Off the Beaten Track

Written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle – a story in 100 words or less. Click here for other stories on this prompt. Thanks to Sandra for the photo 🙂

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Off the Beaten Track

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“Mom!” Ravi protested, “Why did you take this road?”

“Didn’t you see the massive traffic jam on the main road?”

“Mom, main roads are always a safer bet. Here, on this track, who knows when it will clear or even whether we will reach our destination?”

“Patience Ravi, patience.” She was unperturbed. “Look, the sheep are all going the other way. In just a while, we will own the road.”

“So tell me Mom,” Ravi turned to her, “what were your objections to leaving my job in the US and taking up farming in Kerala?

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29 thoughts on “Off the Beaten Track”

  3. Loved it…Ravi latched on aptly…hope his Mom’s decision to take the road less travelled would help him too, to drive his point home…

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    1. Yes! Of late a number of professionally qualified and well placed engineers have taken to returning to their roots and making a success of it. A welcome trend – thank you for reading and commenting 🙂

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