It was 10th Dec, their marriage anniversary. Rishita was upset since morning. She came early from her work. Her husband Joy has forgotten the special date. It was the first time he did. Before this he had never been so forgetful. Their's was a love marriage. Rishita belonged to a higher middle class family whereas Joy has to work really hard to earn a decent income. Yet Rishita adjusted well. She decorated their small yet cosy home with utmost love and care. Nothing was wrong in their world till a few days back.
Joy and Rishita quarreled with each other over small things and these often lead them to think whether they have made any wrong choice in their lives. Today was no exception. Rishita waited for Joy to atleast remember this special day and patch up. But Joy woke up with a grim face and after having breakfast left for office without speaking a word. His silence pierced Rishita like a knife.She left for her office but couldnt stay there for many a time. Returning shortly afterwards Rishita started preparing some of Joy's favourite food. Atleast the food might remind him and he will be apologetic was what Rishita expected.
Around 5 pm the doorbell rang. Rishita hurriedly opened it to find Joy standing with a bouquet of flowers. Taken aback Rishita screamed with joy. Its now Joy's turn to speak ."Hello darling I did not forget today's date. Happy anniversary". Needless to say Rishita was overwhelmed. This was something which was beyond her imagination.
They forgot about their quarrels and started laughing and joking like before. Joy gifted her a beautiful necklace. He had been saving his money all the year round to buy her this. Nothing could be a perfect day for Rishita than this. She was cloud eleven. She was suddenly reminded of the food in the kitchen and she thus ran quickly towards it. Just when everything started looking fine, the phone rang.
Rishita was irritated. Thinking it to be some random promotional calls she went to pick it up when it displayed an unknown number on the screen.
Rishita: "Hello:
An unknown voice:"Is this Mrs Sen speaking?"
Rishita: "Yes. Who is this?"
Unknown voice: "Mam I am calling from Kasba Police Station. There was an accident today near Ruby Hospital and we have got the phone number from the wallet of your husband. We are sorry to inform that he is no more. I request you to kindly come and identify the body."
Rishita was stilled. How could this be? Joy came just now. She hurried to the living room and found no trace of Joy, nor the bouquet or the necklace. Was she dreaming. She sank down to the sofa. Is this possible? Joy has died and it might be his spirit who came for a last visit. She read something like this in story books. Do they happen for real? She started howling. She could never think of anyday without him. She did not even get a second chance to undo her mistakes. He must have died with a broken heart. And now there is no chance to say sorry to him. It was just their 1st anniversary and today she lost him.
Right then the bathroom door opened and out came Joy rubbing the towel in his forehead. "Rishita I forgot to tell you my purse had been stolen today, outside the shop from where I bought the gifts.I could not catch him and thus had to walk back home."
Rishita stared at him in amazement.
Life may not give a second chance to all. So live in the present and forget the differences. Its too short to wake up with regret or frown.
Joy and Rishita quarreled with each other over small things and these often lead them to think whether they have made any wrong choice in their lives. Today was no exception. Rishita waited for Joy to atleast remember this special day and patch up. But Joy woke up with a grim face and after having breakfast left for office without speaking a word. His silence pierced Rishita like a knife.She left for her office but couldnt stay there for many a time. Returning shortly afterwards Rishita started preparing some of Joy's favourite food. Atleast the food might remind him and he will be apologetic was what Rishita expected.
Around 5 pm the doorbell rang. Rishita hurriedly opened it to find Joy standing with a bouquet of flowers. Taken aback Rishita screamed with joy. Its now Joy's turn to speak ."Hello darling I did not forget today's date. Happy anniversary". Needless to say Rishita was overwhelmed. This was something which was beyond her imagination.
They forgot about their quarrels and started laughing and joking like before. Joy gifted her a beautiful necklace. He had been saving his money all the year round to buy her this. Nothing could be a perfect day for Rishita than this. She was cloud eleven. She was suddenly reminded of the food in the kitchen and she thus ran quickly towards it. Just when everything started looking fine, the phone rang.
Rishita was irritated. Thinking it to be some random promotional calls she went to pick it up when it displayed an unknown number on the screen.
Rishita: "Hello:
An unknown voice:"Is this Mrs Sen speaking?"
Rishita: "Yes. Who is this?"
Unknown voice: "Mam I am calling from Kasba Police Station. There was an accident today near Ruby Hospital and we have got the phone number from the wallet of your husband. We are sorry to inform that he is no more. I request you to kindly come and identify the body."
Rishita was stilled. How could this be? Joy came just now. She hurried to the living room and found no trace of Joy, nor the bouquet or the necklace. Was she dreaming. She sank down to the sofa. Is this possible? Joy has died and it might be his spirit who came for a last visit. She read something like this in story books. Do they happen for real? She started howling. She could never think of anyday without him. She did not even get a second chance to undo her mistakes. He must have died with a broken heart. And now there is no chance to say sorry to him. It was just their 1st anniversary and today she lost him.
Right then the bathroom door opened and out came Joy rubbing the towel in his forehead. "Rishita I forgot to tell you my purse had been stolen today, outside the shop from where I bought the gifts.I could not catch him and thus had to walk back home."
Rishita stared at him in amazement.
Life may not give a second chance to all. So live in the present and forget the differences. Its too short to wake up with regret or frown.
