The sky was dark and the air charged with the electric between us. He leaned in until his face touched mine. I closed my eyes waiting. His open lips shattered my tough facade, reaching my molten heart. The universe witnessed our union as the Sky and Earth combined under the blessed showers. Image by Free-Photos … Continue reading Poetry: The Kiss
Tag: Marriage
Story: The News
She still held the phone receiver between her ear and shoulder when her cousin walked in to retrieve it. She wondered if she should wash away the Henna to free her hands...mind...heart...
Tiny Story: Bonded Labour
The wife enters the room at night, bone-tired after the cooking, cleaning, washing and nursing routine. Husband: Did you iron the shirt I asked you to? Wife: I did not get time today. Husband: Really?! You were at home all day while I was slaving away my life at work...
Tiny Story: My Dear Wife
When I reached home from the Bar last night...or was it sometime earlier today, not sure since there is no clock nor calendar here...and she opened the door smiling, it didn't feel right. So I hit her right away to set things straight...
Tiny Story: My Dear Wife
When I reached home from the Dance Bar last night...or was it sometime earlier today, not sure since there is no clock nor calendar here...and she opened the door smiling, it didn't feel right. So I hit her right away to set things straight.
Tiny Story: Charred
The woman had a strange gleam in her eyes while she held her newborn—a girl.
Tiny Story: Family Honour
When parents arranged the marriage... She: Please don't make me marry him, I am in love with another. Mother: Please understand my dear. It is a matter of our family's honour. When she returned after a few months of marriage... She: Please don't send me back. He drinks, beats and rapes me every night. Mother: … Continue reading Tiny Story: Family Honour
