Doesn’t she look like an old lady who is hiding behind her ghunghat (veil)? Probably inspired by the ghunghat culture prevalent in Rajasthan where this picture was taken. 😉
Linked to Becca’s Sunday Trees
Day: February 4, 2018
Redrawing Battle Lines
Redrawing Battle Lines
Words 100
“Hello Guddu,” Khushi helped her son down from the bus, “how was school?”
“What’s for lunch?” He asked his favorite question.
“Chicken curry and rice.” She pulled him into a quick cuddle.
“Ma’am said we shouldn’t eat meat.”
Khushi sighed. Another battle.
“But darling you need your proteins. How else will you grow as tall and strong as your father?”
“Animals have feelings too. They hurt when…”
“Okay fine,” Khushi capitulated, “so you’re fine with no Maggi, no chocolates…?”
“No Maggi?”
Khushi shrugged. “Plants have feelings too.”
“I don’t want rice and chicken.” Guddu insisted. “I want a chicken burger.”
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Written for the Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words or less. Thanks to Rochelle for hosting the challenge and the photo prompt. To read the other stories inspired by this prompt, click here.
Thanks for reading! If you like you can read my other Friday Fictioneer stories here – indexed, with snippets/teasers and color-coded recommendations 😀
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