Part 1

Who said idyllic, eternal love stories happen in movies alone? It happens in real life too and I am witness to one such tale of love. Read on to consolidate your faith on real life’s real love…

Diwali was on the cards and I along with my family was busy shopping for Diwali. Me, my children and my husband had some great plans for this year’s Diwali bash. Like each year this year too I went to my dad’s house a day before Diwali to help him with the decorations. My dad was traditional in mind and even at such an old age he made sure that the auspicious Diwali celebrations are done strictly in accordance with the shastras and traditional norms. To honor his wish and his age, I always made time for him each Diwali no matter how busy I was. As I was putting up the lights and torans in different corners of his house, my kids were having a gala time with their grandfather. They were giggling, fighting, howling and doing all sorts of weird things that children usually love to do in their playtime. As I was keeping an eye on them amid work, I thought to cast a glance on my dad too. Well, I could see a twinkle in his old, old eyes perhaps because he was fondly remembering me and my brother as children at play by watching over my children play around him.

To be Continued..