Love in simple things

Love is warm

"Don't cry, Maya. This happens in every household. I just..." Maya stared right into his soul while her eyes turned red. She didn't expect him to generalize whatever she was feeling. He immediately knew it. He apologized. "I am sorry Mayu. I didn't mean it that way. I am just saying that it is not worth being overwhelmed." He invalidated her continuously. She ran towards her room.

"Come with me."

"Where?"

"To my room"

"Why? You clearly need some space. I don't want to be on your face. Just take some hot tea and sleep. I kept it on your side table"

"So, you don't want to come and listen to me?"

"I am not feeling well. I don't know how to talk right now. Let me gather my thoughts and come to you soon. I am here" She ran inside. Amor is a very patient person. He doesn't involve himself in any drama. When it comes to Maya, he always listens to her. Today, her mother triggered her wounds. He didn't know what they were talking about but knew it was not right when Maya started having a meltdown. He tried to console her without knowing so she started telling him about the fight. He felt like it was exaggerated. He got into trouble telling her.

He slowly opened the door after 30 minutes. She was still crying. She tapped on her bed. He sat there. "Maya, I know it is very tough talking with someone and handling emotions. It wouldn't help our case to shout or yell at your mother. I am not taking anyone's side. I am prioritizing your peace. Please understand baby. I want you to know the patterns in your relationship with your mother and try to understand her situation. I am very clear about this. Now, did I say anything wrong?"

"I just need someone to take my side, for silly reasons at least. Take my side and tell me I am right."

"Do you have any doubts about it?"

"I do. When everyone around me tells me that it is who they are as a person and I have to sacrifice my principles every single time, how can I possibly be sane?"

"But it is difficult to parent an adult, especially if that adult is your parent"

"I don't want Logic, Amor. Please, I know all these things. Give me comfort"

"You don't seem like you will appreciate if I am comforting. This is not the first time, you are overwhelmed after a phone conversation. This is repeatedly happening."

"Please, leave the room, Am"

"I won't. I share this house with you. We live together. Now, if you just want comfort and illogical support, I am ready to give it to you. But your tears are real. Your eyes are red for a reason. You are angry right now with her. We have to face that first and then go to the illogical banter"

She thought about it for a minute and wiped her tears. He was sitting right in front of her. "You are right. I am getting triggered whenever certain topics are discussed. I am aware of it completely. I am crying for that. Yes. I will handle it for sure. Now, can we talk smack about them?"

"Are you sure?" Amor was more than ready this time.

"Yes, I am"

"How dare she talk like that to my baby?"

"Yeah, Bring it on"

"She can't talk to you like that. She is about 58 years old. How can she control your life till now? You are a grown adult. You need space, autonomy and she doesn't care about it at all"

"I don't even know how a single person can clearly make every argument entirely about them."

"Such narcissism"

"True."

"She must at least have some courtesy and try to listen to you"

"She doesn't have ears at all, Am"

"I have seen her just casually talk smack about you after special festivals"

"Always an opinion"

"Always an opinion"

"Come hug me now" The hug was all she needed. The validation was her drug. She was so happy to be in between in his arms. The love was warm. 

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About the story

Welcome to "100 Days of Short Love Stories," where love comes alive! Each day, for the next 100 days, I will share a unique, heartwarming short story that explores the many dimensions of love. From sweet first encounters to bittersweet goodbyes, from fantasies to adventures, these stories will take you on an emotional journey through the highs and lows of love.

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