How I miss those days!

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 As a child I used to take pride in the 50paisa coins or the one rupee coins that were given to me by my father and grandfather. I used to collect those coins and keep it inside a little purse that I got from a nearby shop in our locality. When the coins hit a certain mark, say rs30 Or rs40, I used to buy chocolates or toffees. It used to be my chief delight back when I was in class two and three. 

Strangely, my grandfather ate most of those toffees that I used to buy. The ideal time for him to consume those toffees was in the afternoon when I used to take a nap. On such occasions after waking up from my afternoon nap all I could do was shout and cry. Haha. And my grandfather used to come and supplement the loss with more toffees.  

I often think of it now a days and understand why my grandfather who could have bought the whole shop chose to steal those toffees that I bought. Later when I grew up all that he ever asked of me was " When will you be able to make a cup of tea for me? "Now I always have toffees lined up. I have a jar containing candies all the time, at home. I hardly consume any and I don't have my grandfather around. I miss him. I understand his wishes and demands and I shall always be forever grateful to him for all that he has done for me. My father used to say that if there is anyone who loves you the most in this world, it is your grandfather. How I miss those days! 



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