“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…
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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…
Liberation
After all the hassles, she reached Switzerland. She had been on a mission for the past few years, and her goal seemed achievable now. She heaved a sigh of relief. She was happy—so happy that her eyes welled up with tears. The D Day arrived. She made the payment. Documentation was done. Permission letter signed….