When I
came from office, she was lying in the bed. She lifted her head
after
hearing my footstep sound. Her eyes looked like as if she was
waiting
for me for a very long time. She was in an eager to tell
something
to me. But, I didn't mind. I went to the bathroom to refresh
myself.
It was almost 9 pm. I switched on the TV. I started
watching the
TV in
the hall. Half an hour later she asked me to take my dinner with a
very
low voice. I ate the food which she has served in the dining table.
I
didn't care for anything and I slept off. She too slept without
speaking
even a single word. The next day early in the morning I got up
from
the bed. She was still lying in the bed. I looked at the wall
clock.
It was 7. I got ready to go office, in a hurry. When I was about
leave,
I asked her whether she is not going to office today. She replied
that
she has taken leave. I said okay and started driving my car. When I
was
driving, I started thinking about madhu.
Oops! So far I didn't introduce her. "Madhu is
my wife. I met
her
when I was doing my college. She was my neighbor. Madhu is the only
daughter
to her parents. For the sake of my studies, my family got
shifted
to the place near madhu's house. During our house warm-up only I
saw
her for the first time. She was absolutely beautiful! She had a
charming
and cute face. I loved her smile a lot. Her playful nature
attracted
me a lot. From that moment I started flying in the air. Her
eyes
always pulled me towards her! Each and every day was beautiful for
me.
Every day I use to get up with a hope to see her. When the days
passed
by, I got her friendship. She uses to make fun of me always. She
was
just straight opposite to my character. I am being very shy and
reserved
type; she was just jovial, talkative and very naughty. I loved
the
way she is. I simply started loving her. On observing all my
activities
my parents found that I am in love. But, they didn't expect
it
would be madhu. Madhu's father is a big shot in our place. They were
richer
than us. So, my parents scared a little. But later they got
convinced.
Since, they like madhu a lot. It was during my semester
holidays
I thought of proposing her. So many days I have done rehearsal
for
that wonderful moment. But none has worked out. My friends use to
give
me stupid ideas. And every time it would flop when seeing her eyes.
And on one final day, I called her
from a PCO. She said
"hello".
I thanked god for not making her mom or dad to pick up the
call.
I said "madhu this is shiva". She started chatting as usual. In
between
I stopped her and told her "I love you". All of a sudden she
became
silent. She simply cut the call. I cursed myself for ruining my
friendship.
From that day onwards madhu stopped talking with me. After 3
years,
I finished my course. Also, I got placed in an MNC. 3 years of
separation
has almost made me mad. I thought of approaching her again. I
gave
my mobile number to her friend. After a week I got a phone call
from a
new number. I lifted the call with an eager. I heard a girl's
voice
in the opposite side. It was just the call from the company, which
I got
offer. I was totally disappointed. Next day, I got a call early in
the
morning. To my surprise it was madhu. She asked me to meet her in
the
evening. Evening I went for seeing her. She gave me a gift for my
placement.
When she started speaking, I got mesmerized. She was even
more
beautiful than before. She said she can't love me. But, she can be
a good
friend to me (girls are always a puzzle). Few days we went for
movies
and roamed all over the city.
One day when we were in theater I got a
call. After that
call,
I told her that I am leaving to Chennai next week. Suddenly she
started
crying. I don't know what was wrong with her. I consoled her for
an
hour. Then she said it was because am leaving the city. I asked her
what's
there to cry. She said "It is because I love you shiva". Oh my
god!
What she said? She said I Love You to me. Is this a dream? No it
was
not!....Thousands of butterflies started flying in my stomach. I
kissed
her & whispered I love you too. After some years we got married!"
OoOo!
my office came. I parked my car and went inside. When, I entered
my
ODC, my manager greeted me with a warm smile. Everyone in my team
smiled
at me. I was puzzled. I went to my manager and asked what the
matter
is? He gave me a cover and said "you have been transferred from
Chennai
to Bangalore with promotion". I felt
very happy and received it
with
thanks. I asked him the reason for my transfer. My manager told me
that
the person in Bangalore has resigned the job. I asked him why, in a
lame
voice. He said his wife passed away two days before. Curiously, I
asked
him the reason behind that lady's death. My manager told me that
it was
because of some fever. I was horrified. I rushed to my car. I
drove
the car at the maximum speed. I crossed the staircase by jumping
as
many steps as I could. I stood silently in front of the door, a
minute.
I was out of my mind for a second. Then I calmed down myself and
knocked
the door. I couldn't wait even for a single minute. So, I tried
opening
the door. It was not closed.
Slowly I peeped inside. My wife, my
madhu was still there
lying
in the bed. I went closer. I tried waking her so many times. She
didn't
open her eyes. I felt that I have lost something very precious,
which
I have got easily. I found a gift near her. I carried both in my
arms.
