है?)

I read The Hunger Games voraciously and was extremely annoyed when interrupted by such inconsequential things as 'Christmas dinner.' (God, Mom, did you not understand Katniss was being pursued by the mutts? You have several children, why does it always have to be about collecting the whole set all the time?)

I read The Hunger Games voraciously and was extremely annoyed when interrupted by such inconsequential things as 'Christmas dinner.' (God, Mom, did you not understand Katniss was being pursued by the mutts? You have several children, why does it always have to be about collecting the whole set all the time?)

अगर मैं दुनिया भर में मशहूर पत्रकार बनने वाली न होती और अगर मेरे दिल में सच्चाई और न्याय के लिए इतनी इज्जत न होती, तो मैं एक कमाल की शातिर अपराधी बन सकती थी।

If I wasn't going to be a world-famous journalist and if I didn't have such respect for truth and justice, I could be an amazing master criminal.

If I wasn't going to be a world-famous journalist and if I didn't have such respect for truth and justice, I could be an amazing master criminal.

रोमांस वह चीज है जिसके परवाह करने के लिए लोग दूसरों का मजाक उड़ाते हैं, और फिर भी यह एक ऐसी चीज है जिसकी परवाह करना बहुत स्वाभाविक है—यह लोगों के बीच एक प्यार भरा रिश्ता है, जैसे परिवार और दोस्ती: यह एक महत्वपूर्ण भावनात्मक चुनाव है जो लोग करते हैं।

Romance is something people make fun of others for caring about, and yet it’s something that’s very natural to care about—it’s a loving connection between people, like family and friendships: it’s a significant emotional choice people make.

Romance is something people make fun of others for caring about, and yet it’s something that’s very natural to care about—it’s a loving connection between people, like family and friendships: it’s a significant emotional choice people make.

जब कोई लड़का यह कहता है, ‘मैं तुम्हें फोन करूँगा,’ और यह नहीं बताता कि कब—तो इसका मतलब है कि वह आपको फोन नहीं करेगा।” किट ने अपनी जेब से फोन निकाला और कुछ बटन दबाए। मेरी जेब में मेरा फोन वाइब्रेट हुआ। मुस्कुराते हुए मैंने उसे बाहर निकाला। किट ने धीरे से अपने फोन में फुसफुसा कर कहा, “यह तो पागलपन है। मेरा मतलब था कि मैं तुम्हें फोन करूँगा। यह मैं तुम्हें फोन कर रहा हूँ।”

When a guy says,'I'll call you,' and he doesn't say when-that means he won't call you." Kit pulled his phone out of his pocket and pressed a couple buttons. My phone vibrated in my pocket. I fished it out, smiling. "Madness," Kit whispered softly into his phone. "I meant I'd call you. This is me calling you.

When a guy says,'I'll call you,' and he doesn't say when-that means he won't call you." Kit pulled his phone out of his pocket and pressed a couple buttons. My phone vibrated in my pocket. I fished it out, smiling. "Madness," Kit whispered softly into his phone. "I meant I'd call you. This is me calling you.

कामी ने मुख्य लाइब्रेरियन डोरोथी से कहा, “नमस्ते... क्या आप मुझे बता सकती हैं कि मुझे ‘सैटनिज्म’ (शैतान की पूजा) पर किताबें कहाँ मिलेंगी?” बीस मिनट बाद, उसने डोरोथी को इस बात के लिए मना लिया था कि यह एक स्कूली प्रोजेक्ट के लिए है, और उसे वाकई कामी के माता-पिता को फोन करने की कोई जरूरत नहीं थी।

Hi," Kami said to Dorothy, the head librarian…"Can you tell me where I could find the books on Satanism?" Twenty minutes later, she had Dorothy convinced that it was for a school project, and she really did not have to telephone Kami's parents.

Hi," Kami said to Dorothy, the head librarian…"Can you tell me where I could find the books on Satanism?" Twenty minutes later, she had Dorothy convinced that it was for a school project, and she really did not have to telephone Kami's parents.

उसने बहुत ही रूखे अंदाज में कहा, “अरे वाह। उस खिड़की से कौन सा पत्थर अंदर आ रहा है?”

Hark," he said, his tone very dry. "What stone through yonder window breaks?

Hark," he said, his tone very dry. "What stone through yonder window breaks?

होली ने सुझाव दिया, “मैं लोगों से बातें उगलवाने की कोशिश कर सकती हूँ। जिसके लिए मुझे थोड़ी गहरी गले वाली शर्ट की जरूरत होगी।”

I can try to wheedle information out of people," Holly offered. "For which I'll need a lower-cut top.

I can try to wheedle information out of people," Holly offered. "For which I'll need a lower-cut top.

“वह लोगों की जान लेता है। अब मैं कोई विशेषज्ञ नहीं हूँ, लेकिन क्या इससे तुम एक बुरे इंसान नहीं बन जाते?” जेमी ने गुस्से से निक की तरफ देखा। “उसने जितने लोगों को मारा है, तुमने उससे कहीं ज्यादा को मारा है। इससे तुम क्या साबित होते हो?” निक ने बुदबुदाते हुए कहा, “इंसान नहीं,” और उसकी आवाज से ऐसा बिल्कुल नहीं लग रहा था कि उसे इसमें कोई दिलचस्पी है। “यकीन है तुम्हें याद होगा।”

He kills people. Now I'm no expert, but doesn't that make you a bad person?" Jamie glared at Nick. "You've killed a lot more people than he has. What does that make you?" "Not a person," Nick murmured, not sounding particularly interested. "Surely you remember.

He kills people. Now I'm no expert, but doesn't that make you a bad person?" Jamie glared at Nick. "You've killed a lot more people than he has. What does that make you?" "Not a person," Nick murmured, not sounding particularly interested. "Surely you remember.

बुरे से बुरा बहरा वह है जो ‘ऑल बाय माइसेल्फ’ गाना बार-बार, बार-बार और बार-बार सुने जा रहा हो।

There are none so deaf as those listening to ‘All by Myself’ over and over and over again.

There are none so deaf as those listening to ‘All by Myself’ over and over and over again.

"تم ناچنے کے لیے تیار ہو کر آئی ہو," اس نے اپنی بھاری اور دھیمی اسٹیج والی آواز میں کہا۔ "ناچنے کے لیے بغیر کپڑوں کے ہونا بھی میرے ذہن میں آیا تھا، لیکن مجھے نہیں لگتا تھا کہ میرس کو یہ پسند آتا۔"

You're dressed for dancing," she said in her throaty stage voice. "Being undressed for dancing occured to me, but I didn't think Merris would like it.

You're dressed for dancing," she said in her throaty stage voice. "Being undressed for dancing occured to me, but I didn't think Merris would like it.

یاد رکھو," اس نے پکار کر کہا۔ "بس جیسے تم ہو ویسے ہی رہو، اور ہر کوئی تم سے پیار کرے گا!" نک نے آنکھیں گھمائیں اور ایک بدتمیزانہ اشارہ کیا، اور ایلن ہنستے ہوئے کار بھاگ لے گیا۔

Remember," he called. "Just be yourself, and everyone will love you!" Nick rolled his eyes and made a rude gesture, and Alan drove the car away laughing.

Remember," he called. "Just be yourself, and everyone will love you!" Nick rolled his eyes and made a rude gesture, and Alan drove the car away laughing.

کامی نے کہا, "میں چاہتی ہوں کہ تم اندر جاؤ اور اس ریسیپشنسٹ کو اپنے سحر میں جکڑ لو۔" "کیا؟" ایش نے خالی نظروں سے دیکھا۔ "تم جانتے ہو," کامی نے کہا۔ "اپنے جلووں سے اسے مدہوش کر دو۔ اس کی دنیا ہلا کر رکھ دو۔ جاؤ۔" [...] "کیا," ایش نے کہا, "ہم سب؟" "کیا تم یہاں کھڑے ہو کر یہ سوچنا چاہتے ہو کہ اسے خوبصورت لڑکے پسند ہیں یا آوارہ مزاج؟" جیرڈ نے ایش سے اپنی طرف بے پرواہی سے اشارہ کرتے ہوئے پوچھا۔ "معاف کیجیے گا، آپ نے ابھی اپنے آپ کو کیا کہا؟" ایش نے طنزیہ پوچھا۔ "نہیں، ایک منٹ رکو، مجھے پرواہ نہیں ہے۔ تم نے مجھے ابھی کیا کہا؟"

Kami said, "I want you to go in there and vamp that receptionist." "What?" Ash said blankly. "You know," Kami said. "Dazzle her with your charms. Rock her world. Go on." [...] "What," Ash said, "all of us?" "Do you want to stand around trying to guess if she likes pretty boys or rough trade?" Jared asked, gesturing lazily from Ash to himself. "Excuse me, what did you just call yourself?" Ash demanded. "No, wait a second, I don't care. What did you just call me?

Kami said, "I want you to go in there and vamp that receptionist." "What?" Ash said blankly. "You know," Kami said. "Dazzle her with your charms. Rock her world. Go on." [...] "What," Ash said, "all of us?" "Do you want to stand around trying to guess if she likes pretty boys or rough trade?" Jared asked, gesturing lazily from Ash to himself. "Excuse me, what did you just call yourself?" Ash demanded. "No, wait a second, I don't care. What did you just call me?

سچ کہوں تو، میں ایسا لڑکا چاہوں گا جو میرے جسم کے خدوخال کو سراہنا چاہے۔

Personally, I'd prefer a guy who wants to see my boobs.

Personally, I'd prefer a guy who wants to see my boobs.

تمہارا وقت کا انتخاب کمال کا ہے," کامی نے اس سے کہا۔ "جس سے میرا مطلب ہے، میں اس پر دنگ رہ گئی ہوں۔"

Your timing is amazing," Kami told him. "By which I mean, I am amazed by it.

Your timing is amazing," Kami told him. "By which I mean, I am amazed by it.

واہ میرے عشق، یہ تو زبردست خبر ہے! چلو فوراً اس پر عمل کرتے ہیں," کامی نے کہا، اور اپنے بلاؤز کے بٹن کھولنے لگی۔ اس نے دیکھا کہ کالے کپڑے سے سرخ بٹن ایک ایک کر کے باہر نکل رہے ہیں۔ اس کے پاس کل آٹھ بٹن تھے، اور چوتھا بھی کھل گیا۔ جیرڈ نے کسی دہشت زدہ خلا سے سانس کھینچی اور چلایا، "یہ کیا کر رہی ہو، بند کرو!" اس نے اپنے آپ کو اس طرح جھکایا کہ وہ اسے وہاں موجود نہ ہونے والی بھیڑ کی نظروں سے بچا سکے۔ وہ ہچکچایا، شاید اس لیے کہ اب اس کی نظریں سیدھے اندر اندھیروں اور جسم کے نشیب و فراز پر پڑ رہی تھیں۔

Well, mi amore, this is awesome news! Let's get right on that," said Kami, and began to undo the buttons of her blouse. She looked down at the red buttons slipping out one by one from the black fabric of her shirt. She only had eight buttons, and there went the fourth. Jared sucked breath out of a horrified void and shouted, "stop that!" He angled himself to protect her from the eyes of a crowd that was not there. He hesitated, possibly because now he had a view directly down into shadows and curves.

Well, mi amore, this is awesome news! Let's get right on that," said Kami, and began to undo the buttons of her blouse. She looked down at the red buttons slipping out one by one from the black fabric of her shirt. She only had eight buttons, and there went the fourth. Jared sucked breath out of a horrified void and shouted, "stop that!" He angled himself to protect her from the eyes of a crowd that was not there. He hesitated, possibly because now he had a view directly down into shadows and curves.

اگر میں اپنا سر اس میز پر دے ماروں، تو شاید چیزیں کچھ سمجھ آنے لگیں," انیلا نے بڑبڑایا۔ "یا اگر میں کسی اور کا سر اس میز پر دے ماروں..." اس نے جیرڈ کو غور سے دیکھا۔

If I beat my against this desk, maybe things will make sense," Angela murmured. "Or if I beat someone else's head against this desk...." She eyed Jared speculatively

If I beat my against this desk, maybe things will make sense," Angela murmured. "Or if I beat someone else's head against this desk...." She eyed Jared speculatively

انجیلا نے کامی کو ایک گھورتی ہوئی نظر سے دیکھا، اور پھر جیرڈ کو گھورنے کا اپنا سلسلہ پھر سے شروع کر دیا۔ 'یہ بہت عجیب ہے۔ میں تمہیں کارل کہوں گی۔' جیرڈ تیوری چڑھائی۔ 'میں نہیں چاہتا کہ تم مجھے کارل کہو۔' 'یہ کتنی دلچسپ بات ہے، کارل,' انیلا نے خوش ہوتے ہوئے کہا۔

Angela spared a glare for Kami, and then resumed her marathon glaring session at Jared. 'It's too weird. I'm going to call you Carl.' Jared scowled. 'I don't want you to call me Carl.' 'That's interesting, Carl,' said Angela, cheering up.

Angela spared a glare for Kami, and then resumed her marathon glaring session at Jared. 'It's too weird. I'm going to call you Carl.' Jared scowled. 'I don't want you to call me Carl.' 'That's interesting, Carl,' said Angela, cheering up.

میری بات سنو۔ میں نہیں جانتا کہ کیا چل رہا ہے۔ میں نہیں جانتا اس سب کا کیا مطلب ہے۔ لیکن میں اتنا جانتا ہوں۔ اس سے کوئی فرق نہیں پڑتا۔ تم ان میں سے نہیں ہو۔ تم کبھی نہیں تھیں۔ تم ان کی نہیں ہو۔ تم میری ہو۔

Listen to me. I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know what any of this means. But I know this much. It doesn’t matter. You’re not one of them. You never were. You’re not theirs. You’re mine.

Listen to me. I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know what any of this means. But I know this much. It doesn’t matter. You’re not one of them. You never were. You’re not theirs. You’re mine.

کامی ہمیشہ اپنی پریوں کی کہانیوں کو اس طرح بدلتی تھی کہ شہزادیاں زیادہ بہادر اور خود کفیل لگیں، لیکن اسے کبھی بھی ایک خوبصورت شہزادے سے کوئی حقیقی اعتراض نہیں تھا۔

Kami'd always retold her fairy tales to make the fair maidens braver and more self-sufficient, but she had never had any real objection to the handsome prince.

Kami'd always retold her fairy tales to make the fair maidens braver and more self-sufficient, but she had never had any real objection to the handsome prince.

تمہاری روح نشے میں دھت ہزاروں بندروں کی روح جیسی ہے، جو سب ایک ساتھ گڈ مڈ ہو گئے ہوں۔

Your soul is like the souls of a thousand monkeys on crack, all smushed together.

Your soul is like the souls of a thousand monkeys on crack, all smushed together.

تم یہ نہیں کر سکتے تھے؟" روب لنبرن نے طنز کیا۔ "میں اسے جانتا ہوں," ایش نے دھیمی آواز میں کہا۔ "میں... کسی ایسے شخص کو تکلیف نہیں دے سکتا جسے میں جانتا ہوں۔"

You couldn't do it?" Rob Lynburn sneered. "I know her," Ash said in a low voice. "I can't... hurt someone I know.

You couldn't do it?" Rob Lynburn sneered. "I know her," Ash said in a low voice. "I can't... hurt someone I know.

کچھ دیر کے لیے، وہ سب ایک دوسرے کو گھورتے ہوئے کھڑے رہے۔ پھر ہولی نے انیلا پر چھلانگ لگا کر اس سناٹے کو توڑ دیا۔ "خدا کے لیے، انجیلا!" اس نے اپنی بہیں اس کی گردن کے گرد لپیٹتے ہوئے کہا۔ "کیا ہوا؟"

For a moment, they all stood staring at each other. Then Holly shattered the stillness by throwing herself at Angela. "God, Angie!" she exclaimed, arms locked around her neck. "What Happened?

For a moment, they all stood staring at each other. Then Holly shattered the stillness by throwing herself at Angela. "God, Angie!" she exclaimed, arms locked around her neck. "What Happened?

"چھری کو اپنی انگلیوں کے پوروں پر رکھو," روب نے حکم دیا۔ "اتنے قریب کہ تم بلیڈ کو اپنی جلد پر محسوس کر سکو۔ پھر سائے کو کاٹ کر الگ کر دو۔" جیرڈ اس کے دماغ میں خاموش تھا۔ اب کامی نے اپنا دھیان اس کے خیالات کی طرف موڑا اور اس کے جذبات اور احساسات کو اپنے اندر اترنے دیا۔ کامی، پلیز، پلیز بس ایک اور لمحہ رکو، جیرڈ نے منت کی، میں تمہیں بچا لوں گا، اور بعد میں میں بہتر ہو جاؤں گا، میں کچھ بھی کروں گا جو تم چاہو، وہ بن جاؤں گا جو تم مجھ سے چاہتی ہو۔ پلیز ایسا مت کرو۔

"Lay the knife at the tips of your fingers," Rob commanded. "So close youcan feel the blade against your skins. Then cut the shadow away." Jared had been silent in her head. Now Kami turned her mind to his and let his thoughts and feelings flow through her. Kami, please, please wait just another moment, Jared begged, I'll save you, and later I'll be better, I'll do anything you want, be anything you want me to be. Please don't do it.

"Lay the knife at the tips of your fingers," Rob commanded. "So close youcan feel the blade against your skins. Then cut the shadow away." Jared had been silent in her head. Now Kami turned her mind to his and let his thoughts and feelings flow through her. Kami, please, please wait just another moment, Jared begged, I'll save you, and later I'll be better, I'll do anything you want, be anything you want me to be. Please don't do it.

میں ہمیشہ تمہارے ساتھ ہوں۔

I'm always on your side.

I'm always on your side.

