Chapter-1 THE MESSAGE ” Mom, Mom ….” ” What is it, Rose? You look nervous. Why are you cracking your knuckles so hard ? What is the matter ?” ” Mom, Paul is here. I saw him in the parking lot. I hope he does not ruin this day. It is my day. “ …
Part-1 ” I am sure Neena, Jai is having an affair. ” ” C’mon Ritu. Jai loves you. He would never do such a thing. Nothing to hurt you. You are unnecessarily worrying.” Ritu knew that Jai was hiding something from her. She wanted to find out. All that she suspected was him having …
Dhwani’s life took a tragic turn when her husband, Prakash, an Indian Army soldier, lost his life while she was expecting their second child. Left to raise their five-year-old son, Jai, on her own, she found solace in the pride of his sacrifice for the nation. Amid shattered dreams, she welcomed their baby girl, Ria, …
General Edward had been appointed as the new Mayor, and on a Sunday morning, he gathered the townspeople on the Municipal grounds to address them about the changes he intended to make. Imran’s anger flared up, feeling that the ruling power was unwilling to leave their country. He hurled a stone at General Edward, shouting …
Shyam, a successful farmer, owned acres of land where he cultivated various crops and raised livestock. He was well-respected by the farmers who worked for him, as he provided them with good incentives and often laboured alongside them in the fields. Shyam was married to Sitara, and they had two daughters and a son. They …
Throughout my seven years of married life, I was consistently faced with inquiries such as, “You’ve been married for quite a while, and still no children?” My marital journey was untroubled until the diagnosis of PCOS marked the beginning of a challenging path. Despite sporadic support, there were moments of solitude, and I leaned on …
I have a vivid memory of my inaugural flight: a journey from Bangalore to Chennai in January 2011, accompanied by my husband. The purpose was a Visa interview for our travel to the United States of America. Taking a day off from work without disclosing the reason, I was newly married and enthusiastic. My husband …
Lakshmi (name changed), a domestic worker known for her vibrant personality and punctuality, arrived at work dressed neatly each day. She exuded energy and never took breaks from her duties. Lakshmi, who was married to Hari (name changed), a vegetable vendor, had three sons. However, there was concern when Lakshmi didn’t show up for work …
Aria, in her mid-20s, had been blind since birth due to congenital conditions. However, her visual impairment never hindered her pursuit of the life she envisioned.Aria achieved remarkable academic success and displayed prowess in athletics. She resided with her parents and younger sister, a constant source of motivation for her. Aria also found joy in …
Like each one of us, Ayesha had dreams too. Some tiny, some medium-sized and few big dreams. She had dreamt of a fairy tale wedding – prince charming, romantic date nights and happily married life or rather happily ever after types. She believed in them too. It was an arranged marriage for Ayesha. She …