by Priyal Jain
“Mom this lasagna is great!” I said, filling my mouth with it. As always mom made the lunch right on time.
“Seriously darling it is great!” dad also loves lasagna especially when mom cooks it.
“Thank you so much.” Mom did an impression of a waitress.
“Thanks to you!” I said. As I ate another forkful of lasagna, I am reminded of the yesterday’s night, the perfect night. The fun moments we had, the laughter we shared, that special bond we had. I miss him so much. Ashley forget about him. Focus. It’s your happy family time don’t ruin it.
“So what was going on between you father and daughter?” mom interrogated like a detective. I wanted to laugh but just couldn’t.
“Just some words of advice for my daughter.” Dad replied.
“Advice? I am intrigued. May I know what your advice was?” Mom asked. I was really enjoying the scene. Thank God for these small moments, I am feeling so relieved and I know mom and dad are doing this to cheer me up.
“We were just talking about some life lessons. The wisdom that every father passes to her daughter, to her princess.” Dad replied, kissing me on the forehead.
“I am really lucky to become the heiress of the words of wisdom and I promise to pass it to my kids.” I said in a very professional voice.
“I will be honored.” Dad faked a British accent and mom and I laughed so hard that our stomachs’ hurt.
“Okay it was not that funny.” Dad said getting embarrassed.
“Seemed funny to me!” mom said under her breath.
“Huh!?!” dad asked.
“Nothing dad, I think we should finish our lunch.” I said and started eating my tasty lasagna.
We finished our lunch and I went back to my room and dad went to his work. As I sit ideally in my room I am once again drawn towards Jake. I have this sinking feeling inside which is so making me fall apart. I don’t think I could love someone more than Jake. He has become my life and how can I forget my life. I lie down on my bed and close my eyes. I fell asleep quickly without any effort.