Most awaited wedding... But I have to miss it

Uninvited Wedding

 
Why are some things not in our control? Nancy asks herself. Nancy and Rachael are soul friends. There was a time when their families were together as a single united family. Now things have changed. Now both the families have parted miles. Not just that, one cannot tolerate another. But nothing has changed between Nancy and Rachael. Their bond has rather become stronger. Neither their families nor any external entity could break it. 

Nancy recalls the day when Rachael told her about her boyfriend Ray... Nancy,  I think Ray is the one. We both are so imperfectly perfect. Nancy was so happy for her. Time flies. It has been 4 years and now they are getting married. Ray is a good guy and he will keep Rachael happy, Nancy knows it. As good things don't come easily,  making their marriage happen was not easy. But Rachael is a strong woman, a fighter. She fixed everything right. Now everyone is happy and excited about their marriage, one of the best things to happen in the coming years. Nancy has always been there to support and encourage Rachael. Rachael would share all the plans and progress with Nancy. Nancy feels sad that she couldn't be part of Rachael's wedding preparation. But Nancy makes sure that she supports Rachael emotionally and in all other possible ways, even though her physical presence is not there. 

Time flies. This time it is flying at the speed of light. Nancy realizes it only after Rachael shares her wedding card with her. Rachael shares some beautiful return gifts packets made by her. Rachael, I am not coming for your wedding but I want the return gift Nancy tells Rachael. I can't believe my soul friend is getting married and I can't be part of it... the most awaited wedding, but I have to miss it. Nancy wonders herself We meet people, become friends, become family, all in this lifetime. And in this lifetime we become strangers again. If only life was as simple as our childhood days.

Mom, was I a mistake?

Life is Unfair

 
Stella is a lucky girl born with a silver spoon. Being the first grandchild of her maternal grandfather,  she is his favorite, he adores her. Her grandfather is going to Canada on a business strip Stella darling, what do you want from Canada?. 6 years old Stella says Grandpa, get me a pair of block shoes. Her wish is his command. Little Stella is having a little Princess's life, totally unaware of what is coming ahead of her and her family. 

Things are not good between Stella's parents. After dragging their relationship for 2 ugly years, they decide to move apart. 8 years old Stella is not able to understand what is going on. No one asks what does she want. Her grandfather also does not bother to know what is going through his little grandchild. Things get worse, her father left the house without telling anyone. Stella is now living with her mom's family. The small girl wonders herself Why do things change? Why do people change? She is not her grandfather's favorite anymore. Her mom does not have time for her. Her dad is in a different city struggling with his career.

Stella is a teenager now. Now she understands what is dating, love, relationship etc.. Second thing she gets to know is her mom is in a relationship with a new man. Earlier her mom doesn't have time for her,  now she neither has time nor love for her daughter. Young Stella longs for her parents' love, she doesn't remember the last time her mom or dad showed love and affection to her. Her mom comes to her Stella, I am getting married very soon. Stella is speechless. Her mom continues I had a word with your father, he will come and pick you in a week's time. You will have to stay with him. Stella could feel the coldness in her entire body. She feels as if her heart stops beating. She couldn't stop asking her mom Mom, was I a mistake? Am I an extra baggage?.  She wanted to ask one more question,  but she didn't because she knows the answer already, the question was Do you love me?.