Night passed. All the students were so tired that they slept soundlessly. Next morning they woke up and got ready to see Shimla. Mini was very small but still, time and circumstances had made her mature before her age. Unlike other fellow-mates, she loved silence and the unspoken words of nature. She would often gaze…
“I think so. But what to do?” Ravi asked. “In such cases, the parents should give full attention, love, and care to their children. Make her believe that you really love her. I think that will help her come out of her trauma.” “Thank you, doctor! You have helped us the lot,” Ravi shook hands…
“We would like to …” Ravi was not able to complete his sentence when Mini cried, “Simmi didi.” “Mini! Simmi cried back in astonishment. They hugged each other. Tears rolled down their eyes. “Who’s there?” someone called from inside. Simmi wiped her tears fast and said, “Someone is here to meet you, Madam.” A healthy…
“Simmi, Sister is calling you. Time for departure!” Sunita said. Sunita had been looking after the orphanage for many years and was attached to the children. Simmi did not say anything but gave Mini the doll she was holding and went away. Mini outstanding in the garden watching Simmi going away from here. She could…
It was a cold, winter morning, the sun had not even shared its light with the world, but little Mini was up in her bed. Trin-Trin-n-n. The alarm clock struck six in the morning. But Mini was already up before time. It was Sunday. She was the first one to wake up every Sunday morning…
Nicola: Our fortune. Rowena: Our fame. Nicola: Our fun. Rowena: Our fantasy. Nicola & Rowena: Our freedom. (Pause) Rowena: I’m going to miss you so much. Nicola: Me too. Rowena: I’ll never forget the times we spent together. Nicola: Never. Rowena: Remember when we became friends? Nicola: we were five! That was such a long…
Scene 1 (Lights go on, Rowena and Nicola are sitting on the park bench wearing school uniform of some sort. Throughout the scene the actors move around as they like) Rowena: At last! We’ve finally finished, Nicola! We’re free! Oh, I can barely believe it! Nicola: School’s over. Rowena: After thirteen long years, at last,…
As soon as Beth was through with little game, I scrubbed her down vigorously with a towel that enveloped her entire body and gave her a change of clothes. Beth was now positively bubbling over with joy and as I carried her back to the living room, she beat a playful fist on my chest…
It all started on a particular Monday morning during the holidays, just as I had awoken from my restless slumber, a feeling of nausea permeated my body and a bitter, acrid taste filled my mouth. No, it was not because of the small dinner I’d eaten the previous night, but the fact that a dull…
From the day, I was old enough to understand, I had been told that my sister was retarded. However, being the closest one to my sister, I was uncertain whether to believe this or not. The truth dawned me on the night of August … It was a peculiar night. The fog had descended upon…
Shelja Alawadhi