Grandma Suzie always turned to the magic plant whenever we faced any troubles. She would sit by the table, place her palm around the plant and mutter something- her eyes tightly shut. It has magic in it roots- any troubles, bad days, illness, it has a solution to everything. As a child, I earnestly believed… Continue reading The magic plant #FridayFictioneers
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My secret wish #FridayFictioneers
Its snowing today- they call it “Beast from the East”. As much as I hate the cold wind hitting my face and my toes that get numb, the inner me is thrilled beyond words. Heavy snowfall means no boxing class today. I pretend to like it as I fear the wrath of my Dad and… Continue reading My secret wish #FridayFictioneers
One in a million #FridayFictioneers
Rosie was not her usual cheerful self today when she returned from school. I gave her a hug and she burst into tears”Mom why is my skin darker than others? I look different , not one among them. Suzie was saying I do not belong here” I braced myself,I knew this was coming someday. I… Continue reading One in a million #FridayFictioneers
It happened one snowy night #FridayFictioneers
I loved the snow, I could sit by the window for hours staring at the snowflakes as they changed the entire landscape- from green and brown to spotless white. My friends loved the sun and hated winters, they thought I am weird. Then one day, Jamie broke up with me on a snowy winter night.… Continue reading It happened one snowy night #FridayFictioneers
Moving on #FridayFictioneers
It was time to move on, say good bye to the house she grew up in which was now a dilipidated building. She would miss the good old days when they played in the courtyard without a worry, plucked mangoes from the trees.She would miss those hugs by grandma which magically took off all her… Continue reading Moving on #FridayFictioneers
Arranged Date #FridayFictioneers
“I am terrified of these rides, not sure I can handle it” said Jo, eyeing the monster “Tora Tora” fearfully. “This is so much fun, come on lets do it. I love such rides” Emma’s excited voice drowned his fearful one. Few minutes later, they were seen laughing as the capsule moved higher up. This… Continue reading Arranged Date #FridayFictioneers
My imperfect kitchen which I treasure #FridayFictioneers
Sara is the perfect wife, mother, entrepreneur, daughter, activist- I count myself lucky to have found a life partner I look upto. Life was rough, we lived hand to mouth but with our hard work and luck, we are now millionaires. We live in a mansion. One thing that puzzles me is Sara has kept… Continue reading My imperfect kitchen which I treasure #FridayFictioneers
Finding my silver lining #FridayFictioneers
The test result was negative again, my hopes were crushed yet another time. The woollen cap I was knitting for my baby would not adorn its head now. Multiple visits to the gynec, series of tests and still no success. I had done it all- in the hope of becoming a mother. 5 years of… Continue reading Finding my silver lining #FridayFictioneers
Finding light in darkness #FridayFictioneers
I looked out of the window- the tree which was blooming a few days ago was now barren-the flowers had fallen,leaves had withered away, it stood forlorn,naked. It had snowed last night and ice that wrapped itself on the branches made the tree look looked surreal.The barren tree looked magnificent today- all alone, without its… Continue reading Finding light in darkness #FridayFictioneers
Once upon a time in the 21st century #FridayFictioneers
The white toilet seat gleamed in the sunlight. The makeshift door was open, I looked at it and felt a sense of pride in what I had accomplished. The 21st century and people stiff defecated in the open. A toilet was unheard off. When I first told them about this, they were aghast. How can… Continue reading Once upon a time in the 21st century #FridayFictioneers
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