Conversation in a hospital between my cousin sister, her husband (somewhere I also intervene) who are just two-days old parents of a baby boy (not that it matters ) after 10 years of marriage.
HE: Going to visit the doctor once, call me if your sister needs anything and take care of the baby.
SHE and HE have a moment of non verbal conversation,and I can sense that both of them are overwhelmed and too emotional. Also, SHE wants to say something, but before SHE mutters someting, HE leaves.
The baby is sleeping after crying his heart out. SHE has just had a C-Section, still I notice that SHE is struggling to get up.
ME: Whats wrong? Do you need something? Should I call HIM?
SHE: No, I just want to walk!
ME: But, you are still weak. Doctor has advised you complete bed rest. Why are you exerting? What is the matter?
SHE (interrupts me): Dont ask questions, just help me.
I extend my support. SHE takes two round of the small white room which had been rendered life after the baby was born. And then tells me to call HIM fast.
SHE: Tell him I am walking.
ME, super confused
I run and call HIM.
HE is Busy taking down notes of do's and dont's.
ME: SHE is calling you. URGENTLY. SHE got up from her bed and is walking.
Before I could complete my sentence HE runs to the room.
They are hugging each other.
ME stops. Becomes the silent spectator.
HE makes her sit on the bed.
SHE takes the sleeping miracle baby in HER arms. AND hands it over to HIM.
As HE takes the baby, my strong macho man, HE breaks down and SHE starts crying too. Tears roll down HIS cheeks. SHE comforts HIM while he fills HIS heart by looking at HIS miracle.
ME still confused.
Its later that I learn,
HE had not seen the new born, not even a quick glance for the past two days. HE took a vow not to touch him until and unless SHE is out of danger and starts walking on HER own. It was a high risk pregnancy and the doctors had mentioned high chances of a situation where HE could have to choose between the miracle baby or HER.
HE had not seen the new born, not even a quick glance for the past two days. HE took a vow not to touch him until and unless SHE is out of danger and starts walking on HER own. It was a high risk pregnancy and the doctors had mentioned high chances of a situation where HE could have to choose between the miracle baby or HER.
I was reading and i felt like i was there with you. What else can i say. Not gonna say anything else. Kudos. Also, youre such an AMMA.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vish soo much. And no I am not an AMMA
ReplyDeleteI just have no words. How beautiful relationships can be.
ReplyDeleteUnpredictable, with both sugar and salt (yes! pepper too )
ReplyDeleteidk what to say.....<3
ReplyDeleteFor a writer to make its reader speechless (positive way main) is the biggest reward
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