Respect

"The day, you and me tied a knot, was the hardest and painful moment for her. I will not say that I did a mistake marrying you. You are a beautiful gift for me given by her and I love you. You are my present and she was my past. God has been very unfair in her life. She was not born normal but she is very special in our lives. She has faced many obstacles and yet, she is ready to fight for more. Friends ignored her because of her disability and she made her disability as strength which brought smile in her face. Even my parents denied her to be my life partner because of that." 

I was starring at him and listening to him. My mind was blur. He continued, "Smiti, I tried to convinced them but they didn't. They were upset knowing my decision and I shared it with her too. I asked her to move with me and live life. You will not believe, she is so traditional and caring lady. She denied my decision and said that until and unless parents will accept our relationship, we'll not get marry. The blessings of parents will give more strength and long lasting relation. I was hurt and fought with her and walked out. She called me many times but I didn't reply. I didn't talk to her for a long time. One day I realized that she is hurt more than me. No one has accepted her as I have known too, how people reacts to her, what people says behind her. She neglects on how they reacts but I could not. I feel like slapping them on both side of cheeks and throw few sentences in them. I asked her to meet and apologize. She smiled and said that reacted as usual. One year after, she asked me to get marry with the girl parents has chosen for me. Our happiness is not that important than our parents. She had spoken with my parents too and said that I will marry that girl whom they have chosen. She showed me your photo along with your details and said that I will live a happy life with you and my family. I asked her "is this our last decision?". She said, 'yes, everyone will be happy if you will marry her'. Here, everyone means everyone except Deeya. I asked her to attend the wedding which she happily agreed. She has hidden sorrows which flows when she is alone and with those sorrows in heart, she attended our wedding and after that she has been a best friend of mine. Though we hardly meet each other, not even in phone calls. Today, you and me have lived together for five years and this life has given to me by her and I am completely happy with you and my princess. I promise on this anniversary that I will always love you and be with you forever in every steps of life. Dear, Happy anniversary." 

I have no words to say to him. My eyes were filled with water and felt sorry for Deeya. What was her mistake? To be born as Special child, is her mistake? Don't she have rights to live her life happily with a normal person? Can't we respect her feelings? There are many children born special. It does not mean that you have to neglect them. Love them, give them a healthy environment to live, support them. 

Suddenly, Deeya arrived with Aditi, our baby. After  I could not stop myself and hugged her. She was surprised and asked, 'what happened?'. "I just wanted to hug you and thank you for the lifetime gift (point out him). Her eyes was watery but she was smiling. She hug me and said, "You deserve him more than I do. Never let mom, dad down. Respect them and their feelings. And take care of  him too so that he can care you both." "Deeya, will you be my best friend forever?" She was quite for few seconds to my question. Then she answered, "My pleasure, friend"

Today, we frequently meet each other. I want her to live happy life with Mr. perfect and shared it with her. But she don't want to get marry. Even she don't want me to talk about it. She is independent, successful and  happy in her life. Proud to be your friend dear. Love you forever.