Cherished Moments!!

The next morning, Isobel woke up Amara early in the morning, at four. The surgery was scheduled early in the morning for it would be performed for longer hours.

Getting ready, they headed to the hospital, preparing themselves for the operation as soon as after they reached.

After checking the patient's health status, they began the operation.

It took them hours for the successful completion of operation.

And after a whole twelve hours of continuous efforts, excellent skills, knowledge and talent invested, it was a successful surgery.

With a blend of happiness and tiredness, they congratulated each other, shifting the patient to another ward for further observation, wishing his family for his speed recovery while assuring them, Amara and and parents settled to take a moment of relief in canteen. The evening sky amusing them, settling a sense of relief, contentment and a strange satisfaction within them.

"It was great to have you assist us, dear!!" Isobel appreciated as well thanking her.

Harry nodded in agreement, "I can already see it coming, you will become a great doctor in future!!"

Amara held back a chuckle with a faint smile, doctor? That was an already completed chapter of her life. She can re-read it, however, there was no re-writing it.

"That's assuring to hear!!" She smiled.

She watched her parents in silence as they gazed the sky in admiration.

The couple, her lifeline, she was seeing them again. Amara felt the moment taking a pause. Yes, today was the last day, and instead of wishing for a change or worrying about the future, all she wished for was a pause of moment.

To let this feeling of her parents' presence sink deep within her, once again, so much that it could be able to destroy the deep grief that settled within her from past two years.

To, reshape her soul, to someone she wished to be. Might not be the one she lost, for all the lost things gave her the life lessons she could never forget, but, perhaps, to someone new, a blend of past memories and lessons learnt with the future self she always wished for.

After some brief time spent, they went back to home, Amara's alertness at its peak as she drove to home. Avoiding any mere possibility of an accident.

As she parked the car with a relieved sigh, she watched her parents getting in. As she went in along with them, she suggested them to fresh up, after the busy day they all went through.

She as well going back to her room, getting up fresh. As she came out of her bathroom, choosing a white long frock with the design of colorful flower petals, to wear, she took some time to get herself ready. Staring at her own reflection in the mirror, in silence. Her gaze lingering on the butterfly necklace she wore, which then immediately shifted to the bracelet. With a sigh, as she put on some scent, her gaze fell over her closet she forgot to close. It showcasing the gifted box.

With a sigh, she got up, reaching it. Her fingers tracing the box with gentle.

With mixed emotions felt at peaks, she put back the box with a sigh, shutting the closet.

As she descended down the stairs, Amara was confused to see the living room decorated, with beautifully arranged colourful balloons and twinkling lights. Her steps slowed down with every passing second as she took in the view.

What about this..... decoration?!

Who....

Her thoughts took a halt when the door of her parents' room creaked open.

Isobel and Harry, stepping out of their room, being perfectly fine with their attire.

Her mother choosing to wear a beautiful white saree, her hair neatly shaped into a bun, while few strands of her hair falling down to her neck, gently settling at her collarbone, caressing her skin softly with every step she took. Her face glowing with a slight pink blush, her eyes glistening.

While her father choose to wear a shiny silver suit with a peaceful white in-shirt. The red scarf perfectly fitting as his pocket square. His hair neatly combed to one side, his beard slightly shaved.

Amara watched them in admiration as they walked towards her, her heart swelling with different undefined emotions.

"You both look.....perfect!!" She whispered with a breath.

Isobel blushed while Harry smiled, however, soon taking in the view of the living room, they were surprised as well.

"What....when did you arrange for this??" Isobel asked confused, a small smile taking over her pink soft lips.

"In just this short amount of time," Harry looked all over the room, "you managed to.....do this all?!" he asked surprised, a widened smile taking over his face.

However, Amara was taken aback.

She didn't do all of this, neither them it seemed, then, how?!

She remained silent, not knowing what to say, her thoughts a mess all of a sudden.

"Do not stress, it was me!!" A deep masculine voice she recognised, reached her.

With her widened eyes, she looked around, confusing her parents even more. As she looked down at her hand, yes, crystal was shining indeed.

"What.... happened?!" Isobel asked wondered.

Amara was confused, couldn't they..... hear him?

"Not at all unless I speak!!" He answered.

'How's it I am hearing you then?' Amara wondered inward.

"I'm communicating with you through your thoughts Amara, our thoughts are communicating!!"

Amara felt even more confused, shaking her head, as well confusing her parents, she sighed hard, this immortal was, beyond her expectations.

Amara rushed to her parents, embracing them, planting a soft yet quick kiss on their cheeks. "Happy anniversary, both!!" She wished with a wide smile.

"Thank you, Amara!!" Isobel said, pinching her cheek.

"Thank you, dear!!" Harry said caressing her hair, planting back a kiss on her forehead before patting her head twice gently.

A sudden ring of the calling bell, distracted them, wondering who it is at this time.

As she exchanged a glance with her parents, she with a shrug went to open the door, Sarah and Ralph surprising her.

