She opened her eyes to the sight of her husband and daughter peacefully sleeping next to her. It was a Sunday. No one was up yet. She was awake and just lying on the bed. She looked at them and couldn't help but smile. It was one of those moments where her life was perfect. Life had been rough for her. And she never thought things would turn out to be as they did. The girl who was anxious to talk to people, was now Human Resources Manager in the company she always loved. The girl who thought wasn't good enough for anyone was married to the love of her life. The girl who hated kids now had a daughter. The girl who never understood the difference between friends and frenemies, now knew better. She thought about how she used to lead her life by some quotes, TV shows and books. Now, she wrote her own words, spoke her own mind and lived freely. She caressed her husband's head. She kissed her daughter's cheek. As she was arranging the pillows, she remembered how she used to hug them and sleep. She remembered the many nights she cried herself to sleep. And now that that part of her life was over, she was glad. She never would have thought life had so much in it for her. If only she could tell her past self that it really does get better. You just have to hang in there.
(‘Monday Moments’ is a blog series wherein I write about an incident or a moment in a short paragraph. It’s not a story, but just a short description to express and explore the most common joys and also the uncommon miseries.)
What a cute, perfect story :) I love it.
ReplyDeletexoxo, Jenny
It does! What may seem like the worst moments always make you stronger. Beautiful moment you had. Just remember to tell your future self the same thing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely moment! I sometimes wish I could tell my old self "it will get better", but then I think no... I went through what I did so I could get to this moment right now!
ReplyDeleteYou do it every time, you seriously write my experiences. Either we are the same person or we lead very similar lives! You're such a amazing writer Aishwarya
ReplyDeleteThis is something we don't realize until we get a little older, right? But things usually do go in the right direction eventually.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful moment, very descriptive I felt as if I was reading the beginning of a book. You left me wanting to read more. Great writing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! This is the one thing I wish I could tell my past self: it does get sooooo much better.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story, I can relate.
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful how life has surprises in store just around the corner :)
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your kind words. :)
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