Beyond Comprehension

Love is an emotion beyond comprehension.

There are some whom you love,

And there are some who love you.

"I love you, sweetheart!"

"Love you too, my dear."

"Love you more, my sweetest darling!"

"Me too."

"Love you most, my kuchipoo!"

There was no end in sight. Before it reached dangerous proportions, I changed the topic. "You are going tomorrow, aren't you?"

"Yeah. Tell me, will you manage without me? I will be away for two whole days. I wouldn't have gone but Dad insists that I be present for aunt's funeral." Let me introduce my girlfriend, Po. Her name is Poornima. But she insists I call her Po, says it's romantic. She's a whirlwind. How I first met her in a haze, for I have selective amnesia! 

She belongs to that breed of women who take it upon themselves to protect, nurture and reform lost souls. Let me make this very clear, I am in no need of any of these. Still, she chose me, I know not why. 

She patronizes me. And the way she talks, one would feel that my whole existence depended on her. "Are you sure sweetie? It would be just two days, and I'll be back. Listen, you better not wear that blue shirt to the meeting day after. You look fat in it. I know darling, it's your favorite, but the red one suits you better. And don't let Kantabai convince you to give her a day off." She went on and on, the details of which would tire you.

 

There was a time she insisted that we drink only black tea or black coffee. Then there was a time when we were totally into the fruit diet. Not that I mind her following fad diets and other strange beauty hacks, but why drag me into those?! In a moment of weakness, I handed her over the duplicate keys of my apartment. And the rest is history. She is an aspiring interior designer and tends to experiment with different looks in my apartment. Not that I mind, but I expect my shampoo bottle to stay in its place.

I love her. She loves me more. However, things weren't this settled always. Eons ago, I loved someone but wasn't in return. My world crashed around me. Then I heard the words of wisdom that changed my perspective of love. Instead of chasing someone who loves you not, accept the one who loves you. I love you too Po!