Love Came After Memories

Chapter 1 - Awakening Past Memories

The year was 2036, and the morning sun cast its gentle rays upon the city of Auckland, painting the sky with hues of dawn. Light filtered through the windows of a modest 2-bedroom home, illuminating the carefully arranged furniture with a warm glow.

Amidst the tranquil morning scene, a couple lay sleeping in the bedroom. As the clock struck 6:30 a.m., the wife, Leena, stirred from her slumber and gently nudged her husband, "Vijay, awake. Vijay, it's 6:30 a.m.," she whispered, urging him to rise for the day. After rousing Vijay, Leena freshened up and proceeded to the kitchen to begin her daily chores. As she busied herself with tasks, she glanced at the clock and noted that it was already 7:30 a.m. Without delay, she poured a cup of milk and made her way to wake up their son, Prabhakaran.

She opened the bedroom door and gently tried to rouse her son. "Prabha, my child, wake up. It's 7:30; you need to go to school," she said softly. Prabhakaran responded in his slumber, "Mom, just five more minutes," his voice barely audible through the haze of sleep. With a patient smile, Leena persisted, knowing all too well the struggle of rousing a sleepy teenager. "Come on, Prabha, you don't want to be late for school again," she urged, her tone gentle yet firm. Reluctantly, Prabhakaran finally opened his eyes, blinking away the remnants of sleep.

He drank up the milk, and Leena started preparing him for school. In the meantime, Vijay got out of the bathroom and began dressing himself for his office. After 15 minutes, he emerged from the room and walked to the dining room, where he started having his breakfast. Five minutes later, Leena and Prabhakaran also walked into the dining room.

As Leena and Prabhakaran joined Vijay in the dining room, the morning chatter filled the air, creating a sense of warmth and togetherness. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the scent of breakfast, signaling the start of another busy day in their household. During their breakfast, Leena asked, "Vijay, did you send the money to your parents?" Vijay responded, "Yes, I already sent that."

After that, Prabha's school bus arrives at their home's door. Vijay boards Prabha onto the school bus. Then we see Vijay was about to leave. At that moment, Leena arrives to say goodbye. Vijay grabs her waist and pulls her into a warm embrace, saying, "I am going to miss my amazing wife for a few hours." Leena gives him a romantic look and says, "Vijay, you too," as she plants a kiss on his cheek. Then she adds, "This kiss will be a remedy for those busy hours."

With a tender smile, Vijay held Leena close for a moment longer, savoring the warmth of her embrace. "This kiss is a proper remedy," he murmured softly. Reluctantly, they parted ways, exchanging one final smile before Vijay headed out the door. Leena sighed as she watched him leave, and then made her way to the kitchen to complete the remaining chores. They were a perfect, happy family, the kind that everyone wishes to have. But little did they know, their happiness would soon be tested by challenges from their past.

After some time, we see Leena with her neighbour Lalita. They were discussing a recent event that happened in Lalita's family in India. As they talked, Leena went to the kitchen to make some juice for herself and Lalita. While making the juice, she tried to reach the sugar tin from the top shelf. She grabbed a stool and attempted to reach it. However, during the process, she fell from the stool, injuring her head primarily.

Then we see Vijay working at his office when he receives a call from his neighbor. He answers the call, "Hi Lalita ma'am, what's up?" She responds, "Vijay, I came to your house to talk to Leena. At that moment, she went to make juice. In the midst, she tried to get something from the top shelf. She slipped and now she's asking various questions like 'where am I?' and 'what am I doing here?' I am thinking of taking her to the nearby hospital." After hearing that, Vijay responds in a hurry, "Lalita ma'am, I am coming back home. Until then, please take care of her. I'll be home in 20 minutes."