Coffee was getting cold. It was windy outside. Suhas and Pramila are sitting across the table at Shiny café like old days. Ironically, their days aren’t shiny anymore. They were here to annul their marriage of 2 weeks.
Worried Suhas mustered the courage to repeat same words again, “You sure?”. Pramila murmured “Yes”. He didn’t miss her glistened eyes nor did she overlooked how he was cracking his knuckles. Yet they never made eye contact.
Both were heartbroken. 6 years of friendship, 2 years of courtship diminished in 2 weeks.
Two souls were crumbling. Like a zombie, they were ready to sign legal papers. As that was the blackmailer’s demand.
Who would have thought one video shot in Suhas’s smartphone can alter their life? A lost mobile without password protection gave access to stranger have a peep in their private moments. Next day an email appeared demanding money and indecent favors.
Should they ask the police for help? Could they explain to their family why they are separating? Or rather they would bow down to every sickening demand of extortionist? They were too shocked to react and respond. A man with no face uprooted dreams and happiness.
‘This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.’
It was quite an intense read. Liked your play of words.
Thanks Tina.
Such a brilliant write up…I really loved the way you played with words and kept me engaged…written beautifully
Thank you Ruchie
Such a sad story! Even if you format your phone then also hackers can get such private things so better dont record your private moments ever. A small incident can make your life worst.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sayeri
Such short stories are always brings curiosity along with.. I love this story but very confused towards the ending..
Confused about character’s action?
I think separation is not the only solution.. something can always be done in a better way
Does human respond faster than reaction? Most don’t they go with manipulations done by strangers
Why are they separating?Why did they shoot a mobile video of private stuff?Good lessons to remember
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Anita.
It grew my curiosity please write more, I am eager to read more of it.
Your words at motivating. Thank you
This happens in real life as well, that’s why you should protect your private moments and phones always with passwords. It’s not safe. great write up
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Jhilmil
That’s a great weave buddy. enjoyed it to the core.
Thanks Roma
This is an intresting twist, its sad to hear that due to a small mistake, their life is at stake. Great short story
Glad to hear your words Gunjan.
Such short tales are always captivating and engages on what would have happened, whats next kind of thoughts. Nice take on the prompt.
Thanks for your kind words
Interesting short story! With a good message. The reader wants to know what happens next!
Thanks for stopping by
My question was also why are they parting ways and will the extortion stop if they did that? But then I read the comments and your replies. Really does depict how extortion can done in more ways than one, not just money. Really chilling short story!
I am so glad to hear that. Criminal minds are not easy to understand. I tried how crooked they can be. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
A good initiative taken by you to share the information to stay safe while capturing the intimate moments of their life! Capturing isn’t actually necessary to be safe always! But when they haven’t done a mistake why should they separate during the time of hardship is the question over here! The writing is so powerful where I’m able to visualize the scenes!
Separating wasn’t the solution here, was it? They could report the matter. The blackmailer wouldn’t budge if they were married or separated, right?
That’s my intention, extortionist have weird ways to hurting people. Keep your private moments secure if shot. Separation wasn’t their choice. Thanks for stopping by.
Why separation is the solution? At this time of trouble, they should stay together, shouldn’t they?
Both wanted to stay together but sadly a separation from marital bond was demanded by blackmailer. They are still together in this fight. Thanks for stopping by
Just wanted to know. Why did they want to part.
Also, a point to remember is that. We must secure everything that holds our personal data.
Parting was not a choice for them. Intention was to say, avoid capturing personal moments and securing personal data wisely. Thanks for stopping by.
I had goosebumps reading this post. such intensity and depth.
Thank you Deepa. Words like this keep me moving