Male: I am a doctor too. I can understand what you are saying. Have you tried Angioplasty? I can bear any cost. I want him back.
Another male: No! not at his age. He is too feeble for it. His aorta will not sustain the pressure.
Male: You cannot let him die like that.
Other male: We are helpless sir. I know you can understand. He also has complaints of internal harmorrhage. We just cannot risk it sir. Atleast, let him live as long as he can pull it.
Female: (Crying) What is it?
Male: Long night for him. I hope he makes it. I dont know what to say.
Female: (Crying)
Female: Talk to mom. She is uncontrollable.
... And let me see who this is who keeps feeding me all the time; and who is this? why is he so proud to even look at me? Ah, there he goes, kissing me for the millionth time in the last few minutes! Argh, I will wipe that sticky feeling of the kiss off my forehead...
...Hmm, what a relief! Oh my God, its so wet. Let me cry. Ah, there she comes, to clean it as always! Sweet! La La La Dryness again! Let me smile! Wow, its so infectious for her!...
...Whats that thing they keep saying at me? Been hearing it so many times that I feel like turning at them when they call me that...
...That toy is so far. I want to get there! I just cant...
...The knee hurts. Its hurtling less that it did before. I think I will try once more. There I go...
...Stop flashing that light as I crawl. It is Irritating....
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...There I go! All 26 letters!! I can write. I can pronounce. Way to go!!!....
...Yaay!! First Rank! That Pinafore-girl will now know not to mess with me anymore...
...Sketch Pens!! Thank you dad! Youre the best in the world! Way better than his...
...Thats okay! Everyone falls the first time. Will rule that beast tomorrow...
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... Doctor uncle keeps working all day. I will never become one....
...Ah, she is pretty...
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... Everyone is an Engineer. I do not want to be one more....
... But, I just dont want to do Engineering. Why not something like Arts?...
...Oh, I dont want to be poor. Hmm. Not a Doctor definitely. When will I enjoy then??? Hmm. Engineering. Aargh, Do I have a choice...
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...God, She must say YES. Please....
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...Its like Coffee. Acquired taste! Just that it creates that funny feeling!! ...
...Dont be a addict...
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...Bachelor of Engineering!! howzz that!...
...US of A!...
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... Why does she hesitate to approve my choice? Why is she finding it difficult to approve her son's decision! Why cant she be like dad??...
... Wow!! Thank GOD! ...
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... He looks just like me!!...
...Look at him wipe that forehead as if he doesnt like my kiss!!...
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...Wake up!! You've got school from today!...
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... Curly hair! I know its tough!! Welcome my son!! Ha Ha!...
... Deadlines...
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... He likes his sister!!...
... She has straight hair like her mom!!...
... Hmm. More meeting and more resposibilities. What else will this promotion fetch?! Of course, money...
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... Everyone gets Grey hair...
... Hmm. Glasses. One thing I thought I was spared for a lifetime...
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...Bigger house. Both of them need a seperate room! Kids these days...
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...He is not like his dad! He loves to become a Doc! Wonder what she wants to be! She never studies anything!!...
...For a change, I will teach mom cooking , the American way!...
...Dad loves this place. I wish he stays with us forever, in America...
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...Kids missing their grandparents! Hmm. Should plan more visits hereafter...
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...He is my Son! No wonder he got into such a prestegious institution! I am sure he will be very successful in his profession.
...She wants to be in Arts. Like her dad! Atleast, let her get what she wants!...
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...We have a Doctor in the family now! I am a proud man!...
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...Wonder when they grow up! Look at it! Sister vouching for her Brother's choice! Atleast she is an Indian!...
...Wedding bells! Wow...
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...Another graduate in the family! Time for more wedding bells!!...
...My wife needs me the most now. She is reluctant to let go of her dearest daughter! Just 4 hours of flight though. Should visit them often...
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...Second honeymoon!! Me and My wife and no one else! ha ha!...
...Head of the R & D Department! Wow! My parents and kids and wife are proud...
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...I am a Grand Dad! I just cannot believe it...
...Retired old man! Humph!
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... Ages since I slept so much! I want to go back to my country...
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... Hmm! Back in the place where it all started. My HOME...
... Father of the "Best Cardiologist of the Decade" winner! WOW!...
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...The Knee hurts. Again...
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... December. Every year. My eyes get the vision they need. Ah, my children and grand children...
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... Everything has been so smooth for me in my life...
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Another male: Doctor, the lady in the next ward has given birth to a new child
Other male: You take care of him. I will go check her. He has been experiencing severe convulsions in the last few minutes. Call his wife and children. I think this is it.
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...Dont ask the dad to kiss the newborn on the forehead. It does not like it...
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...Hmm. Another life born...
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...HEY! Have I just been another life too?...
...Where am I going now?....
...Where did that new born come from?...
...What is life?...
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Cough Cough.
Another male: Sister, some more, quick.
Female : (Crying)
Another female: (Crying)
Male: (Crying)
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...What if this is not it?...
...What if this is not just what I have been made for?...
...Why is this striking me now?...
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(Long Beep)
Another male: I am sorry.
6 comments:
atlast i managed to read thru completely a blog of urs........and i am too glad tat i did.......WONDERFUL!
Nice!
fantastic!!!have no words to praise your piece!
You are on a roll! Well done!
Ash..u just left me at a loss for words!way to go!
@Aravind,Panch,Prassana,Dilli and Bugs & all others - Thank you all a ton! Your comments are my true source of encouragement! Thank you very much!
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