Story: The Return Journey
“Mom, please hurry we need to reach the theatre by 6.00 PM!”, exclaimed Sanjay. He had planned to watch a new movie with his family, especially with his mother Ganga. His mother was staying with him for a month now as his father was traveling to another city for an outdoor office workshop.
Sanjay was delighted to see his mother after a long time and had planned various things for her. Movies, short trips, visits to parks and shopping were on the cards. Last week they had visited the famous zoo park.
A number of times, Ganga asked Sanjay to book her return journey ticket to their hometown. All family members were happy with the short trips, movie outings and shopping but Ganga wasn’t enjoying it. Sanjay was unable to figure out what the problem was.
He often thought about his childhood memories. There were no outings, shopping sessions or even the television. But they were happy with spending time with family and friends. Sanjay remembered how his mother made special dishes and shared stories with the family.
He soon realized his mistake about the outings. “I wish I could turn back the clock and bring the wheels of time to a stop for the last 1 month”, thought Sanjay. He cancelled all the upcoming outings and decided to spend quality time with his mother. He requested her to cook different dishes. The family spent the rest of the time chit chatting, playing antakshari and other indoor games. This plan worked and his mother never asked about the return journey.
Note: Above short story published in Toastmasters Club of Pune South East Newsletter.
Note: Above short story published in Toastmasters Club of Pune South East Newsletter.
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