Biscuits. Cookies. Chocolates. Cakes. Pastries. These were the only things that could be used to get things/work done from me, as a kid. Well, let me explain.
Like most girls, I too am a Daddy’s girl. I have his smile, his mannerisms, his temper, reading and writing habits too. He still dots on me, and yes MY DADDY STRONGEST!!!! Dadda, as I call him, used to be a lot more short tempered than what he is now, mamma says. Of course, this is about more than two decades back, but he is extremely famous in our clan for his temper even now. Yes, before anyone guesses, I admit: I was a child straight from hell. Poor mom! Of all the things that mom and dad have gone through coz of yours truly, breaking dad’s favourite China pen incident is something that I wont forget in my lifetime. ( Was about 5-6 years old.) Just because he forgot to get me a pack of NICE biscuits, I broke his pen right in front of his eyes. Scribbled on the walls mercilessly causing the nib to split open. Then? Got thrashed like never before! Along came a silence where I didnt talk to him for a week. Dad apologised for being cruel, he hugged me, said sorry and tried almost everything. Nothing seemed to work. Thats when some new cream biscuits were introduced in the market. Something that was oval in shape, with gooey reddish pink coloured jelly thing and sugar on top of it. My demand : If you want me to start talking to you, get me those NOW. Time of the demand: 8 o clock in the morning when Dad was getting ready for a hectic day. I told you, I was from Hell. What he did next was something that made a monster like me realize how much he loves me. He took an off that day, bought me those cookies, spent the entire day just with me!!! And also took me out to the park, where there was a Peacock train! One of the best memories that I treasure/cherish!
Years passed and I became a super obedient daughter. Whatever my parents said became BIBLE to me. Though I am a rebel and dont accept things easily, but one thing’s for sure. They are really proud of their girl. One can see it in their eyes.
Gosh, my eyes are welling up now! I love you dad and mom! Whatever I have today, is because of what you gave me. You taught me the value of everything in life! Mwahh to both of you.
