Shades of love and misunderstanding(Zain ul abideen) Gago is a well-known figure in the town, but unfortunately, he's gained notoriety for his appearance, particularly his dark skin. People in the town often associate him with jokes, especially when poking fun at each other. His presence seems to be the go-to punchline for playful banter among girls. Gago, however, finds himself in a difficult position, struggling to form any romantic connections. He appears quite hopeless in his quest for a girlfriend.

In the past, before the advent of smartphones, simple calling phones were the norm. In less economically developed cities, girls were often restricted to staying at home, unable to go out without permission. This led to a sense of boredom as they longed for more freedom and entertainment. While boys enjoyed their carefree wanderings and engaged in activities like football and cricket, the girls left at home sought ways to pass the time. They often tried to find someone, like a boyfriend, who could bring them a phone, allowing them to make long calls to alleviate their boredom.

During that era, a common practice among young couples was to engage in lengthy phone conversations as a form of romance. Gago, an individual plagued by misfortune, unexpectedly received a call from an unknown girl.

Gago: (nervously) Hello?

Girl: (cheerful) Hi, is this a new number? I think I dialed the wrong one.

Gago: (quickly thinking) Oh, no, it's not a new number, but I'm Jim. You must have dialed incorrectly.

Girl: (friendly) I'm Lily. Nice to meet you, Jim. Sorry for the mix-up.

Gago (Jim): (smiling) No problem, Lily. So, what brings you to call today?

Girl: (engaged) I'm just at home, Jim. How about you?

Gago (Jim): (flirtatious) Well, now I'm talking to a wonderful girl named Lily. I must be pretty lucky today.

Girl: (giggling) You're quite the charmer, Jim. We should talk more often.

(Over time, their conversations grow longer and more affectionate.)

Girl: (enthusiastic) Jim, I really enjoy our calls. Would you like to meet me at a restaurant sometime?

Gago (Jim): (panicking) Restaurant? I... I'm not sure about that, Lily.

Girl: (concerned) What's wrong, Jim?

Gago (Jim): (hesitant) Well, I'm not exactly handsome, and I'm afraid you'll be disappointed if we meet.

Girl: (compassionate) Jim, don't be silly. What matters is the person inside. I don't care about looks.

Gago (Jim): (touched) You're very kind, Lily.

Girl: (inviting) So, will you meet me?

Gago (Jim): (insecure) Lily, you don't understand. I'm not good-looking. I'm rather dark-skinned.

Girl: (supportive) Jim, you can't be as dark as you think. It's not a big deal.

(Gago, as Jim, hangs up, realizing she doesn't recognize him.)

(Next day, the girl calls again.)

Girl: (excited) Jim, would you meet me now?

Gago (Jim): (defeated) Lily, you still want to meet me even though I'm not handsome?

Girl: (unaware) Jim, it doesn't matter how dark your skin is; you can't be as dark as Gago.

(Gago (Jim)'s heart sinks as he realizes she's talking about him.)

Gago (Jim): (heartbroken) I can't do this. I'm sorry, Lily.

(Gago, as Jim, hangs up and decides not to talk to girls on the phone again.)

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