Kusum never intended to keep it private. It was a joke for her, she made fun of her situation, her cock-eyed face and the colour of her skin, her husband and the other women.
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Marriage
6 Stories
Stories From marriage

After paying his bill Mr. Sen left for his office. He was the Editor of a renowned English newspaper of Kolkata. While crossing the road he took a glimpse of the man, sitting by the window. He seemed to be lost in s...

The pandit chanted the mantras and we put a garland of flowers around each other. Everybody around us cheered. Isn’t it funny that at a wedding, random strangers sometimes seem happier than the bride and groom? I lo...

I put my feet on the floor, already regretting leaving my bed. I feel like an old lady, tired and debilitated and I look like a nightmare. I think about last night and a smile creeps up involuntarily.

The joke was on her, really. She was always a good actor. Strict parents always raise sneaky children, and she was a top draw. She knew when to smile, when to act all ruffled.