When I was a little girl, Mommy read these fairy tales for me. They always spoke of a tall, dark, handsome prince who would come riding on a horse and sweep me off my feet. And then we would live happily ever after. I grew up fantasising about this. And waiting desperately for this knight… Continue reading Knight in shining armour #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Category: The Couple
Nothing lasts forever #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Sanya held a fistful of white sand in her hand and then let it go. She watched as the sand slipped through her fingers and touched the ground. It seemed like she had no control over the sand slipping through her hand, just like she couldn’t control time that had slipped out of her hands.… Continue reading Nothing lasts forever #WriteBravely #ShortStory
No strings attached #WriteBravely #ShortStory
I was back to my native, the sleepy town Rhumpsa which seemed so cut off from civilisation. This is the place I was born in, where I grew up, went to school, splashed in the muddy waters and climbed the mango trees. This is where I had my first kiss and where I lost my… Continue reading No strings attached #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Daddy’s Girl #FlashFiction
I looked at little Nysa’s innocent face as she slept in Arjun’s arms, blissfully unaware of everything. Arjun held her protectively in his strong arms, as if shielding her from all things evil. What a tranquil sight this was, of a daughter with a Dad who had not birthed her. My mind raced back to… Continue reading Daddy’s Girl #FlashFiction
Secrets #FFFAW #FlashFiction
The vase stood on the table, gleaming in the sunlight. It was testimony to our love story. On our honeymoon, as we wandered in the streets of Paris, my eyes fell upon this vase and we bought it. There was something magnetic about it. Since then, it has been witness to our fairytale marriage. 10… Continue reading Secrets #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Tears of Joy #SundayPhotoFiction
Uncle Sam was seated at his usual place in the park, having his customary snack and iced latte. I hesitated. I better offer my condolences quickly and get done with this. I always sucked at this one thing. “What do I say to a man who has just lost his companion of 35 years?” As… Continue reading Tears of Joy #SundayPhotoFiction
The Proposal #SundayPhoto Fiction
Henry cleared his throat, he had to be careful not to drop his prized catch- the silver fish which he had caught after a very long time. “Should I take your silence as a yes” Maya looked at him as if he was crazy “Which moron told you my silence means yes? I am still… Continue reading The Proposal #SundayPhoto Fiction
Que Sera Sera- what does a woman want from a marriage?
A few days ago I overheard 2 of my junior colleagues – in their mid 20’s talk about marriage and wonder when will their turn come. They were looking at the decked up pics of cousins, school and college friends who were all tying the knot, the artistic lehengas, jewellery, picture perfect moments with their… Continue reading Que Sera Sera- what does a woman want from a marriage?
YOLO- You only live once. #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z
I was browsing the net listlessly, my mind was thinking about Suraj and our incomplete trip to Europe. Now that things were settled with Nysa, Arjun and the baby, we had decided to take 2 week long trip to Europe covering a few countries. It had been a long time we had travelled together- just… Continue reading YOLO- You only live once. #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z
X Mas- the season which was not jolly. #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z
X mas is something I look forward to each year with gusto. Though I am not a Christian, having studied in a convent school and lived in a cosmopolitan culture, I love the spirit of Christmas. In fact it was my favourite festival , it beat Diwali by a small margin. I loved the homemade… Continue reading X Mas- the season which was not jolly. #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z
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