
The old man wakes up at the day break, finishes off his morning routine and goes to the nearby bus depot.
The security guard at the bus depot gives him a knowing smile and sits by him to have a small chat. The old man starts narrating enthusiastically about his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, whom he is expecting to arrive then. He tells the guard that he has travelled all the way to receive them.
The guard who looks like he is expecting someone himself, gives him nods at regular intervals. After all, he has been hearing the same story for the past six months.
There has never been a day, where the old man didn’t arrive to receive his family. Six months back, he had lost his entire family in a terrible bus accident. The old man, who couldn’t comprehend the whole incident, lost his sanity. He still thought everyday to be the day, his family arrived.
The guard looks at the entrance for, he knows that the old man’s wife would come to take him back anytime now.
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That was touching yet a wonderful take!
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Thanks Aashi🤗
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Oh, Ramya this is such a heartbreaking story. Thanks for joining in the challenge
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Thanks for the opportunity, Sadje. It has been three weeks since I discovered your blog and the weekly prompt. I am really glad I did. Thanks for the inspiration.
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You’re welcome! I am really grateful for your kind words
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Heart touching..♥️
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Thank you Arati🤗
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Ohhhh such a heartbreaking story…
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Ramya I seem to have WP glitch. Can’t see any comments 😔
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You are really good at writing emotional tales. Keep it up. Wonderful take on the picture prompt!
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Thanks Fahima🤗❤
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Beautiful Take on the prompt…
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Thank you Ramya🤗
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Heart-breaking tale! You’ve expressed it so beautifully. ❤️
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Thanks, dear Priya.
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My pleasure ☺️
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This is such a sad story and so well told. Nicely done!
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Thank you Chris🤗
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This is such a touching take. A lovely tale, an awesome take 👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank you🤗
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Touching and mysterious
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Thanks Jude🤗
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A pleasure 🌼
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