I took her to a nearby hospital. I called up my friends for help.
They
admitted her in the emergency ward. I sat outside in a chair. All
my
friends pitied me. They tried convincing me to their best. I didn't
hear
any words. I walked around the hospital and sat in front of a small
temple.
I prayed for her. Suddenly I remembered about the gift. I walked
towards
my car. I took the gift that was there in the seat. My hands
started
trembling when I opened the gift. It was a small photo frame
with a
photo which we took during our honey moon. That was my favorite
photo
too. I hardly smiled at the photo. There was a letter too. I sat
in the
car seat and started reading it slowly.
She has written, "Honey, yesterday I
heard some footstep
sound.
When I lifted my head, you were there near the door. You came
closer
and sat in the bed. You touched my forehead. You started scolding
me.
Since, I was burning with fever. You took me in your arms, wrapped
me
with a bed sheet and gave your shoulders to lean. You asked me
whether
I had taken medicine or not. I said "I have not taken anything
since
morning". You went to the kitchen and prepared food for me. You
made
me to eat it completely. You gave me some medicines. The whole
night
you stayed awake looking at me. When I got up in between you were
pressing
my legs. I said "I love you dear. I am lucky to have such a
caring
husband!" again I heard some sound. When I looked at the door, it
was
you. It took a minute for me to realize that it was just a dream.
Dear,
do you remember when did u said "I love you" to me for the last
time?
Can you tell me when did you say "you are looking good" for the
last
time?.... I started thinking while reading this. But, I didn't
remember
any. So I continued reading the letter. ....it was during our
honey
moon. It was at that time we took that photo. Whenever, I use to
find
some time I will look at this photo to cherish that beautiful
moment.
This time for our wedding anniversary I thought of presenting
this
gift to you. I know you don't even have time to love as you are
busy.
But, at least be with me. I don't have the guts to cry before you.
If I
say all this to you I will cry for sure. And that's the reason I am
writing
this letter to you. Luckily, you have one more gift I will tell
that
on our wedding day! "I Love You! " Dear. I closed my eyes for a
second.
When I opened my eyes the letter was
wet. I got completely
shattered.
I busted out with tears. I ran inside the hospital to see
her. I
looked at her from outside through a small glass. She was there
lying
in the bed still, without a single movement. I cursed myself for
making
that precious doll to suffer like this. I realized that I stopped
loving
her after marriage. It was my responsibility to take care of her.
She
was like an angel to her parents. She left everything for me.
Believing
me, trusting me... for the first time, I thought why the hell
she
loves me so much? I peeped inside... Oh my god! What have I done to
her?
She was suffering from severe fever for more than three days. But,
I
didn't talk even a single word about it. How can I be so cruel? I know
I am
workaholic. But, how did I forget her? How can I be like this?
Without
loving her, who has so much love for me? Oh god! Please give me
one
chance. I want my madhu. There is no life for me without her.
I cried, cried and
cried till when doctor came out of
the
room. He asked who I am to her. My throat got stuck at that time. I
couldn't
open my voice. Suddenly my friend came and told him that, he is
her
husband. The doctor looked at me. He said, "Your wife had some viral
fever
for nearly a week. She needs some bed rest now. Within an hour she
will
be normal. Then, you can see her. But, ask her not to strain too
much.
She is very weak." Saying this, the doctor moved a step. He again
came
back asking my name. I said, "I am shiva". "shiva, Congrats! You
are
going to become a father "replied the doctor. What? Oh! Wow! That's
great.
Did you told that I am going to become father? Thank you! Thank
you so
much doctor. I hugged him and went inside the room. Madhu was
still
in the bed. I dragged a chair and sat nearby.
I was looking at her.
In fact, I would say I was
staring
at her. I felt like, the sweetest moon in the sky is sleeping.
Hmmm,
not bad she simply looks beautiful even now. I was telling to
myself.
An hour later, she opened her eyes. I stood immediately, went
near
her. I could see the pain she is facing, in her eyes. I held her
hands
tightly. She wiped my tears gently. "Why the hell you love me so
much
madhu? Even at this worst stage you care for me! Am not fit to have
all your
love and care..." "You have the answer in your question
itself."
She replied. "???" I didn't understand what she was trying to
say.
"It is because, I love you shiva!" "People never know the worth
of
a
person, when they are with them. I won't do that mistake here after! I
love
you! I love you so much madhu!" I kissed her fore head. She smiled.
After
a week, I went to my office to see my manager. I canceled my
transfer.
I started loving her more than before. After all, "Love makes
life
beautiful!" To people who are reading this story, I would advise
"Value
the person... Value the relationship... when they are with you!"
