Wheelchair
It was Rita's favourite path since that accident.She could no longer stand on her legs so all other ways of going outside were just useless for her.She had to stay inside her flat for whole day which was so frustrating that some times she wished that she was died instead of like this.But then she began to feel shameful when she looked at her mother's loving eyes.Her father's caring attitude told her that she was needed.Even her tiresome sister Tina had suddenly became more responsible.Now a days she helped Mom in many things.Today when Rita expressed desire to sit in society garden.Tina came forward willingly to help.Tina took her to lift and helped in every way.When they reached in garden.Rita told her to go and sit on a seat.She could move her wheel chair.Tina nodded.Now Tina was sitting in corner and doing her homework and Rita was wondering in garden.It was so lovely each flower had it's fragrance.Rita loved go near the nature.She always used to love camping in nature.But after that accident she was just stuck in that flat.Rita was getting irritated too much now a days.Yesterday when Mom gave her food,she forgot to close the door.Rita could have done it by herself because she was in wheelchair and plate was on table.But she screamed on Mom.Rita could feel that she was becoming burden on her parents.But she didn't have any choice.She started looking at rose when she suddenly noticed her school friends who was happily gossiping with other friend.It looked so natural.She just wished that she could act like that.She was about to go there.When she noticed that her friend had stopped talking.They must had heard noise of her wheel chair.Suddenly all happiness went away from their faces.Their faces turned in a sorrowful picture and Rita could see pity in them.She just wanted to be normal.But her chances of leading normal life had left away on that day of accident.
Mom was getting dinner ready for every one.She was just thinking what would be best way to make dinner as fast as possible.Now a days her all time was wasted on Rita.Suddenly when she mentioned Rita in her mind,she began to cry.Mom was so depressed due to that incidence that Rita was her major problem and concern.Rita's attitude was not at all helping the situation.Mom noticed that many times Rita looked at sharp things or harmful medicines bottles with wrong intentions.It was not good sign.Mom just didn't know what did she suppose to do so she just removed all those harmful things.She thought that out sight means out of mind was the best way.After all she didn't know any other way.Mom was tense about Rita.She just couldn't sleep at night.Mom always hoped that one day Rita would be Tennis player.All school had big hopes on her.Mom looked at the line of trophies in cupboard.It was really big.Then after that there was line of Rita's certificates in school debate competition.There were lot of prizes and certificates.Rita was a bright student.But after that accident all hopes were gone.Now Nita was their only daughter who had any future so Mom decided to concentrate on her.Mom made all dishes Nita loved.Mom knew that Rita had understanding and she would not mind.Rita always loved Nita and now Nita had to study.While Rita was forced to take drop for one year.Next year they would take admission for distance education.Rita could never able to attend school now.Once again Mom felt that as if she began to cry.She had to be strong for her daughter but tears just entered in her eyes.
Nita never felt that how much she loved her elder sister until that accident.Now she wanted to help Rita in every way so she started coming near her as soon as her chair got stuck in some stone.But Rita looked at her with anger.Rita"Now stop treating me like baby.I will manage."Rita didn't want any help.It was really strange until now Rita always wanted help.But when she had accident,she began to think that she no longer need any one's help.In fact now Rita really needed help.But Nita couldn't help her.She just had to keep watching until Rita personally asked for help.Rita ordered her that way.Nita had to stand and watch while she suffered.In her heart Nita just hated it.Every one supported Rita's attitude so Nita had to obey those orders.Finally when Rita was fully convinced that she could not move it.She called Nita who took her back in their home.Mom was waiting there.Their dinner table was set.Nita was expected one of Rita's favourite dish.Mom normally just cooked for Rita.She never considered other family members choices.Rita was her favourite daughter.Even their father didn't want to change that in fact he also adjust with it.Even when he hated spinach ,he began to eat it.But Nita always hated that idea so today when she saw table was set.She was expecting Rita's favourite dinner.But it turned out that Mom cooked every thing Nita loved it.Nita was shocked.She looked at Rita.She thought that she would be hurt.But Rita seemed quite happy about it.Rita already started setting her plate and began to eat her dinner and Mom began to serve.Then Mom looked at Nita.Mom"Why are you not eating your dinner?It is all your favourite."Rita also turned and looked at her and gave her a sweet smile.Nita"Mom you made all my favourite!"Rita"Of course from today you have to began your study so Mom is trying to make your mood.Don't you Mom?"Mom happily smiled at Rita.Rita was understanding and Mom was greatful to her for that understanding.But Nita was shocked.Rita"Come on now you have to be the best.Right Mom.Since I can't do such good all hopes are on you.Right Mom?"Mom nodded.There was tears in Rita's eyes.But still she smiled.Nita just didn't like this idea.But she had to keep quiet.
After that Nita noticed that she had become centre of attraction for her mother.At night she was given milk loaded with dry fruits.She just hated it.Nita"Mom I just can't drink it.You know very well.I hate milk and now you are giving me one full of dry fruits.Mom I just can't drink it.I will vomit.""Now don't act like that Rita never liked it still she always drank it with out complaint.It will make you healthy and strong."Nita suddenly turned towards Rita who was hiding her face behind some book.When she heard Mom's sentence that milk was for Nita.She removed the book from face and smiled in relief.Nita was shocked so Rita hated milk so much still she drank it until now.Then she noticed another glass.It was milk but just with some tasty powder.Mom gave that to Rita.Rita happily drank it and Nita forced to drink that milk.Then when they slept,Nita could feel that Rita was laughing.Nita"What happened?""I never thought that I will have benefit of this disaster.But now I began to think everything has a good side.""Why good side?"Nita couldn't imagine any good side of never able to walking.Rita"Mom is no longer running after me with every thing.""Ya.Because she is busy in running after me."Then they both started laughing together.It was first time since childhood that they laughed together.They always lead their separate way.Rita the genius and Nita the stupid.They just couldn't do any thing together.It was an unwritten rule and they always followed it.First time they were breaking it and enjoying each other's company like sister.
