• The Tattoo

    It was a particular humid day in the city of dreams – the weather was peculiar, a smattering of grey clouds dotting the pristine blue sky but no wind, and absolutely no sign of the rains Mumbai was so famous for even though it was already July. A young…

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  • Love Me Tonight
    Chapter 12: Bond of Togetherness

    Naina sat on the mattress in her bedroom, surrounded by three dresses that she considered to be her best ones from whatever she had brought from bua-dadi’s home, but still she was unable to decide which one to wear. Today was the day she was getting married to Sameer…

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  • Always and Forever
    Part 59: Journey to Udaipur

    Udaipur… Just the name brought so many memories that sometimes she felt overwhelmed. It was their first college trip and her second long trip after Mt. Abu. Even then it had been so difficult to get permission from home, especially with Taiji repeatedly broadcasting, “jawan ladkiya hai… kuch unch-neech…

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  • Only Mine
    Chapter 34: Diwali Delight

    The golden intricate design on the pallu of the red saree glittered in the morning light as the material swayed while she pinned it on her shoulder. She glanced at the clock once more, confirming the time, not wanting to be late even for a minute. Sameer and his…

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  • Love Me Tonight
    Chapter 11: Talk From Heart

    A rumbling in her stomach woke her up and she blinked trying to check the time… 9am… She rubbed her face on his t-shirt, smiling a bit on feeling his arms still around her, holding just as tight as when they were awake. It felt amazing to accept, at…

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  • That’s The One
    Chapter 4: The Beginning

    The thought about getting married to Naina kept his spirits high that evening as he finalized the preparations for the Saturday evening. Everything was set… Even the excuse to take Naina out with him… Tomorrow morning he would explain everything to her, and they would be set… He hummed…

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