Happy Place For Readers
The Chatterjee House in Durgapur, West Bengal, was a beautiful two-storey bungalow. Its primary guardian was Mr Mohandas Chatterjee. His wife Lakshmi, his father Ramdas, his daughter Kalyani, and his niece Samiksha were the other residents in the traditional house. He had a factory manufacturing earthen pots. The Chatterjee family was known for its hospitality. … Read more
Roshan was speechless to see Samiksha right outside the hotel room. As he fumbled with what words to utter, Karan emerged from behind Samiksha. He slowly pushed her inside the room before locking it. He removed his gun and pointed it straight. Meanwhile, Samiksha’s parents came to the main room, shocked to see the scenario. … Read more
Samiksha’s parents were devastated in their hotel room. Her father tried to pacify her mother but in vain. Both of them wished to see their only daughter, Samiksha.“Why is everyone so relaxed? My daughter is nowhere, and no one is bothered. We made a big mistake by coming to Forno Beach for this vacation.”“Please calm … Read more
Karan stood there with a familiar necklace in his hands. He held it in front of her, looking intensely into her beautiful eyes. She touched it softly with her fingers and instantly recalled its first sight. It was from the same shop near Forno Beach, where they had met last time. “What should I say?” … Read more
Sandra was taken aback by the revelation. Samiksha felt relieved that she was not hiding anything from anyone now. “Karan, is this true?”“Yes, Mom. She is the one.”“Why Samiksha? Can you explain why you were so reluctant with him then?”Samiksha paused before speaking.“Nothing was intentional, Sandra. It was just fun between two youngsters. And trust … Read more
Doubts invaded Samiksha’s mind, and despite her present state, she trusted Karan somehow. “You don’t believe me, right?” Karan took his phone and scrolled through it. Samiksha tried to comprehend what she had heard a few minutes ago. Karan switched on the audio of a conversation. “Mr. Karan, I have a job for you.”“Go on.”“You … Read more
“I asked you a question.”“And that is?” Samiksha questioned him back.“I think you are hell-bent on irritating me.”“And why would you think this way?”Karan sensed a mystery in her tone. Wiping sweat with a towel, he eyed her curiously. “Only I am allowed to roam like this freely here or everyone?”“You think this is a … Read more
After dinner, lying on the bed, Samiksha eyed the antique ceiling. She revisited every moment spent with the simple smiling boy she met two years ago at the Forno Beach. His sweet words at the shop that evening kept haunting her repeatedly. If I had given my name and number to him, would it have stopped … Read more
Stunned by Sandra’s revelation minutes ago, Samiksha started recollecting the moments spent with her. She was amazed by the guard. Sandra had held on to this truth for so long. Wondering the reasons for the same, she questioned,“Really? But you work for him. I mean, I have seen you doing works of, Um …”“A Maid?”Samiksha’s … Read more
The night was longer and darker than usual. Samiksha was unable to ignore the fact that his face was familiar. Simultaneously, she hated herself for giving so much importance to the man who abducted her. Why am I concerned about anything related to this man? He is the one responsible for separating me from my … Read more