Sunday, May 25, 2014

Back to childhood


The much dreaded day was here. Divorce granted. Samantha let out a sigh as she said the words in her head, divorcee. The much dreaded word, which was still a stigma in her so called 'forward' society, it was still something that was frowned upon. 

Her packed bags were stowed in her already crammed car. She had no other choice, but to go back to her parents' place. When she entered her home, after all these years, it was not what she had expected. Her room, intact. Fingering the frayed pink bedspread, she smiled. She was finally home. 

Linking this to Write Tribe's 100 Words on Saturday.

24 comments:

  1. A homecoming which must be bittersweet!
    A nice tale on this picture prompt :)

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    1. It is bittersweet indeed! Thanks for reading Shilpa :)

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  2. The familiar room brought the childhood memories. She is lucky to have supportive parents. and as Shilpa said her homecoming is a mixture of sweet and bitter memories.

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    1. Sometimes the simplest of things triggers a trip down the memory lane.. No matter how old one gets.. Thanks for reading Kalpana :)

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  3. Whoa, didn't have much of a choice did she?

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    1. Nope, not really... It was tough telling her story in just 100 words :) Thanks for reading :)

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  4. Very well narrated sad story with all emotions and memories in tact!

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  5. Amazing story ....revolves so much around reality ...loved it :)

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  6. Such a simple story of going back home and finding a home.
    Nice tone and good words.

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    1. Thank you :) When all else fails, you just need to find your way home!

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  7. It's heartwarming to know that the parents these days welcome their divorced daughters back home with open arms unlike in the past.
    Nice take on the prompt.

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    1. Thanks for reading Vinodini :) Yes, times have changed :)

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  8. A familiar space can bring such a sense of calmness and comfort even in deeply painful times. Nice take on the prompt!

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    1. That's true Beloo :) There's no place like home! Thanks for reading :)

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  9. When times are tough, home is the best place to be...loved the take on the prompt!

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    1. Thanks a lot Psych Babbler :) I have been following your posts via email for quite some time now :) Keep 'em coming!

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  10. One should always feel welcome in her/his childhood home, that is the sanctuary we all are confident of, ,lovely write up.

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  11. A beautiful end to the deception and one should always count ur blessings in life. So well expressed:)
    http://vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/wedneday-prompt-food-of-love-and-friendship

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    1. Yes, that's one thing we forget always... Count your blessings :) Thanks for reading Vishal!

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  12. A nice take on the prompt! A homecoming with all the support of parents on her side is what she wants. Blessed to have such wonderful and supportive parents. :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Rohan :) She's lucky indeed :) Gladvthat you enjoyed it :)

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