The Gift

M: *excitedly (or, was it accusingly?)* Varsh, S bought a new phone! Me: *smiling, to S* Oh, good! Husband’s birthday gift, I...

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Tears of calm

Her calm demeanour startled him. “Are you alright?” he asked alarmingly. She looked at him, but tears blinded her. “I hope I...

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Steps for career, love and marriage

Coming from someone who is presumed aimless for renouncing all career goals and aspirations for a life of domestication and erstwhile languor,...

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Social service

I’m not moody. I don’t throw tantrums. I only try to check peoples’ adaptability to change. It is social service. Understand? (You...

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Bespoke temptations

When some bespoke insatiable temptations hold all the other senses ransom till they are blessed with their coveted reward and the mind...

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Work and pay

I’m sitting in a restaurant with a couple of girl friends. One of them has a creative and fascinating job profile and...

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Echoes and Answers

Hello. Hello. Hello. Her voice echoed. She couldn’t decide what made her happier; her own voice or having someone talk to her....

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Misunderstood #NaBloPoMo day 29

How much more literal can an accommodating, understanding and innocent lady be? Yet we’re accused of expecting men to read our minds....

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