From my very childhood I was lucky enough to have my bhaiya , an additional guardian apart from parents. I remember my childhood when he used to make my pony, wrap my books, help me get ready for school, distribute new pencils, erasers and other stationary during exams. I remember the way we use to fight like cats and dogs and also the day when he prayed to Lord Ganesha holding my hand to help me get well when I was ill.
He was a brilliant student. I have never seen him studying without the television on. I really appreciated his concentration skills and how he always managed to be among the toppers. He had very good hand writing. But that is not all, he was my father's right hand. He helped him after returning from school without even changing his school uniform and sometimes skipping lunch. My mother's best friend. I used to envy how both of them had so many secret talks. he was our youngest brother's playing buddy too. All 4 of us - me, our 2 younger sisters and the youngest brother relied upon him in all our school works and decisions. He could so easily bind together our family. None of us had any idea whats going to come ahead.
Life is really strange. One day we just lost him. He met with an accident , hospitalized for 10-12 days but could not survive. All of a sudden my father lost his business partner, my mother lost her best friend , and we siblings lost our immediate guardian. Our family shattered.
Everything seemed so unrealistic. We all felt he is gonna come. Perhaps he did. He now resides in our hearts forever. His responsibilities became mine and his dreams became my dreams, My brother wanted to be a successful Computer Engineer and hence so do I. I got a reason in my life- my purpose to live. I knew now its me who needs to take care of our parents and love and guide our younger siblings. I accepted the whole responsibilities with my bhaiya in my heart. From a below average student I became a topper. I try my best to be my siblings best friend understanding their feelings and guiding them to the right path. I was glad when papa told me recently "Tu to mera Beta h". I listen to all my mother's stories or complains and try my best to make her happy.
I still feel him beside me always. Whenever I feel lost, I just think of him as in what would he do if he was in this situation. He gives me courage to take the risk if its meant for good purpose. He gives me determination to work hard. He helps me to keep my positive attitude even when I fail.
His dream is still alive in me. I know its a long way to do. But I have him so I know I can do wonders.....Lucky to have him in my life.. He is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to me...
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