اوہ میرے خدا، نک۔ تم نے قمیض نہیں پہنی ہوئی! یہ ضرور ان دلچسپ دنوں میں سے ایک ہے جو 'وائے' پر ختم ہوتے ہیں۔

Oh my gosh,Nick. You're not wearing a shirt! This must be one of those exciting days ending in Y.

Oh my gosh,Nick. You're not wearing a shirt! This must be one of those exciting days ending in Y.

تم عجیب ہو," نک نے بڑبڑایا، لیکن اس نے اپنا چہرہ واپس گھما کر تنقیدی نظروں سے نئے ہاتھ کا جائزہ لیا۔ "تم عجیب ہو," جیمی نے پلٹ کر کہا۔ "جیسے ہی یہ ساری جادوئی جنگ ختم ہو گی، میں ہم دونوں کے لیے دوستی کے کچھ بریسلٹس بناؤں گا، اور ہم انہیں ہر جگہ پہنیں گے کیونکہ ہم پکے دوست ہیں۔" "بھاڑ میں جاؤ," نک نے کہا، اور جیمی پرسکون مسرت کے ساتھ دیکھتا رہا۔

You're weird," Nick grumbled, but he turned his face back to critically examine the new hand. "You're weird," Jamie returned. "As soon as this whole magical war is over, I'm going to make us some friendship bracelets, and we will wear them everywhere because we are best friends." "Drop dead," said Nick, and Jamie looked serenely pleased.

You're weird," Nick grumbled, but he turned his face back to critically examine the new hand. "You're weird," Jamie returned. "As soon as this whole magical war is over, I'm going to make us some friendship bracelets, and we will wear them everywhere because we are best friends." "Drop dead," said Nick, and Jamie looked serenely pleased.

\اگر تم وہاں نہیں تھے، تو تمہیں کیسے معلوم کہ کسی نے اسے دھکا دیا تھا؟\" سارجنٹ کین نے پوچھا۔ \"اچھا...\" جیرڈ نے کہا۔ \"اور تم کیا کر رہے تھے، رات کے وقت ایک اجنبی قصبے میں بھاگ رہے تھے؟\" \"میں جاگنگ کر رہا تھا؟\" جیرڈ نے صفائی دی۔ \"بغیر قمیض اور جوتوں کے؟\" \"اُف،\" جیرڈ نے کہا۔

If you weren’t there, how do you know someone pushed her?” Sergeant Kenn asked. “Well …,” said Jared. “And what were you doing, running through a strange town at night?” “I was jogging?” Jared offered. “Without your shirt or your shoes?” “Uh,” said Jared.

If you weren’t there, how do you know someone pushed her?” Sergeant Kenn asked. “Well …,” said Jared. “And what were you doing, running through a strange town at night?” “I was jogging?” Jared offered. “Without your shirt or your shoes?” “Uh,” said Jared.

جیرڈ کی پیٹھ دیوار کے ساتھ لگی ہوئی تھی، جو کامی کے خیال میں اس کا ایک فطری ردعمل تھا جب وہ بے آرام ہوتا ہے۔ وہ اسے بچانا چاہتی تھی۔ "وہ کچھ... زین جاگنگ کر رہا تھا," اس نے دعویٰ کیا۔ جیرڈ نے اسے ایک حیرت بھری نظر سے دیکھا۔ "ہاں," اس نے آہستہ سے کہا۔ "زین جاگنگ۔ میں نے اتنے زیادہ کپڑے نہیں پہنے ہوئے تھے کیونکہ... یہ اس عمل کا حصہ ہے۔ آپ کو فطری عناصر سے جڑنا ہوتا ہے۔ عام طور پر، میں اپنی جینز نہ پہنتا، لیکن میں نے وہ پہن لی کیونکہ میں جانتا ہوں کہ انگریز لوگ ایک باحیا قوم ہیں۔"

Jared had his back to the wall, which Kami thought was a reflex when he was uncomfortable. She wanted to shield him. “He was doing some—Zen jogging,” she claimed. Jared flicked her an incredulous glance. “Yes,” he said slowly. “Zen jogging. I wasn’t wearing that many clothes because—that’s part of the process. You’re meant to commune with the elements. Normally, I wouldn’t have worn my jeans, but I put them on because I know the English are a modest people.

Jared had his back to the wall, which Kami thought was a reflex when he was uncomfortable. She wanted to shield him. “He was doing some—Zen jogging,” she claimed. Jared flicked her an incredulous glance. “Yes,” he said slowly. “Zen jogging. I wasn’t wearing that many clothes because—that’s part of the process. You’re meant to commune with the elements. Normally, I wouldn’t have worn my jeans, but I put them on because I know the English are a modest people.

لڑکیوں کی رات کے حوالے سے میرا تم سے ایک سنجیدہ سوال ہے," کامی نے کہا۔ "میں جانتی ہوں کہ تم اس سب میں نئے ہو، لیکن مجھے فوری طور پر جواب چاہیے۔ کیا تم آج رات کم از کم پانچ اکلیرز کھانے کے لیے تیار ہو؟"

I have a serious girls’ night question for you,” said Kami. “I know you’re new to this, but I will require an answer quickly. Are you prepared to eat at least five éclairs tonight?

I have a serious girls’ night question for you,” said Kami. “I know you’re new to this, but I will require an answer quickly. Are you prepared to eat at least five éclairs tonight?

لڑکو۔ میری بات سنو۔ ہم لڑکیوں کی ایک نائٹ آؤٹ کے لیے جا رہے ہیں، جہاں ناچ گانا ہوگا۔" کامی نے ایک شوخ انداز میں کمر ہلائی۔ انیلا نے بے بسی سے سر ہلا دیا۔ جیرڈ کے چہرے پر مسکراہٹ آ گئی۔ "وہ کیا تھا؟" "تمہیں ایسے ناچنا ہے جیسے کوئی تمہیں نہیں دیکھ رہا، جیرڈ," کامی نے اسے بتایا۔ "کیا تم نے اس بات پر غور کیا ہے کہ شاید کوئی اس لیے نہیں دیکھ رہا کیونکہ وہ تمہاری حرکت پر شرمندہ ہیں؟" "ٹھیک ہے," کامی نے اس کی طرف دیکھ کر مسکراتے ہوئے کہا۔ "ڈانس سے نفرت کرنے والے بنو۔ خوشیوں سے نفرت کرنے والے بنو۔ مجھے پرواہ نہیں ہے۔ تمہیں مدعو نہیں کیا گیا!"

Boys. Listen up. We are going out for a girls’ night, where there will be dancing.” Kami did an illustrative shimmy. Angela looked resigned. Jared looked amused. “What was that?” “You’ve got to dance like nobody’s watching, Jared,” Kami informed him. “Have you considered that perhaps nobody’s watching because they’re too embarrassed for you?” “Fine,” said Kami, grinning at him. “Be a hater of dances. Be a hater of joy. I don’t care. You’re not invited!

Boys. Listen up. We are going out for a girls’ night, where there will be dancing.” Kami did an illustrative shimmy. Angela looked resigned. Jared looked amused. “What was that?” “You’ve got to dance like nobody’s watching, Jared,” Kami informed him. “Have you considered that perhaps nobody’s watching because they’re too embarrassed for you?” “Fine,” said Kami, grinning at him. “Be a hater of dances. Be a hater of joy. I don’t care. You’re not invited!

لنبرن لوگوں نے اس قصبے کی بنیاد اپنے خون اور ہڈیوں پر رکھی ہے۔" "یہ ان کی پہلی غلطی تھی," جیرڈ نے کہا۔ "انہیں راک اینڈ رول پر کسی شہر کی بنیاد رکھنی چاہیے تھی۔"

The Lynburns built this town on their blood and bones." "That was their first mistake," Jared said. "They should've built a city on rock and roll.

The Lynburns built this town on their blood and bones." "That was their first mistake," Jared said. "They should've built a city on rock and roll.

مجھے اس سے نفرت ہے، میں چاہتا ہوں کہ یہ سب رک جائے، ہم اس کے ساتھ کیسے جی سکتے ہیں، اور میں یہاں سے کیسے جا سکتا ہوں؟ تم حقیقی ہو اور مجھے اس بات پر تم سے نفرت ہے۔

I hate this, I want this to stop, how are we supposed to live with this, and how am I supposed to walk away? You’re real and I hate you for it.

I hate this, I want this to stop, how are we supposed to live with this, and how am I supposed to walk away? You’re real and I hate you for it.

میری بچی، تم ہونٹوں پر گلوس کیوں لگا رہی ہو؟" ڈیڈی نے پوچھا۔ "لائبریری کا چکر ہے؟ نن کے مٹھ کا سفر ہے؟ میں نے سنا ہے آج کل کے دنوں میں مٹھ بہت اچھے ہوتے ہیں"... "کیا یہ سچ ہے، کامی؟ کیا تم ڈیٹ پر جا رہی ہو؟" ڈیڈی نے المناک لہجے میں پوچھا۔ "اس حلیے میں؟ کیا تمہیں اس کے بجائے بے ڈول سا کارڈیگن نہیں پہننا چاہیے تھا؟ تم بے ڈول کارڈیگن میں بہت اچھی لگتی ہو، میری جان۔"

Why are you putting on lip gloss, my daughter?” Dad asked. “Trip to the library? Trip to the nunnery? I hear the nunneries are nice this time of year” … “Is this true, Kami? Are you going out on a date?” Dad asked tragically. “Wearing that? Wouldn’t you fancy a shapeless cardigan instead? You rock a shapeless cardigan, honey.

Why are you putting on lip gloss, my daughter?” Dad asked. “Trip to the library? Trip to the nunnery? I hear the nunneries are nice this time of year” … “Is this true, Kami? Are you going out on a date?” Dad asked tragically. “Wearing that? Wouldn’t you fancy a shapeless cardigan instead? You rock a shapeless cardigan, honey.

جیرڈ نے گھور کر دیکھا۔ کامی جانتی تھی کہ کچھ لوگوں کی نظریں محبت بھری ہوتی ہیں۔ اسے یہ تسلیم کرتے ہوئے دکھ ہوا کہ جیرڈ کی نظریں گلی کے کسی آوارہ غنڈے جیسی تھیں۔

Jared glared. Some people, Kami knew, had bedroom eyes. She was saddened to have to admit that Jared had filthy alleyway eyes.

Jared glared. Some people, Kami knew, had bedroom eyes. She was saddened to have to admit that Jared had filthy alleyway eyes.

ماتم کدہ، ماتم دریا، رونے والے تالاب," جیرڈ نے کہا۔ "کیا اس کان کا نام 'شدید ڈپریشن والی کان' ہے؟"

Sorry-in-the-Vale, Sorriest River, Crying Pools," said Jared. "Is the quarry called Really Depressed Quarry?

Sorry-in-the-Vale, Sorriest River, Crying Pools," said Jared. "Is the quarry called Really Depressed Quarry?

میں کتابیں پڑھتی ہوں، لیکن اس لیے کہ میں خود ایسا چاہتی ہوں—کیونکہ یہ میرے ذہن کے لیے ایک فرار کی طرح ہے، بالکل تمہارے ساتھ ہونے جیسا۔

I read books, but I do it because I want to - because it's like an escape in my head, like being with you.

I read books, but I do it because I want to - because it's like an escape in my head, like being with you.

اگر تم اسے آوارہ کہہ رہے ہو، تو پھر میں خود بھی ایک طرح کا آوارہ ہی ہوں۔" "اوہ جیرڈ," کامی نے کہا، جو اس کے رومانوی تجربات سے بخوبی واقف تھی، یا یوں کہیں کہ اس کا بالکل صفایا تھا۔ "تم بالکل ایسے نہیں ہو۔" "خیر، میرے اندر آوارہ بننے کی خواہشات ضرور ہیں۔"

If you’re calling her a floozy, I’m by way of being a bit of a floozy myself.” “Oh, Jared,” said Kami, who was well aware of his romantic experience, or total lack thereof. “You are not.” “Well, I have floozy ambitions.

If you’re calling her a floozy, I’m by way of being a bit of a floozy myself.” “Oh, Jared,” said Kami, who was well aware of his romantic experience, or total lack thereof. “You are not.” “Well, I have floozy ambitions.

کیا تم نے جنگل میں کوئی یونیکورن دیکھا ہے؟" "میرا خیال ہے اگلی باری اسی کی ہے," جیرڈ نے بڑبڑایا۔ "اچھا," ہولی نے کہا۔ "ٹھیک ہے۔ اگر یونیکورن گلابی رنگ کا ہوا، لگ بھگ دو فٹ لمبا، جس کے بال چمکدار ہوں، تو ہم سمجھ جائیں گے کہ میرا خیالی دوست بھی سچ مچ کا ہے۔"

Have you seen a unicorn in the woods?" "I imagine that's next," Jared muttered. "Right," said Holly. "Well. If the unicorn is pink, about two feet tall, with a sparkly mane, we'll know my imaginary friend is real too.

Have you seen a unicorn in the woods?" "I imagine that's next," Jared muttered. "Right," said Holly. "Well. If the unicorn is pink, about two feet tall, with a sparkly mane, we'll know my imaginary friend is real too.

وہ جیرڈ کے برابر میں چل رہی تھی، بارش سے بھیگے ہوئے اندھیرے کی صرف چار انچ کی دوری اس کے لٹکتے ہوئے ہاتھ اور جیرڈ کے ہاتھ کے درمیان تھی۔

She walked beside Jared, four inches of rain-dashed darkness between her hanging wrist and his.

She walked beside Jared, four inches of rain-dashed darkness between her hanging wrist and his.

उसने अपनी झिझक पर काबू पाया और जेरेड की तरफ देखा। उसकी मस्ताने स्लेटी आँखों में चमक नाच रही थी। उसके भीतर सिहरन दौड़ गई, जेरेड की खुशी की एक लहर सी फैल गई। उसे फिर से वही अहसास हुआ जो क्राइंग पूल्स और उसके घर पर हुआ था—अपनी छुपी हुई रूह को किसी के साथ बाँटने का रोमांच और यह जानना कि किसी को वह सब कितना अद्भुत लगा है।

She overcame a moment of hesitation and glanced at Jared. All the lights in his crazy gray eyes were dancing. A shiver went through her, a ripple of his delight. She felt again the way she had at the Crying Pools and at her house, the thrill of sharing your secret soul and having someone think it was wonderful.

She overcame a moment of hesitation and glanced at Jared. All the lights in his crazy gray eyes were dancing. A shiver went through her, a ripple of his delight. She felt again the way she had at the Crying Pools and at her house, the thrill of sharing your secret soul and having someone think it was wonderful.

कुएँ के नीचे," एंजेला ने दोहराया और उसे जाकर बैठना पड़ा और उसने अपने लेटर ओपनर को कसकर पकड़ लिया। वह खंजर के आकार का था। एंजेला ने कहा कि इसे पकड़ने से उसे सुकून मिलता है; एंजेला को उसे पकड़े हुए देखना Kami को सुकून नहीं दे रहा था।

Down the well," Angela repeated, and had to go sit down and hold on to her letter opener. It was in the shape of a dagger. Angela said holding it soothed her; seeing Angela hold it did not soothe Kami.

Down the well," Angela repeated, and had to go sit down and hold on to her letter opener. It was in the shape of a dagger. Angela said holding it soothed her; seeing Angela hold it did not soothe Kami.

उसने जेरेड की टी-शर्ट पर अपनी मुट्ठी भींच ली, अपना दूसरा हाथ उसके उन चौड़े, जाने-पहचाने कंधों के गिर्द रख दिया। जब उसने खुद को छुड़ाने की कोशिश की, तो उसने उसे कसकर थामे रखा। कामि ने उसके चेहरे को अपनी गर्दन के मोड़ पर टिकाने से एक पल पहले उसके मन में समर्पण महसूस किया। पूरी दुनिया इतनी सच थी कि चुभती थी। कामि ने जेरेड के बालों में फुसफुसा कर कहा, "मैं हमेशा तुम्हारे साथ हूँ।

She clenched her fist in his T-shirt, put her other arm around those too-broad, too-real shoulders. When he tried to pull away, she held on tight. Kami felt the surrender in his mind a moment before he laid his face in the curve of her neck. The whole world was so real it hurt. Kami whispered into Jared's hair, "I'm always on your side.

She clenched her fist in his T-shirt, put her other arm around those too-broad, too-real shoulders. When he tried to pull away, she held on tight. Kami felt the surrender in his mind a moment before he laid his face in the curve of her neck. The whole world was so real it hurt. Kami whispered into Jared's hair, "I'm always on your side.

प्यार की कीमत हमेशा उतनी चुकानी पड़ती है जितनी आप वहन नहीं कर सकते," उसने कहा। "और यह कीमत हमेशा वसूल होती है।

Love always costs more than you can afford to pay," he said. "And it's always worth the price.

Love always costs more than you can afford to pay," he said. "And it's always worth the price.

तुम इससे कैसे निपटती हो?" कामि ने जेरेड से पूछा। "बिना किसी बात के हँसना और कभी-कभी अचानक चलते-चलते रुक जाना।" "मैंने एक तरीका निकाला है कि जब मैं रुकता हूँ, तो किसी चीज़ के सहारे कैजुअली टिक जाता हूँ," जेरेड ने उसे बताया। "इससे लोगों को लगता है कि मैं कोई बैड बॉय हूँ। या शायद यह कि मेरी कमर में कोई दिक़्कत है।

How do you deal with it?" Kami asked Jared. "The laughing at nothing and occasionally stopping dead in your tracks." "I have a system where when I stop, I lean casually against something," Jared told her. "It makes people think I'm a bad boy. Or possibly that I have a bad back.

How do you deal with it?" Kami asked Jared. "The laughing at nothing and occasionally stopping dead in your tracks." "I have a system where when I stop, I lean casually against something," Jared told her. "It makes people think I'm a bad boy. Or possibly that I have a bad back.

