“Hey, where are you lost Radhika? Do you traverse to another world? Why do you worry so much?” Madhav asked. “I really don’t like this about you. Why do you have to think negatively? Stay in the moment. Be grateful for every moment of your life. Use your time wisely and spread love and happiness around you. Nothing is going to happen to anyone of us, ok! Just relax and enjoy your coffee.”
Madhav didn’t like this one thing in Radhika. She always used to over-think.
“Have I mentioned this to you before? He asked. My grandmom used to make amazing coffee too. Dadaji would tell me that she would wait for him to be back after attending his social work meetings and then they used to have that one cup of steaming hot coffee together daily after dinner. Dadaji spoke fondly of her, how he cherished the few years he spent with grandma. Though I never saw her, I can visualize her beauty for the way Dadaji spoke about her. His eyes expressed his emotions”. “Sadly they had a short-lived married life but Dadaji said he was very content for the years were filled with love and happiness.” “You know, he never complained. He faced so many challenges. It must have been so difficult to be a single father.”
“Yet Dadaji was a wonderful father. I really idolize him for the way he conducted himself all his life, for the selfless life he lived. I have spent some wonderful years with him, visiting the slums, where he taught kids. That’s why I can’t say ‘no’ to anyone when some needy asks for my help you know. I have observed my dadaji very closely, spent time with him.”
“Only if I can do half of what he…..
To be continued…
In case you missed reading Part 1 of the story: Disturbing Pattern Of Life!
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Great advice from Madhav. Dadaji was really ahead of his times it seems – being a single Dad was quite unheard of back in the day.
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I just love the closeness that old couples share. They may fight like cat and dogs but they just stay separate from each other. My in-laws are like that! Loving the series 🙂
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I am looking forward to this story. Grandparents are a blessing indeed.
My husband and I do this as well. No matter what, we wait to have a cup of coffee together just for five minutes of together time!
What a cliff hanger!! Waiting to read what happens next.
Thanks Mahak!!
“Stay in the moment. Be grateful for every moment of your life. Use your time wisely and spread love and happiness around you.” shouldn’t this be the motto of everyone’s life. I love these fiction stories you are posting, I so wish to read all in one go…hehehe…eagerly waiting for your next post.
I know… it would be great to read it at one go.. I hope I can keep the reader engaged like this too…
Grand parents are beautiful and how humble they become with life and experiences. Look forward to read more. 🙂
Thanks Ashwini ! Keep visiting for more
Grand parents are beautiful and how humble they become with life and experiences. Look forward to read more. 🙂
Thanks for reading Ashwini
Oh man!!! I so wanted to read more…now itself…
Thanks Anubhuti.. I am glad you liked it.
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Curiosity is increasing with every post. Look forward to next
Thanks Mahek for reading!!!
Nicely built up; seems like its going to be a tale worth reading- looking forward to more!!
Thanks Shalini… means a lot
Very nicely written. I want more, more, more…
Thanks Apeksha. There is scope for improvement but I am enjoying this now… hopefully I will learn from you.
Waiting to read what you have in store for tomorrow.
Wow! I love it when blogs talk about grandparents. Can’t wait for the third part
I foresee a twist ahead.. is it so? waiting for the next part!
Let’s see… thanks for reading…
So far so good. Very engaging 🙂 Wondering what lies ahead in this tale…
Thanks Vinay…
Tale took a gripping turn and the way you are taking it ahead i can’t wait to read the next part! Thank god that Monday is not far away!
Thanks Keerthi… I hope to hold the reader’s interest in the next one too!! Encouraging words from fellow tribe members means a lot!
I like where this is going, Aesha. You end it right at the moment when something is about to develop. Can’t wait for the next part! 🙂
Thanks Sreedeep. I value your feedback. Thanks to Corinne for that, as the prompts are helping me to end it in a way to keep the reader intrigued.
Keep writing, you rock! 🙂
Veery grippingf…I’m like Radhika I feel 🙁
Every woman feels insecure for the family, I guess.
This is too good Aesha. And the end…it’s killing… Can’t wait to read the next plot…
Loved the way you described Dadaji and how you formed a connection between a cup of coffee and Dadiji’s memories…lovely..
Thanks Alpana !!! Motivation & words of encouragement keeps me going… now I am more determined to work on this story…
Waiting for the 3rd part soon… Gripping
Thanks Hemangi. Keep reading….