Happy Father's Day!

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Father's Day sneaked past and I had nothing special to speak to my baba (dad). Quite embarrassingly it was way past afternoon that I even remembered the occasion which is very usual of me. I am oh-so-miserable with dates.
I wanted to say many things to him but the minute I heard his voice, my thoughts evaporated and my message got lost somewhere. Can't blame anyone, my growing up days were different from the present generation. Being the only man in the household, we all loved him yet he commanded a respect which kept us distant from him. He was dearly loved but kept at a comfortable distance out of respect for the position he held as the “Head of the family”. Maa was more accessible and Baba was like the demi-God in the household whom everybody worshiped.
This is to let you know that my life wouldn't be the same without u, baba. Just because I don't open up to you doesn't mean that I don't care or love you any less. Be there for me like you've always been.
Here's a list of things for which it's time to say thanks:
For making me sit on that small red seat on your cycle which you specially got made for me and taking me everywhere with you
For burning the midnight oil with me after work to ensure that I clear my first Board Examination with passing marks in Maths
For pushing me out of home and preaching me all the way to fight my own battles, so what if I am a girl
For telling me countless times (despite my irritation) to be careful while crossing the road and in life knowing how I always tend to invite accidents
For never compromising with my education and putting me to the best of schools even if that meant forgoing a lot of luxury in life
For wishing the best for me and finding a life partner (even if the decision went wrong somewhere)
For being there for me when I am at the worst phase of my life and sometimes fighting hard for me with the rest of the world
For warning me everyday to be cautious and bombarding me with questions just to clear my mind
For calling me without fail whenever I am down and out just to tell me that I belong to you
Thank You! Baba, for being in my life. For letting me know that I'll always be your child no matter what. For trusting me with the biggest decisions in my life.
Life wouldn't have been the same without you. Guess that is why the Almighty made Fathers in this world to make life a little more easy for many daughters like me.
Keep healthy always because we need our fathers no matter where we go.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads and my dad too!