"What a surprise!!" Amara exclaimed as she embraced them.

"Not for you, not for you!!" Said Sarah tapping on her shoulder as they pulled away from each other.

Ralph hit her on head gently, "Ignore her, we came to celebrate!!"

Sarah shook her head at him.

"Welcome please!!" Amara said giving way for them.

Sarah rushed in while Ralph chuckled.

Sarah embraced her aunt and uncle, planting a kiss on her aunt's face, "Wishing you both a happy twenty-fifth anniversary!!!"

Isobel caressed her head, she was just like her mother. She still remembered how her sister, Sarah's mother, used to hug her the same way. Always excited for something or the other!!

In a way, Isobel never missed her little sister, for she always had seen her lost sister, in her niece, Sarah.

Harry and Isobel thanked her in unison. Ralph hugged the man congratulating him before shaking a hand with Isobel.

"Well well, we have a surprise!!" Sarah exclaimed.

Everyone wondered what it was except for Ralph, who smiled mysteriously, just like Sarah.

She then rushed out, bringing in the box she brought, Ralph helping her.

"Surprise!!" Sarah and Ralph said in unison as they together unopened the box, revealing a beautiful cake.

Amara and her parents gasped low.

"Is it for us?!" Amara wondered.

"Not at all, for you! For my aunt and uncle!!" Sarah said with a shook and a wide smile.

"For me?!" Ralph asked with a pout.

Sarah pretended to think, "As it was you who helped me buy it, I can consider giving you one piece!!"

Ralph chuckled, while Amara shook her head.

"Alright let's begin the celebration then?" said Amara.

"Your sister surely likes to tease you a lot!!" Zamiel expressed himself to Amara through his thoughts.

'Indeed, I like it however!!' Amara thought back, replying him before joining the cake cutting, their cheering turning the house lively.

Their laughters echoing everywhere.

Later, giving the couple some rest, Amara, Sarah and Ralph, together decided to prepare the dinner.

Despite the resistance Isobel showed, the three friends payed no heed.

Harry with a laugh, told his wife to just accept defeat!

Isobel sighed.

"I would suggest you both take some rest until we get finished!!" Amara shrugged as she began working in the kitchen along with her friends.

Harry shrugged back, standing up from the sofa, offering his hand to his wife like a prince with a slight bow, for which Isobel chuckled. "Let me escort you to our chamber, my queen?!"

Isobel shook her head with a laugh and a blush, taking his hand.

Harry took his wife into their room.

Amara couldn't help but smile at it, while Sarah just looked at them in admiration, fantasising.

Ralph reached her, whispering in her ear, "What are you doing?", he clearly shook his head by the way how she dreamily kept gazing her aunt and uncle.

"Just how much long do I need to wait to get such a lovely partner?" Sarah whispered back.

"I have the art of future prediction, do you want me to take a try on it?" Ralph whispered with a hiss.

Sarah gave him a suspicious gaze. "Tell me any nonsense, and you will see you own end!!"

Ralph waved a no with his hands, "Trust me, I'll not lie!!"

Sarah's gaze remained the same, "What....is it?"

Ralph closed his eyes, pretending to think before he shot his eyes open, leaning close to her, "It says," he whispered, "you have a past life lover who will chase you even in this life!!"

Sarah hit him on the shoulder, shaking her head, "Get back to work, idiot!!"

Ralph chuckled.

Amara could never feel done with their word battle. However, she was taken aback when Zamiel chuckled at it as well.

'Would you like to have some cake?' Amara thought.

"I would not mind having one!!" Zamiel replied.

Amara smiled. The three of them then got busy, working together to prepare a delicious meal for the couple.

While the so called couple were spending their quality time.

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"Happy anniversary, my love!!" Harry greeted, planting a soft kiss on her forehead.

Isobel smiled, "Happy anniversary!!"

Harry with a soft smile, tucked her strand of hair behind the ear, "I thank you, for all the support you have been giving me!!" he caressed her cheek.

A sense of past regrets settled in his eyes, "Despite losing everyone you had, because of me, you never treated me bad!!"

"Thank you, for choosing to stay in my life!!"

Isobel shook her head, "Let past be past!!" she said caressing his hair. "And I thank you, for coming into my life, teaching me how beautiful is love and making me realise that," she smiled, "I can love too!!"

"I don't regret anything Harry, for, god gifted me with a beautiful family!!"

"You and Amara, you both ....are my blessings!!" Isobel said as tears swirled in her eyes.

With a sigh, she looked straight into her husband's eyes, "Those days were like a nightmare, I only wish Amara never goes through any suffering again!!"

Harry nodded assuring her with a gentle caress against her hair, "We will protect her!!"

Isobel nodded back, a small smile taking over her face as a tear streamed down her right eye, "I love you, Harry!"

"I love you too!!" Harry confessed back, his thumb gently wiping away those tears as he cupped her face. "I love you till my last breath!!" He said, kissing on her forehead.

Isobel shut her eyes, hugging her husband, seeking her most favourite comfort.