Our son was named as Shaah. The days passed by and our son was 6 years old. As I had promised to Reesham's parents, still she was a member of that family. While Shaah was 2 years we took him to that island and enjoyed with Reesham's family there. Again after 4 years they were asking us to visit that island to meet her parents, so we planned a trip to that island.
We planned to go there just for a week. But the second day in that island, one of my friends in Hulhumale' called me and told that my father was very sick and also he was admitted in the hospital. As I heard the news, on the same day we managed to go to Hulhumale'.
From the harbor straight we went to the hospital. I hurried to see my father, as I entered the ward where he was kept I saw him crying. I went near and talked to him but he didn't answer me. After few minutes doctor came to check my father. I asked the doctor about the problem, he told that they haven't found the actual disease, so it will be better if I take him to a foreign country for proper treatment.
I planned to take my father to Srilanka for further treatment. I sent one of my friends to get the tickets and I talked to Reesham. I told her to take care of the business and our son Shaah.
She also wanted to come with us, but latter agreed to stay in the island. After two days we left to Srilanka.
As soon as we landed, I called Reesham and told her that every thing was ok and talked with Shaah also. First i took my father to the hospital and took our luggage to a near by hotel. Very soon doctors found out the disease and told that there is only one cure and it is a operation. The operations are always not successful.
From the doctors I knew that the chance of a successful operation was just 80%. As there was no other treatment I agreed for the operation and paid the charges.
It took two ours for the operation, after the operation doctors told that they were very sure that the operation was successful and my father would be fine. But to make sure it they want observe him for two weeks so they admitted him. After two weeks doctors gave full guarantee that my father had recovered from the disease so we can leave then. I called Reesham and gave her the happy news. She was very happy to hear the news. On the next day we came Hulhumale'. My family, friends and most of the staff received us at the harbor.
We were tired after the long journey. So I slept very early. Next day I woke up at nine but still my father was asleep. I know he will be very tired so without disturbing him I went to office.
I thought many work will be there to do, but Reesham had done all of the works and the work which I had to do was signing on some documents. After finishing signing I was going through the reports of last three weeks which I couldn't check before.
While going through the reports my phone started ringing. It was Reesham calling, when I answered she told that father wasn't a wake. I glanced at the watch, it was 11:00am. I told her that I would go and check what was wrong. Leaving the reports I went home. Several times I knocked on father's door but I got no reply.
By using the spare key I opened the door. But.... my father wasn't there. I called him several times but this time also I could not get any reply. I saw the door of the toilet opened, slowly I went near to the door.
I saw my father lying on the floor of the toilet. As soon as I saw his body I ran to him crying. I took him to the hospital.
But it was too late, he had left the world for ever. Reesham and Shaah started crying loudly. Even though he passed away his memories will remain with us for ever.
After the burial, I went home with out speaking to any one Shaah and Reesham were still crying. Some relatives were also there at home. But I didn't talk to any one of them and went straight to my room. I couldn't control my self and started crying loudly. One of my friends came and stopped me.
It was already evening. One by one, all the relatives and friends had left. Still loneliness was around our small family. Tears were waiting in our eyes looking for a chance to come out. I went to office but couldn't do any work. I came home around 10:00pm. Before leaving office I told my assistance to lock the office before he left.
Reesham was waiting for me, I hadn’t taken any food since afternoon, so I was hungry. I asked Reesham if Shaah had taken his dinner, she told that he too didn't take his dinner. So I told Reesham to prepare the dinner, I went and called Shaah for dinner, luckily without saying any thing he came.
After having dinner Shaah slept. When Reesham had finished washing the dishes, we also went to our room. While I was on bed I remembered my father’s advice. With the help of his expensive advice today I have become a successful man. But today I have lost the precious gold.
There was one thing same in my life. In my life there came unforgettable two days. One was the day when made me to stop achieving one of my goals, and also the day when I lost my best friend for a long time. The second day was the day when I lost my father for ever. There was some thing same on both the days, both days were 26th December!!