Monday 20 April 2015

Quiet Angels

My theme for this year's A to Z Challenge is A Reader's Take, where everyday I will be picking out a novel title corresponding to that day's letter and write my post based on it. To make it more challenging, I have decided to write a serial story. The novel I have selected for today is 'Quiet Angels'


Leave Me Never

Chapter 17

(Find the series index here)


Kayra returned home to find Ansh already back from school. She wanted to be there for him when he came back, to ask him how his day was, to feed him while he described the day at school but being a single mom meant she was the sole bread earner and so, she had to abide by the office timings. But she was grateful for the presence of Mrs. Vimala Iyer in her life. When Kayra had first come to Bangalore, she had found this small house for rent with the help of an old school friend. Mrs. Iyer had been skeptical at first about Kayra’s character, given her condition but her friend had managed to coax her to let Kayra stay.

Mrs Iyer was a woman in her late fifties. She was all about rules and discipline. When Kayra had first arrived, she had been given a set of do's and don'ts by the elder woman. For her, Kayra looked like trouble. But as the time passed, Kayra had won over Mrs Iyer and the ladies had grown closer. Kayra, in a moment of weakness, had shared her tragic past with Mrs Iyer and from then, Mrs. Iyer had grown fiercely protective of Kayra. Staying away from her son, who was in Kolkatta, Mrs Iyer had grown fond of Ansh. She was the one who took care of him while Kayra was away. Kayra couldn't imagine how she could have managed without Mrs. Iyer’s support.

Ansh was doing his homework when Kayra arrived. Mrs. Iyer was standing at the doorstep, as if waiting for Kayra. She looked sad. “What’s the matter aunty? Aren't you feeling well?” asked Kayra, concerned. Mrs. Iyer shook her head. “It is about Ansh. He was asking today why he doesn't have a dad like everyone at his school has. I told him that his dad has gone to a far place on work and that is why he couldn't come. He is satisfied now but I don’t know how long it will be before he asks something like this again” said Mrs Iyer, her voice filled with worry and concern. Color drained out of Kayra’s face for a moment but she recovered soon. “Don’t worry aunty. We will make it through this too” she said, though she had no idea how. 


Mrs Iyer's heart swelled with pride. Life had thrown so many challenges her way but Kayra never cowered down. She faced them all head on and that is what made Mrs Iyer like Kayra. She patted the young woman’s head affectionately before she made her way downstairs, to her own home. Kayra thought of Ayaan again. She had always been the reckless one and Ayaan was the rational one, who thought and planned things out. He was the one who always made sure that her recklessness didn't end them up in trouble. Oh, how she missed his presence!



To be continued...

About today's novel: 'Quiet Angel' is a novel by Prescott Lane. Read more about the book here.

PS: Linking this post to A to Z Challenge 2015. If you are participating too, please leave a link to your blog in the comments, so that I can visit you :)


Until the next post,
Keep Smiling :)

Love,
Swathi :)

58 comments:

  1. Interesting tale, seems nice!

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  2. Kayra was so fortunate to have come across Mrs Iyer. Glad it worked out for her.
    *Shantala @ ShanayaTales*

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    1. She was indeed fortunate to find her support :)

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  3. Good that she had support from Mrs Iyer! Anchors like her are so very much needed during tough times!

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  4. Oh, I like that Mrs Iyer, can tell she wants good things for Kayra. So addicted to you story Swathi-)

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  5. Lucky she had Mrs Iyer. We all need someone to lean on sometimes.

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  6. Ayaan, come fast!!! Great story development, Swathi :) I like Mrs. Iyer.

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  7. I knew Ansh would ask... Looks like Ayaan can't come fast enough!
    My link: http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/blogging-from-a-to-z-challenge-letter-q-quotes

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  8. Awesome narration, Swathi.. The story is getting intense everyday.. keep writing :)

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  9. I am glad that Kayra has Mrs Iyer to look out for her. God sends His angels to those in need.

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  10. Everyone needs someone like Mrs. Iyer for support. Poor Kayra had to suffer so much and Ansh too grew up without a father. I hope Aryaan finds them soon :)

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  11. circumstances do make people stronger. Another beautiful chapter :)

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  12. Its proceeding very well, loving the sub-plots and the new characters!

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  13. The strength of Kayra...waiting for more.

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  14. Mrs Iyer was a quiet angel indeed! :)

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  15. I loved Mrs. Iyer.. and Kayra too..

    Cheers

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  16. Glad to know she is with a lovely lady, Mrs. Iyer! Your story is progressing brilliantly!

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  17. While fiction isn't normally my thing, I must say I read every word. Can't wait to read the next entry!

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  18. Hello there! what an interestin Challenge...I will open the challenge's website to see more details. Also, I like the way you write...you are talented :).

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  19. Interesting challenge you doing here. I kind of like the overall theme of things. Kind of wish I had gotten in on this one from the beginning. :)

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  20. I've missed so many parts that I feel out of the loop now :) So not commenting on the serial story.

    The novel title, I like. Though I feel it's one that my sister will find more interesting.

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    1. She might, I guess :) I haven't read it to comment on it. Find it with much difficulty to suit my post!

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  21. I feel it's now time to meet each other..:)

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  22. Beautiful! I like the way this novella is turning out Swathi! Good going :)

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  23. so difficult to manage these questions from the little one...god bless angels like Mrs.Iyer!

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    1. True titli :) People like her are few and far!

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  24. Ooh, I love how where this is going... ;) ;) (wink, wink) <3

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  25. You are making me emotional! :(

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  26. Someone like Mrs Iyer will be there for support. But poor Kayra is still missing Ayaan.

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  27. Kayra is such a strong and positive woman! She faces each challenge as it comes with a never say die attitude! Loved it :)

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  28. When some people's presence makes our life disastrous , some people make it easy. Mrs Iyer is one of them. I just wish things end up really well for this strong willed woman :)

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