What would you gift a dying girl?
Raine was fighting cancer. Last stage of lungs cancer. Her eyes no longer twinkle at sight of her favorites. She’s always exhausted. Sleepy. I know the reasons why. Probably even she knows what’s next. I am not surprised; her smiles are becoming rare. I don’t remember her laughter. Was it a month ago or even longer?
I don’t want to say her bye. Maybe, I can never. She was 10 months baby when I hold her first. Maa-Pa got my sister on a rainy day. I named her Raine.
Now, I want to gift her happiness. The happiness that swells your heart. And a radiant smile spreads on the face. As I wait for her in this room. I hope she feels that happiness. When Raine joined. We, Maa-Pa and I, pulled a video on a screen. Pictures from day one till today and soft music. I got her a fancy umbrella.
We heard her laugh that evening. She was happy. We had more plans but she was tired.
In the next few hours, we were about to know that was our last Christmas together. A moment, a gift we would cherish. Forever.
Word count – 200
This post is written as part of the #WoWe Blog Hop called Words On Wednesday hosted by Mayuri and Rashi. Here one can share a story within 200 words on the given prompt. This is my entry for Week 5 based on the picture prompt at the start of this post.
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This is a very touching post and sad as well. Nice take on the prompt though.
such a heart wrenching story. you wrote it well.
That is an emotional post . Never expected this ending. Good story
I wish she could be saved, final good byes are not so good. But it’s very well written within the word limit and apt for the prompt.
What a beautiful story , it’s sad one though. I really liked how fulfill one wish gives happiness .
What a touching story and quite well written. Waiting for more 🙂
Ahh it indeed is a heart wrenching weave. The optimist in me kept praying till the end she got saved
so emotional read. I am waiting for more. what next?
Thank you Milan
This is very emotional dear.. I love the way you have written and justified the prompt.
I love the name Raine, thoughtful. very touching story, beautifully written.
Sad but true, we have to face the realities of life. Well written post indeed
We can’t escape harsh realities. Thanks for reading Anahita
Such an emotional story with a beautiful and happy ending! I’d like to read more such stories!
Glad to hear that. Thank you 🙂
Very heart touching story Pragnya, filled with emotions.
Thank you for reading Deepika.
Final moments before you say goodbye are etched in your mind forever. Nice that the sorrow had a silver lining of Raine’s laughter.
Thanks for reading Neha 🙂
Making the final memories with Raine happy was truly special. This is a beautiful story. 🙂
Thank you Varsha 🙂
Sad story.. but loved the concept of getting sister to home and fulfilling her last wish.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Oh, Pragnya. This is such a warm story. The name Raine is so thoughtful. Sometimes, the last memories are the most we cherish. Thanks for writing for #WoWe
You girls are coming up with great prompts Rashi. Glad you liked it.
Oh.. This is sad. I liked the sister’s POV. Strangely, I have written a similar story.
Yes, it was a coincidence Lata. I read your story 🙂
This is sad, but so beautifully written. Love the name you chose, ‘Raine’.
Thank you for writing for #WoWe
I love your #wowe prompts Mayuri. I’m glad you liked it.
such a heart touching story
Thank you for reading
So heartwrenching….
Thank you Vartika