For first two months, Iona got excited about being pregnant. But this was the fifth month with no periods and she thought to consult a doctor. Sam would be home soon with her reports.
The moment Sam came home, Iona hugged him hard. “So?”, she enquired.
“So….”, Said Sam and made Iona sit beside him on the couch, holding her hand.
“Make it quick, Sam”, Iona’s heart was pounding with mixed feelings. She couldn’t wait to hear the happy news.
“A part of your brain went in shock when you met with the accident, causing your periods to stop”, blurted Sam. He knew there was point in dragging.
Iona had hated the crimson river each month. She felt it was a curse and prayed for it to end forever.
The accident finally answered her prayers.
She will never feel cursed again. Neither will she be blessed, with motherhood.
(Word Count: 147)
Linking up with Tina and Mayuri for #FridayFotoFiction.
Wow!!! Everything happened so fast.. Please complete the story with details 🙂 🙂
Haha. Sure. Will think on it. This is your first comment on my stories, Rahul. Thanks a ton for reading. 🙂 Will be reading yours soon. Always look forward to it. 🙂
Oh, oh. Hope Iona makes peace with the reality. It can be bittersweet when you get your wish and still feel empty inside.
Absolutely true, Lavanya. It’s really difficult to live with your wish granted, the one which you don’t wish for anymore. Thanks for reading 🙂
This is so sad. To know that a woman can never experience motherhood is the worst ever.But miracles do happen. 🙂
Agree with you, Nayantara. And I always hope such miracles happen often. 🙂 Thanks for reading 🙂
Many of us curse the periods, but then again unfortunate if to anything like to happen isn’t it. Nice take Rashi <3.
Agree Akshata. There are females who don’t want kids, and there females who can’t have kids. Thanks for reading 🙂
A boon in disguise but the boon that is bane…OMG, what a tale Rashi!
That’s right, Anagha. Wish Iona had given a thought for what she wished for. Thanks much for reading 🙂
Such a poignant post, Rashi. I liked the twist in the end and as you said, we should be careful about what we ask from God.
Thanks much, Rohan. As they say- you never know when a wish is granted. So always wish for good.
When I curse that time of my month, I am ALWAYS admonished by Mom!:(((
Yes, we need to be careful what we ask for!
Brilliant take on the prompt, Rashi!
Thanks a ton, Mayuri. I have seen people wish for anything when angry, sad, agitated. If only, we think before we wish. 🙂
OMG that’s the saddest paradox. Thanks for linking up with #FridayFotoFiction.
Thanks much, Tina 🙂
Lovely one, yes periods are the thing which completes a woman and they shouldn’t be cursed for
I agree, Monika. Thanks much for reading 🙂