This short story is dedicated to all the mothers who are giving birth to us even by bearing and tolerating our mistakes and for fathers who are raising us facing all hurdles.
"Since it is just 2nd month for Keerthana, vomiting sensations are unavoidable. Take care of her! Remember a regular check-up is very important", said Kiran's father.
Kiran replied," I remember it dad, and I have already taken gynic appointment for Keerthana".
"OK, Kiran beta it's good you are taking care of her unlike me. If I had taken care of your mother like this, she would have been with us now".
Kiran interrupted his father " Dad Please Do not suffer. It is not your fault what happened in the past".
Meanwhile, Keerthana came into the hall and asked his husband, " Kiran, I have been asking you for a new iPhone for a long time, when will you buy it, dear?"
Kiran replied, " From this month onwards we have to mind our expenses Keerthana as we are going to handle more responsibilities and expenses".
Kiran's father whispered in her ears" Hey Keerthana don't worry beta. I will give that mobile as a gift immediately after your delivery. Now you should not spend more time on mobile as per the doctor's advice". Keerthana smiled at the words of her father-in-law.
Kiran replied, " No way Dad!.. You know our situation well. How can we afford expensive gadgets unnecessarily?"
Keerthana shared this good news with her mother over a call , " Yes mom, it has been confirmed today. "
"Good news keerthana, we are really happy for you!. I'm sure you are going to give us a Grandson . I don’t know whether to rejoice that my daughter will have a baby soon or regret about my situation for which we are not able to take you home. We will visit you as soon as possible. Take care beti."
"Ok mom, Bye."
" Keerthana Wait ... please stop doing heavy works, please stop it. Why do you stress yourself with work By doing all these, if something happens to you, what will I answer my grandson tomorrow?. Everyone around us expecting a baby boy!!", said her mother who came to look after her. "Why not a girl mom" replied Keerthana.
All are watching tv and suddenly Keerthana's mother said, " Fed up with this media, they always try to make anything to breaking news. How difficult is it to raise up a girl child nowadays? To avoid all difficulties, it’s best to have a baby boy. Lord!.. Please bless her with a baby boy.! . "
"No Aunty! I want a baby girl" said Kiran.
Months passed on and keerthana was admitted in the hospital for delivery.
"Congratulations!! You’ve got a baby girl. You are allowed to see her as soon as shifted to the ward. " said the nurse.
Kiran's mother-in-law asked, "Kiran, Are you feeling bad it's a baby girl now? Don’t feel bad, I'm sure the next time you will be blessed with a boy."
" No Aunty these tears are not for having a baby girl. They are tears of joy for getting back my mother in form of my daughter. Why should we worry because of a baby girl? Is it just because a girl cannot carry forward our Surname? This discrimination has been inhibited in the system for ages. Basically, it is our own fault that we don’t raise up a girl child at par with a boy child. Even the God whom you have prayed was born to a mother.. a woman! She was too a girl child once. Killing a girl child is equal to killing a mother. "
He remembered how he lost his mother when he was a child due to the lack of good doctors in their hometown when she fell ill. His father tried a lot for her treatment but couldn't able to save her. Since then Kiran has been raised by his father alone.
Tears rolled from Kiran's eyes. He hugged his newborn daughter and said" My daughter will become a doctor and serve all the mothers when she grew up".
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Arthi (pen name)
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