Yes this is it..."LOVE"

I was in the mid of my favourite morning nap when I was startled by a husky female voice chanting" stay that way" right into my ears.... rather I should say right into my head.Rubbing my sleepy eyes with the back of my palms, I realized that it was none other than my ageing cell phone trying to wake me up. The alarm tone kept increasing by few decibels per second till I shut it up

Gathering up my nerves I kicked off the duvet with full force & thought that if Christiano would have done the same....it would have been a goal for sure & the cheerleaders would have performed a double somersault.I knew that neither Christiano nor the sexy cheerleaders could help me in today's exam.So, brushing up my weird soccer thoughts I rushed through the chaotic series of daily errands as quickly as i could.

In next 45 mins., I was waiting at the metro platform & the silver centipede was right on time. I boarded it with a management book in one hand & my handbag in other.Thanks to the metro authorities for being bit impartial in reserving few seats for the fairer sex. Adjusting myself on one such seat within minutes I was lost in the black & white lanes of my book.

It was at " Rajeev Chowk", when my concentration went on a spree as an elderly couple in late seventies boarded the train.The lady was in night gown with a brown shawl hanging on her shoulder.She was seemingly disturbed & was trembling while the old man supported her plastered hand. He with utmost care helped her in sitting as if she was a new born baby. He took out a white handkerchief out of  the pocket of his immaculately ironed linen trouser and wiped the sweat droplets from his wife's forehead.

She despite her weakness gazed lovingly in her husbands eyes.The old man reciprocated by pressing her right hand between his wrinkled palms & murmered " take deep breath & everything will be fine".The lady smiled weakly, closed her eyes, tilted her head & rested it on her husbands shoulder. The man raised his free hand to caress her head.

I thought to myself.....yes this is it...."LOVE".....which brings & keeps two hearts close forever....which makes you smile despite the physical pain.........which is not superficial but something deep within......which makes you forget the world around.....yes this is it......"LOVE" ......which sustains life.

I realized that my station had arrived & I found myself smiling oblivious of the fact that I was to sit for an unprepared exam in next 5 mins.