As Time Flies

Peonies, William Merritt Chase, 1897 Completely aware of what the   contents   in her bag could lead to she sat with poise at the corner of his fully packed visitors’ room; it could backfire and end as another   amusing   affair for the public. “Both their lives were about to undergo a drastic change, but then he deserved it after what he had done to her mother years ago; money was not everything though they had enough provided by him but what about identity,” She thought. As she sat, looking at the peonies, the fallen petals caught her attention, they no longer belonged to the bouquet that they adorned once and the ripples in that water stirred the essence of the lake but then it added a charm to its otherwise stagnant existence.  As she sat deeply engrossed in her own world, the secretary informed her that her master was ready to meet her, bringing her back to reality.  As if woken from a deep sleep she excused herself to use the w...

 “Where are you taking me?”  Riddhi asked annoyed with him for having forgotten to wish her, leave alone give the gift she had desired for on their first anniversary, an early morning breakfast with him and the sunrise in the background as the new resort in their city claimed. “Endurance my dear is the best companion at the moment,”   Atul replied with a kidding note in his voice. “Hope he has no despicable ideas,”   she recollected the news about the suicide by a young, much in love couple. In addition, she remembered him talking about bringing some   Project   to its conclusion.   “Was it she?”

courtesy -  PHOTO PROMPT -© Madison Woods Oh, moon!  I know  You are not  Addicted to loneliness  Be defiant  For once  Let the power  Of closeness  Scrap through your filth  Lay bare  Your reservations  Next time you meet the stars

courtesy -  © 2015, Barbara W. Beacham “ The petroglyphs told the story of an unusual event. ” said Max. While all tried to interpret the etchings, little Tim could not resist to put forth his readings; as he interpreted it as trees, spiral, ladders, and funny men, everyone seemed amused and laughed except the old man.

courtesy - magpietales Even though it has been years since he is gone, still her eyes keep wandering towards the rising and the setting sun every day of the year. She never leaves her house; “what if he comes in my absence?” is her fear.

It started with a pound. She thought  She heard a sound It was cling Followed by a clang It had fallen on the ground. courtesy -  clipartguide

As she sat telling her story, we could see her drowned in her past. “Although we laughed about it later but, that moment was scary for the two of us, “said Anita.  courtesy -  daisygreenmagazine

courtesy - freedigitalphotos We were at the park enjoying brunch when Sid suddenly realized that our little one was not around. It is not a big park but the incidents these days make the heart flutter with fear. Panic entrapped we took to different directions but soon started back without a result.