J for ..... Jealousy

This is a work of fiction and forms a part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I will attempt to write a new story based on the word for the day every day during the month of April.

“Mamma, why do my classmates hate me?”, Jai sobbed. “I haven’t done anything to them.”

Her mother held her close, as only a mother can, and waited till the tears died down. “They hate you, because they envy you”, she explained as gently as I could.

“But why should they envy me? Yes, I am good at studies and dramatics, but there are so many things they do better than me.”

“They envy you, because you do well in all the things that matter to you.”

She never forgot that lesson. Flattery can be bought, but envy must be earned.

 

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A Drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.

I for ..... Insane

This is a work of fiction and forms a part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I will attempt to write a new story based on the word for the day every day during the month of April.

“You must be insane!”, people informed her. “At your age, you should be sipping pina coladas on a beach somewhere, not biking through Rohtang Pass*.”

But Indu was adamant. She had always wanted to cycle to Ladakh, and saw no reason not to join the All-Woman’s Expedition.

No, she didn’t make it. Her legs gave way after 100 miles and she was forced to hitch a ride in the supply vehicle. But she still didn’t think it was an insane thing to do. Insanity would have been to allow her fear of failure prevent her from even attempting the feat.

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* Rohtang Pass is the highest motorable road in the world. Many attempt to cycle up the pass to reach Ladakh- most make it, but some fall prey to altitude sickness or plain fatigue.

A Drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.

H for ..... Happiness

This is a work of fiction and forms a part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I will attempt to write a new story based on the word for the day every day during the month of April.

Hari read the Survey Question again. “Are you where you wanted to be when you started out?”

He rarely thought about the past, but it all came back. Twenty years back, when he joined a Big Five Accounting firm, Hari had expected to become Partner within a decade. He hadn’t counted on the financial downturn. Never thought he would be made redundant. Be forced to join a much smaller firm.

He reached for the cursor- “No”

“Overall, are you happy with where you are right now?” This time, he didn’t hesitate- “Yes”

Happiness for Hari was a State of Mind.

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A Drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.

G for ..... Glamour

This is a work of fiction and forms a part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I will attempt to write a new story based on the word for the day every day during the month of April.

Gina is a lovely gal. She’s smart, she’s funny, she’s there when you need her. I love Gina. But a teeny part of me hates her. Because you see, Gina is glamorous. No matter how lovely your outfit, and how perfect your make-up, Gina makes you feel dowdy.
Today, I wore a couture summer dress to lunch. Gina turned up in faded jeans, with her hair pulled into a ponytail. She looked glamourous as ever.
Glamour, I finally realized, has little do with what you wear, and everything to do with how you feel about yourself. Gina was born Glamourous.  

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A Drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.

F for..... FaceBook

This is a work of fiction and forms a part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I will attempt to write a new story based on the word for the day every day during the month of April.

The people on her friend list couldn’t help but be envious of Faye. Her prefect hair, her perfect smile, her perfect clothes, her perfect shoes, her perfect handbag, her perfect holidays in perfect destinations. Everyday was a new status update- Instagramed pictures of Faye leaning out of a Lamborghini, of Faye sipping champagne against a backdrop of the Eiffle Tower, of Faye chilling on a beach. Sometimes, the envy even turned to hate.

Till one day, her page fell silent. Those who cared soon found out that Faye had gassed herself. Her perfect life was apparently only FaceBook perfect.

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A Drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.