Akash* and Dhara*, were the perfect
match. Together they teamed up like the balanced blend. Their journey from friends to something beyond, started from college days. Upon finishing graduation, he floated a start-up. Soon they were blissfully married. Her
culinary skills delighted, satiated and at times surprised Akash.
match. Together they teamed up like the balanced blend. Their journey from friends to something beyond, started from college days. Upon finishing graduation, he floated a start-up. Soon they were blissfully married. Her
culinary skills delighted, satiated and at times surprised Akash.
Life decided to test their bond…
The start-up founded by
Akash went bust. He remained mostly at home. Dhara did her best to keep him
engaged and motivate him. The acute depression had a strong hold on
him. He was sulking. She was clueless as to how she could help.
Akash went bust. He remained mostly at home. Dhara did her best to keep him
engaged and motivate him. The acute depression had a strong hold on
him. He was sulking. She was clueless as to how she could help.
One day while cooking dinner
she ran out of the spice mix. She pulled the spice box. As she put the cinnamon
stick and the mace on the platter, she paused. ‘They have their own personalities yet blend well. Are they not like us?’, she brightened up.
she ran out of the spice mix. She pulled the spice box. As she put the cinnamon
stick and the mace on the platter, she paused. ‘They have their own personalities yet blend well. Are they not like us?’, she brightened up.
“Akash, I wish to start my eatery.
Would you like to be my manager?”
Would you like to be my manager?”
The twinkle in Dhara’s eyes
took away the gloom in Akash’s mind!
took away the gloom in Akash’s mind!
— § § § § § —
Word Count: 174 words
Aakash means Sky and Dhara means stream.
Linking this post to Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers: 145th Challenge By Priceless Joy
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16 Comments
blogsbyesha · December 13, 2017 at 10:09 am
What a positive twist in the end! Loved your flashfiction, Anagha. I think I want to take it up again (#FridayFictioneers) after a rather longish break.
canvaswithrainbow · December 13, 2017 at 12:13 pm
Thank you Esha for visiting and glad that you liked it. Looking forward to read your #fictions soon!
Keith's Ramblings · December 13, 2017 at 2:21 pm
I love they way you've compared cinnamon and mace to your couple. A delightful tale.
Click to read my FFfAW!
canvaswithrainbow · December 15, 2017 at 6:03 am
Thank you Keith for visiting and for uplifting remarks!
Surbhi Prapanna · December 13, 2017 at 3:52 pm
this is really a sweet and positive story and you had narrated such a wonderful emotion in few words. again enjoyed the beautiful colors and design of your blog.
canvaswithrainbow · December 15, 2017 at 6:04 am
Thank you so much Surabhi! You really made my day!
tulika singh · December 13, 2017 at 4:34 pm
That's a cute story – a delicious love story.
canvaswithrainbow · December 15, 2017 at 6:04 am
Thanks for visiting Tulika. Glad you liked it!
Priceless Joy · December 13, 2017 at 5:47 pm
She knew the solution to the problem. Good for her! Lovely story!
canvaswithrainbow · December 17, 2017 at 8:18 am
Sometimes the solution is just round the corner and its just the matter of time to discover it. Thanks PJ for visiting and sharing your thoughts.
Upasna · December 14, 2017 at 12:15 pm
You are a true storyteller.
canvaswithrainbow · December 17, 2017 at 8:19 am
OMG! I am blushing Upsana! Thank you so much for visiting and appreciating my efforts.
Keerthi Vydyula · December 14, 2017 at 5:21 pm
A beautiful short tale Anagha 🙂 Its fascinating sometimes how life shows us opportunities when we least expect them!
canvaswithrainbow · December 17, 2017 at 8:19 am
You said it Kheer! Thanks for visiting and summing it up so well.
Hena Jose · December 18, 2017 at 1:34 pm
Short and Sweet. If two people stand for each other, then failure can be tackled
sneha jain · December 18, 2017 at 2:45 pm
That's a lovely cute story, Infact we need imagination to get a story out of any thing, u did a great job