Poisoned Silence.

Poisoned Silence. His presence came with memories she never wanted to relive again. With a heavy heart, she could do nothing but endure them.Avoiding him was impossible now, and perhaps that frightened her the most. Whether she liked it or not, reality had already returned to stand before her.There was no escaping the truth anymore.And his arrival had disturbed everything.Since the ominous day he arrived, her peace had slowly begun slipping away from her. His unwelcome presence in her room, the cruel sneers twisting across his face, the taunts thrown at her and even Shaur alike—every bit of it chipped away at her ability to remain unaffected.It became intolerable after a point. Frightening, even.It was suffocating. Disturbing.Some days, merely thinking about him was enough to leave her drained. His presence lingered over her thoughts like a shadow she could never fully outrun. Even the quietness of the room no longer comforted her the way it once had.It was infuriating.The d

Last Updated : 2026-05-18

Interrupted Peace.

Interrupted Peace. A sharp breath escaped her lips before she inhaled slowly, forcing herself back to reality.Snapping herself out of her thoughts, she hurriedly looked away from him, only to realize how long her gaze had lingered.Heat immediately crept across her cheeks, much to her embarrassment.She blinked repeatedly, trying to rid herself of the image of him lingering stubbornly inside her mind.What was wrong with her?She gently shook her head, trying to dismiss the unsettling thoughts crowding her mind.She only wanted him gone.Yes. That had to be it.What else could it possibly be?She just wanted him to leave her alone in peace. But apparently, he had other ideas.Because despite how direct she had been, he still didn’t move a muscle.“How about no?” he drawled lazily. “Doesn’t that sound exciting to you?”The audacity of him to refuse her so casually left her momentarily speechless.“No. It doesn’t.”That only earned a low chuckle of amusement from him.“Little one, I t

Last Updated : 2026-05-22

Borrowed Warmth.

Borrowed Warmth. “One week from now!” Neelam aunty gushed excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation over the surprises she had planned. “There are going to be so many surprises for them. I simply cannot wait to see their faces when they receive the most awaited gift of their lives!” Radhika found herself grinning along with her. She was happy too. No—she was absolutely ecstatic. Over the past few months, she had unintentionally grown incredibly close to Neelam aunty, Sabba, and Zara. They were no longer just people she knew. Somehow, they had quietly become the family she now lacked. “You’re more excited than they are going to be,” Radhika found herself laughing from beside her. “Of course I am!” Neelam aunty defended dramatically. “Do you know how difficult it was to prepare all this secretly?” She gasped suddenly. “Imagine if someone accidentally ruins the surprise.” Neelam aunty pointed a warning finger immediately. “Don’t even joke about such terrible things.” “I

Last Updated : 2026-05-26

A Heart Full of Tiny Steps.

A Heart Full of Tiny Steps. Later in the day. Four thirty in the afternoon.Radhika sauntered alongside the group of women with hurried steps, keeping pace as best as she could. Beside her, Shaur rested happily in Neelam aunty’s arms while she pushed the stroller he currently seemed to despise. The little boy was far too delighted bouncing in her lap to tolerate sitting still for long.A smile tugged helplessly at Radhika’s lips at the sight. Watching him happy was something she doubted she would ever grow used to. It warmed something deep inside her every single time.It was hard to believe he had already begun learning how to jog. These days, setting him down on the floor felt less like letting him walk and more like releasing a tiny whirlwind into the world. With his unsteady toddling steps and endlessly curious eyes, he could wander anywhere in the blink of an eye.And just like now, even from the safety of Neelam aunty’s lap, he squirmed impatiently, eager to get down and roam

Last Updated : 2026-05-28

A Strange Premonition.

A Strange Premonition. The sight alone sent unease curling through her stomach. Somehow, his mere presence seemed to dominate the entire surroundings without him even moving. Her fingers tightened unconsciously. Sabba nudged Radhika lightly, trying to grab her attention. Blinking out of her thoughts, Radhika finally looked at her. “Someone seems awfully busy staring, hmm?” Sabba teased with a knowing wink. “Very unusual, I must say.” Heat rushed almost instantly to Radhika’s face at the accusation. “Don’t worry, mate. I’m not judging.” Sabba winked again, looking far too amused by her flustered expression. Mortified at being caught so obviously distracted. Had she really been staring that openly? Radhika quickly looked away, silently praying the warmth spreading across her cheeks would fade soon enough. “At least pretend to listen when I’m talking,” Sabba huffed dramatically. Blinking, she said, “I am. I am.” “Anyway, forget that,” Sabba continued excitedly. “Did you know

Last Updated : 2026-05-30

35—A Feeling She Couldn't Shake.

35—A Feeling She Couldn't Shake."The degree or level of pain is different for everybody. You cannot compare it with anybody else through your own depiction of it."—Saumya Tripathi. "I don't like this." She frowned. "No matter how much I try brushing it off, it keeps bothering me."A pause."Honestly... sometimes my instincts frighten me more than the possibilities themselves."Radhika couldn't help herself from voicing how she felt without even realizing it."Radha? What are you mumbling about?" Suddenly she heard Sabba questioning her. Later she realized she was audible. "Huh? Oh. It's just... there's this feeling." She hesitated, pressing her lips together."Tell me. You know you can trust me, right?"She gulped. Opening up had never been easy for her, but she did trust her. Although, the words sat heavily in her throat, refusing to come out. "Hey."When Radhika finally looked up, Sabba smiled softly."You don't have to explain it perfectly. Just tell me what's going on. What'

Last Updated : 2026-06-04