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Stranger In The Night

Kajal in eyes, Mallige-poo in her hair and elegantly draped in the Pink Sari that anna had gifted her last Diwali, Roja was pleased with her reflection in the mirror. Unlike the early days, she now looked forward to an evening in the city - The promise of a ride in the taxi, her favorite biryani for dinner kept her spirits high. Roja was hoping, anna would be generous with her "pocket-money" this time...

As Roja approached the bus-stop, her eyes looked out for anna - yet  another "Stranger In The Night" whose bed she warmed to make a living!

This fictitious post is in response to Write Tribe's 100 words on Saturday for the Prompt “Stranger In The Night".

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**anna - respectful address to an older male, affectionate mode of addressing a man
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22 comments:

  1. AparnaJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Meens...what a take! Splendidly written...but I guessed it...

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  2. UnknownJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Didn't see that coming! ... Beautifully written as always <3

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  3. Shilpa GargJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    Aah!! Really sad for Roja! A poignant take on the prompt!

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  4. sulekkhaJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    Brilliant post, pity Roja's life though :(

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  5. HrishiJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    I love how creatively dark takes people are taking to this prompt.. lovely! Totally enjoyed it from a reader's point of view.. Well written, Meena

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  6. UnknownJanuary 13, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Nice and touching.. good take on the prompt.. but too bad for Roja :|

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  7. NabanitaJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Sad for Roja but a brilliant post!

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  8. Richa SinghJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    No. No. Post itself is wonderfully written but exposing a very sad reality of someone's life..

    Richa

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Touching, yet brilliant take on the prompt Meena.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    An absolute delight on the fallacy of human life. Perfectly etched and a powerful read:)

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  11. kalpana solsiJanuary 14, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    This anna is a parasite. very well-written.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    You have played the word "anna" very well. :)

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Uff! Disgrace to the word Anna. Well written Meena.

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  14. Vidya SuryJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Great response to the prompt, Meena!

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  15. Aayesha S HakimJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Sad reality :/
    well written!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    Good job on the prompt. Sad that there are that live that life. ♥

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  17. AditiJanuary 15, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Oh...did not expect that...a sad reality! Well done with the prompt!

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  18. SwaramJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    :( :( That also goes to say this is such an amazing take on the prompt!

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  19. GayuJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Huh! Didn't think this would end like this! A good one!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    Brilliantly weaved story and good take on the prompt! ♥

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  21. BinduJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    I am loving your micro stories, lady!

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  22. PixieJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Beautifully woven Meens!
    I loved your take on the prompt! :)

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