Even though the problem at the company was still unresolved. She didn"t want to affect her father"s extremely jolly mood. She still had time to resolve conflicts.She left early, anxious to meet her mother, Su Shan.
In a huge mansion, there was a woman in plain clothes, hair tied up; her old age apparent by her wrinkles wearing a blue ap.r.o.n and yellow gloves. She had a mop in her hands. A dusting rag on her shoulder.
Her mom was alive and well. Ira watched her transfixed. It was hardly a day ago she was weeping at her funeral. Burying her with her own hands near father and brother. Seeing her standing in front of her eyes was a moment of bliss.
Her mom, unaware of her arrival was busy mopping the floor.
"Mom" Ira cried. Having seen her, Mom immediately ran to her. Removing her gloves to pat on her shoulder.
If it was Ira of a previous lifetime, she would have avoided it and just rolled her eyes. Crying out "dirty" That Ira never understood her mom; who even after having so many servants did the cooking and cleaning herself.
She resented her for being a stay at home mom. With her amazing father who built his life to limits of the sky, From rags to riches! Ira felt that her mom contributed a lot less to the family than her dad.
Ira had a life full of regrets but what she regretted the most was: not appreciating her mom. Mom was taken for granted by everyone in the family.
"An ordinary housewife"
Yet this woman was one who not only stood on her feet but also carried her on her back, at times when they had no money no one to depend on. This woman was unyielding and independent.
"I thought I was strong, I had grown up had a lot of experience with life a businesswoman reaching the top of the ladder. Nevertheless, when the first difficulty arrived, I broke down.
This ordinary housewife was one who held me tight.Not letting me fall"
Mom depended on her dad for everything. Even before cooking, she would ask dad about his opinion on which dishes to be made. Although well-educated mom never interfered with dad"s business. For her, her husband and children were her whole world.
When Dad died. Being bankrupt and penniless. Su Shan started homemade lunch boxes delivering them to offices in contrast to Ira who was still crying on her fate. Slowly, with Ira"s business mind and her mom"s delicious cooking, they expanded their business.
Those were tough times!
The present Ira hugged her mom tightly. Then removed her ap.r.o.n; took the mop from her hand and declared "Let"s have a Mom"s day off"
Surprised by her sudden change Su Shan instead asked, worried "What happened? Is there something wrong? Do you want to talk?"
Ira took her hand and seated her on sofa "Mom rest today. I will help you clean."
Ira, who never ever held a mop or even a rag was cleaning!?
"Mom! I will help you cook too"
Her mom was still in a daze "Illusion. It is all an illusion."