12 months ago.Third personMaids hurried around the kitchen to prepare the morning breakfast. Their every movement was stiff, well aware that today master of this place will dine as well. He has finally arrived from business after two weeks. The air inside the mansion was tensed. The atmosphere reeked of wretchedness. The commotion on late Christine Romero's birthday was still fresh in everybody's mind. The outburst of Valerie was difficult to brush away. Since that day, the teen has refused to leave her room and gave a cold shoulder to Crystal. Maya’s virulent words were enough to fuel the deep hatred sown under Valerie's skin. Even Crystal failed to bring herself to look in everyone's eyes after that. She did join others on the table but kept the communication to a minimum. Lola was

12 months agoThird PersonLow timid hiccups rang in the silence of the room along with sniffing. The pain was immense but the sense of fear surpassed it. She shivered with each stroke he laid gently on her spine. Her eyes were closed now, drowned in a dreamless slumber. The exhaustion of days has finally gripped her bones hard. But there wasn’t an ounce of tiredness in his eyes. He got more provoked when she breathed irregularly. Every muscle in his body protested to be let loose. He was a heartless man, he knew. But never would he fill the life of his children with such darkness. He won’t bring them up with so much fear. He wants to see them mature in the same environment as his mother weaved years ago. Peaceful and warm. Looking down at her, he pursed his lips before kissing h

12 months agoThird PersonSun shined brightly in the clear blue sky, lifting the fog of dawn. The cold winds that once ruffled the trees and dying leaves now carried a warm essence to it. The crispy March was coming to an end marking the beginning of a new season. The field was ready to be ripened once again. The buds which were closed all this time started blooming, spreading their feathery petals. The activity of birds heightened again as the breeding season has arrived, bringing new hopes and homes. Their loud and excited chirruping filled the silent sky with music welcoming the spring. Spring- a season of hope and a new beginning. Its warm hands awoke the sleeping na

Present The atmosphere inside cafe was warm compared to the chilly wind sweeping the streets outside. Dana’s place gave a homely vibe with the rich fragrance of bacon and coffee. As usual, the place was packed with customers. Waiters ran around wearing their sweetest smile as confidence, successfully earning good tips. The clatter of cutlery against the plate resonates along with whispers and heated discussions. Like always, Dana secured her place behind a fat register, counting her cash and ordering other workers to be swift and sharp. There was no space for sloppiness in the hour of business. Through her thick glasses, she roamed her alert eyes all around. In the midst, whenever her warm brown eyes met cold silver ones at the corner table, a ti

9 months agoCrystal“What have you done, Crystal?” His booming voice resonated like a killing siren in office, almost giving me a cardiac arrest. I jumped and stumbled back when his eyes shot the first strike of hurt in my direction. The words were spoken with such ferocity that I almost came to tears, but I calmed myself by taking a deep breath and looked back in his eyes, holding the confidence.