VACANT CHAIR (THOUGHTS ON HER DAD)

Written by Yasir

When her eyes were struck at a vacant chair, her heart took her to somewhere. The person who used to be in the chair keeps appearing sometimes. She is unaware of his present position, but he is with her, lying on the chair with a sigh. His calls and piece of advice might have irritated her often in the past, but now those reflect in her heart as the bells to the right path.

We never understand the value of something until it is gone forever.

Yes, he is her hero. He has always been her guide who holds her hands and makes her walk. He is the most sincere and humble person she has ever met in her life. Thinking about all the struggles he had been through for the family has always made her cry. Fathomless love has always been in his blood. There is no replacement for him. He is the real King for a Princess like her.

 

Yes. She feels lucky to have a ‘father’ like him. He always wanted her to be brave and independent. He brought her up in such a way that she is up for taking own decisions and choices. In fact, when he became a perfect Daddy, she became a so called perfect Daughter as well!

Her thoughts broke down into tears. Today, when she stands with all the glory and fame, the memories of her father, who made her to chase her dreams gave her the strength and willpower to face any challenges.

She murmured, “Daddy…I miss you. But I know you must be watching this…”

In fact, her father was beside her with blissful tears and applauses for her