Everything was falling in place as she was leaving to be with her husband, Daryl, but still just the mere thought of the move made her anxious.
“Why am I feeling this heaviness within?” she mused.
Though being with him was what Sally really wanted, her heart desired the loving shade of her parents and sister as well in her life, all together in the same space.
She wished her precious four to be near her. Such was her desire that every-time she was with one she missed the other three, always. And it was painful.
Being away from Daryl had driven her to the brink of depression and now that she was about to fly to be with him, the excitement came with a sense of apprehension of going away.
What if her family needed her? Would she be able to come back in time?
She was the eldest daughter after-all and now wanted to take care of her parents, do something in return for the wonderful life they had painted for her.
Every now and then she wondered what could she do?
“How can I be with all of them and take care of everything for everyone I love?” was a thought that floated around continuously behind the veil in her subconscious mind.
But she knew it well that she was too late to change anything for that was how this voyage on earth moved forward.
Their lives on different flights, soaring high on the wings of duty and though together was what they needed to be, Sally knew all too well that each of them had somewhere else to be. That was the order of things down here.
She felt a pull towards all four but at a time she could only be with one.
Maybe that was what being a daughter, a wife and a sister, all rolled into one, felt like!
Drained, she needed the strength to go away for a few days and not feel guilty for leaving her parents and sister behind.
She knew they wanted the same too, for her to just be carefree and stop worrying about everything and everyone for once!
But it was hard for her for she couldn’t let go.
In her heart she still hoped for a day when she had all the four, her sweet four, together.
Until that day though she prayed for them all to be happy, healthy and the rapport of their hearts to bind them in-spite of the distance.
“One day we’ll manage to be in the same city, together. Till then we’ll continue to be each others support, even though miles apart!” reflecting she finally got up from her seat and walked up to the check-in counter for a few days with the man she loved; after-all she couldn’t live without him too.
I had written a five sentence fiction with the prompt ‘strength’ for Lillie McFerrin Writes Five Sentence Fiction but since I failed to publish it in time I’ve decided to add a couple of more lines and link this to Write Tribe’s Wednesday Prompt 2014 – 7. Hope you enjoy it!
Often I have felt the same pull…gone through same emotions… You have captured it so well. Well written
Thanks Rajlakshmi 🙂 glad you liked it!
I could easily relate to it. being the elder daughter myself, i think i will be facing similar emotions in future when i get married
I could relate to this as I was the primary care taker of my dad after I was married and had children. It was quite the roller coaster ride juggling all of them and the responsibility. Somehow I managed and I am thankful I could be with my Dad and help him the last months of his life. ♥
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All I can do is nod my head in agreement!
It is good to know Kathy that you could do that… What are we if we can't take care of our parents when they need us the most..? Thanks for dropping by Kathy 🙂
Thanks so much….glad to connect with you 🙂
So well captured, Naba! That torn-between-relationships feeling can be so overwhelming!
Thanks Shailaja and true it can really be over-whelming!
Been there – it's not easy is it? You captured the emotion well.
Oh no it's not easy at all Carol ! Thanks for dropping by 🙂
That is so wonderfully written, I go through this feeling a couple of times when I think of getting married and many a times I am not able to express myself to him. I am sharing this article with him and I am sure he will understand what I want to express.
Can feel the emotion! WEll written and well captured! I guess we all want to do everything for everyone we love!
Lovely way to capture the emotions! 🙂
Mine is here – http://wp.me/p2Aqoq-oS
It is always difficult to choose between people you love and the added responsibility of being the eldest one doubles the dilemma. Lovely post
Glad you could identify with this post … I guess all of us girls do 🙂
Thanks for reading!
Thank you Danny and yes you are right we do want to do everything for the ones we love!
Thanks so much 🙂
Indeed it is Sulekkha … Thanks for dropping by !
Like her, we should cherish relationships before it's too late!
Beautifully expressed! I can relate to this so much. Being the eldest daughter, I always feel responsible for my parents.
Guess! I'll be in the same situation in some years where I'm planning to relocate to UAE. Guess, life is like that and we need to take decisions, no matter how hard it is. I love the way you expressed your thoughts through emotions. Good take on the prompt:)
http://vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/wednesday-prompt-2014-7-hshe-was-too-late
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A very emotional story ! It is indeed very difficult when a girl is bound by the love of parents and her own love.
Indeed Michelle…Thanks for dropping by 🙂
Me too Shilpa…Story of our lives! Thanks for dropping by 🙂
Thanks Vishal…You will surely feel this way… Hard to leave even one of our loved ones behind!
Truly Usha … Thanks for dropping by 🙂
very true its hard to choose between people we love.but we have to pass .nicely written
Thanks Pastiche 🙂
man or woman…we can't be with all the ones we love all through our lives…well written, portrayed the emotions very well.
Indeed…thanks Nilanjana ..glad you liked it!
Beautifully expressed! It's relate-able on so many occasions of ones life.. 🙂
dropping by Write Tribe
Thanks Rohan 🙂
nabanita a very unique name,your post is about attachment,inother words we all are bind with maya control by mahamaya.