I want to live a hundred years. Yes- I want to. I know I am sounding weird but I am being very honest.

When I was small, I lived under many complexes. I used to be scared of many things in life (I am still scared). During those years, my mom used to be always with me and tell me that I am never lonely. I had a nagging feeling that mom would also one day leave me and go away just like my dad. This feeling mad me feel very weak. This fear haunted me day and night. I used to wet my bed at night. Then one day, me and my mom had a serious discussion.

It was then that my mom told me that she is never going to leave me alone. She said she would live a hundred years and scold me every single day. She said that parents never leave their children. They can never do that because kids belong to them, they are their own part. My mom has kept her promise and she is with me. She is my pillar of support. I am because of my mom. She has always held my hand in moments of crisis. She gave me the mental support and always helped me overcome my weaknesses.

I know this doesn’t sound at all mature. But I don’t feel ashamed about it. I need my mom everyday. Her presence is my peace. I have realized over the years that no matter how much kids grow up, they always need their parents. It may not be in a direct day to day manner. But they need them for probably a kind, mature and experienced talk always. Yes- they do need them.

I also always want to be with my kids. I want to be with them in every moment. I want to live and see their happiness. I want to see them grow everyday. Yes- I want to live a hundred years. I know my body will become old but I will keep my heart young. I know there will be all the problems that life offers but still I want to live and see everything.

I have decided. I am a cool dad but I will bother my kids everyday by calling them early morning and asking them how are they. Hahahahahaha. It will give me loads of pleasure. They can’t get rid of me and my wife. We are their parents.

But let me take your leave now. There are so many house chores that I have left undone. I need to complete them. Please take care, bye.

The ‘common man’ completed all the work and made his house clean and tidy. He sat and looked around his house. This was his home and world. He was feeling tired. He rested for a few hours and again got back to work and life. He knew he would always have his world. He thanked God for his kindness.