वह हिचकिचाई, फिर अपने मन में जेरेड तक पहुँची, और उसकी तरफ से मिले भरोसे की लहर में सारी अनिश्चितता बह गई।

She hesitated, then reached out to Jared in her mind, and uncertainty washed away in the wave of reassurance she got back.

She hesitated, then reached out to Jared in her mind, and uncertainty washed away in the wave of reassurance she got back.

निक ने खिड़की से बाहर मुँह बिगाड़ते हुए देखा। "मेरे एक्सीटर में पहले से ही दोस्त हैं। मेरे वो... वो लोग हैं ना, जो साइकिल शेड के बाहर मंडराते रहते हैं, वे हमेशा जेमी को परेशान करते रहते हैं।" जेमी ने बुदबुदाया, "वे बहुत शानदार लोग हैं। उन्हें जाने मत देना।

Nick scowled out the window. "I have friends in Exeter already. I have-those people, you know, they hang around outside the bike sheds, they're always hassling Jamie." "Those are some awesome dudes," Jamie muttered. "Don't let them get away.

Nick scowled out the window. "I have friends in Exeter already. I have-those people, you know, they hang around outside the bike sheds, they're always hassling Jamie." "Those are some awesome dudes," Jamie muttered. "Don't let them get away.

वह पहनकर? क्या इसके बजाय तुम्हें कोई बेढंगा कार्डिगन नहीं पहनना चाहिए? तुम एक बेढंगे कार्डिगन में कमाल लगती हो, डार्लिंग।

Wearing that? Wouldn't you fancy a shapeless cardigan instead? You rock a shapeless cardigan, honey.

Wearing that? Wouldn't you fancy a shapeless cardigan instead? You rock a shapeless cardigan, honey.

निक ने उसे एक लंबी, आलोचनात्मक नज़रों से देखा। "तुम में कुछ बहुत बड़ी खराबी है," उसने आखिरकार कहा। "मुझे लगा कि तुम्हें यह पता होना चाहिए।

Nick subjected him to a long, judgmental stare. "There's something very wrong with you," he said at last. "I thought you should know.

Nick subjected him to a long, judgmental stare. "There's something very wrong with you," he said at last. "I thought you should know.

निक ने खींचते हुए कहा, "शायद उसे मेई का रूप पसंद हो।" "बकवास मत करो।" निक ने अपनी भौहें उचकाईं। "क्या उसे जेमी का रूप पसंद है?

Maybe he likes the look of Mae," Nick drawled. "Don't be ridiculous." Nick raised his eyebrows. "Does he like the look of Jamie?

Maybe he likes the look of Mae," Nick drawled. "Don't be ridiculous." Nick raised his eyebrows. "Does he like the look of Jamie?

जेरेड ने उसे बताया कि वह सैन फ्रांसिस्को में एक एक्सोटिक डांसर हुआ करता था।' जेरेड ने पूरी गंभीरता से कहा, 'मेरा शरीर भगवान का दिया हुआ एक तोहफ़ा है।' 'सिवाय मेरे कूल्हों के, जो साफ़ तौर पर शैतान का तोहफ़ा हैं।'

Jared told her he used to be an exotic dancer in San Francisco.' 'My body is a gift from God,' Jared said gravely. 'Except for my hips, which are clearly a gift from the devil.

Jared told her he used to be an exotic dancer in San Francisco.' 'My body is a gift from God,' Jared said gravely. 'Except for my hips, which are clearly a gift from the devil.

कहावत है कि कोई जोखिम न उठाने से बेहतर है थोड़ी ज़्यादा सावधानी बरतना।" यह बहुत ही डरावनी कहावत थी। शायद इसे सिर्फ कोई पिशाच ही कह सकता था।

Better overcautious than missing a jugular vein, as the saying goes." That was a very morbid saying. Maybe only vampire said it.

Better overcautious than missing a jugular vein, as the saying goes." That was a very morbid saying. Maybe only vampire said it.

ओह रस्टी, तुमने उसे अंदर क्यों आने दिया?" एंजेला ने कहा। "हम उसके जाने तक बस फर्श पर लेट सकते थे। हम फर्श पर मजे से थोड़ी देर सो सकते थे।" कामि ने पूछा, "क्या तुम लोगों ने कुछ खाया है?" "मुझे बहुत भूख लगी है।" रस्टी ने उदास होकर कहा, "खाना बनाना बहुत झंझट का काम है।" कामि ने सुझाव दिया, "तुम लोग खाना मँगवा सकती हो।" एंजेला ने जवाब दिया, "डिलीवरी वाले बहुत परेशान करने वाले होते हैं।"

Oh, Rusty, why did you let her in?" Angela said. "We could have just lain down on the floor until she went away. We could've had a nice floor nap." "Have you guys eaten?" Kami asked. "I'm starving." "Cooking is so much trouble," Rusty said mournfully. "You could order in," Kami suggested. "Delivery people are so annoying," Angela responded.

Oh, Rusty, why did you let her in?" Angela said. "We could have just lain down on the floor until she went away. We could've had a nice floor nap." "Have you guys eaten?" Kami asked. "I'm starving." "Cooking is so much trouble," Rusty said mournfully. "You could order in," Kami suggested. "Delivery people are so annoying," Angela responded.

वह चाहे जो भी हो, मैं तुम्हारी माँ से सहमत हूँ," डैड ने रसोई में प्रवेश करते हुए कहा। "उससे दूर रहो। उन सबसे तब तक दूर रहो जब तक तुम शादी की उम्र के नहीं हो जाते। जब तुम एक अच्छी, परिपक्व चौवन साल की हो जाओगी, तो यहाँ ब्याह के प्रस्ताव लाने वालों का स्वागत किया जाएगा।

Who ever he is, I agree with your mother," said Dad as he entered the kitchen. "Stay away from him. Stay away from them all until you're of marrying age. Once you reach a nice, mature fifty-four, gentlemen callers will be welcomed here.

Who ever he is, I agree with your mother," said Dad as he entered the kitchen. "Stay away from him. Stay away from them all until you're of marrying age. Once you reach a nice, mature fifty-four, gentlemen callers will be welcomed here.

वे एक बहुत बड़े कमरे में खड़े थे। फर्श की लकड़ियाँ उनके पैरों के पास एक फीके विस्तार में फैली हुई थीं। फर्श पर इतनी धूल थी कि उस पर मोतियों जैसी चमक थी। कामि ने एंजेला से कहा, "तुम जैसी लड़की भी इस फर्श पर झपकी नहीं ले सकती।" एंजेला ने कहा, "मुझे नहीं पता, धूल का गद्दा बहुत आरामदायक हो सकता है।" "शायद हड्डियों के लिए भी अच्छा हो।"

They were standing in a very large room. The floorboards stretched in a pale expanse at their feet. There was so much dust on the floor that it had a pearly sheen. ”Even you could not nap on this floor,” Kami told Angela. ”I don’t know, a dust mattress might be very comfortable,” said Angela. ”Also possibly orthopedic.

They were standing in a very large room. The floorboards stretched in a pale expanse at their feet. There was so much dust on the floor that it had a pearly sheen. ”Even you could not nap on this floor,” Kami told Angela. ”I don’t know, a dust mattress might be very comfortable,” said Angela. ”Also possibly orthopedic.

क्या जेरेड के साथ इन दिनों काफ़ी बातचीत हो रही है?" कामि ने कहा, "हमारे अक्सर ऐसे ख़ास पल होते हैं जब मैं किसी कमरे में आती हूँ और वह तुरंत वहाँ से चला जाता हूँ। मैं उन पलों को सहेज कर रखती हूँ।"

Been chatting much with Jared?" "We often have special moments where I come into a room and he immediately leaves," Kami said. "I treasure those times.

Been chatting much with Jared?" "We often have special moments where I come into a room and he immediately leaves," Kami said. "I treasure those times.

असली नाम तो रसेल मोंटगोहरी द थर्ड है," रस्टी ने अभी भी मुस्कुराते हुए कहा। "लेकिन अगर आप इस बात को अपने तक ही रखें तो मुझ पर बड़ी कृपा होगी।" जेरेड ने कहा, "मुझे नहीं लगता कि हम में से किसी को भी इसे याद रखने की पड़ी होगी।"

It's Russell Montgomery the Third, actually," said Rusty, still grinning. "But I'd be obliged if you keep that bit of information to yourself." "I don't imagine any of us cares enough to remember," Jared said.

It's Russell Montgomery the Third, actually," said Rusty, still grinning. "But I'd be obliged if you keep that bit of information to yourself." "I don't imagine any of us cares enough to remember," Jared said.

मुझे नहीं लगता कि तुम कमज़ोर हो," जेरेड ने कहा। "मैं तुम्हारी रक्षा करना चाहता हूँ क्योंकि तुम मेरे लिए बहुत अहम हो। इसलिए क्योंकि तुम—भगवान, यह सुनने में कितना मूर्खतापूर्ण लगेगा, मुझे कभी समझ नहीं आता कि इसे कैसे कहूँ—तुम बहुत कीमती हो। मैं कभी यह नहीं सोच पाता कि मेरे लिए तुम्हारे क्या मायने हैं, क्योंकि मूल्य से जुड़े जितने भी शब्द हैं, वे सब यह संकेत देते हैं कि तुम पर मेरा अधिकार है, जबकि ऐसा नहीं है।

I don't think you're weak," Jared said. "I want to guard you because you are important to me. Because you are - God, this is going to sound so stupid, I can never think of a way to say it - you are precious. I can never think of how to describe the value you have to me, because all the words for value suggest that you belong to me, and you don't.

I don't think you're weak," Jared said. "I want to guard you because you are important to me. Because you are - God, this is going to sound so stupid, I can never think of a way to say it - you are precious. I can never think of how to describe the value you have to me, because all the words for value suggest that you belong to me, and you don't.

काश," जेरेड ने शुरू किया, और रुक गया, गहरी साँस लेते हुए। "क्या तुम्हें याद है कि तुम पहले क्या मानती थीं कि मैं असली नहीं हूँ? कभी-कभी मुझे लगता है कि काश वह सच होता। अगर मैं सिर्फ तुम्हारे मन के किसी कोने में चल रहा एक विचार होता, तो मैं तुम्हारे साथ होता, और बेहतर हालत में होता।

I wish," Jared began, and stopped, breathing in. "Do you remember how you used to believe I wasn't real? Sometimes I wish that was true. If I was just a thought in the back of your mind, then I'd be with you, and I'd be better.

I wish," Jared began, and stopped, breathing in. "Do you remember how you used to believe I wasn't real? Sometimes I wish that was true. If I was just a thought in the back of your mind, then I'd be with you, and I'd be better.

जेम्स, मैं तुम्हें रीति-रिवाजों के बारे में बताती हूँ," लिलियन ने कहा। "मुझे किसी और के घर बुलाए जाने की आदत नहीं है। तुम बहुत भाग्यशाली हो कि मैं आई।" डैड ने उससे कहा, "मैं वाकई धन्य हूँ। वैसे, मुझे जॉन भी कहा जाता है।" लिलियन थोड़ी हैरान नजर आईं। "क्या सचमुच?" डैड ने पूछा। "सचमुच? मैं अपने स्कूल में जाने वाला इकलौता एशियाई लड़का था। मैं थोड़ा अलग नजर आता था। जबकि तुम एक जैसी दिखने वाली जुड़वां बहन हो, और उसके बावजूद मैं तुम्हारा नाम याद रखने में कामयाब रहा।

Let me tell you about customs, James," said Lillian. "I am not accustomed to being summoned to someone else's home. You're very fortunate that I came." "I am indeed blessed," Dad told her. "I am also, by the way, called Jon." Lillian looked faintly surprised. "Are you?" "Really?" Dad asked. "Really? I was the only Asian guy who went to our school. I kind of stood out. While you are an identical twin, and I still managed to know your name.

Let me tell you about customs, James," said Lillian. "I am not accustomed to being summoned to someone else's home. You're very fortunate that I came." "I am indeed blessed," Dad told her. "I am also, by the way, called Jon." Lillian looked faintly surprised. "Are you?" "Really?" Dad asked. "Really? I was the only Asian guy who went to our school. I kind of stood out. While you are an identical twin, and I still managed to know your name.

मैंने सुना है कि बड़े शहर में, लड़कियाँ सेक्सी चुड़ैलों, सेक्सी पिशाचों और सेक्सी ईस्टर बन्नी बनकर पार्टियों में जाती हैं और वहाँ तरह-तरह की अजीब हरकतें करती हैं," कामि ने कहा। "शुक्र है कि तुम और मैं, हम अपने शहर में घूम-घूम कर अपने पड़ोसियों के बगीचे देखते हैं और एक-दूसरे से कहते हैं, 'अरे वाह, कितना बढ़िया दिखने वाला पुतला है।' शायद इसीलिए हमारा स्वभाव इतना सुंदर और बेदाग है।

I hear in the big city, girls dress up like sexy witches and sexy vampires and sexy Easter bunnies, and go to parties where they do all sorts of scandalous things," Kami said. "Luckily you and me, we got to walk around our town looking at our neighbours' gardens and remarking 'My, that's a good-looking scarecrow' to each other. I guess this is why our natures are so beautiful and unspoilt.

I hear in the big city, girls dress up like sexy witches and sexy vampires and sexy Easter bunnies, and go to parties where they do all sorts of scandalous things," Kami said. "Luckily you and me, we got to walk around our town looking at our neighbours' gardens and remarking 'My, that's a good-looking scarecrow' to each other. I guess this is why our natures are so beautiful and unspoilt.

अगर सच से किसी की मदद नहीं हुई, और प्यार टिकता नहीं, तो संघर्ष करने के लिए बचा ही क्या था?

If the truth didn't help anyone, and love didn't last, what was there left to struggle toward?

If the truth didn't help anyone, and love didn't last, what was there left to struggle toward?

तुम वहाँ क्या कर रहे थे?" कामि ने पूछा। "क्या तुम मेरा पीछा करते हुए घर आ रहे थे?" "क्या तुम मुझसे यह पूछ रही हो कि क्या मैं तुम्हारा पीछा कर रहा था?" "शायद," कामि ने कहा। "क्या तुम कर रहे थे?" "हाँ," जेरेड ने कहा। "थोड़ा सा।"

Why were you even there?" Kami asked. "Were you following me home?" "Are you asking me if I was stalking you?" "Maybe," said Kami. "Were you?" "Yeah," said Jared. "Little bit.

Why were you even there?" Kami asked. "Were you following me home?" "Are you asking me if I was stalking you?" "Maybe," said Kami. "Were you?" "Yeah," said Jared. "Little bit.

जब वह भावनाओं की बात कर रही होती थी, न कि तथ्यों की, तो शब्द बहुत अजीब और असहज लगते थे।

Words felt so clumsy when she was talking about feelings and not facts.

Words felt so clumsy when she was talking about feelings and not facts.

लिलियन ने पल भर के लिए अपनी आँखें बंद कर लीं, मानो उसे उम्मीद हो कि जब वह उन्हें खोलेगी तो उसे एक ऐसी दुनिया देखने को मिलेगी जहाँ लोग कभी बेहूदा बातें नहीं करते।

Lillian shut her eyes briefly, as if she hoped when she opened them she would behold a world in which people never said ridiculous things.

Lillian shut her eyes briefly, as if she hoped when she opened them she would behold a world in which people never said ridiculous things.

मेरा मतलब तुम्हारी सभी उम्मीदों और सपनों पर पानी फेरना नहीं है, सिवाय इसके कि ज़ाहिर है मेरा वही मतलब है, क्योंकि मैं ऐसी ही हूँ। मैं सपनों को तोड़ने वाली हूँ।

I don't mean to cast a dark shadow on all your hopes and dreams, except of course I do, because that is who I am. I'm a dream ruiner.

I don't mean to cast a dark shadow on all your hopes and dreams, except of course I do, because that is who I am. I'm a dream ruiner.

तुम जानती हो कि मेरी इस खूबसूरत स्पीच ने तुम्हें मुझे एक बिल्कुल नए और और भी आकर्षक रूप में देखने पर मजबूर कर दिया है। तुम पूरी तरह से यह सोचने लगी हो कि मैं अंदर से बहुत गहरा इंसान हूँ। और तुम सही हो। यह सच है। मेरे अंदर गहराई है।

You know my beautiful speech has made you see me in a whole new and even more attractive light. You totally think I'm secretly deep now. And you are right. It is true. I have deeps.

You know my beautiful speech has made you see me in a whole new and even more attractive light. You totally think I'm secretly deep now. And you are right. It is true. I have deeps.

वह हमेशा से जानती थी कि वह उससे प्यार करता है, यह उन सभी बातों में एकमात्र निश्चितता थी जो कभी नहीं बदली थी, लेकिन उसने कभी वे शब्द ज़ोर से नहीं कहे थे और उसने पहले कभी उनका मतलब इस तरह से नहीं समझा था। उसने उससे यह बात कह दी थी, और वह शायद ही जानती थी कि उसका क्या मतलब था। वे डरावने शब्द थे, एक पूरी दुनिया को समेट लेने वाले शब्द।

She'd always known he loved her, it had been the one certainty above all others that had never changed, but she had never said the words aloud and she had never meant them quite this way before. She had said it to him, and she hardly knew what she had meant. They were terrifying words, words to encompass a world.

She'd always known he loved her, it had been the one certainty above all others that had never changed, but she had never said the words aloud and she had never meant them quite this way before. She had said it to him, and she hardly knew what she had meant. They were terrifying words, words to encompass a world.

जेरेड बगल से दबे पाँव आगे बढ़ा। वह दबे पाँव चलने में बहुत अच्छा नहीं था; वह किसी के सिर पर मंडराने वाले की तरह ज़्यादा था।

Jared sidled up. He was not very good at sidling; he was more of a loomer.

