It took quite some time for me to understand the better of the situation. What I was able to capture from the conversation is that, dad met with an accident. And thankfully, he is alive and is getting the treatment. Prakash uncle is right up there and looking after everything that is required.
I was in no state to
continue with the interview at that time. But still, mom suggested me to seal
this one and come straight to hospital.
“Mom, Listen, Interviews
come and go. But I can’t keep myself away for another 4-6 hours from you and
dad. Considering the kind of situation that we are into.” I tried to explain
things like family is more important than an interview.
“No. Not again please.
Prakash uncle suggested you to take up the interview. Till then, he said, he
would manage things.” Mom sounded low for the entire conversation. She wanted
to pass on the info to me. But, it’s not the right time.
I was left with no choice
but to attend the rest of the interview. Like always, I was out in the final
round.
A failed person that I
am. Like always. And within no time, I rushed towards the hospital and have
seen dad in a very terrible state. Those
hand and leg injuries pained me more than anything else.
Unlike the other days,
Prakash uncle didn’t ask me anything regarding the interview I just failed to
crack. He explained me quite a few technical tips on the medicines that are
supposed to be used for my dad and the food diet suggested by doctor.
Dad got discharged from
hospital the other day and have ended up paying some 10K for the emergency
charges. Dad never wanted so much lot of money to be invested on him for any
cause. But mom and I are having no one other than dad. He is our world.
It took him a week to get
settled completely at home. Some portion of the single room that we stay is now
allotted to dad so that he can rest without any trouble. He requires fresh air
and thus he was given the first front part of the room which is so closely
connected to the main door.
People from my colony who
were friends with my dad kept visiting every day and provided their version of
inputs on how to recover fast.
The more dad stays on the
bed, the harder it gets for the family to survive. The little savings that we
have made in the recent times quickly turned empty and we have no money left
with us.
There must be some income
generation and I have cursed myself for not being the right guy for a family
that is constantly struggling.
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