My 5-seconds of excitement turned into misery when I came to know that my sister was going to settle in U.S after her marriage. Great! No monthly meetings and no late-night stories. I stormed into my room, my face feeling hot and started weeping on my bed, my tears creating beautiful designs on my pillow. I was very angry and even hurt. There would be no longer any excitement of going to Powai(the place where my sister lives) because I know I wouldn't be able to see her. I got so drowned in my sadness that I forgot to do my assignments. When it occurred in my mind, I was to some extent relieved as I would be able to divert my mind for some time. The next day my sister came for a visit and she told me all about her wedding's planning. I was listening to her very patiently and smiled generously, not trying to show her my frustration. But as usual, my mom shared everything with her and my cheeks turned red with embarrassment. On the contrary, my sister started laughing and this made me even more angry. She then gently kept her arm around my shoulder and took me to my bedroom. She made me stand in front of the mirror and smiled at my reflection.
"Do you remember that I always did your make-up during your birthdays?" she asked smilingly.
"Yes" I snapped.
"So who is going to help you in your make-up after I am gone?"
"Of course I am going to do it myself" I said in a shaky voice.
"Are you confident that you would be able to handle it all on your own?" she enquired with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes. I have learnt it from you."
"Exactly. Though I wouldn't be physically present, but mentally I would definitely be in your life. As time passes, things change. Those who are dear to you most often go away from you due to several reasons. At that moment, you should remember the best things you have learnt from that person along with the memories. Make-up thing was just an example."
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