Jared sidled up. He was not very good at sidling; he was more of a loomer.

उसने कहा, "उस बेचारी महिला का वह गिर गया होगा," और गेट खोलकर उसे उठाने के लिए बाहर निकल आई। जेरेड ने उस पर अपना हाथ रख दिया, "नहीं"। मिसेज जेफ़्रीज़ ने उसे घूर कर देखा। "तुम्हारा क्या मतलब है...नहीं?" जेरेड और मिसेज जेफ़्रीज़ एक-दूसरे को घूरते रहे, बिना नजरें हटाए एक परफेक्ट डेडलॉक में। फिर जेरेड ने उसे देखकर मुस्कुराया। उसने पूरे विश्वास के साथ कहा, "मेरा मतलब है, यह मेरा है।" "यह क्या है?" जेरेड लिपस्टिक को अपनी जेब में रखते हुए खड़ा हो गया। उसने जवाब दिया, "मैं जानता हूँ। हर कोई मुझसे कहता है कि मुझ पर समर (गर्मियों) का शेड ज़्यादा जँचता है।" मिसेज जेफ़्रीज़ ने घूरना जारी रखा। जेरेड ने बोलना जारी रखा। "अब मैं जा रहा हूँ। मैं... और मेरी लिपस्टिक।"

The poor lady must have dropped that", she said, and undid the gate stepping out to get it. Jared put his hand on it, "No". Mrs Jeffries stared down at him. "What do you mean...no?" Jared and Mrs.Jeffries stared back at each other,neither breaking eye contact in a perfect deadlock. Then Jared smiled at her. "I mean", he said with conviction, "it's mine." "It's what?" Jared stood up, pocketing the lipstick. "I know", he responded. "Everyone tells me i'm more of a summer". Mrs.Jeffries continued to stare. Jared continued to speak. "I'm going to go now. Me... and my lipstick.

The poor lady must have dropped that", she said, and undid the gate stepping out to get it. Jared put his hand on it, "No". Mrs Jeffries stared down at him. "What do you mean...no?" Jared and Mrs.Jeffries stared back at each other,neither breaking eye contact in a perfect deadlock. Then Jared smiled at her. "I mean", he said with conviction, "it's mine." "It's what?" Jared stood up, pocketing the lipstick. "I know", he responded. "Everyone tells me i'm more of a summer". Mrs.Jeffries continued to stare. Jared continued to speak. "I'm going to go now. Me... and my lipstick.

जारेड ने कहा, "एक किताब है। और उस किताब में एक आदमी ने कहा था कि वह किसी ज़िंदा लड़की के मुकाबले किसी मरी हुई लड़की का हाथ छूना ज़्यादा पसंद करेगा। यह अजीब है। मैं जानता हूँ।" वह किसी निजी डरावने सपने की तरह, शून्य में टकटकी लगाए देख रहा था। "इसके आगे कुछ भी मायने नहीं रखता। उसके अलावा कोई भी असली नहीं है। इसलिए कभी-कभी ऐसा लगता है कि बाकी कुछ भी मायने नहीं रखता, यहाँ तक कि दूसरे लोग भी नहीं। उसे यह बात पसंद नहीं आएगी। दूसरे लोगों को मायने रखना चाहिए।" *** तो इसका मतलब वह कामी से प्यार करता था।

There's this book," Jared said. "And in this book a guy said that he would rather touch someones hand if she was dead than another girl who was alive. It's creepy. I know that." He was staring off into space, as if at some private nightmare. "Nothing matters in comparison. Nobody is real but her. So it feels sometimes as if nothing else matters at all, including other people. She wouldn't like that. Other people SHOULD matter." *** So he loved Kami.

There's this book," Jared said. "And in this book a guy said that he would rather touch someones hand if she was dead than another girl who was alive. It's creepy. I know that." He was staring off into space, as if at some private nightmare. "Nothing matters in comparison. Nobody is real but her. So it feels sometimes as if nothing else matters at all, including other people. She wouldn't like that. Other people SHOULD matter." *** So he loved Kami.

बच्चों, यह हमें अंग्रेज़ी भाषा के सबसे कम कामुक शब्द पर ले आता है," डैड ने अपनी कुर्सी पर पीछे की ओर झुकते हुए कहा। "इनब्रीडिंग यानी अंतःप्रजनन। इससे दूर रहें।"

Which brings us to the least sexy word in the English language, kids," Dad said, kicking back in his chair. "Inbreeding. Avoid it.

Which brings us to the least sexy word in the English language, kids," Dad said, kicking back in his chair. "Inbreeding. Avoid it.

सबका अभ्यास अच्छा रहा," रस्टी ने आखिरकार कहा। "सीखने को कम और भावनाओं को बाहर निकालने को ज़्यादा मिला, और जारेड की वजह से मुझे लगता है कि मुझे रैबीज का इंजेक्शन लगवाना पड़ेगा, पर ज़िन्दगी ऐसी ही है।"

Good practice, everyone," Rusty said at last. "Light on the actual learning, heavy on the emotional catharsis, and thanks to Jared I think I need a rabies shot, but them's the breaks.

Good practice, everyone," Rusty said at last. "Light on the actual learning, heavy on the emotional catharsis, and thanks to Jared I think I need a rabies shot, but them's the breaks.

उन्हें रॉक एंड रोल पर एक शहर बसाना चाहिए था।

They should've built a city on rock and roll.

They should've built a city on rock and roll.

जब आप अपने दुश्मनों को खत्म करने की योजना बनाने में समय बिता सकते हैं, तो खुद को दोष देने में अपना समय बर्बाद न करें।

Don't waste time blaming yourself when you can spend time planning how to destroy our enemies.

Don't waste time blaming yourself when you can spend time planning how to destroy our enemies.

किसी ऐसी किताब के बारे में सोचिए जो आपके लिए बहुत खास हो, और सोचिए कि अगर वह एक लेखक न होता—अगर उस एक लेखक ने सौ या हज़ार बार लिखने का फैसला न किया होता—तो आपकी ज़िंदगी कितनी वीरान और खाली होती। हो सकता है कि किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के लिए, जिसे आप शायद कभी न मिलें, आने वाले कल में आप वही एकमात्र लेखक बनें। जो किताब आप लिखने जा रहे हैं—वह किताब जो किसी की ज़िंदगी को रोशन और बदल देगी—उसे आपके अलावा कोई और नहीं लिख सकता।

Think of a book special to you, and how much bleaker and poorer your life would be if that one writer had not existed - if that one writer had not, a hundred times or a thousand, made the choice to write. You're going to be that one writer one day for somebody you may never meet. Nobody can write that book you're going to write - that book that will light up and change up a life - but you.

Think of a book special to you, and how much bleaker and poorer your life would be if that one writer had not existed - if that one writer had not, a hundred times or a thousand, made the choice to write. You're going to be that one writer one day for somebody you may never meet. Nobody can write that book you're going to write - that book that will light up and change up a life - but you.

बेबी, क्या तुम चाहती हो कि मैं अपना जादू दिखाऊँ?

Want me to flex my magic for you, baby?

Want me to flex my magic for you, baby?

दोस्त अपने दोस्तों को विशाल और डरावनी तलवारों से डराते नहीं हैं, ठीक है?

Friends don't menace friends with giant terrifying swords, okay?

Friends don't menace friends with giant terrifying swords, okay?

मेरा मतलब वह नहीं था जो तुमने समझ लिया," उसने अचानक कहा। मे ने हैरानी से उसकी तरफ देखा। जेमी ने भी ऐसा ही किया। "क्या?" निक ने अपनी आँखें फिर से बंद करते हुए आगे कहा, "राक्षस बिना किसी वजह के किसी को नहीं छूते। तुम अंदाज़ा लगा सकती हो कि आमतौर पर हमारी क्या वजहें होती हैं। मुझे पसंद नहीं है—कोई भी नहीं—मेरा मतलब उससे कुछ नहीं था।" "ओह," जेमी ने कहा। "ओह, कोई बात नहीं! ठीक है। मैं समझ गया हूँ। मैं पूरी तरह से समझ और... और स्वीकार्यता से भरा हुआ हूँ! मैं इस मामले में काफ़ी ज़ेन जैसा हूँ।"

I didn't mean for you to take that the wrong way," He said abruptly. Mae stared at him in amazement. So, for that matter, did Jamie. "What?" "Demons don't touch anyone without a reason," Nick went on, his eyes shut again. "You can imagine what kind of reasons we usually have. I don't like--not anyone--I didn't mean anything by it." "Oh," said Jamie. "Oh, that's okay! That's fine. I understand. I am filled to the brim with understanding and, and acceptance! I'm very Zen like that.

I didn't mean for you to take that the wrong way," He said abruptly. Mae stared at him in amazement. So, for that matter, did Jamie. "What?" "Demons don't touch anyone without a reason," Nick went on, his eyes shut again. "You can imagine what kind of reasons we usually have. I don't like--not anyone--I didn't mean anything by it." "Oh," said Jamie. "Oh, that's okay! That's fine. I understand. I am filled to the brim with understanding and, and acceptance! I'm very Zen like that.

और तुम यहाँ क्या कर रहे हो, निकोलस? मुझे सोते हुए देखने का फैसला किया?" "हाँ," निक ने कहा, और अपनी तलवार के ऊपर अपना सिर झुका लिया। उसके सामने खिड़की की सिटकनी पर टिशू, तेल और रेग़माल रखे हुए थे, और एक छोटा सा पत्थर का टुकड़ा था जिस पर वह बहुत सावधानी से अपनी तलवार आगे-पीछे रगड़ रहा था। "मैं तुम्हारा सोता हुआ चेहरा निहारने आया था। बस तुमने कंबल अपने सिर पर ओढ़ रखा था, इसलिए मुझे बस एक ऐसे उभार को देखना पड़ा जिसे मैं तुम्हारा सोता हुआ चेहरा समझ रहा था, और वह बाद में तुम्हारा कंधा निकला। जो कि उतना खास नहीं था।" ~निक और मे

And what are you doing here, Nicholas? Decided to watch me sleep?" "Yes," said Nick, and bowed is head over his sword again. He had tissues, oil, and sandpaper laid out on the windowsill in front of him, and a little stone block he was passing his sword up and down, very carefully. "I came to gaze upon your sleeping face. Only you had the blanket over your head, so I just had to gaze at a lump I thought was your sleeping face, and that turned out to be your shoulder. Which just wasn't as special." ~Nick and Mae

And what are you doing here, Nicholas? Decided to watch me sleep?" "Yes," said Nick, and bowed is head over his sword again. He had tissues, oil, and sandpaper laid out on the windowsill in front of him, and a little stone block he was passing his sword up and down, very carefully. "I came to gaze upon your sleeping face. Only you had the blanket over your head, so I just had to gaze at a lump I thought was your sleeping face, and that turned out to be your shoulder. Which just wasn't as special." ~Nick and Mae

पता चला कि वह सचमुच दौड़ता है," निक ने खिझते हुए कहा। "जब उसे कोई बढ़ावा मिले। और वह इतनी बुरी तरह हाँफ नहीं रहा होता अगर उसने चीखना बंद कर दिया होता।" "वह चीख नहीं थी," जेमी ने शालीनता से कहा। "वह दहशत की एक भारी-भरकम मर्दों वाली चीख थी।"

Turns out he does run," Nick drawled. "Given an incentive. And he wouldn't be so out of breath if he hadn't kept shrieking." "That was not a shriek," Jamie said with dignity. "It was a husky masculine cry of terror.

Turns out he does run," Nick drawled. "Given an incentive. And he wouldn't be so out of breath if he hadn't kept shrieking." "That was not a shriek," Jamie said with dignity. "It was a husky masculine cry of terror.

घंटियाँ?" फ़िलिस ने पूछा। "प्रेमी को बुलाने वाली घंटियाँ? ऐसी घंटियाँ जिनमें किसी पक्षी की कैद आवाज़ हो? ऐसी घंटियाँ जो आपको वही धुन सुनाएँ जिसे सुनने की आपकी सबसे ज़्यादा इच्छा हो?" "नहीं शुक्रिया," निक ने कहा। "हमारे पास एमटीवी है।"

Chimes?" Phyllis asked. "Chimes to call a lover? Chimes with the voice of a bird trapped in them? Chimes that play you whatever song you most desire to hear?" "No thanks," said Nick. "We've got MTV.

Chimes?" Phyllis asked. "Chimes to call a lover? Chimes with the voice of a bird trapped in them? Chimes that play you whatever song you most desire to hear?" "No thanks," said Nick. "We've got MTV.

उसने बस इतना कहा, "लो, अपना डिनफ़ास्ट खाओ। फिर हम पैकिंग शुरू कर सकते हैं।" "डिनफ़ास्ट," निक ने दोहराया। "डिनर और ब्रेकफास्ट!" एलन ने जीत के जश्न वाले अंदाज़ में कहा। "ब्रंच की तरह।" निक ने उसे लंबी और आलोचना भरी नज़रों से घूरा। "तुम्हारे साथ कुछ बहुत बड़ी गड़बड़ है," उसने आखिरकार कहा। "मुझे लगा कि तुम्हें यह बात पता होनी चाहिए।"

All he said was, "Here, have your dinfast. Then we can start packing." "Dinfast," Nick repeated. "Dinner and breakfast!" Alan said triumphantly. "Like brunch." Nick subjected him to a long, judgemental stare. "There's something very wrong with you," he said at last. "I thought you should know.

All he said was, "Here, have your dinfast. Then we can start packing." "Dinfast," Nick repeated. "Dinner and breakfast!" Alan said triumphantly. "Like brunch." Nick subjected him to a long, judgemental stare. "There's something very wrong with you," he said at last. "I thought you should know.

बदकिस्मत से, कार की हेडलाइट्स इतनी तेज़ थीं कि वे मे के कपड़ों को बिल्कुल साफ देख सकते थे। "हे भगवान," निक ने कहा, और अपनी आँखें बंद कर लीं। जेमी ने घबराहट में हल्की सी हँसी दी। "क्या?" मे ने पूछा। "एलन ने हमें बताया था कि हमें वैसे कपड़े पहनने चाहिए जैसे हम असल में हैं!" "और तुम्हें ऐसा लगा कि तुम असल में बहुत सारे टिनसेल (चमकदार पट्टियों) से सजा हुआ एक क्रिसमस ट्री हो।" निक मुसकुराया। "हूँ।"

Unfortunately, the headlights of the car were bright enough for them to see Mae's outfit quite clearly. "Oh my God," said Nick, and shut his eyes. Jamie gave a small, nervous laugh. "What?" Mae demanded. "Alan told us that we were supposed to dress as we truly are!" "And you felt that what you truly are is a Christmas tree with too much tinsel." Nick grinned. "Huh.

Unfortunately, the headlights of the car were bright enough for them to see Mae's outfit quite clearly. "Oh my God," said Nick, and shut his eyes. Jamie gave a small, nervous laugh. "What?" Mae demanded. "Alan told us that we were supposed to dress as we truly are!" "And you felt that what you truly are is a Christmas tree with too much tinsel." Nick grinned. "Huh.

मुझे नहीं लगता कि उसे लड़कियाँ पसंद हैं," मैंने कहा। "या लड़के भी नहीं। उसके चेहरे पर फैली दहशत को तो देखो। वह ऐसा नहीं लगता कि लोगों से मिलना-जुलना पसंद करता हो।"

I don't think he likes girls", I said. "Or boys. Look at the horror on his face. He doesn't look like a people person.

I don't think he likes girls", I said. "Or boys. Look at the horror on his face. He doesn't look like a people person.

मैं सिर्फ कॉलेज के लड़कों को डेट करती हूँ।" कामी ने बात काटते हुए कहा, "तुम किसी भी कॉलेज के लड़के को नहीं जानती।" एंजेला की नज़र कामी पर पड़ी, और वह मुस्कुराई। "जिससे मुझे झपकी लेने के लिए और ज़्यादा समय मिल जाता है।"

I only date college guys.” “You don’t know any college guys,” Kami pointed out. Angela’s gaze went to Kami, and she smiled. “Which leaves me with more time for napping.

I only date college guys.” “You don’t know any college guys,” Kami pointed out. Angela’s gaze went to Kami, and she smiled. “Which leaves me with more time for napping.

ऐश को महिलाओं के साथ जाना चाहिए, क्योंकि वह आकर्षक हैं।" ऐश खुश नज़र आया। जारेड ने अपनी भौंहें सिकोड़ें। "क्या तुम्हारा मतलब है कि मैं आकर्षक नहीं हूँ?" कामी ने उससे कहा, "तुम मेरे बहुत प्यारे हो, लेकिन तुममें वाइल्डबीस्ट (जंगली साँड) जितनी ही शिष्टाचार की समझ है।" "एक वाइल्डबीस्ट," जारेड ने दोहराया। कामी ने उसे भरोसा दिलाया, "एक बेहद हैंडसम वाइल्डबीस्ट।"

Ash should take the ladies, because he's charming." Ash looked pleased. Jared raised his eyebrows. "Are you saying that I'm not a charmer?" "You are very dear to me, but you have all the savoir faire of a wildebeest," Kami told him. "A wildebeest," Jared repeated. "A dashingly handsome wildebeest," Kami assured him.

Ash should take the ladies, because he's charming." Ash looked pleased. Jared raised his eyebrows. "Are you saying that I'm not a charmer?" "You are very dear to me, but you have all the savoir faire of a wildebeest," Kami told him. "A wildebeest," Jared repeated. "A dashingly handsome wildebeest," Kami assured him.

