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Some stray thoughts ............
Throughout the episode today, my attention was consumed by that little child on the periphery...... Abhishek.
A little boy whose life has been turned upside down by the events that have taken place by the entry of his hitherto unknown sister. He is taken away from his father by his distraught mother. But he pines for him so the mother returns.
Now in the house there is a new little member. His father has someone new to think of. Although Abhi is not neglected as such, he is relegated because his sister requires more attention. He does assert himself initially but lately he has stopped doing that. He is growing up ....... but alas before his time.
He loves his parents truly and Antara in his own child like way. He never verbally abuses her and extends kindness to her whenever required. After the baba incident, it was he who asked her about the pain and asked his mom to kiss it away.
He is always the first to observe her and remark. Like Antara having only cornflakes. Like Antara's mother being in the stars. Like asking Antara to try the parathas which his mother is an expert at. Like happily enjoying the b'day cake in honour of Anu.
And his thoughtfulness is not altogether lost on Antara either. She rarely pulls away from him. After Adit, it is Abhi whom she trusted.
Today's episode was the most traumatic for the little boy. A boy who had gone out for an outing, comes home with a mother full of tears, fright and guilt. Look at the little boy, he's as afraid. He knows something is wrong because Antara's lost. He rings up his father and asks him to come home. How he is yearning for securtiy himself ! His small face was worried. The way he runs from one parent to the other was very touching. The heated arguments and tough words used must have shaken the poor mite. He stands by the door quietly. He attempts to prevent his mother from crying. When Vidya dissolves in tears, he goes to her and hugs her. She too holds him close to her. What was Abhi doing? Was he giving comfort to his worried mother or was he seeking comfort? He was giving her comfort because he tries to reassure her that Antara would return.
Little Abhi. Showing kindness to his father when he offers him his matki money on janmashtami day. Shouldering responsiblities has started getting inculcated in him. One day, he will go on to becoming the brother who will have to take care of both his siblings.
This is the true angel who God sent down ......................
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