Dinner for one

That night, as John went to receive a package, he noticed it was heavier than usual.

By Kasturi Roy
When she is not working, Kasturi can be found with her nose buried deep in a book. A bibliophile at heart, she often finds herself getting lost in the mysterious world of beautifully woven words. Like books, she believes that life, too, should be lived one page at a time. For Kasturi, the idea of an ideal mood-setter is quite smooth and simple – the mountains, a novel, and a steaming hot cuppa.

13 November 2020

It was almost 3 in the morning. The dull roar of the motorbike woke up John from his fitful sleep. Groggy-eyed, he got up and wheeled open the embellished, iron gate. Golf Green Heights, gleamed the neon board.

John carried out the role of a security guard with the pride of a general guarding his army. Nothing could dull his daily excitement to put on the uniform. Not even glances of disdain and indifference from the residents could dilute his commitment to the job.

Every evening, John signed the delivery of food packages for the residents. Delicious aromas from the city’s best restaurants stirred up his hunger every time he lined them up on the counter. His modest meals of bread or boiled rice didn’t help either. How much he craved just one elaborate meal! Alas, luxury wasn’t part of his destiny, he consoled himself every so often.

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Bhaskar Mudaliar
on January 14, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Wonderful!

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