Love Came After Memories

Chapter 4 - Trying To Lead New Life

We saw Leena and Prabhakaran watching television in the living hall. At that moment, Vijay entered the living hall. He noticed that Prabhakaran, engrossed in the cartoon playing on the screen, barely acknowledged Vijay's presence. Silently, he signalled for Leena to come out of the living hall. Leena silently complied, and Vijay then led her to the kitchen.

As they reached the kitchen, Leena asked, "Why did you ask me to come here?" Vijay responded, "First, take a seat. I have a surprise for you." Leena responded, "What's that?" Vijay said, "Take a seat first." Leena took a seat and asked, "Now tell me what the surprise is?" Vijay handed over the phone to her and said, "Your mom is on the video call. Attend it."

As Leena took the phone from Vijay, she felt a surge of emotion knowing that her mother was on the other end of the video call. Her hands were trembling; Vijay noticed that. "Leena, don't be afraid. I will be in the living hall, don't worry." Leena nodded in response, and Vijay left the kitchen. With trembling hands, she tapped the screen to accept the call, her heart pounding with anticipation.

A moment later, her mother's familiar face appeared on the screen, her eyes lighting up with joy at the sight of her daughter. "Leena, my dear, how are you?" her mother exclaimed, her voice filled with warmth and affection.

Tears welled up in Leena's eyes as she gazed at her mother's smiling face. "Mom, I'm doing okay," she replied, her voice choked with emotion. "I badly want to talk to you."

Her mother's expression softened with concern as she noticed the tears in Leena's eyes. "Oh Leena, I know what you are going through," she said, her voice laced with worry. Leena took a deep breath, trying to compose herself before speaking. "Mom, there's just been a lot going on lately," she explained, her voice trembling slightly. "But I'm trying to stay strong."

Her mother's eyes filled with empathy as she listened to Leena's words. She said gently, "I understand, sweetheart, but remember, no matter what happens, I'm always here for you. Vijay told me everything. I am happy that memories came back, but because of that, you didn't know what happened in your life after that accident."

Leena nodded, feeling a sense of reassurance wash over her, "Thank you, Mom." Leena's mom then asked, "Hmm, then how about Vijay and Prabha? Did they disturb you in any way?" Leena responded with a warm smile, "That's a misinterpreted statement. Actually, whether I disturbed them or not is the question. Vijay is a nice guy. Even though I don't remember the day I loved him, I know the reason why. And Prabha, having a child like him is totally a blessing. The way he speaks, his caring nature, and moreover, he looks like me. I thought I was better after that accident only."

Leena's mom laughed at her response. Leena's voice went low as she said, "Mom, dad?" Leena's mother's smile faded slightly as Leena mentioned her father. There was a moment of silence on the video call, the weight of Leena's question hanging in the air. Finally, her mother took a deep breath before responding, her voice filled with sadness, "I know, my dear. It's been incredibly difficult for all of us. But your father would want us to stay strong and support each other, just like we always have. Also, you have been there till her last breath. So don't worry."

They both overcame that then Leena's mom started sharing some major events that happened in their family. As they were sharing, Prabhakaran also entered the video call. The video call went through a mixed range of emotions. After the video call arrived at the end part, during which Leena's mom said, "Leena, understand, whatever happened in the past, we can't undo it, but we can make changes in the present to create a new future."

As the call came to an end, Leena felt a renewed sense of hope stirring within her. She knew that despite the challenges she faced, she had the love and support of her family to guide her through. She decided to embark on a new life from this call.