Dearest Naanu,
Standing on our place all alone feels weird but that's life and I've got used to it. This place stills remembers you just like I do. Many happy returns of the day Naanu. I couldn't find any other way to wish you. You've gone so far away that I doubt I even reach you when I call out. And that saddens me. I don't know what to write in a birthday letter actually, it's my first one! The usual letters about me and my life? Or a complaint letter? Or just a birthday wish?
Lets start with my life. Your little Arohi is now looking out for a job I doubt anyone will hire me though! Seriously. No one has called me in for an interview yet. Though the very thought of an interview scares me to the core. Forget the interview but that means that I am no longer a little child that you called me. I am an adult now. And I'll get pay cheques soon. And then I will pamper you with everything the way you did! I know that is not possible now but still. I wish I could.
I have missed out my entire childhood that children play with their grandparents. And the one I had I cannot recall. I don't feel sorry for that though, whatever I can recall in bits and pieces are the most memorable and amazing moments of my life. And I can't let go. Bhai says I should let go of it. Both the memories and you. Do I trouble you? Do I not let you rest in peace? Probably I am selfish then. And I'm sorry if I have troubled you a lot with my letters and my talks. But then who should I turn to? I feel lost if I don't pour out my thoughts to you.
Probably that's why you sent an angel in my life by the name of Arjun. He's been supportive all way long. I couldn't thank you for more. I wish you were here to meet him though. You would've liked him. I'm sure. He pampers me just the way you used to. He does remind me of you at times. The way he eats, the way he talks. The way he cares for me. The understanding nature. I'm happy he resembles you. It reminds me that somewhere you're still there looking out for me.
Naani is still the same, just as you had left her. Probably a lot thinner, I don't quite recall if she was fat when you left us. She's what now 72..!? that is age! But she stills makes my tiffin for me. and yes your Arohi cannot cook. I tried you know but I really don't understand how ladies manage to remember all those recipes, seriously. Weird. I tried cooking the same thing twice I couldn't even remember its ingredients. I'm sorry and I promise I will try harder. Hehe. But it is hilarious.
And yes, your watch is with me now. Its still working. Ticking for me. Helping me during all the hard times. Its ticking in itself is a supporting gesture. I know I am acting like a git, finding and looking out for your support and remembering you in almost all the mundane things that I do in life. But I survive with that support. it has become a part of me. I want to do things in life and make you feel proud of your princess. And I will one day. With your support.
Your princess, grand daughter,
Arohi.
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