Monday, December 5, 2011

Dad

My dad is here with me to help me take care of Maya while I am at work. I never thought that it would be this helpful, he helps me entirely with maya - to bath her, feed her, play with her and also helps me with cooking. Its such a huge moral support that I never ever imagined it to be. Yesterday, we were just talking about how girls of teenage get harrased by boys. I too passed that age and was so scared that it is entirely my fault if someone follows me. Then my dad said, I never told you this, but when you were in 11th or 12th standard and used to go to school in your Sunny, there used to be a college boy who would follow you. I noticed it for a couple of days, then I let you pass, then blocked that guy and started hitting him near Tea shop. Everyone who only saw me as a calm, indian bank manager started wondering what has got into him and then I told them that I am generally a calm person, but when someone disturbs my girls, I wouldnt let them do it. Then the T shop owner scared that guy off saying if that girls Uncle(politician) comes to know, he would kill you. Just run away. I never told you this cuz you were always very scared and timid". That moment, I realised, no matter to whom I am special or not, I had always been a special little girl to my father. I looked so proudly at my husband, who always somehow thought that I might not have been that pampered as he used to be.

My dad actually cares so much about me, even now. Ever since I got married, somehow I always had been feeling too matured, always taking care and not being taken care of. I felt emotionally worn out because I couldnt see anyone caring about me as much as I care about them. In a long time now, i actually feel pampered and being treated special, to worry about my rest and relaxing. It does feel super great:)