The arrival of that car means trouble. The mean owner has arrived, and it makes sense to stay away.
He hopes to find work elsewhere, and earn a day’s bread for his family.
In the next street, someone is hiring people for slogan-shouting. They have to participate in a rally, in return for lunch and Rupees 500. It sounds good enough….
His daughter is now walking into this shop to ask for help. Her father has been arrested for unruly behaviour on the streets, and needs a bail.
She does not like the way the owner eyes her, but ….
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I also like the threat of that dangling “but…” at the end. Great piece!
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Thank you so much!
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Don’t know where this is going but I’m sure it’s not pretty. Like the suspense.
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Thank you, Rob!
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This ‘ But’ is killing. Whatever she chooses, is bad for her. Nice writing, dear.
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Thank you, Indira!
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Oh! A sequel, please. I don’t expect this will end well, but….
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Maybe it does ☺️. The goddess exorcising or killing the demon?
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An intriguing tale that can’t end well! Enjoyed reading this 🙂
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Thanks, Sue!
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Oh dear, I don’t like the way this is going. Really good piece
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Thank you!
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It sounds like everyone showed up to get their fair share of abuse. A well-told story, Reena.
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I guess we do attract negativity with a servile attitude. Thank you, Bill!
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I was alluding to a line in the Rolling Stones’ song, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
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Complicated situation that doesn’t sound like it is going to have a happy ending 😦 Well-told tale, Reena.
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Thank you, Lisa!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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A vicious cycle – and a reminder to take all the protests and political rallies with a pinch of salt.
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Yeah… most of them don’t know the cause they are so passionately espousing. It’s just another job.
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Seems she’s caught between a rock and a hard place. Good story, Reena. Thought-provoking.
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Thank you, Linda!
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Each of them must earn money the only way they can.
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That sounds ominous. Thank you, Liz!
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Ominous ending. Well done
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Thanks a lot!
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Things are going from bad to worse.
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Yes. Jumping from the frying pan into fire 😦
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Needs must, … as they said. Fine descriptive writing with so much told in few words
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Thank you, Michael!
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A downward spiral
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Unfortunately so ….
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