FREEDOM

The moment he said sorry, she heaved a sigh of relief. Not long ago she was stifled by his restrictions on her. Tears of joy trickled down her cheeks. She could now wear what she wanted, go where she wished and lead a life of her own. She tasted freedom at last! -The Chubby Little…

STAIN

"Stop right there"! Aunty yelled. The teenager had no inkling as to what went wrong. She had come to stay with her aunty barely a week ago to pursue her higher education in the new city. And then it came like a slap on her face. "Hasn't your mother taught you not to enter kitchens…

DREAMY EYES

She missed her once upon a time dreamy eyes. Those eyes believed in happily ever after and had innumerable dreams to achieve. They were forever in search for the perfect face with charming looks and killer smile. Chivalrous ways, heart of gold and eyes so deep that touched the soul. For them everything was either…

STUDY

Mom always said," study well and dream big. You'll definitely come up in life." He never believed her. Mom's meagre salary after dad's untimely death snatched away all his big dreams but he didn't stop studying for, he didn't want to disappoint her. Years later, as he stood on the stage to deliver his first…

ENTERTAIN

The audience gave the mime artist a standing ovation for his wonderful performance. His act left them thoroughly entertained. He showed them different human emotions without uttering a single word. His face became the mirror to all the emotions of life. And yet his own joys and sorrows remained unreadable. -The Chubby Little Girl. Copyright…

TREAT

Aunty claimed that she treated her new domestic help, a bright, twelve year old as her own son. Mum was impressed, until, she laid dinner for all the children together along with Aunty's new son. "He can have it later after he washes all the utensils. He is used to it.". Aunty claimed yet again.…

RESERVATION

The young girl selling mineral water dared to enter without having a reservation in the reserved compartment of the super fast train that made an unexpected stoppage at a small station. She made her first sale of the day to a thirsty bride and moved ahead only to get caught at the end of the…