Rohan grew up in a small house in Delhi with love and simple joys– a calm, intelligent guy with big dreams. His entire life changed completely after his father’s death during the initial phase of graduation. Since then, his mother has become quieter, and Rohan has grown stronger. He understood early that he had to be there for his mother– emotionally, practically and in every small way possible because he was the only child of his parents, and his mother became the world to him.
Every day, they used to spend simple little moments together, from having morning tea to talking about everyday things and sharing jokes only they could understand. Rohan never skipped helping with the household chores, bought veggies, paid bills and reminded her to take her medicines. She packed his lunch and waited for him in the evenings. On special occasions, his mother never missed the chance to surprise him by buying birthday gifts or Christmas gifts for him. For Rohan, home didn’t mean walls, but it was her presence.
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The Big Offer that Changed Everything
One afternoon, while working on his laptop, he received an email that made his heartbeat jump. A well-known IT Company from Sydney, Australia, approached him, and it was something that he had always dreamt of– a good salary, a stable future, and a chance to grow and fulfil her mother’s dreams as well. But somewhere, instead of excitement, Rohan felt a knot in his stomach because if he accepted his job offer, he’d have to leave his mother behind. He wasn’t able to imagine a life without her mother because it was quite tough to start his day without seeing her face.
He was quite anxious about how to tell his mother, but when he showed her the email, she didn’t take even a minute to decide. She gently smiled and said,“ Go beta! Your father and I always wanted to see you grow and achieve your dreams. Travel the world and explore new places. You don’t need to stop living your life because of me.”
Her words brought tears to his eyes, and then he said, “For this I’d have to stay apart from you, and I don’t want to live a life where you are not with me.” She held his hand and kissed his forehead, saying, “So, do you think distance can weaken our bond? Or something would change in our relationship!”
He didn’t want to go, but because of his mother, he had to decide to go to Sydney. After a couple of weeks, while leaving his home, he hugged her mom tightly and flew to Sydney with a heavy heart.
Life in a New City: Beautiful, Yet Lonely
Sydney was a beautiful city– wide roads, tall buildings, and clean streets, but beauty doesn’t always bring comfort. In the beginning, his days were filled with a stranger silence. He missed the smell of her cooking, the comfort of her hug, her voice when she woke him in the morning, and her smiling face when he bought Birthday / Christmas gifts for her.
Rohan went to work every day, learned new things, met new people, but every evening when he returned to his apartment, the emptiness felt sharp. Early morning in Australia, he received a notification: “21 December — Mom’s birthday,” and his heart sank. This was the first time he couldn’t be with her for her birthday. So, he called her at 12 AM (Since Australia time is 5:30 hours ahead of India), and started singing a song, tears in his eyes. Her mother’s face lit up, but Rohan seemed sad. She laughed and said, “Why are you so worried? We will celebrate when you come home next. Don’t think too much, now smile.”
After the call, he couldn’t sleep thinking about her mother. He thought about how her mother always put him first and asked for so little, and how she showed something positive even in the worst days. He kept scrolling on his phone, moving from one reel to another, wishing he could do something, anything to make her feel loved on her birthday.
As written in books, “When you truly want something, the universe itself starts working to help you.” The same happened with Rohan at that moment. Suddenly, an ad appeared: Giftalove.com – Same-Day Delivery Gifts in India. Without thinking much, he clicked on the ad. He visited the website and the multiple sections with easy navigation, such as gift hampers, birthday gifts for family, flowers, cakes, and Christmas gifts for her.
He was looking for something meaningful yet with emotion that conveys his love. He kept scrolling slowly, reading everything carefully. And suddenly, he found the perfect gift– simple and full of meaning. Something his mother would definitely love to make her feel his presence even from miles apart. He placed an order, and for the first time, since moving to Sydney, he felt happy from within.
The Morning that Made Her Cry Happy Tears
In Delhi, as usual, his mom started her day and drinking tea alone on the balcony, and suddenly the bell rang. She was surprised to see a delivery boy standing outside the door, holding a parcel. Her name was written on it, so she wondered who could have sent this?
She received it and slowly opened it with care, and when she saw the gifts inside, there was an old picture collage. There was a collection of childhood photos, a dry-fruit hamper, flowers, and her favourite cheesecake. Her eyes filled with tears before she even read the small card attached. “Happy Birthday, My love! Even from far, I’m always with you. Now, cut the cake.”
She pressed the card to her chest, and her eyes overflowed with happiness. She immediately called Rohan and asked in a trembling voice, “Rohan…this was you, na?” He smiled softly, “Yes, Maa. I wanted you to feel special today.” She replied,” You did. You really did”. And in a few moments, thousands of miles apart, a gift was carried with more love than words could ever express.
What Rohan Realised that Day
After returning home from the office, Rohan stood by the window of his apartment, looking at the shining lights of Sydney. This time, he didn’t feel alone.
He realised something important: You don’t need to be physically present to show love. Even a small gesture, sent with true intention, can travel across oceans. And Giftalove had made this possible. They didn’t deliver a parcel; they delivered a feeling and a moment of happiness that my mother needed on her birthday.
He understood why so many people use online delivery websites like Giftalove. From Christmas gifts for him/her to birthday gifts for family, it offers different gift options for every occasion, every relation, every budget, and every gifting style. Maybe they know: it’s not the gift but the emotion behind it that matters most.
Conclusion: Send Love Across Any Distance
At Giftalove, we believe that distance shouldn’t stop you from expressing love for those you care about. We bridge the physical distance between you and your loved ones so that you can send warmth and happiness whenever you want.
If you want to make someone smile today or send love across any distance, you can surprise them from anywhere with a few clicks. Giftalove is always ready to help because we deliver feelings, not just gifts. Happy gifting!
Sakshi Ecavade is our in-house content developer having a good understanding about the gifting industry. She creates quality content surrounding flowers, chocolates, plants, cakes, and other products which makes excellent gifts for the people. Accurate and authentic information is what she tries to deliver through her blogs.