100 Words 26 Emotions – # 17 Questions

"Why can't I call him, Mumma? Can I just send a voice note? I just want to tell him that I miss him so much. Can we please go and meet him once, please Mumma? Why are you not saying anything?" Sana cried herself to sleep that night. And the next night, and 3 nights after that! And looking at her … Continue reading →

100 Words 26 Emotions – # 16 Periods

"What happened Madhu? Why are you crying? And why are you back from school early?" "Amma, I got my first periods today and school. I went to the school infirmary to get a pad. I did not even know how to wear it. And when I came out, went to the washroom, and came back to class, seemed … Continue reading →

100 Words 26 Emotions – #15 Optimism

Optimism /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/ noun hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. If that's the dictionary definition of 'OPTIMISM', then is it a pessimist's attitude to give up at times?I like to believe thatsometimes holding on to something that might not lead … Continue reading →

100 Words 26 Emotions – # 14 No Makeup Plz!

"Ewww, Makeup? You are pretty & don't need all this" And they both laughed. It all felt so good initially. His jealousy & possessiveness was cute. He did not like it when she dressed up because other men looked at her, appreciated her beauty, passed on compliments & he did not … Continue reading →

100 Words 26 Emotions – # 13 Madly in Love

"I will throw them away, donate them or even destroy them" she was yelling in anger. "Hold on to them! Someday, you will get over the hurt & anger. Don't do anything that you'll regret later." Today, when she opened the memory box & looked at those old pictures, that seashell that … Continue reading →