और तुम्हें इस बात की कभी चिंता करने की ज़रूरत नहीं है कि मैं क्या महसूस करता हूँ। तुम्हारे लिए मेरी भावनाएँ कभी नहीं बदलेंगी। तुम मेरे साथ जो चाहो कर सकती हो। तुम इस शहर को धूल में मिला सकती हो, जंगलों को जलाकर राख कर सकती हो, तुम मेरा दिल बाहर निकाल सकती हो। इससे कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता। इससे कुछ भी नहीं बदलेगा।" "अगर मैंने किसी बच्चे को खा लिया तो?" जारेड के होंठों के कोने धीरे से ऊपर उठे और उसकी हँसी में ज़रा भी क्रूरता नहीं थी। उसने कहा, "मुझे यकीन है कि तुम्हारे पास इसकी कोई अच्छी वजह होगी।"

And you don't ever have to worry about what I feel. The way I feel about you won't change. You can do whatever you like to me. You could turn this town to dust, burn the woods until they were cinders, you could cut out my heart. It wouldn't matter. It would not change a thing." "What if I ate a baby?" Jared's mouth curved up at the corners, slow and not cruel at all. "I'm sure you'd have a good reason," he said.

And you don't ever have to worry about what I feel. The way I feel about you won't change. You can do whatever you like to me. You could turn this town to dust, burn the woods until they were cinders, you could cut out my heart. It wouldn't matter. It would not change a thing." "What if I ate a baby?" Jared's mouth curved up at the corners, slow and not cruel at all. "I'm sure you'd have a good reason," he said.

साथ ही, पिशाच खाना नहीं खाते। तुम्हें कभी दोबारा चॉकलेट खाने को नहीं मिलेगी। कभी नहीं। इससे तो मैं मरना पसंद करूंगी।

Also, vampires don't eat food. You never get to eat chocolate again. Ever. I'd rather die.

Also, vampires don't eat food. You never get to eat chocolate again. Ever. I'd rather die.

तकनीकी रूप से कहें तो, तुम ऐसे गाड़ी चलाते हो जैसे किसी ट्रैक्टर को किसी पागल मुर्गी ने हाईजैक कर लिया हो।

Technically speaking, you drive like a rabid chicken who has hijacked a tractor.

Technically speaking, you drive like a rabid chicken who has hijacked a tractor.

डर किसी काम का नहीं। या तो कुछ बुरा होता है या फिर नहीं: अगर नहीं होता, तो आपने डरने में अपना समय बर्बाद किया है, और अगर होता है, तो आपने वह समय बर्बाद किया है जो आप अपने हथियार धारदार बनाने में लगा सकते थे।

Fear's useless. Either something bad happens or it doesn't: If it doesn't, you've wasted time being afraid, and if it does, you've wasted time that you could have spent sharpening your weapons.

Fear's useless. Either something bad happens or it doesn't: If it doesn't, you've wasted time being afraid, and if it does, you've wasted time that you could have spent sharpening your weapons.

पापा ने तंज कसते हुए कहा, "आधा खाना मैं बनाता हूँ, और 'आधे' से मेरा मतलब तीन-चौथाई है। और अगर तुम मेरे इन सभी मांसाहारी व्यंजनों से नाक सिकोड़ने वाली हो, एहसान फरामोश औलाद, तो खाने के समय टेबल के नीचे बैठकर उदास मन से कच्चे ब्रसेल्स स्प्राउट्स चबा सकती हो।"

I do half the cooking, and by 'half' I mean three quarters," Dad pointed out. "And if you're going to turn up your nose at all my carnivorous delights, ingrate child, you can sit under the table and gnaw sadly on a raw Brussels sprout at mealtimes.

I do half the cooking, and by 'half' I mean three quarters," Dad pointed out. "And if you're going to turn up your nose at all my carnivorous delights, ingrate child, you can sit under the table and gnaw sadly on a raw Brussels sprout at mealtimes.

पार्टी तब तक असली पार्टी नहीं लगती जब तक कोई सरप्राइज ज़ॉम्बीज़ को लेकर न आ जाए।

Not really a party until someone brings the surprise zombies.

Not really a party until someone brings the surprise zombies.

मैंने अपना इरादा बदल दिया है। तुम एक कोने में खड़े रहकर और किसी भी चीज़ को न छूकर खाना बनाने में मदद कर सकते हो। और इसे बहुत सावधानी से करना। -निक और जेमी

I have changed my mind. You can help cook by standing in a corner and not touching anything. Do it carefully. -Nick to Jamie

I have changed my mind. You can help cook by standing in a corner and not touching anything. Do it carefully. -Nick to Jamie

एक बार जब आप उन झूठों के बारे में सोचना शुरू कर देते हैं जो लोग तब बोलते हैं जब उन्हें यह भी पता नहीं होता कि वे झूठ बोल रहे हैं, और उन सच्चाइयों के बारे में जो लोग तब उजागर करते हैं जब उन्हें लगता है कि वे झूठ बोल रहे हैं, तब आप एक नई दुनिया का निर्माण करना शुरू कर सकते हैं।

Once you start thinking about the lies people tell when they don't know they're telling them, the truths people reveal when they think they're lying, then you can start to build a world.

Once you start thinking about the lies people tell when they don't know they're telling them, the truths people reveal when they think they're lying, then you can start to build a world.

कभी-कभी मुझे तुम्हारे साथ रहकर ज़्यादा अच्छा लगता है। मुझे तुम्हारा चेहरा थोड़ा-थोड़ा पसंद है -निक

Sometimes I feel better around you. I kind of like your face' -Nick

Sometimes I feel better around you. I kind of like your face' -Nick

कभी-कभी मेरा दिल करता है कि मैं तुम्हारे लिए पूरी तरह इंसान बन जाऊँ।

Sometimes I want to be human for you.

Sometimes I want to be human for you.

कामी ने लेदर जैकेट पहनते हुए कहा, "एक लेदर जैकेट।" "क्या तुम कुछ ज़्यादा ही बैड्स बॉय वाले clichés (घिसे-पिटे अंदाज़) अपनाने की कोशिश नहीं कर रहे?" जैरेड ने कहा, "नहीं यार, तुम काले लेदर की बात कर रहे हो। काला लेदर बैड बॉयज़ के लिए होता है। सारा खेल रंग का है। अगर मैंने गुलाबी रंग की लेदर जैकेट पहनी होती, तो तुम मुझे बैड बॉय बिल्कुल नहीं समझते।" कामी ने कहा, "यह बात तो सही है। अब इसके बारे में मैं क्या सोचूँ, यह मुझे नहीं पता। तो फिर भूरे रंग के लेदर का क्या मतलब है?" जैरेड ने कहा, "मैं थोड़ा मर्दानी लुक चाह रहा था। शायद थोड़ा रफ-टफ।" कामी बोला, "यह मरी हुई गाय के टुकड़े हैं, इनसे किसी चमत्कार की उम्मीद मत करो।"

A leather jacket,” Kami said as he shrugged into it. “Aren’t you trying a little too hard to play into certain bad boy clichés?” “Nah”, said Jared. “You’re thinking of black leather. Black leather’s for bad boys. It’s all in the color. You wouldn’t think I was a bad boy if I was wearing a pink leather jacket.” “That’s true,” Kami said. “What I would think of you, I do not know. So what does brown leather mean, then?” “I’m going for manly,” Jared said. “Maybe a little rugged.” “It’s bits of dead cow; don’t ask it to perform miracles.

A leather jacket,” Kami said as he shrugged into it. “Aren’t you trying a little too hard to play into certain bad boy clichés?” “Nah”, said Jared. “You’re thinking of black leather. Black leather’s for bad boys. It’s all in the color. You wouldn’t think I was a bad boy if I was wearing a pink leather jacket.” “That’s true,” Kami said. “What I would think of you, I do not know. So what does brown leather mean, then?” “I’m going for manly,” Jared said. “Maybe a little rugged.” “It’s bits of dead cow; don’t ask it to perform miracles.

मेरे लिए इसके अलावा कभी किसी चीज़ की कोई अहमियत नहीं थी, और तुम तो सच में वजूद में ही नहीं थे। मैं तो बस तुम्हें चाहता था।

Nothing else ever mattered to me, and you weren’t even real. All I ever wanted was you.

Nothing else ever mattered to me, and you weren’t even real. All I ever wanted was you.

उसे डर था कि अगर उसका दिल टूटा तो वह अंदर से टूटकर बिखर जाएगी, लेकिन वह टूटी नहीं। उसने सब कुछ खो दिया था, लेकिन वह खुद को नहीं हारी थी। यह बात जान लेना ही अपने आप में बहुत बड़ी बात थी।

She had worried that she would break if her heart broke, but she wasn't broken. she had lost everything, but she was not lost. It seemed a worthwhile thing to know.

She had worried that she would break if her heart broke, but she wasn't broken. she had lost everything, but she was not lost. It seemed a worthwhile thing to know.

कामी ने कहा, "बुरा मत मानो एंजेला। तुम लड़कों को तो जानती ही हो, उन्हें सिर्फ एक ही चीज़ चाहिए—हाज़िरजवाबी। मैं गिन नहीं सकता कि कितने आदमियों ने मेरी शानदार बातचीत के अंदाज़ की तारीफ की है।"

Don't feel bad, Angela," Kami said. "You know guys, they only want one thing. Repartee. I can't count how many times men have admired my well-turned phrases.

Don't feel bad, Angela," Kami said. "You know guys, they only want one thing. Repartee. I can't count how many times men have admired my well-turned phrases.

किसी पर निर्भर रह सकने का मतलब यह नहीं कि आप उनके मोहताज हैं।

Being able to depend on someone doesn't mean you're dependent on them.

Being able to depend on someone doesn't mean you're dependent on them.

मेरे लिए हमेशा से सब कुछ सिर्फ तुम ही रहे हो।

It is always about you for me.

It is always about you for me.

उसकी बेबसी और दुख ने उसे ऐसे अपनी आगोश में ले लिया जैसे समंदर को कोई तूफ़ान अपने आगोश में ले लेता है। उसने अपने मन को इन एहसासों की तरफ भी मोड़ दिया, क्योंकि ये उसी के तो थे—बिल्कुल वैसे ही जैसे लिफ्ट में पहली बार मिलते वक्त उसका डरा हुआ गुस्सा, ठंड में उसकी बाहों में सिमट जाना, जंगल और उसके घर को देखकर उसकी आँखों में चमक और उसके प्रति उसका अचरज। किसी बच्चे की तरह, सुबह की वह पहली आवाज़ जो उसे जगाती थी और वह लोरी जो उसे सुला देती थी, उस पर उसका अहसास होना, उसके विचार हमेशा उसका पहला और आखिरी गीत होते थे। कामी ने उससे कहा—मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ, और फोन काट दिया।

His desperation and misery swept her up like a storm capturing the sea. She turned her mind to even these feelings, because they were his, like his terrified rage in the lift when they had first met, being wrapped in his arms in the cold well, being dazzled by his wonder at the woods and her home and her. Like being a child, awareness of him the morning chorus that woke her and the lullaby that sent her to sleep, his thoughts always her first and last song.I love you, Kami told him, and cut.

His desperation and misery swept her up like a storm capturing the sea. She turned her mind to even these feelings, because they were his, like his terrified rage in the lift when they had first met, being wrapped in his arms in the cold well, being dazzled by his wonder at the woods and her home and her. Like being a child, awareness of him the morning chorus that woke her and the lullaby that sent her to sleep, his thoughts always her first and last song.I love you, Kami told him, and cut.

सिन ने कहा, "शब्दों के मामले में मेरा हाथ थोड़ा तंग है। इसलिए मैं बस सीधे और छोटे से जवाब से काम चलाऊँगा। हा।"

I don't have your way with words "Sin said. "So I'm just going to go with a quick response. Ha

I don't have your way with words "Sin said. "So I'm just going to go with a quick response. Ha

वह अब उसे अच्छी तरह जानती थी। वह उससे एक क्लास सीनियर वह अजीब सी लड़की थी, जो अपने बालों को गुलाबी रंग से रंगती थी और हमेशा ढेर सारे पेंटाग्राम और क्रिस्टल पहनती थी। इस वक़्त उसने बड़े-बड़े झूमर जैसे कानों के झुमके पहन रखे थे और एक भड़कीली गुलाबी रंग की टी-शर्ट पहन रखी थी जिस पर लिखा था—'रोमियो और जूलियट भी ज़्यादा दिन नहीं टिक पाते'।

He knew her now. She was the weird girl in the class above him, who dyed her hair pink and always wore a lot of pentragrams and crystals. Right now she was also wearing giant chandelier earings and a violent pink T-Shirt that bore the words ROMEO AND JULIET WOULDN'T HAVE LASTED.

He knew her now. She was the weird girl in the class above him, who dyed her hair pink and always wore a lot of pentragrams and crystals. Right now she was also wearing giant chandelier earings and a violent pink T-Shirt that bore the words ROMEO AND JULIET WOULDN'T HAVE LASTED.

टाई ने पूछा, "क्या तुम उसे पसंद करते हो? ऐसा नहीं है कि मुझे कोई परवाह है।" मैंने कहा, "मुझे है," क्योंकि यही सच था। भले ही अब इससे कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता था। "ऐसा नहीं है कि मुझे इस बात की परवाह है कि तुम्हें परवाह नहीं है। हालांकि साफ़ है कि तुम्हें परवाह है, और मुझे इस बात की भी कोई परवाह नहीं है।" "खैर, मुझे इस बात की परवाह नहीं है कि तुम्हें इस बात की परवाह नहीं है कि मुझे परवाह नहीं है। बल्कि मुझे खुशी है। क्योंकि, उम, अगर मैं किसी ऐसे इंसान से मिल रहा होता जिसे मैं पसंद करता, तो मैं चाहूंगा कि तुम मेरे लिए खुश हो।" मैंने पूछा, "क्या तुम किसी से मिल रहे हो?", जबकि मुझे पूरा यकीन था कि वह ऐसा नहीं कर रहा था। "ऐसा नहीं है कि मुझे कोई परवाह है।"

Do you like him? Ty asked. "Not that I care." "I do," I said, because it was true. Even though it didn't matter anymore. "Not that I care you don't care. Though you clearly do care, and I don't care about that either." "Well, I don't care that you don't care that I don't care. In fact i'm glad. Because, um, if I were seeming someone that I liked, I'd want you to be happy for me.""Are you seeing someone?" I asked, pretty sure he wasn't. "Not that I care.

Do you like him? Ty asked. "Not that I care." "I do," I said, because it was true. Even though it didn't matter anymore. "Not that I care you don't care. Though you clearly do care, and I don't care about that either." "Well, I don't care that you don't care that I don't care. In fact i'm glad. Because, um, if I were seeming someone that I liked, I'd want you to be happy for me.""Are you seeing someone?" I asked, pretty sure he wasn't. "Not that I care.

मुझे जल्दी से डर नहीं लगता। जानना चाहते हो कि मैं और क्या महसूस नहीं करता? तरस!

I don't really get scared. Want to know what else i don't feel?" PITY

I don't really get scared. Want to know what else i don't feel?" PITY

उसने पहले भी लड़कियों को अपनी तरफ आकर्षित किया था। चाहे आप किसी क्लासरूम में कदम रख रहे हों, किसी क्लब में या सड़क पर चल रहे हों, इससे आसान कुछ नहीं था। आपको बस सही संकेत भेजने होते थे, उसे सही नज़र से देखना होता था, अपने जिस्म को सही अंदाज़ में ढालना होता था, और एक पल के लिए भी यह खयाल अपने मन में नहीं आने देना होता था कि शायद उसकी इसमें कोई दिलचस्पी न हो।

He had called girls to him before. There was nothing so easy whether you were walking into a classroom, a club, or down the street. All you had to do was send out the right signals, give her the right look, turn your body the right way, and never for a moment let it cross your mind that she might not be interested.

He had called girls to him before. There was nothing so easy whether you were walking into a classroom, a club, or down the street. All you had to do was send out the right signals, give her the right look, turn your body the right way, and never for a moment let it cross your mind that she might not be interested.

कुछ जादूगर अमीर होते हैं, कुछ मशहूर होते हैं, और कुछ इतने खूबसूरत होते हैं कि देखकर हैरानी हो जाए। जेमी ने निक को एक अजीब सी नज़रों से देखा। निक ने अपनी एक भृकुटी उठाई। "हम में से कुछ लोग अपने दम पर ही इतने खूबसूरत होते हैं कि हैरानी हो जाए।"

Some magicians are rich, some are famous, some are stupidly good-looking.' Jamie gave Nick a rather complicated look. Nick raised an eyebrow. 'Some of us manage to be stupidly good-looking on our own.

Some magicians are rich, some are famous, some are stupidly good-looking.' Jamie gave Nick a rather complicated look. Nick raised an eyebrow. 'Some of us manage to be stupidly good-looking on our own.

निक के बाजू के घाव पर जितना दबाव पड़ रहा था, उसका दर्द अब धीरे-धीरे और कसैला होता जा रहा था। वह लगातार एलन को देखता रहा। उसने धीमी आवाज़ में पूछा, "तुम मुझसे कितनी बार झूठ बोल चुके हो?" एलन ने उतने ही धीमे स्वर में जवाब दिया, "मैं गिनती भूल चुका हूँ।"

The cut in Nick's arm was starting to throb dully with the pressure he was putting on it. He kept looking at Alan. 'How many times have you lied to me?' he asked in a soft voice. Alan replied, equally softly, 'I've lost count.

The cut in Nick's arm was starting to throb dully with the pressure he was putting on it. He kept looking at Alan. 'How many times have you lied to me?' he asked in a soft voice. Alan replied, equally softly, 'I've lost count.

मेरी ज़िंदगी मेरी आँखों के सामने एक फ्लैशबैक की तरह आने वाली थी, लेकिन इसके बजाय उसने मेरी आँखों के पीछे छुपकर डर के मारे काँपना बेहतर समझा।

My life was going to flash before my eyes, but it decided to hide behind my eyes and quake with terror instead.

