Mini
A month into our return from the trip, we had to travel again to Delhi for the award ceremony. Ela was being awarded the Veer chakra and I, as his proud wife accompanied him and my parents. My eyes became clouded as he collected the award from the honorable President of India and flashed a grin at me from the stage.
My heart dipped to my stomach when he came straight to me from the stage and hugged me. I placed a hand on his medal that was pinned to his uniform, on his chest.
"You are a real hero, Ela, and I can't tell you how much admire you.." I gazed up at him, probably with stars studded in my eyes. His hair was trimmed at the sides and back, his jaw fully shaven and he radiated power and confidence in his military uniform.
"I wouldn't have survived there if not for you, Mi
