He never parted from me. I was His only permanent companion, while others yearned to be around Him. My abode was either His waist or
Author: Urvi Mehta Kadakia
Urvi is a Cost & Management Accountant and a Company Secretary by profession. She works as a Company Secretary. She is Sangeet Visharad in Vocal as well as Kathak. During the pandemic, she started writing which proved to be cathartic for her. She believes every day is a learning experience.
New Beginnings
1941, Karjan, Gujarat. “Radha, you’re a lucky girl. He is a freedom fighter”, whispered my best friend in my ears. I didn’t understand why it
The Lucky Charm
Twelve-year-old Amit hunted for some loose coins and old notes in his late father’s shabby chest. He sought to buy marbles to play with his
Divine Love
It was late at night. Meera settled herself comfortably in her bed and flipped the pages of the novel. The story revolved around a nineteen-year-old
Divine Intervention
Komal and her mother Rekha were travelling from Vadodara to Surat in a two-by-two-seater luxury bus. An acquaintance had recommended a match for her, and
Parallel Lines
“I am going to wear a pink lehenga,” announced Kritika. “You have all your life to wear your favourite colour. Wear red at your wedding,
The Mother
Nalini relaxed on her bed. After days of tireless errands, she breathed a sigh of relief. A major task was done and dusted. The
First Love
September 7th, 10 P.M. Aditi Aditi pulled the drapes apart and looked up out of the window of her bedroom. The sky was unusually dark for
The Broken Toy
Sheela was returning from work. She worked as a house-maid in a big bungalow. The pathway to her shanty had become muddy due to the
The Accident
It was past midnight. Five-year-old Madhu was travelling with her parents in their new van. They had visited her grandparents and were on their way
The Defeat
Year 1990 As Priya walked home after a tiring day at work, she pondered over the advertisement in the newspaper. It offered a higher pay.
The Drawer
Anuradha took the courage to open the drawer. She had last opened it 25 years ago to arrange everything in a cosy chronological order. She
Those Nine Months
She was born on the ninth day of the ninth month. Being her lucky number, number nine always found her. Her number in the school
The Decision
June 2015 “Do you think it is advisable?” Ramesh questioned his wife Sita. “Of course. I don’t see any other option,” sighed Sita. Ramesh looked
Friend in Disguise
Shweta was an Interior Designer and was working in a firm with a dream of starting her own practice someday. She was the only daughter
The Dilemma
“Give me a good reason for filing your divorce” asked the lawyer. She was silent. She couldn’t say anything. She was not able to put