Chapter 4 True Love
Anaya's Pov
It 10.00 pm.My dad still not arrived. I am sitting on a coach in my living room waiting for my day.
I called him twice and he didn't lift. When I am about to leave to my bedroom, I hear my dad car sound and I reached the main road. My dad came out of the car and walked towards me.
" Anaya, why don't you sleep. It’s already late." my dad talked to me while I am taking his brief case from his dad.
" Dad, what happened you look so tired. Is everything ok at company." I asked while taking my dad inside home.
" All good baby, no issues. Have you finished your dinner.”?
"No dad, I want to eat with you. Go, get changed and come down. I will serve the dishes mean while."
My dad went to his room came after 20 mins to dinning. I served the dishes and Mrs. Nancy my aunt helped me with the cutlery.
We both chatted for some time and left to room. I changed to comfortable night pajamas. I didn't feel sleep, so I came out. I see that light is switched on in my dad room, I reached to my dad's room.
" Dad, are you still awake". I asked
" Baby, come. Why you haven't slept yet"
"No dad, I am not getting sleep. Can I be hear for some time? If you are ok."
" Come dear, even I want to tell you one important thing I forgot to mention you. Tomorrow, there is some party in our business circle. I want you to accompany with me."
"Me, dad you are asking me? You haven't asked me ever before. But today you want me to go to party, why?"
"Baby girl, you are not kid anymore. you have grown up. I must introduce you to all my friends. Who knows I may find a prince for my princess.”?
"Daaadd, what is this. I am just 19. You already started these things. I still didn't get my degree from college ".
"Baby, I don't want to force you into any relationship. It’s all your decision. if it comes to your marriage., Infact I would like you to choose your life partner. I don't want you to go on a bind date. “My dad said while gently stoking my head gently.
"But dad I want you to choose my life partner. I don't want to go on dates. I know my dad's choice is the best". I said to him while hugging.
"Hmm baby, let’s see. If my baby still says same words when she met her true love"
We both laughed at same time. And we chatted for few more mins and I left to my room. I didn't fell asleep. Do true love really exist in this world.
I see only in novels, but for me my dad love is only the true love. I can't find these comfort or security with others.
I fell asleep.
Next day when I woke up, my dad already left to company as he had a morning meeting.
I checked few universities to apply for degree in Business. I am interested in science, but I want to help my dad with the company matters. So, I decided to take degree in Business Administration.
I don't know who my prince is. Will he help my dad in business? Don't know I don't want to depend on anyone. I am there to help my dad and company.
I applied for few universities, get washed myself and went downstairs for Breakfast. My aunt Nancy already served the breakfast for me.
I finished my breakfast and told Aunty that I am going to park. I do some sketches. I would like to capture the feelings on people faces. Public park is the best place that I can see different kind of people.
I went out and get into my car which my dad presented me on my 18 th birthday. My dad doesn’t like me to drive long distance. So, I usually take it to nearby places.
I went to nearby stationary shop got some pencils and sketches and reached the park.
The moment I entered the park, I searched for a perfect scenery. And I saw a pregnant lady, sit near by bench. She seems to look sad. I can clearly see sorrow in her eyes. I see invisible tears in her eyes. She is very beautiful under the sunshine and in pink floral frock.
I silently captured her into my sketch book. And before leaving I somehow thought and reached the lady sitting silently and sitting into the space.
I sit on other side of the bench and said," Hey hello, you came alone."
She seems in deep thought; she didn't answer me.
I said hello again.She came out of trance and looked at me and said hello with a faint smile.
"Hey sorry if i am disturbing you, And i am sorry for secretly capturing you in to my sketchbook"
I showed her , the picture.I thought she will smile after seeing it. I just want her to make her happy.But she didn't reacted .I thought may be i didn't did it well.
" she said it is good Miss..."
" Anaya Spencers, You can call me Anaya".
" I am sorry , if i am intruding in to your personal space, i see deep ssrrow in your eyes, felt like you are in some problem. My dad use to say like , if we share our problems with others, atleast we may get relief from emotional burden".
"When i saw tears in your eyes i really felt pain, so i came here to talk to you. If you want to share with me , you can believe me.Even if you cannot, it's ok . But remember time will not be same all the days.You too will get a fruitful days."I started talking to her but she didn't show any response to my words.
she suddenly opened her mouth, " When i see old couples together here, i makes me believe that true love still exist. But i couldn't find such a thing in my relationship.Only when there is some emotional bond between the couples, then there will be thing like true love. Unfortunately, i am not fortunate to have it, rather than abuse and humiliation in my life".
"Are you facing any domestic violence , let me know i will try to help you." i really feel pity while listening to her.
But she said, " Leave it to my fate, i still have hope that one day i will win his heart.Because i love him and I believe in my love"
I didn't talked again i simply hold her hand and said, " You have a brave heart".
I left the park and started thinking , how can she love a person who didn't love her and only show hate towards her.
I reached home early and see that my dad already reached home.I think he just came home and still in his office suit.
"Hey dad, you came early."
" Baby , forgot we are going to party to evening".My dad said while removing his coat.
"Dad are you sure, you really want to take me along with you".
"Yes ofcource dear, get ready, you have only 1 hr time".
I pouted after listening to him and went straight up to my room. I simply choosed a white long frock which has light embroidery with pearls embedded on it and had light makeup with red lipstick.
While i am looking in to the mirror, suddenly i remembered the words that the lady said in park.How can she love a person who is showing only hate towards her. Why can't she escape from him and file a harassment complaint.People say when in love , our IQ will be zero. May be it is correct. People should not suffocate in the emotional bonds.
I came downstairs and dad is already waiting for me. I quickly said bye to Mrs.Nancy and we left to party in our car.