We

 I:       Why should it be me all the time? You: Why not? Do you not know the importance of me in your life? I:        What about me then?   You:   Well… I do not have time for all this! I:       Time … of course! The paths crossed for a brief period before taking another twist….

Vacation

He booked the best possible hotel in the lush green environs. A dream of many years was finally getting shape. He had saved every penny, meticulously planned & made all the arrangements. His ageing parents never knew the meaning of a vacation! For a middle class family it is a luxury after all!  The D…

Under the night sky

 “Ufff! You are so hot … this beauty, this raw, unfiltered attitude of yours is what pulls me back to you.” He said while buttoning up his shirt. “You never say, you love me. Why?” She asked “Love & you? Whores are not for love. Know your place! Will meet you soon.” He vocalised his…

The One

I looked at his profile picture, zoomed it in, and smiled a bit. I wanted to type in a ‘Hello’ but just could not. Suddenly, he came online, and I felt seen. My fingers danced on the screen, but I refrained. Is he thinking about me as I am? Is he equally excited? Why isn’t…

Silent Games

 “Hey, did you get the appraisal letter?” Aditi asked “Not yet. It seems my review is still being processed!” Sneha replied. “That means yours will be the best of all of us. Probably the best employee award! Wait for the big raise this year. I am telling you!” “Really?”  “Yes, trust me, I got the…

Red Roses

They arrived on time. The doorbell rang, and I knew it was time for my Red Roses! Vibrant, fragrant & smashingly beautiful, just like I love them! I received them & signed the acknowledgment slip for the courier service. “You know, I love you. But you love me more, and I love you a little…

Queen

It had been about two years now. Everything has changed. Her name, too. She puts a red bindi on her forehead now. And glass bangles adorn both her wrists. Early mornings & late nights are spent in the kitchen. Cooking for a dozen people is a daily chore. Yet, she wakes up every morning with…

Picture in the Photo Gallery

He had experienced her charm, touched her, and laughed his heart out with her that night on the sea beach—an unforgettable experience treasured in the corner of his heart. She had vanished mysteriously with the rising sun. He had searched for her even after many years, but his efforts were in vain. No one believed…

 Ooops … I did it again!

 Initially, there was a crack, but now it had a bigger one. Slowly, with time, tiny cavities popped up on its surface. And then it hurt—first a little and then a lot more.  “Why? What did you do to be in so much pain?” I asked. “I dared to trust; I dreamt of belongingness &…

Not this time!

There was a lot of noise that seemed like fireworks now.  Or rather, I had convinced myself so. Every day felt like a struggle to survive, and every night gunshots made us almost deaf. Stuck in a land where every breath was a miracle, I often wondered what this led to? Wars & dead bodies…