By Subhankar Biswas
She rummaged in the wash-basket frantically, not knowing what she was looking for, only that it was something important. She’d been feeling restless since she woke up that morning. She’d checked all the drawers, cupboards, and cabinets in all the rooms, leaving the whole house in a mess. Very unlike her, her husband would no doubt say, when he came home from work. Her daughter would snigger. Mom wouldn’t dare complain about her room now.
“Where…?” she muttered, scanning the bathroom. “What…?”
Something caught her eye in the mirror. She stood still.
Fifteen years of missed life stared back at her.
She was looking for her missed years? Nice work. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words, Raghu.
Good story. Shows what we all do from time to time. The mirror doesn’t lie–but oh how we wish it would now and then!
Yes, specially when it is ourselves we deceive. Thank, Bobby!
Lesson learned: Be the star in your own life…………
Guilty! I wish that your wisdom had been available to me 60 years ago. Good job with the delivery and the revealing conclusion.
Thanx, b! This is a common experience for an unbelievable number of women (especially in the country I live in).
Wow !Nice way to reveal the search for the lost precious time
Thoughtful insight in revealing oneself. Fantastic…..
Short gripping read …quick reflection on consuming Time!!
Thanx, Bipasa!
Good story, and great ending.
Thanx, Sue!