It was the Mumbai Chowpatty again – the place where I had loved and lost.
Angela was a tourist from Scotland, who was fascinated by my commitment to social entrepreneurship. She had gone out of way to support my endeavors, and helped in getting funds from other countries. She left, never to return. Perhaps, it was only a holiday romance for her. My faithful Indian heart clung to memories of a bygone era. Life moved on.
Mrs. Patricia Jones was the investor funding my latest venture. I had taken her around the places where I worked. We relaxed on the beach, after a tiring day. She threw a stone in the water, and watched the ripples it created.
“Alok, you know what… the ripples of our good karma keep rotating somewhere in the universe. I hope mine reach the right soul, up there in heaven….”
“Whom are you referring to?”
“My daughter, Angela. I lost her in a car accident, ten years ago, while I was driving. And the guilt has never left me.”
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That’s hard to live with. Well written and so sad.
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Well written, but quite sad. Hopefully, she will overcome her guilt and move on with her life and forgive herself. Some things can not be undone, but we must learn to deal with them.
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Excellent writing, Reena. As always.
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i love the title of your story . Impactful story-sad yet beautiful.
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Thank you so much!
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Mumbai chowpatty…..I love the place.
At last Alok got to know about Angela but on a sad note.
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At least he now knows what happened to her. I hope they both find some closure. Nicely told, Reena. 🙂
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Very sad story. You have written this very nicely, Reena.
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Touching story, well written, with a great sadness to it.
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Thank you!
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What a terrible way to find out what happened to Angela.
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strange the way the news of Angela got to him
very subtle take on this prompt 🖒
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Thank you!
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dont know what to say
she must let go of the guilt
leave it all to God
and not judge her life nor anyone else’s
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