The reason behind publishing this blog on November 17th, is because this story is related to that day, back in 2010.

I still remember each and every second. I was going to appear for my CA entrance exam in December. I was almost prepared with everything. Suddenly one fine day, my family planned a vacation. It wasn’t a long one but just a couple of days to Mount Abu (A popular Hill station in India). As always, I didn’t want to join (exam was just a reason) and deep in my heart, I didn’t want them to go without Me! But, they decided to go and, I was told to stay at my uncle’s place. At the time of leaving me at my uncle’s place, my Dad told him to TAKE CARE OF ME! Usually, He never ever Would say that! But was It A Sign?? I don’t know! Maybe!

Moving on, it was a pleasant day, do you remember that November when it rained? (The newspaper next day was all about that) The unusual And Unseasonal Rain Of NOVEMBER! I was at the class, getting ready for the upcoming exam. The weather was Nice. A couple of days had already passed, My Family was enjoying the holidays. Being so Silly, I have not called them or talk to them since they left! Suddenly In the evening in my break, I felt like I needed to talk to Dad! I tried calling him around 5:30! His phone was out of coverage area, which was normal for a hill station. I called my sister on her number but that too was BSNL(Telecom service provider) so, No chance my call would go through! I ended trying. It was still raining in the evening and on the way back to my uncle’s home, I went to get my phone repaired and It took me around an hour! As soon as I reached home and started changing, I received a call from my dad’s friend who lived in the same society as I did. I remember him asking me, Misha, where is your Dad? And I said, He went out. He suddenly asked me is there anyone with him named Raman? (He was my uncle from my step mom’s side who was with them for the trip) I said Yes!  And then He spoke for a couple of minutes none of that I remember now or at that time!
Sometime later, I had an old lady visit my Grandma; My Grandma lived with my Uncle. That was a very unusual time for someone to visit! I smelled something fishy! I called back Dad’s Friend! He assured me everything is Alright!

Time went by and my Heart started beating Fast! I have Had that feeling before some years when Something happened with My Mom. My heart was telling me

“Misha, No! You are thinking about it all wrong.”

I kept all the positivity and didn’t allow a single Negative thought to come in my mind. Till midnight, My Uncle’s house was full of people from the neighborhood and some close relatives from around the city. I didn’t meet anybody and decided to stay upstairs with my cousins. They were Saying me that Everything is Alright! I saw in their eyes that said; NO! It’s not going to be Alright Misha and You will have to be strong to accept everything. And In my heart, I kept thinking about all the unnecessary stuff including my in-class test next morning.
My uncle was not close to me, in fact; I was not at all close with anyone, neither cousin nor friends! In the morning around 5, I received a call again! (Yes, we were awake all night. In between I kept trying to call my dad n my sister then I realized that my sister had changed her number just a day ago and one more sign, she had told me to keep her number in my mind but to tease her I didn’t bother and just saved it on my phone.

Remember, I got my phone repaired in the evening? Yeah, I had lost all my contacts! So, I was trying her old number that I still remember at this moment!) Coming back to the early morning call, I was told that My Family had a small accident on the highway and they were sent to a hospital. None of them had had any serious injuries that were what I was being told. I went to my uncle. I knew He wouldn’t lie!

He looked into my eyes, and said, Misha, Your Dad has just had some Leg injury, it will take some time, but He will get recovered! And he cried! That moment I realized No it’s NOT JUST an accident!

I had to wait for some more time to know what exactly was going on!

In the morning around 9, We had an overflow of Relatives from different cities! I didn’t even want to look at them and face them and see their Crying faces! I pretended to be so strong that I controlled all my tears! In my Mind, I knew that I will only believe that it was an accident, and Everything is alright only after listening to my dad’s voice for at least once! I kept trying his cell phone. It was still out of reach! I had my class test and I didn’t want to miss it! Also, this moment was all I had to deal with to conquer everything!

After some time, I saw something that had me shaken for life! Three dead bodies wrapped in clean white sheets.

They looked identical as they were covered from top to bottom. I literally had my legs shaking. Still, I wasn’t ready to accept! Everyone wanted me to know that these bodies were of my Sister, brother and my Dad who were supposed to return! They were not supposed to Leave me half way! No matter what! Imagine having lost everyone you ever had as a Family! I lost all my Hopes all my dreams at that moment. Even I lost my Faith. My faith in God (That I have gained back now). I was Angry and above everything I was BLANK! I had millions of thoughts at one second and on the other, I was Just Standing there keeping my eyes on them, who wasn’t there anymore! According to Doctors their faces were not allowed to be seen by anybody as they were damaged badly! I felt as if that was the last day of my life as I was dependent on my Dad and my Family; mentally, emotionally, financially. Aren’t you too? Imagine your life without them! Without the FAMILY! Did you feel those goosebumps? I still feel those when I remember that I Don’t have A Family! (In fact, now I am blessed with amazing In-Laws and the most loving Husband). I am telling you this story just to let you know that I missed many chances to tell my family that I loved them! I regret that I did not talk to my dad in his last days! I could have called him and told him that I am fine, and I want them to come back soon. But, Instead, I chose to stay angry and not talk!

That day I would never forget, and I know many of those who were with me in those times will never forget too! And I am grateful and Thankful to those who have helped me Being strong.

I want you to tell your parents, your siblings and to all who matter to you, that you love them no matter what. Coz this moment will never come back.

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