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The breakup

I loved him, and oh boy, did he love me back. Guess I loved him more. I was like a cat glued to a sunny window, craving his attention and the warmth of his presence. Seriously, I couldn’t sleep without cuddling him; my idea of a perfect night was him and the popcorn. That’s all I wanted.

The victim card

He spoke, and I replied; he spoke again, and I countered. Our words danced in the air, each one a step in a relentless waltz of voices. Our conversation grew more intense and then he accused me of playing the victim card. “Am I really doing that?” I wondered. The thought stung, and I realized it was time for a […]

Shakti-an unconquerable force

he searing labour pain and she shrieked in agony while the babies crowned! 12 long hours of the harrowing rendition, and finally, Shakti gave birth to twin baby boys. Sweating and gasping for breath, she looked at the babies and their whimpers tugged at her heartstrings. She felt accomplished! Forced into surrogacy owing to poverty, she had resigned to her fate; a feeble smile appeared on her lips at the thought of giving birth to boys!

Maya and her new leash of life!

In the past 15 years of their togetherness, he had never tried to break the monotony of the everyday life. He was going with the flow, Maya never understood if he liked the sameness of the everyday life, or he had lost the longingness of her company while getting torn between the relentless professional and personal aspirations. His plate seemed full, and he had no time for the extra fun!