Sunday, March 28, 2010

Living a Lie

A short story

Love and respect could not be forced... they had to be earned, right?


“Isn’t he a dream, Aapa?” giggled Seema, as Noor and her younger sister peeked from behind the curtain.

Noor poked her elbow into Seema’s side.

“Well, he has to match with to me, you know!” Noor replied with mock disdain, rightly aware of her captivating beauty.

As she looked up again, she found herself staring straight into Ali’s eyes. He winked. Startled, she drew in her breath sharply as she fell backwards, blushing furiously.

“Cheeky devil!” she muttered under her breath.

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This story is under re-construction! Watch this space...

1 comment:

  1. Yes this story exists across cultures and throughout history. Whenever I hear these stories I always ask the same questions you did and answer much the same.

    A western version of much of the same was sent to me:

    http://drbrilliantcliche.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/evolution-vs-creationism/

    Dr. Brilliant Cliche

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