Ms. Typewriter

My life completely changed when I saw those two pink lines. He was equally elated. The first thing people started asking me was -" Do you want a girl or a boy baby?" Honestly I didn't want a girl and I had my own reasons for that. I didn't want her to be a show piece whom people would judge. I didn't want her to be a epitome of patience and allow anyone to oppress her. I didn't want her to be a entertainer in the name of marriage. I didn't want her to live her life according to others wish. I didn't want her to cry alone and suffer just because Allah made her different. I didn't want her to be like me!  But Allah had other plans. He blessed me with a girl. The day I saw her, I started crying, I didn't know whether it was out of joy or sadness. I cried my heart out. She was so tiny and the nurse said she was just like me! A relationship between a mother and a child is the purest one on the earth. I started falling in love with her ev...

Five years into marriage and now I realise, marriage isn't easy. Its a compilation of trust issues, compromises, hot tears and some smiles here and there.  Like every wife I do have a lot of complaints- you aren't the one whom I saw in my dreams.  You aren't the one whom I wanted to love You aren't the one who values me. But still I cannot leave you.  Marriage is such a relationship which comes without a handbook. Not all marriages are same. But I haven't seen a couple whose marriage is perfect. Does that even exist? I always wonder! Five years back, on this day we were bound to each other with handcuffs. It is such an handcuff which doesn't have a key or you can say the key is thrown into an ocean. I will not lie ,but there were times when I wanted to give up and open the handcuff apart. But, something always stops me. Maybe marriage is such a relationship which cannot expressed in words.  With a marriage, comes a lot of expectations. You always wan...

Sarah had a small and happy family. Her father worked as a peon in a private firm, her mother was a home maker.She had two younger sisters. They were satisfied and grateful to the Almighty in their life and Sarah's father made sure he got his daughters educated and make them independent. Today Sarah was going for a job interview. Finally she was selected for the post of accountant in a construction company. She had to work along with her male colleague, Farhan Rashid who was commonly called as Rashid. He appeared to be a young and dashing individual but stern in nature. He rarely spoke and at the beginning Sarah faced many problems because she had no one to look upon for help. But gradually Rashid became her good friend. They grew close and their relationship went a step forward. Both the families met and they got engaged. Life was a bliss for Sarah.Rashid was every girl's dream. He was very loving and caring towards Sarah. Months passed by and it was time for ...

“Noora, Noora! Where are you?” “ Coming Dada”- ten year old Noora jumped from the mango tree and ran towards her home. “Why did you call me Dada? I was about to pluck those ripe mangoes” - Noora expressed her disappointment. “ It’s ok beta, you can pluck it later. Now go and give this Nihari to Raju chacha across the border. It’s been a long time he may be waiting for this and convey my salam to him”, saying so Sheikh Aslam placed a package in Noora's hands. Noora covered her head with a velvet scarf and happily hopped away. She walked along the green meadows and the gardens filled with sunflowers. On her way ,the tea plantation welcomed her with its aroma. The lake on the way, looked extremely pleasing with its decorated boats filled with tourists. After a fifteen minute walk she reached the border. “Raju chacha, O Raju chacha, Its Noora here!” Raju chacha heard Noora and put those big framed specs on his eyes and holding his walking stick came out from his house a...

A  superhero  is a type  of  heroic   stock character , usually possessing supernatural or  superhuman powers , who is dedicated to fighting the evil of his/her universe, protecting the public, and usually battling  supervillains . But do you know a real life superhero who doesnot need any supernatural or superhuman powers? There is only one person who could be on your mind right now and that person is a father. I would like to write about those expat fathers who sacrifice their whole lives for the sake of their family’s happiness and stay away from the country.   When someone tells that he works in a gulf country we get a picture of lavish and modern lifestyle. But no one has an idea that how many sacrifices they have to go through in order to provide for the needs of a family back there. When I was a high school girl I was very proud that my father worked in gulf. My friends would wait for my father to come for vacations so t...

I woke up this morning with a hope. A hope to see the sunshine,   A hope to see the outside world and amongst them with a hope to see my family. It’s been long years since I have been in this place. Sometimes I wonder what the reason for being here is. Is it my innocence responsible? Or is it my devotion for truth? Or is it my unbound love for my family? I have heard that every year the king releases some of the prisoners in the holy month of Ramadan. And every year I hope that I may find my name in the list. Unfortunately 14 years passed but my name was never mentioned. Most of my mates have been released and are enjoying their life maybe. Today it’s also one such day, the day when the king announces the name of those lucky prisoners who would be leaving this place. The sudden thumping and creaking sound of the prison gate put end to my thoughts. The jailer announced to me that I was  among one who would be released by the king today. My happiness ha...

I remember reading this quote by poet, John Keats in my high school. I used to wonder maybe being beautiful is the happiest thing in one’s life. As I grew up I realized that my thinking was wrong. A thing maybe visually appealing, but if the quality is poor nobody would want to own it. Often when we go for shopping we get fooled by external features of an object. When we buy it and it’s not up to our expectation we don’t take a minute to throw it away. It’s not only applicable for objects but for some people too. There are many who are so beautiful and attractive to eyes, but when it comes to their behavior, it’s filled with envy and hatred. Such people are the most toxic to the society. They make friends with an intention of hurting and cheating. They are characterized by a very sweet tongue and a bitter heart. They can never be friends with anyone. They are always left alone at the end. If you are going to fall for their candied words then be ready to face the consequences...