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 &…
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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…
Mind your business
Her simplicity made her different from others. But her temper… it was like a repellent. But even that made her unique in his eyes. ‘Tomorrow is the last day of College. I shall indeed do it.’ He resolved. ******** She looked intoxicating in the blue saree. “Shruti, I have written you a letter!” He…
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….
Kiss me slow
“Who has time for love? Isn’t it all so cliché? Yes, the body has demands. Have sex and move on. No drama! Save time. Because time is money & money is everything.” Thoughts kept running at the back of the mind of Sahil, the new-age entrepreneur! He wanted a permanent solution. A robot-girlfriend! Excited by…
Just in Time
I opened my Report Card slowly and saw it. A shiver went down my spine. The very thought of facing Maa with this card was enough to give me the jitters. I held the card close to my chest and sent out a prayer. The Universe always listens, they say! Does it? The entire day,…
I matter…
For the breadcrumbs he gave me, I gave him my whole heart. For the excuses he narrated, I made the effort seem effortless. For every lie that he weaved, I showcased my honest truths. The days passed, and once, which was exciting, seemed mundane…to just him. I still kept being curious, being the one pouring…
Hurry Up… Maa!
“Papa, let us go. You have your appointment today. We can’t miss it. The doctor will be out of the town for a fortnight starting tomorrow.” I said, looking at my watch. “Nah… not until she comes along.” He demanded like a child. “Papa, please not every time.” He looked at me with eagerness in…
Give up …just give up!
“I will love you forever!” he told me, and I surrendered myself to him from that moment. Like twin flames, we burned with passion, and each time, the passion became stronger. *** He slept on the hospital bed. Still. “He has slipped into a Coma because of the injury from the Car accident. Recovery…
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