It’s been a while that we had a lot of happiness in our lives. My mom is now receiving more care and love from relatives than she deserves. Dad used to buy fruits and sweets every day. There was nothing wrong and everything was fine. We were happy and satisfied with everything that we had. Unbeknownst I too shared in their joy.
One evening dad told mom that tomorrow is the day to meet the doctor. The next morning we took a shower and headed to the famous hospital in the city to meet Dr.Ayushi.Throughout the journey, dad was praising Dr. Ayushi’s skills.
Mom was taken for a scan as per the doctor’s instructions. She handed over the scanning report to dad and she was shocked to see him frowning. He handed the report to mom before inquiring into the matter. Mom’s face too was withered. Ayushi said as she understood the matter that not to worry since the next one will be a boy. Their consolation efforts, however, did not bring any relief to mom.
On the way back, both of them didn’t utter a word. Sadness has now replaced the joy that had been on their faces until this morning. I do not know what to do.
Many days passed. Another evening dad told mom to visit the hospital the next day. Mom did not ask why. Maybe she too meant the same thing. They took the appointment for the next day. The next morning we left for the hospital. The doctor took my mom to the examination room. Dad was sitting on the chair outside, deliberately. The smell of drugs was unbearable for me.
A few angels came into the room. In their hands were fragrant medicines instead of fragrant flowers. I felt like I had to get out of there as soon as possible. By then, they had thrown me in the hospital dirt. Undeterred by my illness, my dad and mom said goodbye to the doctor and walked up the steps of the hospital. The doctor could only look at the hidden truths in the rush of time.
