A New Dream Under Howrah Bridge

Mrinal hugged the photo close to her heart . She told her mother how much she is happy . Well that's what her wished for in her whole pathetic life . She told her every pain , shared her every happiness . Her talks broke as her mother ( Aarti ) called her . ' Mira I know you are crying . I won't ask you to stop . ' ' Mama you are the best . ' ' That I know . ' ' You talked with her na . ' ' Yes Mama I am talking with her . ' ' Ok you guys carry on . Stay strong Shona . You were her only strength so don't break down . I will call you later at night . Everyone is tensed about you . ' ' I know Mama. You all are worried about today as I am far away from you . ' ' Yes Shona we are . Well spend your time with her it's her birthday and yes wish her happy birthday from our side also . ' She clearly remembered that in this day Aarti always prepare her mother's favourite sweet dish Modak . She also prepared it and served her mother . She tasted herself from her mother's side . She ope