When Dad Gave Me A Mini-Heart attack

Lalalalalal! I sang as I happily walked towards the hall. I was really happy because I was praised by my teacher. I always search little joys in the saddest times. My mom was watching TV, I told her all about the classes, homework and of course my praises. My mom was happy and we both made besan barfi as a treat. 

It was nearly 4. I was choreographing a song. I realised that my dad was going to come soon. I was really excited to tell him about the praise and other joyful things. I had even planned to surprise him with barfi.

But....when clock struck 5. I got really worried. My dad's college gets over at 4 then why is he late? But still I waited I thought he must have some more work to do. Time passed by. It was 6 now, I was panicked now! He couldn't be that late. He always comes on time! I started calling him but he didn't pick up the phone. I called almost 25 times but still no response. 'Iris! Iris! Come here let me comb your hair' my mom called me out. I was trying to hold back my tears. I controlled myself and calmed down. I thought that at his tyre was punctured or he ran out of petrol.

I peeped outside the window and saw something familiar, it was.....my dad!! Coming home on his bike. I had mixed feelings; I was even sad that he didn't pick my phone whereas I was happy that he will be back home. My mom and I were a bit sad, we planned not to open the door for at least 2-3 minutes. My dad knocked. I tried not to open the door but...as a daughter I couldn't hold it back! I opened the door and let him in. I immediately asked him 'Why so late??'. I was really shocked to get no reply, he always replies to me no matter in what state of emotion he is in. While dad was talking to mom I got to know just because of a stupid meeting he got late. He had almost gave me a mini heart attack!