I was quite busy with some office paperwork, so engrossed that I did not even notice when Ma had returned from her evening walk. She came and sat on the sofa beside me and let out a huge sigh. "Tired" ? I asked without looking up. After a pregnant pause when I did look, I found her staring at the nearest wall which had our old black and white family pictures standing out on the bright wall. "Is everything ok Ma? Shall I make you some tea?" . I saw her eyes welled up when she finally looked at me.
She looked away and started talking, "Today was bring your kids to club day. Mrs. Shah brought her dog and said she is my son", she ended the sentence with a chuckle. I placed a consoling hand on her hand and tried to cheer her up with my brightest smile. "Ma, you might still be young, but I am too old to accompany you to the club and to have grandchildren, you need to find a daughter-in law first, which is again too early to think about too", I chuckled.
Maa shook her head indicating I got her wrong, "You are not getting my point Aarav, I don't want to rush you into marriage. It is your life, you know what to do better and when. I lived mine on my rules and encourage you to do so as well. All I want is……….is to be a parent again". I reeled back in shock at the end of her sentence.
"Age is just a number, have you decided to take this quote seriously? I do not intend to be rude, but sorry Ma, I do not understand your wish". Mom chuckled, "Oh Aarav! Your mom is crazy not insane. I want a dog, whom I can claim as my son at the club. No offense to you though", she said with a wink and we both laughed.
Till date, I may not be the son to be flaunted at the club, but my bro Aru, he has a great fan following there.
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