It was 10:30 p.m. Suddenly, Palak opened her eyes and looked around. It was dark, and she could not find anyone.
“Maa. Where are you? Maa….” She started crying loudly.
Abhay entered the room and sat beside her. He held her hand and kissed it softly. He looked tired and was still in his work clothes.
“I am here, baby. I will always be here.” Now try to sleep, my child.
“Papa … Where’s Maa?”
Struggling to answer, he could just say,” Away”. The WhatsApp message, ‘I want a divorce. Palak is your responsibility’ flashed in his mind.
Love,
Chinmayee
“I’m participating in #BlogchatterA2Z & writing a 100-word fiction, with each Alphabet this April 2025. A Drabble A Day keeps the weariness away.”
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Emotions expressed so well in such few words. Loved reading it. Do visit my blog . Will wait for you to read and comment 😊
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oh no! We often don’t realize how separations impact the offspring. What an emotionally powerful reminder of that Chinmayee. Looking forward to your 25 remaining drabbles
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Thanks dear for reading !
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Thanks a lot for reading !
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Such heart-breaking situations. I loved how you have portrayed the emotions in such few words. Lovely story, Chinmayee!
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Thanks for stopping by !
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Hard hitting! The end took me by surprise! A divorce is usually very tough on the child and you have managed to express that so well, Chinu.
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Thanks for the kind words, Mayuri !
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So muuch said in so few words!
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Thanks for reading !
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oh that was heartbreaking. I felt a lump forming in my throat while reading. You managed to express such deep emotions through just few words.
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Glad you liked it.
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Gut-wrenching Chinmayee! You have spoken so much in these few words
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Thanks a lot for your kind words !
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