A Mother’s Wait- A flash fiction

A Mother’s Wait- A flash fiction

“Here.” Raju pressed the slightly damp, soiled 100-rupee note into his mother’s palm, his eyes taking in her happiness at the unexpected bonanza. Guiltily, he looked away, not quite meeting her eyes, and wondered how he would explain this additional expense to his...
If Only, Son

If Only, Son

If only I had changed your nappy Instead of your nanny; If only I had been at your teething Instead of your granny; If only I had kissed your tears away, Instead of being away, If only I had been with you, Instead of chasing a mirage of Money!   If only I had...