THE TRAP

Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com     "You are the best cook. Will you make pasta tomorrow? And please pack an extra tiffin box. You know it's my favourite".  Mom melted at such a cute request and got happily duped by a six year old who had promised a 'pasta party' to his friends…

NAIL POLISH

Keeping her fingers crossed, she picked up fuchsia nail polish again, seventh day in a row for her mom to apply on her beautiful hands and feet. "Again?" Mom asked, visibly irritated. "Please pick another shade for me tomorrow", noticing the little fingers still crossed. "I want that 'uncle' to come back who appreciated this…

UNFINISHED PULLOVER

The unfinished pullover occupies a small space in my cupboard. The yarn and needles are still stuck to it. The warmth in it still intact. The day it was left unfinished forever, by Grandma,was the day I realised the value of 'handmade love' over readymades. I still pull my unfinished pullover, over me sometimes, to…

UNIFORM

Photo by Yan Krukau on Pexels.com     She was amused to see the three little girls happily playing , wearing new crisp school uniforms on a festival. "Isn't it a holiday at school today?". She asked. "Yes it is". The eldest replied. "Why are you wearing your uniforms then?". She asked. "Father had just…