Samara's last ode to her Dada

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Dear Dada,

Now that you are not among us any more, I think you should know just how important you and your overly sarcastic, and at times lame, remarks mean to me. I have always looked up to you, and admired, and loved the strong man you are; even when I didn't show it or tell you. I have always been sooooooo soooooo very proud to call you my brother, and I will continue to be proud forever-and-ever until the end of time.
I can say that we are very different kinds of people. You are loved by all, and I'm loved by you😉😉.
You have always been social; in that, you have always stuck to your friends no matter what. You have always been the most caring, and have always loved to help everyone. (I wish to be just like you.. People at times say that I'm your carbon copy..  And that makes me prouder than ever). I admire the hard work and dedication you always put into something you love; and how you never let it be anything less than your best. Whether it was swimming, or cricket, or any other games, you always strived to achieve your best. I adore this about you. You have taught me what it means to work hard and to never back down even though I may fall numerous times.  However, I must get up and try harder. You have continuously shown me that hard work pays off ALWAYS! You rely on absolutely no one else to accomplish what you should be able to accomplish by yourself.
You showed me what it means to have tough love. You have taught me to stand up strong even after a failed love. You taught me how to fight and stand up for myself. Though, I know you'll always stand by me, being my shield. Even if another person towers over you, refuse bow down if you aren’t wrong.  Truth triumphs always!! You also taught me how to care about and selflessly love people (whether I know them or not, just be a humanitarian) even when I have much to be proud about. 
I must stick to the ground…
Where I belong...
Remember the tradition and values inculcated in me by our parents…
No matter how successful I am, I must never forget my roots…

I wish I could put into words every little thing that I have learned as your little sister…

I'm sorry that I was an ignorant freshman when you were an established professional. I'm also sorry that I've, at times, not listened to you, and, at times, made your life a living hell. I'm also sorry for bugging you so very much. The truth is no one compares to you or papa or mum. Well, you are the gods’ most precious gift to me. I'm sorry for screaming about how much I hated you when you were only trying to protect me. I was daft, and an idiot. The older I get, the more I wish I wouldn't have taken my older brother for granted. I wish I would have spent more and more and more quality time with you.
You've moved away to pursue your dreams. I've moved to a different time zone to pursue mine. Now-a-days I can't get myself out of talking to someone because I tell them who my brother is, and they know exactly when to leave me alone.
I also want to say thank you for saving my ass so many times throughout my life. I've heard plenty of stories from your friends, and acquaintances, about you. When it comes to your little sister and her safety, how much you love and care for her, and will continue to do so no matter what…
These stories get a smile on my face (accompanied by a few tears in my eyes) every single time.
You've found me a man that is half, or quarter, as good as you and papa. I've learned to never settle for anything less for I'm your and papa's princess, and I deserve the best!
I wanted to be the first one to tell your children bed time stories.  The first to pamper your children, and make 'em naughty.  The first to wish ‘em good luck when it comes to love. I've had plenty of experience with you in this areaߘ😉.○  The first one to tell them they can always visit me, and chill with me when their parents get to be “just too mean and boring”. But  this ain't happening.

I am so proud of the older brother that you are… 
You are the best there can be…

Out of the two of us, one of us had to take all the blame and give back love.
You happily became that one.

I am who I am. You are who you are. We are different people. However, the crazy stories you won't tell me, everyone else does. I think we're more alike than we think. We are also both extremely protective over each other. I just have an easier job because you are an amazing brother. And I, in turn made your job a little harder because I am a brat. So thanks a million tons!
I hope you know how much you mean to me, and how proud I am to call you my older brother. Thank you for: (ready for the list?)
•always picking on me
•fighting with me
•standing up for me
•looking out for my best interests
•protecting me and being someone I can count on.
•Thank you  for taking care of me
•taking all my tantrums with a smile
•for being a good listener when I  had a thousand complaints
•for being a shoulder so strong and hugging me when I was sad
•And for loving  me so selflessly.. At times more than yourself... It truly means the world to me.

You truly mean the world to me…

Today I'd like to tell you and the entire universe that I love you more than anything. More than you can ever imagine… More than my life... I promise to stand by you no matter what...
I pray for your soul to rest in peace and for your memories to be cherished in me and as a part of me forever.
Dada,  wherever you are.  You'll always be the best brother and the most loved one in your sister's life.
I miss you so much dada.
And I'll miss you always..

You always were an angel in my life..  And always will be..  I promise dada..

Love always,
Your Annoying Little Sister
Samara ..

By the end of it Samara was crying hysterically.

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