I walked back home from school and tiredly opened the gate and saw peanut flakes all around me.
"Aaj moongfali party ho rahi hai" I thought to myself and steadily made my way up to the 4th floor. I reached and put my bag on the deewan while looking at Anita didi and Aruna didi munching peanuts and telling me "Sharmila didi ko ladki huyi..."
I was not overwhelmed as I did not know what being a mother meant but I was very very happy that I will have a playmate, a little baby to be around with. It was 24th September 1994, The day you were born. Your birth has become a lifelong moongfali memory for me.
We have had innumerable memories. I can rather say that I had a childhood because of Anju, Piyu and you. You remind me of the 10 months of the year that I waited for Summer vacations. I waited for you and Piyu to come to Bangalore, I waited to play with you all the cute and stupid games we played. We grew up and stayed distances away but trust me, the miles between us never defined the depth or strength of our bond.
I am a mother now but I still do not know what being a mother to a daughter feels like. I did feel a mix of hundred emotions when I witnessed Piyu at the altar being garlanded. I felt happy, sad, proud, excited, nostalgic, blessed, emotional and what not. May be that's what daughters do to you. I may or may not have a daughter but if I ever were to have one, she has to be like you.
You are beautiful inside out, you are smart, you love food just like me (we here struggle to feed kids). You are straightforward and sensitive, sensible and practical, caring and encouraging aur kya bolu....? You make me proud in so many ways..
Akansha means 'Wish' and you are truly a wish that everyone would want in their lives, as a daughter, sister, friend, companion, neice and now Akshayji is most blessed to have you as a partner.
Co-incidentally, the day I was born is the day that you are going to take your special vows. You will be pampered and loved, there will be people dancing with you for you, you will be dressed like a princess, a beauty and then you will walk away with him. Every corner will be lit just like your eyes light up our world and you will see people smiling everywhere but they will be nothing compared to your heartwarming smile. Your union will be celebrated and I will not be there to witness any of it. I can not say sorry for not being there at your wedding, I am missing out on far more than you know.
What I will not miss is sending you my love. I have been wanting to do something really special for your special day. So there is a little surprise on its way to you as I write and this letter is wholely and solely just for you loaded with oodles of love, best wishes, special prayers and blessings..
Consider this not only from me but from all of us, Sanu masi, Jay masa, Bhavna masi, Hemanth masa, Sonu mama, Dimple mami, your little sweethearts Cherry, Perry and Anaisha..
It's almost unbelievable to accept that my little Aku is going to married in a few days, all those years seem to flashing in front of me. My little Akansha will be stepping out of her house and stepping into a brand new life with her destined partner. May you find a good friend, an understanding companion, a fun loving spouse, a food lover, an adventurous traveller and your support system in Akshayji.
I hope, wish and pray you that your new family makes way for you in their lives and their hearts without changing you. May you get love that in unmatched because you deserve nothing less.
GOD BLESS!
Lots and lots of Love
Chinki Masi....❤
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