T Mithawala

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2023

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2 Stories

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“Ella, Titch and Margot ” by T Mithawala

Submitted to Contest #208

“This isn’t dinner. It’s a disaster.” Margot shrugged. “Your fault for leaving me in charge of food.” Honestly, what had he expected? She’d never constructed a meal more complex than beans on toast, and her father should have known as much. Her sorry attempt at pasta sputtered sadly on the stove. Before he could say anything, Margot poured herself a tall glass of lemonade and grabbed an entire punnet of strawberries. “I’m going in the garden.” Her father sighed. He was still in his work clothes. “Chinese? Or pizza?” ...

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“There’s No Place Like Tea ” by T Mithawala

Submitted to Contest #205

Elizabeth had two weaknesses: a good cup of tea, and the homeless. And though I was more of a coffee drinker, it didn’t take me long to learn just how she liked her morning brew; almond milk microwaved for twenty seconds, a touch of brown sugar with a strong English breakfast blend, steeped for seven minutes.Every morning, our little ritual would begin. While she showered, I’d make breakfast. Then she’d join me at the table and take a leisurely sip. She’d squeeze my hand and smile, and all was right in the world. *Someone had ...

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