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Sweat trickled from Surya’s forehead as he was keenly focused on the knife in his hand. Moving from his chopping board his hand stirred the boiling soup on the stove in front of him. Even during late afternoon that day, the sun seemed to roast him as he stood inside the confined space. He took down the orders from customers and pasted the notes on the steel surface just above the counter. After years and years of practice, he got used to this rush, yet maintained the calm composure inviting his customers. Just then, a black BMW pulled up ...
Submitted to Contest #47
You wiped your tears off your cheeks but your eyes showed that you have been crying for some while now - that swelled up eyes and abnormally puffy face - even a third person can tell for sure that you have been crying. You took the clothes that showed up as soon as you opened the cupboard and stuffed them in your suitcase. Without even checking if you need anything so important, you took phone, purse, and made sure there is more than enough cash in it to hold as long as you can on your journey. You adjusted your dress to make it look fine as...
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