The corner table beside the aquarium had been booked for four
by a Mr.Sharma. Must be a family outing.
This, a family restaurant in central Kolkata, had always been
my dream. I had sacrificed many things to attain this.
Love among others. Saurav
and I had wanted different things from life.
He wanted marriage while I wanted
to become a chef. I had gone off to culinary school.
He had married someone hastily
to punish me.
Very soon, Mr. Saurav Sharma and his wife walked in accompanied
by their twins.
He looked careworn. Clearly, not the man I had loved.
Good for both of them I will say :)
ReplyDeleteLovely short one Preethi :)
Glad you liked it, Indrani :)
DeleteLiked it! :)
ReplyDeleteAha! Thank you :)
DeleteWow! I wasnt expecting this! Awesome Preethi! Your tale weaving is just superb! I am a fan!
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I am honored.
DeleteI read a similar story in my childhood. The man refused to marry the lady due to dowry issue. Several years later she saw him in the same bus in which she was travelling.
ReplyDeleteA very common story in the modern era I guess. Women are more career oriented these days.
Deletein a way good for them, the one who doesn't support the woman can atleast spare them to realize their dream.
ReplyDeleteExactly. No use getting married to such idiots. :)
DeleteThis image is actually of a fine dining restaurant in Kolkata!
ReplyDeleteI got the idea for the story after seeing the image label :)
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