BlogchatterA2Z: Chasing Wrong Dreams

Sapna, born and brought up in a middle-class family, always dreamed of building an empire for her family someday. Her mother, Sakshi, would find her lost in thoughts with a pen in one hand, the other used to rest her chin, and a notebook on her lap, looking in one direction for hours. When she wanted something from her daughter, she would call out for her, but Sapna did not give heed until Sakshi went to her and tapped on her shoulder. And it was that time again. Coming out of her reverie, Sapna threw tantrums before her mother for disturbing her.

"Ohfoo, Maa. Why do you always jolt me at the wrong time? I was about to sign the papers to book the flat in that high-rise building." Sapna yapped. Sakshi got confused and told her to stop daydreaming. "You wait. One day, I will make you feel proud," Sapna declared. Sakshi caressed her hair and told her, "My dear daughter, for now, come to the kitchen and help me clean the dishes, and close your wrong dreams in your dairy because we middle-class people are supposed to understand the limits and boundaries set by the society for us.


Sapna guffawed and was left with no choice, so she joined her mother in the kitchen. While doing dishes, Sakshi noticed Sapna was physically in the kitchen but mentally somewhere else. She nudged her, but getting no response, she let her be and continued with other chores. Crashhhh.... A glass plate slipped from Sapna's hand and turned into pieces after hitting the floor. Sakshi jumped and turned to face Sapna. "Where are you wondering? You ruined my dinner set." Sapna was timid and apologized. Sakshi told her to leave the kitchen and that she would manage her work.


Grabbing a broom, Sakshi swept the glass pieces and dumped the ruins of her favorite dinner set plate. With tears eyes, Sapna watched her mother from the corner of the kitchen door, hoping to get her a more beautiful dinner set.


Locking her tears in her words, Sapna started pouring her heart out in her notebook.


"They were laughing and clinking their champagne glasses in celebration as Naina finally bought her dream house. Her mother, Aruna, noticed there was some pain behind her daughter's smile. She excused Naina's friends and took her aside. She asked, "Darling, what is bothering you? I can see even after fulfilling your dream, you do not seem to feel contented." "Maa, I wish Dad was here with us to celebrate this day. I am missing him a little more," Naina admitted. "Awww, love. I am sure he is watching you from heaven and sending you all the love and blessings." Aruna assured her and cheered her up. Naina's friend Sumit came rushing towards her, and whispered in her ear, "Naina, we have a problem. Your cook just reported there is a fire in the kitchen area. One of the servants is stuck in the fire." "Whatttt?" Naina shouted at the top of her lungs. It worried her mother, but before she could ask fire alarms started ringing."


I'm participating in #BlogchatterA2Z

Comments

  1. Neerja BhatnagarApril 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM

    This was such a beautifully woven contrast between dreams and reality! Sapna’s quiet determination and her mother’s practicality felt so real. And that transition into Naina’s story—seamless and gripping! Loved how emotions and ambition intertwined. Waiting to see where this goes! 🔥✨

    ReplyDelete
  2. A Rustic MindApril 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM

    It’s so easy to get caught up in chasing dreams that might not be right for us. I love how this story reminds us to reflect and choose what truly aligns with our values.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Water Woes : Hairfall Chronicles

Image
Asha stretched her hands lazily, trying to come out of her slumber. She rubbed her eyes and turned to the other side, craving more sleep. But her alarm kept ringing. Asha tried to find her phone, but her hand could not reach it. Eventually irritated by the continuous ringing, she rose and got her hands on her mobile that was lying at the edge of the bed. She turned off the alarm and reluctantly dragged out of bed. "Gosh! I need to wash my hair again. Another day of hair fall." She spoke to herself, looking in the mirror, holding her once straight hair, now turned frizzy and curly, all thanks to salty tap water. Asha went to the washroom and turned on the geyser while she freshened up. Often, she wondered how people in this city survived for years when she lost a major share of her hair within three months of her stay in this part of Noida. After she felt tired of the complaining session, she took her brush and put point-sized toothpaste to keep her oral health in check. While...
Read more

BlogchatterA2Z: Awkward First Date

Image
"Let's meet." Raghav finally hit the send button hoping to not sound desperate, afterall it was already six months of his virtual chit chat with Priya. To his surprise, a notification popped up on his phone. It read, "6 p.m. at The Big Tree Cafe," t o his surprise, it was from Priya. He smiled and gave a pat on his back. He walked to the mirror and ran his fingers through his hair, noticing his cheeks turning red like tomatoes. He hushed himself and returned to reality, realizing he had nothing to wear. "Shit!" He rummaged through his cupboard, and within a few minutes, his bed was a dump of all the clothes he had ever purchased, finding nothing suitable to wear. The wall clock started playing hourly music, and he looked at the time, it was already 5 p.m. Raghav panicked as he wanted to look date ready, better than any dates he had been in the past to seal the deal of his relationship this time with Priya whom he considered as a supreme in his life as...
Read more

BlogchatterA2Z: Friendship That Fades

Image
"We will stay in touch forever, protect each other from red flags, and share secrets. Promise? Promised!" Arzoo and Tara vowed. Five years of friendship saw ups and downs and each other's miserable moments. Arzoo was slightly introverted yet badass, and Tara was extroverted but naive — a perfect blend of strong female friendships uplifting each other. The year they graduated, the Covid 19 took over the world. Everyone was locked in their houses. Arzoo was stuck in NCR for a few months as when the flights shut down she was pursuing her internship with one of the major MNCs in the city. The tension enhanced in the atmosphere, and Arzoo's fear took over her. Tara would call her twice a day to check on her and would ask to try checking for ways to return her home and stay safe. There was no sign of any good news, but all the uncertainties kept coming her way. One morning, Arzoo woke up with an ambulance siren from the outside. She removed the curtains to check the matter....
Read more