My life was going to flash before my eyes, but it decided to hide behind my eyes and quake with terror instead.

घर का फीका और बदरंग भूरा अगला हिस्सा ऐसा लग रहा था मानो उसे जंग लगे कबाड़ से बनाया गया हो। ऐसे उदास घरों की खिड़कियों पर कोई न कोई हमेशा लेस के पर्दे जरूर लगाता है, और निक को यह देखकर बिल्कुल हैरानी नहीं हुई कि इस जगह की हर खिड़की पर वे पर्दे अपनी ऐसी ही कोशिशें कर रहे थे। दरवाज़े पर चीनी मिट्टी का बना एक बगीचे का बौना (gnome) खड़ा था, जिसके चेहरे पर एक बेबस और पागलपन भरी मुस्कान थी। एलन ने कहा, "यह इतना भी बुरा नहीं है।" निक ने कहा, "जान, तुम मुझे अब कभी किसी अच्छी जगह पर नहीं ले जाते," और एलन की खिलखिलाहट से उसे थोड़ी राहत मिली, उसकी हँसी किसी ज़िंदा घंटे की तरह थी जिसे बजने पर अचानक से अचरज हुआ हो।

The drab brown front of the house made it look as if it had been built from rusty spare parts. Someone always put lace curtains in the windows of dreary houses, and Nick was unsurprised to see the curtains making their attempts in every window of this place. There was a china garden gnome on the doorstep, wearing a desperate, crazy smile. "It's not so bad," Alan said. "You never take me nice places anymore, baby." said Nick, and was mildly gratified by Alan's ring of laughter, like a living bell that had been caught by surprise when it was struck.

The drab brown front of the house made it look as if it had been built from rusty spare parts. Someone always put lace curtains in the windows of dreary houses, and Nick was unsurprised to see the curtains making their attempts in every window of this place. There was a china garden gnome on the doorstep, wearing a desperate, crazy smile. "It's not so bad," Alan said. "You never take me nice places anymore, baby." said Nick, and was mildly gratified by Alan's ring of laughter, like a living bell that had been caught by surprise when it was struck.

जेमी ने कहा, "मुझे उम्मीद थी कि यह किसी किले जैसा होगा।" निक ने कहा, "दुनिया में कोई भी चीज़ हमेशा के लिए नहीं टिकती... सिवाय शैतानों के, बेशक।" जेमी ने पूछा, "क्या कभी किसी ने तुमसे कहा है कि तुम एक बहुत ही दिलचस्प इंसान हो?" निक ने ईमानदारी से जवाब दिया, "नहीं।" जेमी ने उससे कहा, "मैं बता नहीं सकता कि यह बात मुझे कितना हैरान करती है," और निक के चेहरे पर एक हल्की सी मुस्कान आ गई।

I expected something a little more castle-shaped," said Jamie. Nothing lasts forever," Nick said. "Except demons, of course." Has anyone ever told you that you're a charming conversationalist?" Jamie asked. No," Nick replied honestly. I cannot tell you how much that surprises me," Jamie told him, and Nick gave him a half smile.

I expected something a little more castle-shaped," said Jamie. Nothing lasts forever," Nick said. "Except demons, of course." Has anyone ever told you that you're a charming conversationalist?" Jamie asked. No," Nick replied honestly. I cannot tell you how much that surprises me," Jamie told him, and Nick gave him a half smile.

मुझे नहीं पता मैंने क्या देखा था। वह कोई मतिभ्रम (भ्रम) भी हो सकता है। ग्लू (गूँद) सूँघने से ऐसे भ्रम हो जाते हैं।" थोड़ी देर चुप रहने के बाद जेमी ने कहा, "तुमने कभी ग्लू नहीं सूँघा!" "मैंने ग्लू की महक ली है," "आर्ट क्लास में।"

I don’t know what I saw. It could’ve been a hallucination. You get those from sniffing glue.” “You’ve never sniffed glue!” “I’ve smelled glue,” Jamie said after a pause. “In art class.

I don’t know what I saw. It could’ve been a hallucination. You get those from sniffing glue.” “You’ve never sniffed glue!” “I’ve smelled glue,” Jamie said after a pause. “In art class.

"लोग कहते हैं कि मेरा शरीर किसी देवता जैसा है।" एलन ने पूछा, "किसी यूनानी देवता जैसा, या फिर उन देवताओं में से जिनके घोड़े के सिर या छाती से निकलते हुए हाथी के पैर होते हैं?" "अगली बार कोई तुमसे ऐसा कहे, तो उनसे पूछना कि ज़रा साफ-साफ बताएं।"

I'm told I have the body of a god." "A Greek god, or one of those gods with the horse heads or elephant's legs coming out of their chests?" Alan asked. "Next time someone tells you that, ask them to specify.

I'm told I have the body of a god." "A Greek god, or one of those gods with the horse heads or elephant's legs coming out of their chests?" Alan asked. "Next time someone tells you that, ask them to specify.

सेब ने कहा, "अरे जेमी, लिफ्ट चाहिए?" जेमी ने बिना एक पल गंवाए जवाब दिया, "अरे सेब, जाकर कहीं मर जाओ।"

Hey, Jamie,' said Seb. 'Want a lift?' 'Hey, Seb,' Jamie responded without missing a beat 'Drop dead.

Hey, Jamie,' said Seb. 'Want a lift?' 'Hey, Seb,' Jamie responded without missing a beat 'Drop dead.

क्या इससे कोई मदद मिलेगी अगर मैं यहाँ बेकार खड़ा रहूँ और मुझे समझ न आए कि क्या कहूँ?

Would it help if I stood around uselessly not knowing what to say?

Would it help if I stood around uselessly not knowing what to say?

तुमने बमुश्किल एक शर्ट पहन रखी है! अगर कोई जेबकतरा अचानक तुम पर कूद पड़े, तो तुम क्या करोगे, उसे अपनी शर्ट उतारकर दिखाओगे?

You're barely even wearing a shirt! What are you going to do if a mugger jumps out at you, flash them?

You're barely even wearing a shirt! What are you going to do if a mugger jumps out at you, flash them?

क्या तुम्हारा मतलब यह है कि क्या मैं इस बात से परेशान हूँ कि लोग मुझे बिना जींस के देखेंगे? बिल्कुल। कभी-कभी लोग सदमे में आ जाते हैं। वे गिर जाते हैं। उनके सिर पर चोट लग जाती है। यह वाकई चिंता की बात है।

Do you mean am I worried about people seeing me with my jeans off? Sure. Sometimes people are overcome. They fall down. They hit their heads. It's worrying.

Do you mean am I worried about people seeing me with my jeans off? Sure. Sometimes people are overcome. They fall down. They hit their heads. It's worrying.

जेमी ने आवाज़ लगाते हुए कहा, "मेय, इसने मुझे दौड़ लगाने के लिए मजबूर किया है।" "इसे बता दो कि मैं दौड़ नहीं लगाता!" मेय ने निक को जानकारी देते हुए कहा, "जेमी और मैं खेत की उन कलियों की तरह हैं जो न मेहनत करती हैं और न ही जॉगिंग करती हैं।"

Mae, he made me go out for a run," Jamie called out. "Tell him I don't run!" "Jamie and I are lilies of the field. We toil not, neither do we jog," Mae informed Nick.

Mae, he made me go out for a run," Jamie called out. "Tell him I don't run!" "Jamie and I are lilies of the field. We toil not, neither do we jog," Mae informed Nick.

सेब ने तुरंत पेशकश की, "मैं तुम दोनों को छोड़ देता हूँ।" मेय ने शुक्रिया अदा करते हुए सिर हिलाया। जेमी ने सख्ती से कहा, "नहीं। मैं तुम्हारी इस घटिया गाड़ी में कभी नहीं बैठूँगा। मैंने खुद से यह वादा किया है, क्योंकि—यह बहुत घटिया है, और तुम भी घटिया हो। तो अब भुगतो!"

I'll drive both of you," Seb offered at once. Mae nodded at him with gratitude. "No," Jamie said sternly. "I'm never getting into your horrible car. I promised myself that, because--it's horrible, and you're horrible. So take that!

I'll drive both of you," Seb offered at once. Mae nodded at him with gratitude. "No," Jamie said sternly. "I'm never getting into your horrible car. I promised myself that, because--it's horrible, and you're horrible. So take that!

जेमी ने उसे जानकारी दी, "निक हमें ले जा रहा है। निक के पास गाड़ी है। निक के पास दो-दो गाड़ियाँ हैं। हा!"

Nick is driving us," Jamie informed him. "Nick has a car. Nick has TWO cars. Ha!

Nick is driving us," Jamie informed him. "Nick has a car. Nick has TWO cars. Ha!

"मैं शौक के लिए ज़्यादा डांस नहीं करता।" सेब ने पूछा, "ओह... तो क्या तुम आमतौर पर एक पेशेवर डांसर के तौर पर नाचते हो, या फिर क्या?" निक ने कहा, "हाँ। बैले मेरा जुनून है।"

I don't really dance for pleasure much." "Uh--so you, uh, usually dance professionally, or what?" Seb asked. "Yeah," said Nick. "The ballet is my passion.

I don't really dance for pleasure much." "Uh--so you, uh, usually dance professionally, or what?" Seb asked. "Yeah," said Nick. "The ballet is my passion.

निक की आवाज़ लड़खड़ाते हुए निकली, "मैं—" उसने कहा, "मुझे इस बात से अब उतना बुरा नहीं लगता जब—जब लोग मुझे छूते हैं। कुछ लोग।" मेय ने नीचे देखा, और निक, जो चाकू लगने के बाद भी ज़्यादा सुकून में लग रहा था, ने धीरे से अपने सीने से हाथ उठाया और अपने पास बिखरी हुई चादरों पर रख दिया, उसकी उंगलियाँ उसकी हथेली में आधी मुड़ी हुई थीं। उसकी नज़रें अभी भी एकटक छत पर टिकी हुई थीं। मेय ने झिझकते हुए पूछा, "क्या इसलिए क्योंकि तुम पर भरोसा है कि वे तुम्हें चोट नहीं पहुँचाएंगे?" निक ने रूखे स्वर में कहा, "नहीं। इसलिए क्योंकि मैं उन्हें मुझे चोट पहुँचाने देता।"

I-" said Nick, his voice halting. "I don't mind it as much when - when people touch me. Some people." Mae looked down, and Nick, who looked more relaxed when he'd been stabbed, slowly lifted his hand from his chest and laid it on the tumbled sheets between them, fingers half-curled into his palm. He was still regarding the ceiling with a fixed glare. "Because you trust them not to hurt you?" Mae asked tentatively. "No," Nick said, his voice harsh. "Because I'd let them hurt me.

I-" said Nick, his voice halting. "I don't mind it as much when - when people touch me. Some people." Mae looked down, and Nick, who looked more relaxed when he'd been stabbed, slowly lifted his hand from his chest and laid it on the tumbled sheets between them, fingers half-curled into his palm. He was still regarding the ceiling with a fixed glare. "Because you trust them not to hurt you?" Mae asked tentatively. "No," Nick said, his voice harsh. "Because I'd let them hurt me.

मेय ने कहा, "मैंने तुम्हें एक बार टोस्टर में चावल डालते हुए देखा था।" "मैं वहीं था जब बीन्स का डिब्बा फट गया था।" जेमी ने अपनी आँखें चुराते हुए विरोध किया, "यह मशीन में खराबी की वजह से था। मुझे इस बात का पूरा यकीन है।"

I saw you put rice in a toaster once," said Mae. "I was there when made the tin of beans explode." "It was faulty," Jamie protested, his eyes shifty. " I am sure of this.

I saw you put rice in a toaster once," said Mae. "I was there when made the tin of beans explode." "It was faulty," Jamie protested, his eyes shifty. " I am sure of this.

एलन ने पूरी ईमानदारी और साफगोई से कहा, "सच कहूँ तो, मैं पहली बार पोकर खेल रहा हूँ।"

Actually," Alan said, earnest and clear-eyed, "this is my first time playing poker.

Actually," Alan said, earnest and clear-eyed, "this is my first time playing poker.

जैमी ने पूछा, "अच्छा, तो क्या तुम जादूगर होने का नाटक करके गेराल्ड का भरोसा जीत सकते हो और सेलेस्ट की योजनाओं की खबर हम तक पहुँचाकर उन सभी जादूगरों की जान बचा सकते हो जो बचना चाहते हैं? क्योंकि अगर ऐसा है तो बहुत बढ़िया। मैं यहीं रुककर पाई खाऊँगा।"

Okay, can you pass yourself off as a magician and gain Gerald's trust and pass us information about Celeste's plans and save all the magicians who want to be saved? Jaime asked. "Because if so awesome. I shall stay here and eat pie.

Okay, can you pass yourself off as a magician and gain Gerald's trust and pass us information about Celeste's plans and save all the magicians who want to be saved? Jaime asked. "Because if so awesome. I shall stay here and eat pie.

जैमी ने ऐसे स्वर में अविश्वास जताया जो बिल्कुल भी सच्चा नहीं लग रहा था, "ओह नहीं, निक, तुमने ऐसा कैसे किया? जब मेरी नजर एक पल के लिए हटी ही थी और मेरा खाना इतना स्वादिष्ट था।"

Oh no, Nick" Jaime said in tones of supremely unconvincing shock, "how could you? When my back was turned for one momement. And my food was so delicious.

Oh no, Nick" Jaime said in tones of supremely unconvincing shock, "how could you? When my back was turned for one momement. And my food was so delicious.

जैमी ने बात दोहराई, "तैयार हो? हाँ, हाँ, मैं तैयार हूँ। मैं दिन भर ढेर सारा पानी पीने और सोफे पर लेटकर हल्के सेाहूँकने के लिए तैयार हूँ। मैं इसके लिए तैयार हूँ। मैं किसी भी तरह की शारीरिक गतिविधि नहीं कर सकता, वरना मेरा सिर धड़ से अलग हो जाएगा। क्या तुम यही चाहते हो निक? क्योंकि अगर ऐसा है, तो मुझे यह बात बुरी लगी है।"

Ready?" Jaime echoed. "Yes, yes, I am ready. I am ready to drink a lot of liquids and lie on the sofa moaning faintly all day long. That is what I am ready for. I cannot engage in physical activity of any sort or my head will fall right off. Is that what you want Nick? Because if so, I find that hurtful.

Ready?" Jaime echoed. "Yes, yes, I am ready. I am ready to drink a lot of liquids and lie on the sofa moaning faintly all day long. That is what I am ready for. I cannot engage in physical activity of any sort or my head will fall right off. Is that what you want Nick? Because if so, I find that hurtful.

एनाबेल ने हल्की आवाज़ में पूछा, जैसे वह टीवी इंटरव्यू लेने वाली और किसी बंधक के बीच की कोई कड़ी हो, "निकोलस, तुम्हारी रुचियाँ और शौक क्या हैं?" निक ने इस पर एक मिनट विचार किया और फिर बोला, "मुझे तलवारें पसंद है।" एनाबेल अपनी प्लेट की तरफ झुकीं और अपनी आवाज़ बदलते हुए पूछा, "तुम फेंसिंग करते हो?" निक ने खींचतान कर कहा, "वैसा नहीं, मैं थोड़ा फ्रीस्टाइल वाला हूँ।"

And what are your interests and hobbies, Nicholas?" Annabel asked faintly, sounding like a cross between a television interviewer and a hostage. Nick considered this for a minute, and then said "I like swords." Annabel leaned over her plate and asked, her voice changing "You fence?" "Not exactly," Nick drawled. "I'm more freestyle.

And what are your interests and hobbies, Nicholas?" Annabel asked faintly, sounding like a cross between a television interviewer and a hostage. Nick considered this for a minute, and then said "I like swords." Annabel leaned over her plate and asked, her voice changing "You fence?" "Not exactly," Nick drawled. "I'm more freestyle.

उनमें से एक मेमने की नज़र जेरेड पर टिक गई। उसने नखरे से "मैं...एँ..." किया। जेरेड ने कहा, "भैं..." "हे भगवान, जेरेड। मेमनों से ऐसे अकड़ कर बात मत करो।" "वह मुझे अजीब नज़रों से देख रहा था।"

One of the lambs fixed its attention on Jared. “Baa,” it flirted. “Boo,” said Jared. “Oh my God, Jared. Don’t tough-talk the lambs.” "It was giving me a funny look.

One of the lambs fixed its attention on Jared. “Baa,” it flirted. “Boo,” said Jared. “Oh my God, Jared. Don’t tough-talk the lambs.” "It was giving me a funny look.

मैं बिना हँसे सौ साल जीने से बेहतर हँसते हुए एक साल जीना पसंद करूँगा।

I'd rather live laughing for one year than live without laughing for one hundred.

I'd rather live laughing for one year than live without laughing for one hundred.

जो काम आप कर सकते हैं, उसे न करना ही तो आलस का असली मतलब है। और जो काम आप कर ही नहीं सकते, उसे न करना तो बस समझदारी है।

Not doing things you can do is the whole point of laziness. Not doing something you can't do is just sensible.

Not doing things you can do is the whole point of laziness. Not doing something you can't do is just sensible.

