Dad: “What are you looking for in that drawer?”
Mom: “I can’t find the money I saved. I need to pay the deliveryman.”
Dad: “Don’t worry, you’ll find it. How much do you need?”
Mom: “Five thousand rupees. I ordered some groceries and other essentials for the house.”
Dad paid the deliveryman, and we all got busy with our daily work.
The next day, while cleaning the kitchen together, Mom suddenly shouted:
Mom: “Look! I found my money! It was in the cupboard all along. I was so silly, searching the whole house for it!”
She looked so happy because she had saved that money to buy a birthday gift for her friend. But something else was going on.
Later, Dad stepped outside for a smoke, and I quickly followed him.
Me: “Why did you do that?”
Dad: “Do what?”
Me: “I saw you take the money from your wallet and put it in the cupboard.”
Dad smiled and said, “You know she means everything to me. I couldn’t let her feel sad over a little lost money. When you truly love someone, you should take care of them in every way you can.”
He wiped his sweat with a handkerchief.
Me: “Dad, why are you using Mom’s handkerchief? Is this another way of showing you care about her?”
Dad: “Nope. It still has her fragrance.”
At that moment, my whole perspective on life and love changed.
I hope you liked my story.
Yours truly,
Ankita
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