"Three more days to go, right mummy?"
"Yes dear. Now close your eyes. When you wake up tomorrow, it will only be two days."
"Yay! I cant wait!"
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"They are going to stay for how many days mummy?"
"Seven days dear."
"Seven days!!! That is more, right mummy!!??"
"Yes, that is a lot. Now off you go and drink your milk."
"Just one day left, right ?!! They are coming tomorrow, right mummy??!!"
"Yes."
"Are they coming at night??"
"Hmmm. Yes."
"Can I wait up? I don't want to be asleep when they come. Please mummy?"
"Okay. Now zip your mouth, and finish your milk. No more questions. Mummy is busy."
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"Sashiiii, mummy said the flight landed!! Lets go down!!"
"Harshaaaa, it will be an hour before they arrive here. Don't be silly!! "
"Okay. I will keep a watch at the window. "
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A car pulled into their drive-way.
There was a squeal followed by thundering footsteps.
"Hiiiii my pumpkin!!!"
"Chinna mamaaaa!! Athaaa!! "
"You smell the same, athaaaaa", Harsha declared, as we melted into each others' embrace.
PS: Athaa is aunt and mama is uncle in Indian language
Such an endearing post... i remember that even my mother used to make me drink milk, swallow that papaya while answering my curious questions.. i used to be so excited to meet relatives and especially cousins who pampered me... :)
ReplyDeleteToo real to be believable! going great with your A To Z. Baba
ReplyDeleteI really felt their joy and excitement :)
ReplyDeleteDuring my childhood, I'd be similarly excited about my cousins coming over. Could relate to every word in your nice little story.
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