Short Story

Normally, she wouldnt take up something she wouldnt do justice to. But this time around, there was a conflict in her mind. Her heart said, "Let's do it!!" but her mind was cautious. "I'm not sure", it said, "It would change a lot of things" "So, what..? Have never done something like this...and given the odds, you might make it through." "Hmm. Are you sure you want to do this?" "YES" "...Ok...lets go."

And with this last thought, she took the leap from the 45th storey of her office building.

End of story. Literally & figuratively.


© Z.

Comments

Senorita said…
Raat mein bungee jumping shoba nahi deti re!
Jul 16, 2010, 12:01:00 PM
Nikhil said…
and into the lift
Jul 18, 2010, 8:36:00 AM
Lady Z said…
Nikhil - Um?? What???

Senorita..you know it was no bungee jumping :)
Jul 19, 2010, 6:26:00 AM
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