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".

WT


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

22 comments:

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

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

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

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  4. Brilliant post, pity Roja's life though :(

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

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  7. Sad for Roja but a brilliant post!

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

    Richa

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  9. Touching, yet brilliant take on the prompt Meena.

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

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  11. This anna is a parasite. very well-written.

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

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

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  14. Great response to the prompt, Meena!

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

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

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

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

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  19. Brilliantly weaved story and good take on the prompt! ♥

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  20. I am loving your micro stories, lady!

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

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