It was their last meeting. “Don’t try to contact me, or follow me on the internet. If we are to lead separate lives, we might as well learn to live without each other.” “I am sorry, Jenna! I truly care, but we are not meant to be together.” Five years later, they find themselves together … Continue reading Beyond
I couldn’t have missed that jaunty gait, even after a lapse of thirty years. A closer scrutiny creates some doubts. The color of the eyes is different. And … how come he has not aged in all these years? Well, he could be a look-alike. They say there are at least six people in the … Continue reading Stranger
Spider silk clung at the doors, over the windows, and over everything she had left behind. It felt almost as if the haze was intended. She did not want others to peek into her core. The world thought they knew her well. Her life was spent in constant glare of the paparazzi, and was an … Continue reading Dignified
We love Grandma, and yet are never on the same page where food is concerned. She cannot appreciate the subtle flavors in a pasta or pizza, or the convenience of having carbs, proteins and fats all in a single meal. She is so stuck up in her concept of a traditional Indian thali meal. Who … Continue reading Tradition
Who left the lights open? She had checked it all before going to bed. Was it her shadow that caused the light to suddenly shrink into a shaft, and start slinking down the staircase into the basement? What was going on in the basement of the house, and the basement of her mind? Three … Continue reading Basement
It is the most talked about breakup of the year. The billionaire’s second wife, who is also a celebrity in her own right walked out on him. Media stories about a trial separation and amicable parting are being floated, as financial negotiations are under way. And one day, she breaks down during a girl gang … Continue reading Amicably so
“This looks out of place in this otherwise spartan room.” “It is not a clock, but an architectural model.” “Looks like you share a sentimental bond with the maker….” “A genetic bond, yes, my grandfather made it. But Grandmom apprised me of the perils of starting something one cannot complete. She did not want this … Continue reading Lessons Learnt
The paparazzi is silent. The star they chased for years died in an unfortunate accident. Rumors are still rife on the cause. She was forced by circumstances to dance for money. The epitaph reads, “My life could have been an edict on stone. You turned it into a mere headline.” Who was being addressed here? … Continue reading Headline
Adam is moving, and he has put up a garage sale of books, though he doesn’t hope to get a decent amount for it. He watches a lady spend a lot of time browsing, as if searching for something. “Any specific title you’re looking for, Ma’m?” “The title is Go for Gold. It’s not available … Continue reading Full circle
Jerry is an integral part of our life. He drives the truck to carry the produce to the market, and invariably lands into arguments with the farmers. Yet, a day does not feel complete without his unsolicited interjections. Today is different. Pumpkins are rolling out of the truck, as if they miss someone. Jerry has … Continue reading Missed for sure
