“Yeah, Mom, I’ve reached home safely. The flight was okay. Sure. Cool. Love ya. Bye. I hung up, and the apartment felt immediately smaller and quieter — the good kind of quiet, the kind you only get back when you’ve been away.”

25 in 2025

It had been months since she had gone out for a long drive. She rolled down the windows and her anxious mind calmed, as soon as the cool ocean breeze hit her face. She drove for a few hours until she finally reached her destination.

Take a break

“Mom I’m going out with friends to celebrate, I will be back around 2 a.m.,” Nirvi shouted and stepped out of the house. There was a car waiting outside her building, she opened the door and was greeted with birthday wishes...

Chocolate Cake

“What are you having there?” A guy next to me asked, I put my glass down, and turned to face him, “Ummm… Hey… I’m having an Old Fashioned. What are you drinking?” I asked, but I saw the beer glass, so I knew, also I couldn’t concentrate, because he was so damn handsome. 

Christmas Misfortune or a Miracle?

He placed all the bags on one of the chairs, and then took a seat. He checked his phone and browsed Twitter and Instagram. After a while he got bored and looked over, Jenny was still waiting for the drinks. He then looked over to the other side and saw this woman at the next table. She...

Mall Dates

The next day, Adriana demonstrated the new cocktail recipes and had a taste session. She was a little critical when it came to making cocktails, especially the ones she had invented. So she made sure everyone got the percentage and proportion of the alcohol and the mixer right. “I love this masala chai cocktail. It’s sooo yum. I had never really tasted Chai before. I think I should give it a try.” Luke said, and Lisa agreed. “I agree. The spiciness of rye really elevates the taste. And adding a touch of honey to it is just divine.” “Well, traditionally Masala Chai has some kind of sweetener, hence. Actually, that one is my favorite as well. My dad makes masala chai at home almost every day. I’ve grown up drinking it.”

One Old Fashioned, Please

There was definitely something in the tacos, because after sharing it, they both connected instantly, as if they were long lost sisters. They laughed and enjoyed each other's company, while sipping on cold beers, and munching on chips and salsa. They decided to take a stroll on the beach together, to burn some calories that they had just consumed. “So what was it like growing up in a joint family?” “It’s like an adventure. It has its ups and downs. But, if you’re with the right people, with whom your frequencies somewhat match, then the ups are a lot more than the downs.” “That’s super cool and very intriguing.” Irene said. “Oh, have you tried this coffee place?” Irene pointed at a small coffee shack. “Nope, I haven’t.” “Oh, you have to. They have a very interesting origin story.” Irene said, while they both got themselves a coffee. They walked for almost an hour at the beach, while occasionally taking breaks and sitting on a nearby bench.

Stories.

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