That Midnight Call-Part 3

‘I’m not crying as you are here’! Finding herself unable to hide tears, Emily sobbed!.

‘I was always there!’ What’s wrong with you? Erick tried to find out. ‘I bring coffee for you’ Emily made an excuse and left.

Erick, having a confused expression moved towards his bedroom and changed clothes. Emily washed her face and tried to smile before appearing in front of Erick again.

Before Erick asked more, the doorbell grabbed their attention. It was a courier for Emily. She received and kept it aside. After sometime, Erick got engaged with few important calls and the atmosphere got back to normal once again.

Emily didn’t go to see Avi. One week passed and she got busy with routine. Keeping pace with time, Emily turned into a mother of two kids, Jenny and James.

Time started flying. Grey hair added grace to Emily’s personality. The age never diminished charisma that Emily had. Edrick also aged gracefully and was busy in growing his business all these years.

Enjoying the bliss of motherhood, she managed responsibilities of professional life for 20 years.

It was her retirement day. Her colleagues came to see her and organized a warm farewell for her. At night, Edrick asked Emily whether they should go to kids who were settled in U.S.A for their career goals. Emily wanted to be with kids but she did not wish to move to a new country altogether. 

To be continued....

That Midnight Call-Part 2

Her brilliant student Shreyas wanted to leave early as he had to accompany his mother for hospital.

It reminded Emily that Avi wanted to meet him. But how could they meet, as life has changed, time has changed and everything has changed. Now Erick is everything to him.

Dwelling into thoughts, Emily walked swiftly to her home. Today, she got free by 1 pm which usually does not happen.She moved to kitchen to get a cup of coffee. While boiling milk, she recalled the college days where Avi used to be her best friend. Both loved studying together, sharing notes, cracking jokes and preparing for exams.

“Those were the days!” Emily heaved a long sigh.

‘Oh’! Uttered Emily as the coffee started squeezing and she could have only half cup of coffee. Today, she felt suffocated inside the home. She made her way towards balcony as she wanted to breathe the fresh air.

Memories again knocked at her mind’s door.

What? Have you gone crazy? I never thought of getting married. Why you girls can’t be just good friends? The outburst from Avi brought tears into Emily’s eyes. It was the time when parents insisted Emily to get married and she shared her feelings to Avi who did not value it.

She calmly walked out having an impression in mind that Avi would understand and will come to her soon. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months and months turned into years but Avi was nowhere.

She got to know that he had left the country and flew to France having a professional commitment.

‘It’s not worth to wait for him anymore!’ said Elena, Emily’s best friend. She had been with Emily since her college days and she was the one who had closely observed their friendship turning into love affair.

Elena was a broadminded girl who always used to follow a practical approach. Most of the time, she would suggest what’s right. Unable to decide, Emily bid goodbye to Elena and reached home.

Suddenly, a knock at the door distracted Emily and brought her back to the present. Her husband Erick arrived home. Oh, it’s you. It’s 5 o clock! I didn’t get any sense.

Erick kissed her on the forehead and tried to figure out the reason of her unusual expression today! Tears rolled out of Emily’s eyes when she hugged her husband.

“Are you ok?” Erick asked while fumbling her back with soft touch. ‘What’s making you cry?’ 

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That Midnight Call-1

Oh My God! It was Emily’s first reaction when she noticed her phone ringing alongside her bed at 2:00 a.m.

Finding hard to believe that it was really a call from Avi (that’s how she used to address him) whom she always wanted to avoid, she dragged her hand to the side table and picked it up. She was stunned to believe what she had been listening.

Avi wanted to see her. It was after many years when she got to listen that voice that used to keep her delighted once. She always wanted to talk to Avi for hours but it never happened.

She was stunned and kept listening ‘I wanted to see you Emily, it can be a decision of lifetime. I have always regretted what I did. ‘

Can you hear me? Avi said louder, finding himself unable to listen even a single word from Emily.

‘Yeah’, said Emily, Carry on!

Avi insisted to see her next evening as he flew to Mumbai after 5 years. Time has changed. Now it's Emily who has to decide. Emily, somehow managed to put him off by saying that ‘it’s too late now! We will talk tomorrow’.

Avi hanged up the phone but after ensuring from Emily that they would meet.

The next morning, Emily woke up with a smile as she still felt it like a beautiful dream. She got ready for college where she had been appointed as a Language Professor.She almost forgot about the incidence and might not even thought of it if Shreyas didn’t seek her permission to leave early. 

To be continued...

Who Said You Can’t?

Keep the spark on; do wonders!

                                                                                              Go positive; create miracles!

You are stronger than you think; show it!

                                                                                              You are the best; prove it!

                                                                                            

Sustain the hopes; achieve more!

                                                                                               You deserve the best; earn it!

Sun is shining; make the most!

                                                                                              Opportunity is calling; try it!

Wonders are waiting; find out!

                                                                                               Here is your chance; go grab it!

Life is really Simple….We create Complications!

Life is a beautiful maze with lots of ups and downs. A perfect amalgam of dark and bright, life takes us on a bumpy road and gives us mixed memories.

Humans have Treasure of Energy

Do you know that we all human have unlimited source of energy inside which most of the time remains unused and goes waste? Well, this may sound stupid if I say that many of us let our energy flow away on trivial matters. The worthless matters or things are not worth to pay attention but we can’t resist.

Where is your Energy Heading?

If like other people, you do crib on the things like “Why he is like that?” “Why he wears such clothes?” or “Why he has worn white colour, not black or any other colour?” Believe me, it’s not something worth spending energy on. Do prepare yourself for the acceptance which is a good way to ease off your life. The moment you talk like above mentioned things, you are not ready to accept what you see. And the rejection creates turbulence in your mind.

From ‘Rejection’ to ‘Acceptance’

If you see anything that does not go according to your wish, accept it without disturbing your mind and thought process. Simply say, ‘I accept it’ keeping in mind that it’s like that and it will not be as you like and it should not affect you. The most important thing, your happiness should not depend on situations or circumstances. If you can keep your mind stable, nothing can disturb you. If your happiness lies on things like if I wear such clothes and people should appreciate it, then you will be entangled in fluctuating situations every time. Remember, your time and thought process matter to you and beware of wasting energy and direct it to a noble cause. Life has much more which is worth to pay attention.

Make your life simple as much as you can. Live life in a true way!

Nature ! ... I'm Listening You

Being in the world,

Humans are so touched

By wonders of world

Ever since the humanity exists

The compassion persists

While stars in the sky;

Inspires you to go high!

Trees dotted everywhere;

Urge you to leave nowhere!

Rivers flowing smoothly;

Teach to move calmly

Birds flying across your sight;

Whisper stop restricting your right

Mountains stand still;

Say endure and chill!

Have you got the message

What these wonders of world give......

Women are ‘Peer’ not ‘Poor’

Gazing high at the sky;

I used to cry

Is there a world for me?

That can give me all the glee

No, 'freedom' is not the right term

It has been the biggest germ

Since childhood, I have been asked to obey

And I have learnt to look at everything  as ‘Okay’

I quest for freedom of expression

Without worrying about the outcome

Being a daughter, being a wife

And being a daughter-in-law

I am meant to undertake the onus

And bound to do the chores

If I ask to be loved

Why I have to be mum

If I wish to be pampered

            Why I have been overlooked

Give me the pure joy of expression

As I am a human with emotion

Being a woman can make me feel blessed

Only when the men will not be obsessed.

Yes, I am proud to be a woman

And one day you will have to!

                                               

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