घना जंगल, खामोश घंटियाँ, एक ऐसा राज़ है जिसे कोई नहीं बताता। घाटी शांत, पानी स्थिर, लिबर्न परिवार पहाड़ी पर पहरा दे रहा है। लाल सेब, सुनहरा मक्का, लगभग हर कोई बूढ़ा हो जाता है

Forest deep, silent bells There's a secret no one tells Valley quiet, water still Lynburns watching on the hill Apples red, corn gold Almost everyone grows old

Forest deep, silent bells There's a secret no one tells Valley quiet, water still Lynburns watching on the hill Apples red, corn gold Almost everyone grows old

कामी ने उससे कहा, "शायद तुमने ध्यान न दिया हो, लेकिन यह एक अलमारी है।" "मैं मानता हूँ कि हमारा निजी दफ्तर थोड़ा छोटा है, लेकिन हमें यही पसंद है। सिर्फ इसलिए कि हम संपादक हैं, इसका मतलब यह नहीं कि हमें कोई खास अधिकार चाहिए। हम कोई घमंडी नहीं हैं।"

Also, you may not have noticed, but this is a cupboard." "I admit that our private office is of modest dimensions," Kami told him, "But that's the way we like it. Just because we're editors doesn't mean we need special privileges. We're not snobs.

Also, you may not have noticed, but this is a cupboard." "I admit that our private office is of modest dimensions," Kami told him, "But that's the way we like it. Just because we're editors doesn't mean we need special privileges. We're not snobs.

सच कहूँ तो जेरेड, एक बार में एक ही बात करो। तुम मेरे साथ इस कुएँ में क्यों हो? यह बचाने का बहुत ही घटिया तरीका है!" [...] कुएँ की तरफ भागते हुए मैंने पुलिस को फोन किया था। मुझे यकीन है वे आ रहे होंगे।" कामी ने शक करते हुए पूछा, "क्या उन्होंने कहा कि वे आ रहे हैं?" "या तुमने कुएँ में कूदने से पहले चिल्लाया, 'कामी कुएँ में है!' और साथ ही अपना फोन भी खो दिया, ताकि पुलिस को लगे कि कुछ बच्चे कोई मूर्खतापूर्ण मज़ाक कर रहे हैं?" जेरेड थोड़ी देर रुका। [...] जेरेड ने कहा, "दूसरा तरीका यह है। क्या तुम्हारे पास कोई बहुत समझदार कॉली कुत्ता है जो तुम्हारे माता-पिता को भौंकने के किसी इशारे से समझा सके कि नन्हीं कामी कुएँ में फँस गई है?"

Honestly, Jared, one thing at a time. Why are you in a well with me? This is a really bad rescue!" [...] "I called the police as I was running to the well. I'm sure they're coming." "Did they say they were coming?" Kami asked suspiciously. "Or did you shout, 'Kami's in the well!' before jumping in the well too, thus loosing your phone and making sure the police think it was some kids playing a dumb joke?" Jared paused. [...] "Alternate plan," Jared said. "Do you have a very intelligent collie who might communicate through a system of barks to your parents that little Kami is in the well?

Honestly, Jared, one thing at a time. Why are you in a well with me? This is a really bad rescue!" [...] "I called the police as I was running to the well. I'm sure they're coming." "Did they say they were coming?" Kami asked suspiciously. "Or did you shout, 'Kami's in the well!' before jumping in the well too, thus loosing your phone and making sure the police think it was some kids playing a dumb joke?" Jared paused. [...] "Alternate plan," Jared said. "Do you have a very intelligent collie who might communicate through a system of barks to your parents that little Kami is in the well?

"मैं सोच रहा था।" कामी ने कहा, "मुझे तो ऐसा कोई सबूत नहीं दिख रहा।"

I was thinking." "I see no evidence of that, Jared." Kami said.

I was thinking." "I see no evidence of that, Jared." Kami said.

वह हमेशा उसके ख्यालों में रहता था, और अब जब वह सचमुच सामने था, तो अनचाहे ही उसकी जिंदगी का हिस्सा बन गया था, लेकिन जैसा कि उसने अपनी माँ से कहा था: यह कहना कि वह उसका हिस्सा है या वे दोस्तों से बढ़कर हैं, सुनने में प्यार जैसा लगता था, पर वह जुदाई के गम जैसा भी लगता था। उसके पास उसके रिश्ते को बयां करने के लिए जितने भी शब्द थे, वे सब प्रेम कहानियों और प्रेम गीतों से लिए गए थे, लेकिन उन शब्दों का असल जिंदगी में कोई असली मतलब नहीं समझता था।

He was always part of her thoughts, and now that he was real, he was inescapably part of her life, but it was as she had told her mother: saying he was part of her or that they were more than friends sounded like love, but it seemed like loss as well. All the words she knew to describe what he was to her were from love stories and love songs, but those were not words anyone truly meant.

He was always part of her thoughts, and now that he was real, he was inescapably part of her life, but it was as she had told her mother: saying he was part of her or that they were more than friends sounded like love, but it seemed like loss as well. All the words she knew to describe what he was to her were from love stories and love songs, but those were not words anyone truly meant.

मैं तुम्हारा हूँ। उसे अंदाजा भी नहीं है कि उसका सामना किससे है। और आखिरकार यही बात उस पर भारी पड़ेगी। मुझे इस पर पूरा भरोसा है। तुम्हारे साथ सब कुछ ठीक हो जाएगा।" कामी ने फिर कहा, "और तुम्हारे साथ?" आखिरकार जेरेड ने कहा, "अगर तुम्हारे साथ सब ठीक है, तो मेरे साथ भी सब ठीक है।"

I belong to you. He has no idea what he's up against. And that will get him in the end. I believe that. Everything's going to come right for you." "And you," Kami said again. "If everything's right for you," Jared said at last, "everything's right for me.

I belong to you. He has no idea what he's up against. And that will get him in the end. I believe that. Everything's going to come right for you." "And you," Kami said again. "If everything's right for you," Jared said at last, "everything's right for me.

यह मरे हुए बछड़े के टुकड़े हैं; इससे किसी चमत्कार की उम्मीद मत करो।

It’s bits of dead cow; don’t ask it to perform miracles.

It’s bits of dead cow; don’t ask it to perform miracles.

किताबों में बहुत से बच्चे अकेले अनाथ होते हैं, लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि रोमांच के हिस्से के रूप में परिवार का होना, पारिवारिक प्यार को रोमांटिक प्यार जितना ही महत्वपूर्ण बनाना, और यह दिखाना कि प्यार आग और अंधेरे से गुजर सकता है - वैसे का वैसा नहीं, क्योंकि ऐसे अनुभव हर किसी को बदल देते हैं - लेकिन कभी डगमगाता नहीं, यह सब बहुत मजेदार है

Lots of kids in books are only-child orphans, but I think it’s fun to have family as part of the adventure, to have familial love be as important as romantic love, and to show that love can go through fire and darkness - not unchanged, because experiences like that change everyone - but never faltering

Lots of kids in books are only-child orphans, but I think it’s fun to have family as part of the adventure, to have familial love be as important as romantic love, and to show that love can go through fire and darkness - not unchanged, because experiences like that change everyone - but never faltering

एलन ने धीरे से कहा, "सीधे शब्दों में कहूँ तो, मैं तुमसे ज्यादा किसी भी चीज़ से प्यार नहीं करता।"

In two words," said Alan quietly, "there is nothing I love half as much as you.

In two words," said Alan quietly, "there is nothing I love half as much as you.

अगर तुम्हें बेकार इंसान चाहिए, तो तुम बिल्कुल सही आदमी के पास आए हो। मैं घंटों तक, यहाँ तक कि हफ्तों तक पूरी तरह बेकार रह सकता हूँ। फिलहाल मैं पूरे एक महीने से पूरी तरह बेकार रहने का रिकॉर्ड बनाने के करीब पहुँच रहा हूँ, जो कि मेरा अब तक का सबसे बेहतरीन व्यक्तिगत रिकॉर्ड है।

You want useless, you have come to the right guy. I can be useless for hours at a time. Weeks even. I'm currently closing in on a month of being totally useless, which is by way of being a personal best.

You want useless, you have come to the right guy. I can be useless for hours at a time. Weeks even. I'm currently closing in on a month of being totally useless, which is by way of being a personal best.

मुझमें ताने मारने की अद्भुत कला पूरी तरह से कूट-कूट कर भरी हुई है।

I am in full possession of the amazing power of being sarcastic.

I am in full possession of the amazing power of being sarcastic.

खैर, एक नारीवादी होने के नाते, मुझे इस बात की खुशी है कि महिलाएँ भी... अ... भयानक जादुई बुराई के समूहों का नेतृत्व कर सकती हैं।" एलन ने पूरी गंभीरता से कहा, "हाँ। यह बड़े अचरज की बात होती अगर दुष्ट जादूगर लैंगिक भेदभाव करने वाले होते। एक तो इसका मतलब यह होता कि वे बेवकूफ हैं, और बेवकूफ दुश्मनों का होना मेरे मर्दानी शान के लिए बहुत बड़ा झटका होता।"

Well, speaking as a feminist, I'm glad that women can lead--uh, groups of unspeakable magical evil." "Yes," Alan said gravely. "It'd be shoking if the evil magicians were sexist. For one thing, that would mean they were stupid, and having stupid enemies would be a terrible blow to my manly pride.

Well, speaking as a feminist, I'm glad that women can lead--uh, groups of unspeakable magical evil." "Yes," Alan said gravely. "It'd be shoking if the evil magicians were sexist. For one thing, that would mean they were stupid, and having stupid enemies would be a terrible blow to my manly pride.

वह एक तरह से उसके प्यार में पड़ चुकी थी।

She was kind of in love with him.

She was kind of in love with him.

सीढ़ियों से नीचे उतरते हुए जैमी ने खोई हुई आवाज़ में कहा, "हे भगवान, मे मुझे ज़िन्दगी में कभी शराब नहीं पीनी। मुझे सब कुछ ब्लैक एंड व्हाइट दिख रहा है। मेरे हाथ ऐसे लटक रहे हैं जैसे उड़ने में असमर्थ पंख हों। मैंने आईने में खुद को देखा और मुझे लगा कि मैं बहुत दुखी पेंगुइन लग रहा हूँ।"

Oh God, Mae," said Jamie in a hollow voice, descending the stairs. "I will never drink again. I'm only seeing in black and white. My arms feel all floppy, like flightless wings. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I looked like a very sad penguin.

Oh God, Mae," said Jamie in a hollow voice, descending the stairs. "I will never drink again. I'm only seeing in black and white. My arms feel all floppy, like flightless wings. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I looked like a very sad penguin.

"तुम्हारे चेहरे के लिए माफ़ी चाहता हूँ।" जैमी ने अपने कंधे के ऊपर से देखा और अपनी हथेली के पिछले हिस्से से उस राक्षस के निशान को छुआ जो उसकी जॉलाइन पर रेंग रहा था। "क्या तुम उस चीज़ के लिए माफ़ी मांग रहे हो जो तुम्हें खुद करनी पड़ी और जिससे तुमने हम सबकी जान बचाई?" निक ने बेपरवाही से कहा, "ओह नहीं, मेरा मतलब बस... तुम जानते ही हो। आम तौर पर।"

I'm sorry about your face." Jamie looked over his shoulder, and touched the demon's mark crawling along his jaw with the back of his hand. "Sorry about saving all our lives by doing something you had to do?" "Oh no," Nick said blandly. "I just meant, you know. Generally.

I'm sorry about your face." Jamie looked over his shoulder, and touched the demon's mark crawling along his jaw with the back of his hand. "Sorry about saving all our lives by doing something you had to do?" "Oh no," Nick said blandly. "I just meant, you know. Generally.

ऐशली ने नरमी से पूछा, "पीटर, क्या तुम जानते हो कि वह क्या था?" पीटर ने अपमानित महसूस करते हुए कहा, "बिल्कुल, एक थिंबल (सिलाई वाली अंगूठी)।" ऐशली ने घूरते हुए कहा, "नहीं, वह एक चुंबन था।" "क्या तुम्हें यह तुम्हारे पहले मिले थिंबल से थोड़ा अलग नहीं लगा?" पीटर ने नजरें चुराते हुए कहा, "खैर, हाँ।" "हा!" पीटर ने शान से उसे बताया, "यह मेरी जीभ वाला पहला थिंबल था।"

Peter,” Ashley asked softly, “Do you know what that was?” “Of course,” Peter said, much affronted. “A thimble.” “No,” said Ashley, staring, “That was a kiss.” “Didn’t it strike you as a little different from other thimbles you’ve had in the past?” Peter looked shifty. “Well, yes.” “Ha!” “It was my first thimble with tongue.” Peter told her with dignity.

Peter,” Ashley asked softly, “Do you know what that was?” “Of course,” Peter said, much affronted. “A thimble.” “No,” said Ashley, staring, “That was a kiss.” “Didn’t it strike you as a little different from other thimbles you’ve had in the past?” Peter looked shifty. “Well, yes.” “Ha!” “It was my first thimble with tongue.” Peter told her with dignity.

वे आगे की सीट पर एक-दूसरे पर ताने कसते रहे, और मे ने मुड़कर जैमी से पूछा, "सब ठीक तो है?" जैमी ने कुछ ज़्यादा ही ईमानदारी से बुदबुदाते हुए कहा, "हाँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ, मे। तुम्हारे बाल फ्लेमिंगो जैसे गुलाबी रंग के हैं! और मैं निक से भी प्यार करता हूँ।" उसने निक की तरफ भावुक नजरों से देखा। "कभी-कभी जब तुम पागलों जैसी हरकत नहीं कर रहे होते, तो काफी मजाकिया होते हो।" और तुम! उसने काफी देर तक सेब को घूरा। "नहीं, तुम मुझे अब भी पसंद नहीं हो," उसने फैसला किया। "शायद मुझे एक और ड्रिंक की जरूरत है।" निक ने कहा, "मुझे ऐसा नहीं लगता।"

They carried on sniping in the front seat, and Mae turned back to Jamie. "You doing okay?" she murmured. "Yes," said Jamie, a bit too earnestly. "I love you, Mae. Your hair is the color of flamingos! And I love Nick as well." He gazed soulfully in Nick's direction. "Sometimes when you are not being psychotic, you are quite funny. And you!" He regarded Seb for a long moment. "No, I still don't like you," he decided. "Maybe I need another drink." "I don't think so," Nick said.

They carried on sniping in the front seat, and Mae turned back to Jamie. "You doing okay?" she murmured. "Yes," said Jamie, a bit too earnestly. "I love you, Mae. Your hair is the color of flamingos! And I love Nick as well." He gazed soulfully in Nick's direction. "Sometimes when you are not being psychotic, you are quite funny. And you!" He regarded Seb for a long moment. "No, I still don't like you," he decided. "Maybe I need another drink." "I don't think so," Nick said.

जैमी ने उसी वक्त सीढ़ियों से लगभग नीचे गिरने का नाटक किया। मे ने उसका पूरा भार संभाला और रेलिंग पकड़ ली। सेब ने हाथ बढ़ाया लेकिन जैमी पीछे हट गया, और निक ने जैमी की छाती पर एक ऐसा धक्का दिया जिसका मकसद साफ तौर पर उसे सीधा करना था, लेकिन उसकी वजह से वह लगभग पीछे की तरफ गिरने ही वाला था। आखिरकार जब उन सबका संतुलन वापस आ गया, तो जैमी ने निक को एक तारीफ भरी नजर से देखा। उसने उससे कहा, "तुम मेरे दोस्त हो।" निक ने कहा, "हाँ, मैं हूँ।" लेकिन जैमी ने उदास होकर कहा, "पर ये सीढ़ियाँ... ये मेरी दोस्त नहीं हैं।"

Jamie chose that moment to almost fall down the stairs. Mae took his whole weight and grabbed the banister. Seb reached out but Jamie shied away, and Nick gave Jamie a push in the chest that was clearly intended to right him, but that nearly had him toppling over backward. Balance eventually restored to them all, Jamie gave Nick an approving look. "You are my friend," he told him. "Yeah, I am," said Nick. "But these stairs," Jamie said sadly. "They are not my friends.

Jamie chose that moment to almost fall down the stairs. Mae took his whole weight and grabbed the banister. Seb reached out but Jamie shied away, and Nick gave Jamie a push in the chest that was clearly intended to right him, but that nearly had him toppling over backward. Balance eventually restored to them all, Jamie gave Nick an approving look. "You are my friend," he told him. "Yeah, I am," said Nick. "But these stairs," Jamie said sadly. "They are not my friends.

मे ने कहा, "ओह, तुम्हें लगता है कि एलन निक को धोखा देगा और फिर तुम निक की शक्तियाँ चुराकर उन दोनों को मार डालोगे। बहुत बढ़िया विचार है। अरे, क्या मैं भी चल सकती हूँ? अगर तुम वादा करो कि सैंडविच पर खून नहीं गिरेगा, तो मैं पिकनिक का खाना ले आऊँगी।"

Oh, you need Alan to betray Nick and then you'll steal Nick's powers and kill them both," said Mae. "Great idea. Hey, can i come? I'll bring a picnic lunch if you promise not to let blood get on the sandwiches.

Oh, you need Alan to betray Nick and then you'll steal Nick's powers and kill them both," said Mae. "Great idea. Hey, can i come? I'll bring a picnic lunch if you promise not to let blood get on the sandwiches.

वे गर्मियों की छुट्टियों का कितनी बेसब्री से इंतजार कर रहे थे, इस बारे में बात करते हुए स्कूल की तरफ पैदल चल रहे थे। जैमी ने कहा, "ओह, मैं कुछ योजनाएँ बना रहा हूँ। बहुत बड़ी-बड़ी योजनाएँ। मैं कोई बैंड ज्वाइन कर सकता हूँ।" "तुमने दो सबक के बाद ही गिटार बजाना छोड़ दिया था।" उसने कहा, "खैर, मैं बैकअप डांसर बन सकता हूँ।" मे ने कहा, "बैकअप डांसर्स को पेट दिखने वाली शर्ट और चमक-धमक वाले कपड़े पहनने होते हैं। इसलिए ज़ाहिर है, मैं इस योजना का समर्थन करती हूँ।"

They walked to school, talking about how much they were longing for the summer holidays. "Oh, I am planning things," said Jamie. "Great, great things. I could join a band." "You gave up the guitar after two lessons." "Well," he said, "I could be a backup dancer." "Backup dancers have to wear belly shirts and glitter," said Mae. "So obviously, I support this plan.

