I remember distinctly the second year of my job at office. The work load was huge at that time. It was a time of utter chaos. I was still new at work and wanted to do just everything. I took on more and more assignments and it slowly became a huge burden.

I remember not coming home for days. I used to stay in office and work all the time. It was the time when me and my wife drifted apart. She tried to talk to me many times but I was just hell bent on chasing the deadlines. She waited endlessly for me but I never paid heed. She asked me questions but my mind was always lost. I was never with myself, leave alone being with my wife.

I had become a walking machine. With time, the deadlines became complete. But when I returned home one day and saw my wife, I knew I had become late. My wife had become so silent. She answered all my questions but never talked to me. She was moving away from me. I could see the sadness in her eyes. She was alone and I knew it was all because of me.

God was kind to me and we together built our house after strife of one month. We promised to each other that we will always balance out home and work. We promised that no matter what happens, we will have always dinner together. We promised that we will not become lost in the wild goose chase. These promises kept me in good stead and even today nothing has happened wrong with us. Our relationship has been going very strong and there was never a moment of doubt or second thoughts in our life.

I will always be thankful to my wife. Yes- we have our moments of disagreements but overall we agree on mostly everything and or find a midway. She is been my true companion all these years and kept me sane. She is really my soulmate.

Today my wife has decided to make dinner for everyone. She is in a very happy mood and I am enjoying the cozy atmosphere at home. Let me take your leave now. Please take care. Bye.

The ‘common man’ and his family sat together and ate dinner. The dinner was very yummy and the common man complimented his wife. In her smile, he found utter peace and simplicity. He now remembered the time when they met for the first time. Life was indeed very good.