They loved each other. They were together for about a decade. For them, it seemed perfect. Not even in their wild dreams they thought they might see such a day. Story of a couple who made it to marriage and not in life. “At least in the next life”

Married while still studying, having responsibilities, and then having kids. Having dealt with many ups and low’s together, a decade happened.

Married for a decade:

“Happy anniversary babe. I love you so much. You are the best thing that happened to me and then followed our children and were and are with me in whatever the situation was. You believed in me.”

“Happy anniversary to you too, love. 10 years for us is an amazing time to know each other completely inside out! And I am sure we have left all insecurities behind and this is purely us for ‘us’. And kids complete me.”

A conversation, about how they felt first:

“I remember the day when I first saw you, our arranged marriage set up! Liked you when I saw your photo that came to me. And said Yes, but was not sure how what would you say. I could see my parents were excited and happy that I said yes. I don’t know how you felt about me.”

“And we got the news that it was a yes from your side, I was happy! My family was waiting for my answer and I casually said let’s see. Because I don’t want to show how happy I am to get you. And if I do, then a lot of teasing is on my way from friends and cousins.”

He continues,

“I wanted to take time to say yes, but it was a yes for me since the time I saw you. And even now, 10 years later I still feel amazing with you every day. You complete me, I look up to you when I am lost. I discuss with you when I feel low. Not one, not two but everything about you, about me, and about us I love it.”

 Hugged cuddles and they made passionate love for their anniversary. Sex was always passionate between then and so did that night. Grateful for life, for my partner, and the children.

— Life is always unpredictable —

At least in the next life!

The next few months were pretty normal, just the usual busy schedule kids going to school, husband to work and her taking up freelance projects.

And just like that, one day she developed pain in her breasts, when consulted with a doctor, it was confirmed that she had breast cancer and was in the advanced stage almost nothing can be done. They were shattered!

They felt it was all like yesterday, they got married, have beautiful children, and had an amazing life. But things came crashing upon them. She was put on medication and chemo, and this made her so weak as hell. Kids were growing up and so they knew what was happening.

“Baby, I guess I won’t make it to life, take me out of the hospital I want to spend the last day with you and the children. I know it is a lot to ask given the circumstances. But I can’t come out of this, instead, I want moments with you all.”

“I will baby, but on one condition, you should be taking your medication and always smiling as this would be your memories for our children throughout their lives. We shall plan up something relaxing and memorable for all of us.”

They went home as if nothing can be done, they were sad and the children were crying silently. They were big enough to know what was going around.

“I will have to make you guys stronger, mom is not liking this, she wants to be with you guys and make the most of her memories. Please try and make this easy for her. I know this is not easy for any of us. But this is what your mom wants.”

Kids eventually change, they smile and be normal in front of and cry at night. 

“Baby, making memories is the best thing you all can give me in my last days. I am smiling more than I normally would. Thank you for everything, I know it’s not easy for us to do this way. But this is how I choose to go.”

And a few months later she had her dinner with her family and slept for the rest of her life……

At least in the next life!

We were devastated! Broken! Sad! But they had beautiful memories made in the last few months.

This is making it a bit easy on the family. A person can never be replaced by memories. But it certainly helps.

“I made memories with my family before I leave them, and was broken inside to know that I won’t be around to look at their achievements in life. I won’t be able to be with my husband forever.

At least in the next life!”

This story is a part of the “Storytellers blog hop” season 3 hosted by  MeenalSonal and Ujjwal Mishra for the topic ‘Shades of Love’.

You can also read my Fiction stories written for :StoryTellersBlogHop

Season 1: Gajar Halwa and an Incomplete Love Story.

season 2: Survival, now or later.

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