The Waiting
'Tension continues in J&K. Five army men martyred during the ceasefire violations.' The news continued in the background and Asmita continued chopping onions. Tears prickled from her eyes. It's because of the onions, wasn't it? She looked at the TV again and the headline was now broadcasted as full fledged news. Definitely the tears were due to onions. Asmita told herself again. It was a chilly January morning. After finishing her daily chores, Asmita tried to snuggle into her rocking chair so that she could resume her favourite novel but today she was fidgety. She looked at herself in the mirror. She looked beautiful and radiant as ever. Even though a bit dark skinned, her features were her strength and she knew it. She brushed her hair again and the tendrils fell deliciously on her face and breast. One part of her mind tried to convince her that she should go out and exp...