I rubbed my hands across each
other, it was chilled outside. December has just started. I love December. It
takes me back to the memories when we tied a knot. I could see the fog outside.
Only few meters area was visible and rest was all clouded with the fog. It could
rain today I thought. This weather makes me feel lethargic and wanting me to do
nothing. But today was something special. I wore my footwear, tied my hair
with a clutch and opened the door. Cold breeze was flowing through the weather.
I looked at the calendar that was
hanging on the walls of the kitchen. I cross the days every day, it tells me
how many days I am away from him. Today was 17th of December. I couldn't still
believe I am going to see him. I was counting days. It's been two years we are
married and he works in military. From the time we've got together he
stays away from family for 6 months every time he goes to serve the nation.
When I married him, I knew I won't be able to live a casual life like others
do. Like going out on lunch and dinner every weekend or shopping or taking
vacations every 3 months. But I was ready to sacrifice everything just to be
with him. My parents kept on telling me to marry someone else so that I can
live a life that every girl wants, but my heart was taken away by him.
We fell in love when we were in
school. We were in a play together for annual function and there on together
forever. Back then he decided to join military and serve the nation. I used to
feel very proud standing by his side, I still do! Before he decided to go
onsite for the first time after we completed higher education, we came to a
decision to get married. We got married and a week later he went for his duty.
He came after 6 months then and then 3 more times after that. In these two
years of marriage we have spent only couple of days together but those days are
like the best memories of our life. We all know military people's life is not
like others. They have to compromise a lot; they don't see their family for months
and at time years. At times they die on the battle field and never comeback. I
was still lucky to see him every few months.
The fog was negligible by this
time. Sun has come out. Weather was clean and bright. I cleaned the house, got
ready. I wore the red color dress with a little net on back side of it. Tied my
hair in the best way and cooked his favorite food. Apple pie is his all-time
favorite. How happy I was to see him after such long time. This time we have
decided to add a new member to this family before he goes back again. I was
really enthralled thinking about our future together.
The doorbell claimed.
I rushed to the door like never
before. As I opened the door, he was standing right in front of me. My eyes
kept on looking at him for few minutes, trying to hold that moment forever. He
kept his luggage and gave a warm hug. He kissed on my forehead. My eyes closed
and I kept my hands on his hands. Our fingers played with each other for few seconds.
He looked into my eyes and my eyes looked at him continuously. I forgot to
blink. My heartbeat listened to his heartbeat. He was stronger than before. I
could see in his eyes, the pain that he must be going through on the battle
field. I asked him many times to leave that job and join any corporate office
so that we can be together always. But he was very adamant to serve the nation
and help the society in some way. I was really proud of his strength that he
possessed. He gave me enough strength to survive.
His touch makes me feel alive. When
he touches me, I still feel the goose bumps. When for the first time he was
holding my hands I was shivering. I was red when he kissed me for the first
time, and the same thing happens still. Love is always young if it's true. Few
people will never understand the meaning of real love because they are not
gifted by god to understand the depth of it. And those who do should really
consider themselves lucky.
A week passed just like a moment.
Before he gets back to work, he fulfilled what we promised. We were now ready
to add a new member to our family. With the promise to come back as soon as
possible he left both of us alone. His touch makes me feel alive. His touch is
magical. It's like a power and strength that he gives it to me to stay alive
without him. Love makes you stronger like you have never thought.
I wished for him to come back soon,
to see the little one!
When he touch me the world feel
alive, I feel alive!
When you touch me, I feel
alive.
The touch is magical and takes me to a different world.
His touch makes me want him more.
When you touch me! Life moves around.
Because when you touch me, you just touch me deep down my soul.
The touch is magical and takes me to a different world.
His touch makes me want him more.
When you touch me! Life moves around.
Because when you touch me, you just touch me deep down my soul.
When you touch me!
Amrita...When you touch me is very touche..I must say when you write you touch us...nice..keep it up...!!!
ReplyDelete:) Prafull you are kind enough to say these words. Thank you soo much..I have turned you into a reader now..:P who never used to read.
Deletereally nice one Amrita...keep going :)
DeleteThank you thank you thank you Kavita for commenting on the blog!!!! :) Really I thank from bottom of my heart. I am so happy you liked the article.
DeleteIndeed a nice thought once again.. While I began writing and it came to the part that he was in army, for a moment it just struck me if the story would be the same (about a wait for his soul or may be for his death) but for sure it ended quite smoothly and to an end that craves for more to the story! Looking forward for more such!!
ReplyDeleteZaira so you liked it finally. I could understand from the elaborative comment that you gave. Yeah I ended it smoothly. Wanted to leave it on a positive note. :)
DeleteIt was good, first time in my life I spent 15 minutes to read this story. It made me to read still more stories. Actually I had a habit of reading but due to some reasons I left reading for some years. And my reading habit takes rebirth by this story. Thank you......
ReplyDeleteYou have mentioned about real love, yes that is true... Even it happens in case of friendship also.......
Thank you thank you Vinayak for such wonderful comment. I am soooo happy that you will be reading again now. Do try reading my debut Novel. I will be really thankful to you for that. :) Thanksss so much..
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