Masoom sat in her cozy bedroom, surrounded by memories of her adolescence and teenage years. But a void lingered within her. She couldn't recall anything from her childhood – her infancy, toddler years, or even her early school days.
Determined to uncover those forgotten memories, Masoom approached her mother, Nalini.
"Mom, what was I like as a baby?" Masoom asked.
Nalini smiled warmly. "You were a happy baby, always smiling and cooing."
Masoom pressed for more details. "What about as a toddler? What games did I play?"
Nalini's responses seemed vague, lacking specifics. Masoom's curiosity remained unsatisfied.
"Maybe Dad will know," Masoom thought.
She approached her father, Raj, who was engrossed in his work.
"Dad, what was I like when I was little?" Masoom asked.
Raj looked up, distracted. "You were... um... a sweet kid. Always full of energy."
Masoom sensed his hesitation. "Do you remember anything specific?"
Raj's expression turned guilty. "I'm sorry, beta. I didn't spend much time with you when you were young."
Disappointed, Masoom retreated to her room. She lay on her bed, feeling frustrated and sad.
As she drifted off to sleep, Masoom's mind began to wander.
She found herself in an imaginary world, surrounded by vibrant colors and familiar faces.
A tiny, giggling infant lay in a crib before her. The baby's big, curious eyes sparkled – Masoom's own eyes.
Suddenly, Masoom realized she was witnessing her own infancy.
She saw herself as a toddler, playing with blocks and giggling at her mother's silly songs.
The scene shifted to Masoom as a little girl, clutching her favorite teddy bear and listening to her mother's bedtime stories.
Tears of joy streamed down Masoom's face as forgotten memories flooded her mind.
She recalled her first steps, her first words, and her first day of school.
Masoom's imaginary journey continued, uncovering cherished moments with her family.
When she awoke, Masoom felt a deep sense of connection to her childhood self.
Her forgotten memories, once lost, now shone vividly in her mind.
Masoom smiled, grateful for the imaginary world that had revealed her true past.
From that day forward, Masoom cherished those rediscovered memories, knowing that her childhood had shaped her into the person she was today.