Letter to my beloved-part 1

The cyclone repercussion of one part of world had resulted into gloomy weather. There was still rain sprinkling outside with faint cold winds. Few people ventured outside with their vehicles.   However, many people preferred being indoors as they enjoyed the warmth of their homes just like Taran. He was busy filling the cartons with the old stuff that he wanted to shift to the basement. As he headed towards the basement, he saw his wife (Saniya) trying to carry heavy carton. Looking at her petite size, it seemed to be difficult for her to carry them.  He offered to help her but she declined. After persistently declining his help, she later had to agree as she couldn’t withstand its weight.

He carried them to the basement. As he was arranging them, thoughts about Jenny were lingering in his mind. He couldn’t understand her. Why was she cold towards him? Did she ever love him? 

 They were married for a year. But everything was still the same. He tried many ways to make the marriage work. However nothing worked. She never reciprocated his love. Their relationship was like the one sided. It was difficult for him to understand her. She was so complex and sensitive. Whatever he did hurted her feelings. He felt invisible in her life. It was like two strangers tied by wordly relationship were staying in a house.

He was taking out stuffs from carton –greeting cards from her old friends, worn out sweater, old bedspreads, few heavy books ( no wonder! the carton was heavy) and an envelope. He kept things on the rack. As he placed the heavy books and envelope, the name on the envelope startled him. He read the name again and again-letter to beloved.

(To be continued)