"thank you" he whispered taking a peak at the parlour filled with friends, well wishers, colleguages as well as family.
"happy birthday" i smiled at him while others applaud as he walks in. he went around to greet friends and mingle, while we sang him the best birthday wishes, he blow his candles and cut his cake. amidst those closed eyes and moving lips, he has only one wish.
"i wish to see her soon" i thought, dad had not been himself since mummy left for two years, his love was undying, he held no grudges against her though she left us yearning for her each day. Jemmy walks in ten minutes late as usual.
"you are late" i said,
" i know, i went to get dad a gift" he ignored and search around to find where dad could be.
