Rakshabandhan: A Letter Of Two Sisters

Dear Didi,

Happy Rakshabandhan Didi. Don’t be perplexed Didi, I know Rakshabandhan is a festival to celebrate the bond of a brother and sister. But all I have is you and you were no less than any brother to me.

I wonder why there isn’t any festival to celebrate the love of two sisters?So, this Rakshabandhan I just want to thank you for everything that you have done for me.

Didi, As a child I always wanted a brother who saved and protected me, then I gradually realised that having an elder sister was way too better because Igot to wear your clothes as well and yeah, I could use your make up and nail paints whenever I ran short of them.This might sound ridiculous now, but these were actually the reasons why I thanked God for a sister then. But today, I realise that having a sister is more than just all that.

You always stood around me like a wall of protection. You are my biggest saviour, you always saved me from Mummy’s wrath and Dad’s rebukes; what to say more, had it not been for you I would have quit school on the first day itself after being bullied by the boys. I still recollect those childhood days where you had my share of milk that I got spared from Mummy scolding me.And the last time, when Dad’s I broke Dad’s expensive pair of glasses, you lied and took all blame on yourself so that I don’t get disbarred from attending my fresher’s party.You took me for rides, made me explore cities and cuisines and of all helped me convince Mummy Papa for my Goa trip with friends.

You were not just my saviour, but you have been my biggest support system as well.You always helped me keep my calm when I lost my temper in front of Dad and Mom.You always thought of me before yourself.I know you might not say this, but I also know that you have made a lot of sacrifices from your favourite clothes to your dreams, only for me to ace in life.

Everytime, I had a hard time, you were there with all support and motivation. You advised me to stay optimistic and try hard until we succeed. Your advices are the biggest treasure of my life Didi. You believed in me even when I stopped believing in myself and whatever I am today, I am because of you. You helped me unleash my talents and realise my potential. I will always be thankful to you.

You have in fact done a lot more than even a brother could have ever done. You saved your cars and toys for me to spoil them. You secretly kept the chocolates from your friends for me.Not just all that, but our hair tutorials where we tried on weird hairstyles on each other, smeared make up and tried to make the other one ugly, we have had crazy fun together. From discussing about hot boys to secretly drinking from Dad’s wine collection, we were more exciting and happening than any sister duo could ever be. In between those fun and fights, I wonder when we all grew up. I miss each and every moment spent together.

Didi, when I say you are more than a brother I mean it in every sense.You never settled for anything only because you are a girl. You never listened to what the society said but always stood strongly and bravely.You taught me to always stand for your rights and not to get carried away. You are the bravest woman that I have seen, I think even the nation knows that you can be more than just a meek daughter and lovely sister. And now that you are a part of the army, you are not just my pride, but the whole nation’s pride!

Once again wish you a Happy Rakshabandhan Didi! Keep protecting me the same way as you always did.

Forever yours,

Irritating younger sister