Next day once again it started Nita was so happy at first when Mom got everything ready for her.She arranged her uniform and brought her backpack.Then she gave Nita her favourite breakfast.Nita was so happy to enjoy these concessions.But then suddenly Mom brought one pamphlet of class for drawing.Nita"Mom what is this?""I saw you love drawing pictures so I thought may be you shall join the class.""No Mom.It's my hobby.""Then this?It is for football I saw you love to play that.""But Mom you always said that football is a worst thing for girls.""It was my old fashioned thinking.Now I have changed it.I think football is best.You can be famous in it and also have money.""Mom I want them as a hobbies.I don't want it to be career.""Then what is your dream career?""Nothing.I want a normal life.""Stop this nonsense.You have to join it.""But why?""Since Rita can't do it,it is your duty to do it."After saying this sentence Mom was shocked,she never meant to hurt Rita but she had done it.Rita already started crying.But Nita was not in mood to console so she screamed on Mom"I am not her replacement.Search for some one else."And she went away after banging door.Rita looked at her Mom with sorrow.Mom came near Rita.Mom"I am sorry sweetheart.I don't mean to hurt you.I hope you understand."Mom tried to hold Rita's face in her hand.But Rita turned her face away and she went away by moving her wheelchair.Mom started crying now.In one day she hurt her both daughter.But then she wiped her tears.Mom had to do it.It was a duty in her eyes to teach her daughter to stand before the world in competition.She was going to do it.Nita had to take Rita's place.What Nita wanted was no longer matter,she had to do what her Mom want.Then Mom once again began to look at material.Then she suddenly thought that Rita might be interested in drawing after all handicap person could be a famous person.Mom was so happy that she finally found a way to make Rita confident and independent.
Rita always wanted to paint.But until now Mom always wanted her to play tennis.But since tennis was out of picture now and Nita was not interested in that class.Mom started to convince Rita to join it.It was dream coming true for Rita.As beginning she pretended to be angry because she wanted to teach Mom a lesson because she first suggested that to Nita and forgot her.But after some time she agreed quite willingly and Mom happily went away to call that tutor at home.Rita was so happy to have what she wanted.Then after three or four days that teacher started coming at home.Rita even started studying.She was going to start her education just after one year break so it was needed to keep in touch.Nita was doing all her studies and Mom was behind her on each and every occasion.Nita was so irritated by her Mom's behaviour that she just wanted to keep her away.Nita even started to stay in library to avoid her Mom.But when ever she entered in home,Mom started irritating her with non stop advices.Nita just couldn't take it.But one day she began to discuss it with Rita.Rita looked so sad.Rita"I wish Mom don't act like that but she was always pushy like that."Nita"She is such a impossible.""I know.She never ever let me play anything else.Except tennis because she wanted me to be a tennis champion.""What? This is too much.Do you think that she will act with me same way?"Rita just nodded.Nita knew that her bad days were beginning.
After some days Nita and Mom's arguments became every day occasion.Rita tried to convince Mom but it proved useless.Nita never gave up and surrendered before Mom.Rita was happy to see her attitude.But one day they took Rita to doctor.Rita was not interested in going with just Mom and Papa.She wanted moral support so she decided to take Nita with her.Then they did all checking.Finally Doctor came to them.He hit on Rita's leg and she screamed in pain.Doctor"Look at this.She is just fine.Still she can't walk.I just don't understand."Rita"Doctor I am telling the truth.I can't walk.""That is impossible.Your legs are just fine.You can walk.""No.I can't."They both started auguring with each other.Nita was watching all this.Then Mom suddenly screamed on Doctor"Why do you think my daughter will lie?"Then Nita spoke without thinking.That sentence just went out of her mouth because Mom had irritated her in few days that she herself sometimes thought that she might like to be handicapped like Rita."May be she want to stay away from your pressure?"When Nita spoke this everyone started to look at her.Then they all noticed Rita was crying.Doctor wrote a number of psychiatrist.Doctor"She need psychiatrist."Mom wanted to talk about it.But Doctor insisted that she should like Rita alone.When they all went to psychiatrist,she talked with every one one after another.Finally she called them together.Psychiatrist"Rita is suffering from Factitious Disorder.It happened due to too much pressure.At first Rita really couldn't walk then slowly she began to love her life without pressure so she began to pretend it.This is psychological.Not her fault.Now let Rita talked to your Mom.In fact both of you listen to your Mom."Mom"Since childhood I wanted to make career.But your grandfather never supported it.When I met your father,I found him every supportive.Then I got two daughter.I thought that now my dreams come true by you.I am sorry.Now I will never pressure you."Mom's promise was enough for them.From that day Mom tried to control her feeling.Even many times Papa stopped her.Slowly Rita began to stand on her legs.But now she didn't have to play just tennis.She could do as she wished and she was doing best in many areas.Nita was never best.But now even Nita was getting better.Mom was not happy with these changes.But she had to accept them.
The End
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