Saturday, May 30, 2009

The future's not ours to see: 55 word fiction

She looked up at him adoringly as he tied on the Mangalsutra. She felt blessed to be marrying into such a loving family. She wasn't losing her family, she was gaining another one. She couldn't believe her luck.

The Gods above sniggered. She was in for a surprise too! This was just too much fun!

12 comments:

  1. Hey CEE both sides of the coin! I love it

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  2. Oho, this is delicious!!! Now we need a second installment to both posts!

    Keep them coming CK, this is getting really interesting.

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  3. isnt it true in almost all marriages?!!

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  4. It is a universal reality that she always gains a family....brings in luck..that why it said ..Laxmi Ayee

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  5. NC: Yep.

    Mr. Chowla: You are right sir. But that is the idealist situation na? Not everyone puts it in practice though, sadly.

    PS: Congratulations on the exports award - it really must have been a proud moment. What was it for?

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  6. MM: What do you mean? *eyes wide innocently* :P

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  7. Mummyjaan, Eve's lungs: Thanks :)

    Devaki: Wait a couple days :P

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  8. Ok this is nail biting kind of waiting...when are u gonna dish out the dirt????

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