one night stand

One Night Stand

She’s by my side. Semi-covered in the bed sheet, staring at the ceiling. She’s hot, as in hotheaded. She’s got temper and tantrums, attitude and arrogance. It’s reflective.  However, the light in her eyes and c... Read More...
one day

One Day

I returned from college on a public bus today, and sat on the window seat. On the way a man, probably 35 or more, got in the bus and sat beside me. I had put on my earphones and was listening to music. After a ... Read More...
118

Room No 118

Room No 118 “Yes ma’am, that’d be no problem at all.” The manager said. “Trring, trring” and after exactly seven more rings, one of the receptionist picked up the phone. “Good Morning, this is Grahan H... Read More...
upstream

Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream I remember the drive vividly, we were on our way to the airport to drop off our late grandparents after their visit. They were talking about everyone they’d met and how hospitable everyone ... Read More...
lying

Lying to yourself

I take small sips from a bottle of Perrier, or Evian- it doesn’t matter; the point is, I sip on privilege. I am a feminist, one so radical that sometimes, I want to burn my bra and I would, if not for my saggy ... Read More...
uninvited

The Uninvited

Fifteen years of the same thing happening month after month. I should be better prepared for it by now, and yet it delights in surprising me whenever it can. Possibly every month, if it had its way. The thing t... Read More...
waves

Waves – Prologue

I look at her face as we sit on the boardwalk's concrete lining. I don't remember her being any more beautiful or, in that case, any less. Those big brown eyes were hiding behind her thick brown hair catching m... Read More...
dreamer part 3

Dreamer – Part 3

‘So where is my guide taking me today?’ she showed some concerns.   ‘Any special place you want to visit, madam?’ I tried to impress her.   ‘I’d like to eat first. I am really hungry’ came... Read More...