We both used to live in the same building . My flat was on 24th and her flat was on 23rd floor .We both used to go down with the same lift .
When I first saw her I had a huge crush on her . But destiny had some second thoughts as I never found her alone in the lift . Sometimes it was that lift guard and sometimes it was that cute little girl with a dog .
Sometimes it was that retired army officer who used to tell stories of his time to the walls of lift and sometimes it were those aunties ( 45+ ) who still felt that they are in early twenties .
Sometimes it was those over enthusiastic cricket fans and sometimes it was those couples who can't control their adrenaline rush even in lift . For months these things happened .
She also knew the fact that I kinda like her and I also had this clue about her as she used to roll her duppata with fingers while looking at me . And finally the day came when I found her alone in the lift .
Without even knowing her name I bend down on my knees and proposed her to be my better half. And she answered it with a smile saying " my parents will be waiting for u tomorrow " and left the lift blowing a kiss towards me .
He was there for us in -40°C and even +40°C !! He was not mad!! He was protecting you and me!! He laid his life for us whom he don't even know!! He was our brave SOLDIER!! To LIFT your name is a different thing but he lifted his country's name!!!