They walked to school, talking about how much they were longing for the summer holidays. "Oh, I am planning things," said Jamie. "Great, great things. I could join a band." "You gave up the guitar after two lessons." "Well," he said, "I could be a backup dancer." "Backup dancers have to wear belly shirts and glitter," said Mae. "So obviously, I support this plan.

उसने बिल्कुल अलग अंदाज़ में कहा, "अच्छा। मेरी तारीफ करने के लिए शुक्रिया। ज़ाहिर है कि कोई मुझ पर नज़र रखे और मुझे नियंत्रित करे, यह मुझे बहुत पसंद आएगा, लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि शायद उस दिन मैं अपने बाल धो रही होऊँगी।"

Oh," she said, in a very different way. "Well. Thanks for my part in the compliment. Naturally I'd love to be watched and controlled, but I think I may be washing my hair that day.

Oh," she said, in a very different way. "Well. Thanks for my part in the compliment. Naturally I'd love to be watched and controlled, but I think I may be washing my hair that day.

जैमी चिल्लाया, जो तलवार का सामना न करने पर बेहद खुश लग रहा था, "फाउल! ध्यान भटकाने की तकनीक! अपनी शर्ट अभी वापस पहनो।"

Foul!" yelled Jamie, who seemed extremely happy not to be the one facing a blade. "Distracting technique! Put your shirt back on right now.

Foul!" yelled Jamie, who seemed extremely happy not to be the one facing a blade. "Distracting technique! Put your shirt back on right now.

“नीचे झुको,” उसने फुसफुसा कर कहा। “मैं तुमसे बहुत आगे हूँ,” जेमी ने फर्श पर लेटे-लेटे कहा

Get down,” he whispered. “I’m way ahead of you,” Jamie said from the floor

Get down,” he whispered. “I’m way ahead of you,” Jamie said from the floor

चौथे दिन की सुबह, जेमी ने कॉर्नफ्लिक्स के डिब्बे से एक स्विचब्लेड चाकू बाहर निकाला। दूध के कार्टन पर हाथ रखे हुए, वह वहीं जम गया और बोला, “मुझे लगता है ये प्रचार अभियान अब हद से पार जा रहे हैं। हर डिब्बे के साथ एक चमकता हुआ मुफ्त चाकू बच्चों को देना कोई सही संदेश नहीं है।”

On the morning of the fourth day, Jamie tipped a switchblade out of his box of cornflakes. “I think these promotional campaigns have really got out of hand,” he said, freezing with his hand on the milk carton. “One shiny free knife with every packet of cereal bought is not a good message to send out to the kiddies.

On the morning of the fourth day, Jamie tipped a switchblade out of his box of cornflakes. “I think these promotional campaigns have really got out of hand,” he said, freezing with his hand on the milk carton. “One shiny free knife with every packet of cereal bought is not a good message to send out to the kiddies.

“मैं ऐसा नहीं दिखाना चाहता कि मैं अहसान فراموش लगूँ, जबकि तुमने मुझे यह सोच-समझकर, खुद हाथ से बनाया हुआ और पूरी तरह डरावना तोहफा दिया है,” जेमी ने उससे कहा। “पर तुम यह सोच भी कैसे सकते हो कि मैं इसका इस्तेमाल करूँगा।” “बस किसी को खुद से दूर रखने के लिए। बस वह याद रखो जो मैंने तुम्हें सिखाया था,” निक ने कहा। “बस थोड़ा सा वक्त बचाओ ताकि मैं आकर तुम्हें ले जा सकूं। जेमी। मैं तुम्हें लेने आऊंगा।”

I don't want to seem ungrateful when you have given me this thoughtful, homemade and totally terrifying gift," Jamie told him. "But you can't imagine I'm going to use it." "Just to hold someone off. Just remember what I taught you," said Nick. "Just buy a little time so I can come get you. Jamie. I'll come get you.

I don't want to seem ungrateful when you have given me this thoughtful, homemade and totally terrifying gift," Jamie told him. "But you can't imagine I'm going to use it." "Just to hold someone off. Just remember what I taught you," said Nick. "Just buy a little time so I can come get you. Jamie. I'll come get you.

सब ठीक था। निक ने इस बारे में सोचा और तय किया कि एलन ने जो कहा वह सच था। उसे कभी भी खुद को असहाय महसूस नहीं करना पड़ा था, जब से उसे याद था, लेकिन अब वह था और सब कुछ ठीक था। उसे बोलने की जरूरत नहीं थी, वह हिलने-डुुलने में असमर्थ था, वह बस ले रह सकता था और उसका भाई उसे थामे हुए था, जो उसके आगे झुका हुआ था और दुनिया से उसकी रक्षा कर रहा था।

It was all right. Nick thought about this and decided that what Alan said was true. He'd never been helpless before, not since he could remember, but now he was and everything was all right. He did not have to speak, he was not able to move, all he could do was lie there and have his brother hold him, hunched over and shielding him from the world.

It was all right. Nick thought about this and decided that what Alan said was true. He'd never been helpless before, not since he could remember, but now he was and everything was all right. He did not have to speak, he was not able to move, all he could do was lie there and have his brother hold him, hunched over and shielding him from the world.

लगता है ‘घर’ शब्द एक बार दिल में बस जाए, तो उसे भुलाना मुश्किल होता है।

The word 'home', it seemed, once learned, was a hard one to forget.

The word 'home', it seemed, once learned, was a hard one to forget.

सिन की मुलाकात फ्लैट में आ रहे मे और एलन से हुई। मे की भौंहें सिकुड़ गईं। “क्या आज बिना-शर्ट्स वाला कोई त्योहार है?” एलन ने बेपरवाही से कहा, “निक के साथ हर दिन बिना-शर्ट्स वाला त्योहार ही होता है,” लेकिन उसकी भौंहें भी तनी हुई थीं।

Sin met Mae and Alan coming into the flat. Mae frowned. "Is it no-shirts festival day?" "Every day with Nick is no-shirts festival day," Alan said absently, but he was frowning too.

Sin met Mae and Alan coming into the flat. Mae frowned. "Is it no-shirts festival day?" "Every day with Nick is no-shirts festival day," Alan said absently, but he was frowning too.

निक के चेहरे पर ऐसा भाव था मानो वह अभी किसी का खून कर देगा, पर वैसे भी वह उसका आम तौर पर रहने वाला चेहरा था।

Nick looked vaguely homicidal, but that was sort of his default expression.

Nick looked vaguely homicidal, but that was sort of his default expression.

“मैं इसकी लत में इससे ज्यादा नहीं पड़ सकता जितनी पहले से ही हूँ,” जेमी ने धीरे से कहा, जैसे उसने इसकी रिहर्सल की हो, और फिर वह उस इशारे का इंतजार करने लगा जिसका निक का इरादा देने का बिल्कुल नहीं था। “क्रैक (नशीले पदार्थ) के बारे में सोचो!” जेमी ने स्पष्ट रूप से प्रेरणा से अभिभूत होकर कहा। “हाँ! ऐसा लगता है कि मैं एक क्रैक का आदी हूँ, और तुम मेरे वह दोस्त ड्रग डीलर हो जो मुझे मुफ्त में क्रैक देता है, और मैं जानता हूँ कि तुम सिर्फ एक अच्छा दोस्त बनने की कोशिश कर रहे हो, लेकिन जब भी मैं सोचता हूँ कि ‘अरे, यह क्रैक शायद मेरे लिए थोड़ी समस्या बन सकता है,’ तो तुम वहाँ यह कहने के लिए होते हो—‘थोड़ा और स्वादिष्ट क्रैक ले लो।’ क्या मेरी बात समझ आ रही है?” निक ने एकटक देखा। “तुम्हारी जिंदगी में शायद ही कभी आती हो।”

I can't be any more addicted to it than I already am,"Jamie said slowly, as though he'd rehearsed this, and then waiting for a cue Nick obviously had no intention of giving." Think about crack!" Jamie added, clearly struck by insperation. "Yes! It's like I'm a crack addict, and you're my friend the drug dealer who gives me crack for free, and I know you're just trying to be a good friend, but every time I think 'Wow, this crack might be a little bit of a problem for me,' you're there to say, 'Have some more delicious crack.' Am I making sense?" Nick stared."Hardly ever in your life.

I can't be any more addicted to it than I already am,"Jamie said slowly, as though he'd rehearsed this, and then waiting for a cue Nick obviously had no intention of giving." Think about crack!" Jamie added, clearly struck by insperation. "Yes! It's like I'm a crack addict, and you're my friend the drug dealer who gives me crack for free, and I know you're just trying to be a good friend, but every time I think 'Wow, this crack might be a little bit of a problem for me,' you're there to say, 'Have some more delicious crack.' Am I making sense?" Nick stared."Hardly ever in your life.

निक अब एलन के हाथ में उस बंदूक को काँपते हुए देख सकता था, जो डर के मारे कसकर काँप रही थी। “कल रात हमने एक जादूगर को नदी में फेंक दिया था,” एलन ने अपनी आवाज़ धीमी और गहरी रखते हुए कहा, जैसे वह कोई वादा कर रहा हो। “शायद हमें तुम्हें भी उसी के पास भेज देना चाहिए।” “तुम नियम जानते हो,” उस औरत ने फुसफुसा कर कहा। “संदेशवाहक को गोली मत मारो।” निक ने उसकी बात काटते हुए, उसके कान में झुककर कहा। “क्या वे यह कहते हैं कि ‘संदेशवाहक को अपनी इस बड़ी सी तलवार से बीच से मत काटो’?”

Nick could see the gun shaking in Alan's hand now, in tight, terrified spasms. "Last night we put a magician in the river," Alan said, his voice low and intense as if he was making a promise."Maybe we should send you to join him." "You know the rules," the woman whispered. "Don't shoot the messenger." Nick interrupted, leaning down to speak in her ear. "Do they say 'Don't cut the messenger in half with your great big sword'?

Nick could see the gun shaking in Alan's hand now, in tight, terrified spasms. "Last night we put a magician in the river," Alan said, his voice low and intense as if he was making a promise."Maybe we should send you to join him." "You know the rules," the woman whispered. "Don't shoot the messenger." Nick interrupted, leaning down to speak in her ear. "Do they say 'Don't cut the messenger in half with your great big sword'?

एलन: “मुझे स्टेज पर जाने से बहुत डर लगता था।” सिन: “मैं ‘स्टेज पर लगने वाले डर’ की बात से वाकिफ नहीं हूँ।” एलन: “यह बहुत भयानक होता है। आखिर में आपको पूरी ऑडियंस को अंडरवियर में देखना पड़ता है। और जानती हो, फिलिस भी उस ऑडियंस में थी।” सिन: “अरे एलन, मुझे अंदाजा नहीं था कि तुम्हारी पसंद इस तरह की है।” एलन: “फिलिस बहुत अच्छी महिला है। और मैं उन्हें बूढ़ा नहीं बल्कि परिपक्व मानता हूँ, जैसे कोई पुरानी और बेहतरीन शराब। पर मुझे अभी भी लगता है कि तुम पर मेरा तीरंदाजी का एक सबक बकाया है।”

Alan: "I had terrible stage fright." Sin: "I'm not familiar with the concept of 'stage fright.'" A: "It's pretty awful. You end up having to picture the entire audience in their underwear. Phyllis was in that audience, you know." S: "Why, Alan, I had no idea your tastes ran that way." A: "Phyllis is a very nice lady. And I do not consider her so much aged as matured, like a fine wine. But I still think you owe me an archery lesson.

Alan: "I had terrible stage fright." Sin: "I'm not familiar with the concept of 'stage fright.'" A: "It's pretty awful. You end up having to picture the entire audience in their underwear. Phyllis was in that audience, you know." S: "Why, Alan, I had no idea your tastes ran that way." A: "Phyllis is a very nice lady. And I do not consider her so much aged as matured, like a fine wine. But I still think you owe me an archery lesson.

निक ने पहली बार अपनी जुबान खोली। “क्या मैं भी नर्स के कमरे में जा सकता हूँ?” सुश्री पोपलवेल ने उसकी तरफ देखा। एक ही नजर में यह तय करने के लिए उनके लिए इतना काफी था। “नहीं।” निक ने बिल्कुल सपाट आवाज में दावा किया, “मैं भी सदमे में हूँ।” एलन ने धीरे से फुसफुसा कर कहा, “यह बहुत ही कोमल फूल है।”

Nick spoke for the first time. "Can I go to the nurse's office too?" Ms. Popplewell looked at him It obviously took her only one look to decide. "No." "I'm traumatized too," Nick claimed, his voice completely flat. "He's a delicate flower," Alan said under his breath.

Nick spoke for the first time. "Can I go to the nurse's office too?" Ms. Popplewell looked at him It obviously took her only one look to decide. "No." "I'm traumatized too," Nick claimed, his voice completely flat. "He's a delicate flower," Alan said under his breath.

“मैं तुमसे झूठ नहीं बोलता,” एलन ने कहा। “मैं तुम्हारे साथ लेटता (झूठ बोलता) हूँ।” सिन ने पलकें उठाकर उसकी तरफ देखना बंद कर दिया और जोर से हंस पड़ी। एलन का चेहरा लाल हो गया। “तो मुझे अभी-अभी एहसास हुआ कि इसका मतलब क्या निकला। अह।”

I don't lie to you," Alan said. "I lie WITH you." Sin stopped looking up at him from under her eyelashes and burst out laughing. Alan went red. "So I've just realized how that come out. Uh.

I don't lie to you," Alan said. "I lie WITH you." Sin stopped looking up at him from under her eyelashes and burst out laughing. Alan went red. "So I've just realized how that come out. Uh.

एलन: लोगों की गाढ़ी कमाई ठगना। जाली दस्तावेज बनाना। ब्लैकमेल करना। मंगल ग्रह पर जमीन बेचना। हम यह सब पा सकते हैं। क्या तुम मेरे साथ हो, बैम्बी? सिन: “क्लाइव, मैं तुम्हारे साथ उसी वक्त हो ली थी जब तुमने कहा था ‘मैं एक सोशल वर्कर हूँ।’”

Alan: Conning people out of their savings. Forgery. Blackmail. Selling real estate on Mars. We could have it all. You with me, Bambi?" Sin: "Clive, I was with you from 'I'm a social worker.

Alan: Conning people out of their savings. Forgery. Blackmail. Selling real estate on Mars. We could have it all. You with me, Bambi?" Sin: "Clive, I was with you from 'I'm a social worker.

“मेरे लिए कोई ऐसी बात नहीं है जिसे मैं बर्दाश्त न कर सकूं,” एलन ने कहा। “मैं तूफानों को देखता हूँ, और कभी नहीं डगमगाता।”

I don't have deal breakers," Alan said. "I look on tempests, and am never shaken.

I don't have deal breakers," Alan said. "I look on tempests, and am never shaken.

उसने कहा, “ओह, एलन राइव्स। तुम कितने शानदार झूठे हो। तुम तो इन सब में सबसे माहिर ठग हो।”

Oh, Alan Ryves," she said. "You're such a fantastic liar. You are the smoothest con man of them all.

Oh, Alan Ryves," she said. "You're such a fantastic liar. You are the smoothest con man of them all.

मैं ऐसे आदमियों पर भरोसा नहीं करता जिन्हें हर कोई पसंद करता है। अच्छा होना और भले होना एक बात नहीं है।

I don't trust men everybody likes. Being nice isn't the same as being good.

I don't trust men everybody likes. Being nice isn't the same as being good.

“मैं इस दुनिया को जला देना चाहता हूँ क्योंकि एलन अब इस दुनिया में नहीं है,” उसने कहा। “मैं जो कुछ भी देखता हूँ उसे तबाह करना चाहता हूँ। लेकिन तुम्हारे लिए मेरे दिल में एक खास जगह है। मैं इस दुनिया को तबाह नहीं करूँगा, क्योंकि इसमें तुम जो रहती हो।”

I want to burn the world because Alan is gone," he said. "I want to destroy everything I see. But you mean something to me. I will not destroy the world, because it has you in it.

I want to burn the world because Alan is gone," he said. "I want to destroy everything I see. But you mean something to me. I will not destroy the world, because it has you in it.

मैं समझता हूँ कि ऐसे लोग भी हैं जो पढ़ना नहीं जानते। लेकिन यह ऐसा है जैसे मैं जानता था कि कुछ लोग ऐसे भी हैं जो सांस नहीं लेते या खाते नहीं: मैं ऐसी जिंदगी की कल्पना भी नहीं कर सकता।

I realise people exist who don't read. But it's like I knew there were people who didn't breathe or eat: I can't imagine a life like that.

I realise people exist who don't read. But it's like I knew there were people who didn't breathe or eat: I can't imagine a life like that.

“मैं कितनी उंगलियां दिखा रहा हूँ?” उसने पूछा। ल्यूसिल ने उसे धुंधली नज़रों से देखा और बोली, “एवोकाडो।”

How many fingers am I holding up?" he inquired. Lucille regarded him blearily and said, "Avocado.

How many fingers am I holding up?" he inquired. Lucille regarded him blearily and said, "Avocado.

और वे सब खुशी-खुशी रहने लगे (मौत, तलाक, टैक्स धोखाधड़ी के आरोप में गिरफ्तारी, और पूल बॉय के साथ हुई उस घटना को छोड़कर...)

And they all lived happily ever after (barring death, divorce, arrest for tax fraud, that incident with the pool boy...)

And they all lived happily ever after (barring death, divorce, arrest for tax fraud, that incident with the pool boy...)