Wednesday 4 April 2012

I'll be there for you.



"And your pills? What about your pills?", he inquired, with his right eyebrow arching suspiciously.  The smile that spread across her face reached her wizened eyes. She nodded gently, still smiling at the almost patriarchal look on his face, and his shoulders relaxed. What would she ever do without him? Without his love, his tender care, without his constant questioning? He had been an adept officer in the vigilance department after all, and using his skills at home amused him to no extent. She didn't seem to mind either; coming from a family where women did not really receive the appreciation that they deserved, his anxious queries made her feel wanted. They made her feel special.
Ten years back, she could have filled the silence with a simple, honest "I love you", covering up for the time she had taken to admire him, in his presence. But those three words weren't enough anymore. Words would never be enough to tell him about all the love that seemed to overflow out of her weak little heart. And so, she chose to communicate her feelings of sheer admiration and adoration through her warm brown eyes. He understood, of course and touched his lips to her forehead, making her smile more than ever. Choked with a gamut of emotions, "Thank you", was all she could muster.
"Mom? Are you okay? Who were you talking to?". Jenny burst into the room, apprehension evident on her young countenance. "To your father, of course", she replied with a certain enthusiasm. "Umm, mom. I think you should sleep now. Have you taken your medicines? You were supposed. . . " "Ah. like father, like daughter. Yes honey, I have. You don't need to worry about me so much. he will take care of me. He always has, hasn't he?" The joy that her mother was radiating broke Jennifer's heart, and she chose to leave the room,   trying to hide the tears in her eyes from her elated mother. On the way to her room, she stopped to stare at her father's picture on the wall. Making a mental note to replace the garland of roses around his neck with a fresh one, she reached out for her phone in order  to make a call to her mother's physician.


This a part of BluBluBling's Awesome April. You can check out her blog here. :)

26 comments:

  1. Love <3 Complete justice to the picture better than I ever could =)

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    1. That is a HUGE compliment, you know! :)

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  2. Howdy gorgeous love, oh-so gorgeous love, this be :)

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  3. Aw. Beautifully written! :)

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  4. The picture perfectly goes with the write up! Very beautiful! :)

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  5. Awwwwwww...that was so sweet!:-)

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  6. Aww. Incredibly sweet! It reminded me of Shania Twain's song, Forever and For Always! But of course, that lovely James Blunt number is beautiful too. :)

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    1. I've never heard it. Will do so now! :)
      Thank you so much =D

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  7. this was beautiful Ruhani. You brought out those emotions very well and I'm looking forward to reading your posts more enough!

    P.S. Thanking you so much for having followed my blog and left a few nice words. That meant a lot. To know I have someone who's reading :) .. Thank you :)

    P.S. your new follower!

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  8. Thank you so so much :)
    Haha wippee =D Welcome to my blog! =D

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  9. I was having a horrible day and had needed to cry but it just wouldnt happen.
    This narration was so breathtakingly beautiful, I cried after this. Shit loads.

    Thank you so much Ru.
    Keep writing in so many inspiring ways.

    Much love.

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    1. Cried? WHY? i didn't want to make you CRY! :(

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  10. WOW! This is beautiful <3

    Well written <3

    love
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  11. Touching.
    Elderly people who were deeply in love during their prime time do face this problem.

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