Night passed. All the students were so tired that they slept soundlessly. Next morning they woke up and got ready to see Shimla. Mini was very small but still, time…
Shelja Alawadhi
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“I think so. But what to do?” Ravi asked. “In such cases, the parents should give full attention, love, and care to their children. Make her believe that you really…
Shelja Alawadhi
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“We would like to …” Ravi was not able to complete his sentence when Mini cried, “Simmi didi.” “Mini! Simmi cried back in astonishment. They hugged each other. Tears rolled…
Shelja Alawadhi
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“Simmi, Sister is calling you. Time for departure!” Sunita said. Sunita had been looking after the orphanage for many years and was attached to the children. Simmi did not say…
Shelja Alawadhi
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It was a cold, winter morning, the sun had not even shared its light with the world, but little Mini was up in her bed. Trin-Trin-n-n. The alarm clock struck…
Shelja Alawadhi
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Nicola: Our fortune. Rowena: Our fame. Nicola: Our fun. Rowena: Our fantasy. Nicola & Rowena: Our freedom. (Pause) Rowena: I’m going to miss you so much. Nicola: Me too. Rowena:…
Shelja Alawadhi
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Scene 1 (Lights go on, Rowena and Nicola are sitting on the park bench wearing school uniform of some sort. Throughout the scene the actors move around as they like)…
Shelja Alawadhi
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As soon as Beth was through with little game, I scrubbed her down vigorously with a towel that enveloped her entire body and gave her a change of clothes. Beth…
Shelja Alawadhi
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It all started on a particular Monday morning during the holidays, just as I had awoken from my restless slumber, a feeling of nausea permeated my body and a bitter,…
Shelja Alawadhi
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From the day, I was old enough to understand, I had been told that my sister was retarded. However, being the closest one to my sister, I was uncertain whether…
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