Spices

Aarti crushed the ginger, added cinnamon & cardamom as she prepared Atul’s favorite pot of tea. She laced her own cup with poison.“I never loved you. My parents want me to marry Priya. I think I will be happy with her”, Atul said as he turned away from Aarti.She just swapped cups.

Cafe / Coffee Shop

Smell of freshly brewed coffee. Tobacco in the air. The day's chatter and gossip. Music filling the non-existent silence. Men, women and kids sipping their beverage with a snack. Hustle and bustle of the businesses around. A board on the bark of the banyan tree read : 'Velmurugan Tea Stall'. Puliyur's exclusive coffee shop.

Paper

The waves were rough. The storm, relentless. Capt. Vikas was in-charge. Hundreds of lives were banking on him to steer the ship to safety. He had to watch for icebergs. Maybe even enemy attack. He was still strategizing when he heard a familiar voice, "Vikas beta... Papa is home".

Off ran 'Capt. Vikas', leaving behind his paper boat in the puddle.

Work / Job

My mom has never had a job.

She just.......
Ensured everyone started their schedule on-time.
Managed finances & accounts.
Maintained the home & the people in it.
Did the purchases.
Organized events.
Planned travel & logistics.
Forget not the catering.

She is 65 and continues to do it all & more.

Yeah, my mom never had a real job !!!

Water

My first 55-word story - 55words.blogspot.in

Our blind date and all you ordered was water. Those endless calls and texts made my heart a fountain. Innumerable walks in the rain, am madly in love with you. Am camping by the river thinking about you leaving me for someone 'better', all my eyes can see is a waterfall.

55-word stories

Heard about this interesting concept from a friend - Thank you, @tweettabulous !
Follow @vivekisms on Twitter for a new theme everyday. You write a story on the theme in 55 words. It gets published on his blog : 55words.blogspot.in
Encourages me to write..... and read some really interesting thoughts :)

Keeping it short

Another year gone by and I keep up the tradition of writing a note here. Want to keep it real short as the sentiments expressed over the last few years remain. Being remembered by family n friends, near n far is the best gift one can receive. Feel blessed ! Thank you for the warm, loving wishes that poured in throughout the day. Special thanks to the ones who made my day a fantabulous one ! Love and peace !