Prescriptions Of Love

Prologue

"Promise me Adhyay, you'll take care of my daughter if something happens to me".

My mother said, her breath laboured.

Adhyay held her hand and nodded. She took a deep breath and continued, "Give her respect, love and everything a woman desires.

Don't let her down, don't let her suffer, promise me you won't "

"I promise mom, I won't. I'll strive to be the best husband".

He said and I wiped away tears. My mother, my biggest supporter, the one who took care of me when the world was busy speaking shit about her, is saying such things.

Whatever I am today, is because of her, because she was strong to handle her pain and bear the needs of a daughter.

"You have to be strong mom, nothing will happen.".

I said, my voice cracking. She smiled weakly and brought her hand closer to my cheek.

"You are the best daughter and the best thing that ever happened to me".

She said as I sobbed. She held my hand and kissed the back of it as the nurse drew the stretcher to the OT. The doors closed and only I was left alone.

I felt a strong masculine hand wrapping around me and I knew it was my husband. I hugged him and let the tears down. For once, I wanted comfort and warmth which he gave me. He kissed my forehead and whispered, "She'll be alright, Akriti. You both are strong. This will pass away".