CWCI-2012

Shakespearean Love

Up there in the sky, shades of grey swallowed up the tinges of orange and yellow and the sun was retiring back to its humble abode

I was fending off my best friend’s queries yet again. We are at my ancestral home for two days, for the annual ‘strangling’ ceremonies

So you understand my turmoil when Shon stopped in his tracks to look at me. I was sipping my coffee when Meghali bumped into the table

I watched her descending into the pool with satisfaction. Her wet hair clung to her shoulders, and a few stray strands were draped

The first time I saw him was at the college canteen. And then it hit me, deep in the pits of my stomach. A warm fluttery feeling in the heart

I asked this question to the RPF (Railway Police Force) Inspector behind the desk. He looked so stern and officious. Everyone looked at me

Two things in this world which could instantly make me happy were pleasant green surrounding and love story books and the things I hated: exams

Sakhi stood still, tongue-tied, when her teacher questioned her. Otherwise, she would have been the first to answer any question her teacher put