The Unconditional Love

I was working as Network Engineer at Wipro Technologies, Gurgaon. On behalf of Wipro, I was working at Delhi International Airport Terminal 3. It was a 24x7 job and I used to work in three shifts- 7 AM to 3 PM, 3PM to 11 PM & 11 PM to 7 AM. And all these shifts were rotational. My work was also very tiring. But it was a great learning experience & I am glad that I got the golden opportunity of working in shift system. Due to shift system I used to accomplish my household tasks according to my choice & it gave me enough flexibility for other recreational things also. I joined Wipro in March 2010 & by November 2010, I was highly perfect in my task in any kind of shift. 

By November end I got married. Marriage ceremony happened at my home town Gorakhpur & after that I brought my wife also with me to Delhi. Now the point was nobody has ever worked in her family in 24x7 environment & for my wife, this system was a big shock. Not only my shifts were 24x7 but irregular also. I thought it would be a discomfort for my wife but I was wrong. She very easily became a part of my irregular schedule & it made my life easier. Whenever I came to home, I got freshly prepared meal all the time. Even if I came at 11:00 PM back home, I got freshly prepared meal. I often told my wife," Why do you wait for me? My work is very hectic. You will spoil your health. Please take your meal on time." To this she said," I used to sleep late even before marriage. You please don't worry. I am fine." I knew she was lying, and she was lying because she wanted to have every meal with her husband.

One day my official timings were from 7 AM to 3 PM. She was happy thinking that I will be back by 3:45 PM & after that we could go for a movie in evening. She also planned for dinner that day. She cleaned the house early in the morning & finished all the crucial tasks. As the time approached near, she was eagerly waiting for me. At 2:50 PM I called her. Very excitedly she picked up my phone and said, "Hi, when are you coming home. I hope you are on the way. I am ready to go. Please be fast." Listening to her words, nervously I said," Dear wife. I want to tell you something. I know you will be upset but it is a compulsion." She said, " Ok, please don't panic, tell me what is it." 

I said, "Due to some emergency I will have to extend my shift. I will come at 10:00 PM." I thought I will get some angry reply, but she was as calm and sweet as always. Very softly she said," That's nothing to worry. Movie theater is not going to close permanently if we don't see movie today". Saying this she started laughing. I felt so relaxed & actually blessed to have such an understanding & caring wife. 

I have never been a romantic person, but the true meaning of love I got to know after marriage. Love is not about watching movies & roaming around trees & gardens with your partner all the time. It is about sharing small moments of happiness with your partner in such a way that it becomes a memory of lifetime.