Goodbye
After yet another tiresome day at
college I dragged my dreary legs to my puny room in our old hostel. Exhausted I
fell flat on the bed. Before I could even grab a wink’s sleep I suddenly
recalled that I had to check my mail for some assignment. Reluctantly I turned
on the laptop and opened my email. There it was- the 1st
mail from our Professor! Oh! How I wanted him to disappear! Then I wouldn't have to struggle to complete the work on time!!
Not bothering to look at the next
mails I opened Facebook and turned on the chat. As expected none of my
buddies were online. I smirked thinking they must be as dead tired as I was. I
was about to log out when I got a message from my elder brother-
“Goodbye, sis”
I knew he was trying to annoy me
as usual. Who starts the chat with a “goodbye” after all? I was too tired to continue with his prank
and replied in hurry-
“Go to hell”
I logged out and went back to
check my mails. I opened the second mail and froze. It was from my father. It
read-
“Swati, why have you turned off
your cell?? I am unable to reach you!! Something very awful has happened to
your brother. He had a serious accident today and is admitted in the emergency
ward. As soon as you read this call me dear. Don’t get scared he will be alright!
“
It was dated today.
I panicked. With shivering hands
I picked up my mobile and switched it on. I called Papa and I broke down when I heard my mother’s loud wails in the background. I could hear his faint
whisper saying Bhaiya was no more. I didn't hear the loud crash of my mobile as
it slipped out of my hands and crashed on the floor. I was choking and my eyes
became so blurry that I could hardly see anything. But I had to open that chat
again. I knew he was there. He couldn't have gone. He clearly sent me a message
just now. How can he be no more?? No!
It’s all a mistake. That was not a final
goodbye. No, it mustn't be!! He couldn't have died just because I told him to
go to hell!! It’s silly!! Hah!! It was all wrong!! Uncontrollable tears poured
down my face. Everything went black as I slowly lost consciousness wondering if
it all was a dream……..
sis..that's a bit scary & well a bit funny...of all the things he could've done..he chose Facebook?His sister must really be a chataholic :P
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