Bruised, but not broken

This was typical of her, he thought. Running away every time things got a little out of hand.

By Mallika Singh
A staunch believer of 'you are what you read', Mallika is never found without a book or any conceivable object that would allow her to read. In her own words, she is a traveller who is just passing by. And during the course of her chosen journey, her first instinct is to put on paper how she sees and hears the world. On a regular day at Soulveda, Mallika entertains rather generously all requirements 'internet'. A huge Jim Morrison fan, the only people for her are the mad ones. You might also find her wielding sarcasm as her weapon of choice when challenged intellectually. She believes in the uniqueness of every individual and can often be found fighting for it.

03 November 2016

She brushed back a lock of hair which was getting in her black, swollen eye—it was still tender.

They had eloped and gotten married three years ago. There was so much love. But now, she always had a feeling that something was wrong. He always seemed tense, tired, and most of all, unhappy.

She would wake up with bruises and hazy memories. She would cry wondering why he hit her. She always thought of herself as a strong woman but she didn’t know that woman anymore. This was the last straw. She had to get away. She picked up the phone and pressed send.

His phone vibrated on the desk. There was a message. It was from her. It read, I’m leaving you. His grip on the cell phone tightened as he got up and walked out of the office.

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