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A Happy Ending, by Sivan Pillai

27/11/2020

 
“See that he doesn’t consume alcohol. Even a small quantity can be fatal,” I heard the doctor telling my son.

I’ve no doubt my son will take good care of me but I, a past athlete, don’t want to be confined to a room only to prolong a painful life. I’ve lived a full life; have no more dreams to realize. Having done no wilful harm to others, I’m ready to explore the other world, if there’s any.

When I close my eyes, I see my wife beckoning me.

I reach for the hidden bottle of brandy.
Sandra James
27/11/2020 07:57:07 am

I'm sure many would say 'a great way to go!' And, I'm sure the son will come to understand. Great story, Sivan. Empathetic and makes us think.

Swapan k Banerjee
27/11/2020 09:12:56 am

The story hints at so many things at the same time. Liked it much.

Pamela Kennedy
27/11/2020 11:55:38 am

A few moments of happiness among hours of pain...very touching, Sivan.

Bobby Warner
27/11/2020 04:33:10 pm

A drastic choice, but it was his to make. Liked it.

Mary Wallace
27/11/2020 10:29:32 pm

A truly happy ending, allowing us the right to choose.

Sue Clayton
28/11/2020 01:31:13 am

He'll die happy and when he joins his wife they can open a bottle of champagne and toast their new life together.

Susan F. Reid
28/11/2020 02:26:59 pm

Sivan,

A moving story about end of life decisions.


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