An Hour of Nightmare

Casually I called home to speak to my mother and even to admonish her for not wishing me on my wedding anniversary.Our maid lifted the phone.

I asked if Amma is there. She started fumbling about.I could feel the panic in her voice.I knew something was not right.Pestered her for a while and she revealed Amma is in hospital .She had a nose bleed.

I could feel my fingers going numb,Laxmi was explaining what had happened.Iwas not able to understand what she was speaking.She told to call up in Acchan s cell.

I dialed acchan. Hoping , praying just two hear my amma's voice .Just to soothe my nerves which I felt was sticking out from everywhere.For nearly 45 min I kept on dialing my father, he was not attending.I knew the value of every minute that passed by .My BP was rising.Lost all hopes to contact,I dialed my uncle's number.That was a blessing , he attended and said my mother was just down with sinus.

Felt a heavy stone being removed from my chest, I leaned back on my chair to relax. Thanking all the god(s) in the process.