How Long....?

As Rita Stepped out of her home telephone rang. She knew it was an ISD call. Her face was brightened and she went inside and took the receiver.

“How are you honey”? came the voice from the other side of the receiver.

“I am fine. How are you? When you will be coming back to India?” asked Rita

“ Soon dear”.

“Huh!For the past one year your saying this. But you have never kept your word. I just hear your voice in Phone and receive your mails…..” Rita’s voice shivered.

“ Hey, What to do dear? The Project deadline is getting extended. Sorry dear. Now I ought to get back to work. Will call you again at night. Take care da”.

“You too take care. I love you…” Before Rita could complete it the receiver was cut at the other end.

Rita sighed and took her bag and called her mother aloud. “Amma I am going to my friend’s home. I may come late.”

“Ok Rita, come soon.” Replied her mother and watched her daughter as she walked away.

She came in and looked at her husband.

“How long your going to play this drama of Ravi calling her?” she cried

“I don’t know… till she understands that Ravi is no more…. till she is able to accept the reality….”came Venu’s reply who burst into tears.