" I could connect to Sai not having any aim when the person she dreamed the dream is no more around."
I know what you mean from the above statement Asmi, can totally relate to it.
I know what you are saying, have thought about it. Yes, there are kids who have lost their parents in a much younger age too. However, losing a parent at any age is always painful. It took me a few years to come out of the grief. One would always miss their lost parent, their presence in our life, their warmth and most importantly the love or affection that we have got from them. My Dad used to figure out when I am sad even when I try to hide it.
Dads love their daughters and are very protective of them too ❤.
And when one doesn't have anyone else in the world whom they call their own, it is very difficult. Glad that Sai has Usha Maushi, but even then it is very difficult for her. I am really happy that Ashwini understands Sai well, loves her and genuinely cares for Sai.
@bold: this is so true. My mother lost her parents when she was around 30. First my nana and after a few years my nani. She told me that she used to get nightmares every night straight for 8-9 years till one night her mother came in her dream and scared her to such extent that she stopped having those dreams. She's around 60 right now and still gets emotional at times remembering them. I myself don't share a cordial relation with my father, but do with my mother and I can't even imagine losing her.