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The Diary - Part 7/7

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***** Missed part - 6? You can find it here. ***** "Are you serious? Think once again before finalizing your decision", asked  Tarun's boss.  "Yes sir. I have given it enough thought before finalizing it", said Tarun. "I can refer you to a bigger company if you work for 6 more months. You are missing a great chance of earning millions", it was a mixture of advice and warning for Tarun. "I had Bungalows, Cars whatnot many things available in exchange for money. Peace, on the other hand, required more than money; Me." Tarun said. "What are you talking Tarun?"  "Sorry sir, I think I have read it somewhere." "What is that? Fiction book?" "Kind of, sir." "You guys lose yourself in something that did not exist. When will you face the reality man..?"  It becomes very easy to cross limits when people get frustrated. The adrenaline rush feels like we are doing it right, even though our brain tells us w...

The Diary - Part 6/7

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***** Didn't read part 5? You can find it here.    *****      "Hey, she is now fine. I will take care of her. You can resume the job now if you feel okay", said Tarun with Aanya. Aanya smiled back, gathered herself and went to the office. Tarun, on the other side, badly wanted to be with his daughter, especially after the last night's conversation about her 12th birthday. However, he could not face his daughter. He had gone inside his room, closed it and started crying. He had cried till his eyes could not produce any tears. He had not attended any calls from his office. He was not a superhero who could be emotionally stable in any tough situation. He is a father. He was a father. He just gathered some strength for a few minutes to make Aanya feel better. Even he was not in a position to explain to Aanya what he was going through. It could complicate the issue.     After a few hours, Tarun had come outside the room and prepared meals. He had been ...