“Mom, I decided. My birthday party theme is Frozen Princess. I will have a blue princess dress, glass sandals, a tiara, a castle cake and..and..”
“Fine, Anu. But now get ready for school. Where are your shoes?” As Mira went about searching her daughter’s shoes, the phone rang.
“Hello Mira. It’s me, Shekhar. I have boarded the flight. I will be reaching in three hours. And no, you are not driving down to the airport. I will be there in the blink of an eye. See you soon”.
Little did she know that it might be the last time she would hear him speak, that her wait might be forever, that her daughter might never get the princess doll.
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It is stranger than fiction that an aircraft with 29 people on board goes missing on its voyage. It’s been a blank ten days after the Indian Air Force’s AN-32 aircraft (K-2743) ‘s sudden disappearance. But with the search still on, we hope and pray that sooner or later, there is some relief for the dear ones. After all, miracles do happen.
Join us for the BAR-A-THON by Blog-A-Rhythm.
Day 1 Prompt – Stranger than Fiction
Carol Graham says
It happens far too often — so sad
Shalzzz says
Yes. It is heart wrenching.
Vidya Sury says
Yes, miracles do happen. Too many instances of missing planes over the past few months. How tragic. Unexpected mishaps are always painful!
Shalzzz says
Yes, Mam. Wish there was some news. A closure is necessary than a hopeless wait.
Ramya says
So sad. I hope some miracle happens.
Shalzzz says
True. Wish there was so some news soon.
Rajlakshmi says
This is so sad…the family waiting in hope that probably he may still be alive.
Shalzzz says
Yes, this is heartbreaking! I wish there was some closure to this all.
Lata Sunil says
I pray.. the airplane and the people are found. And they also show it in the news which is full of cow slaughter and other such useless news.
Shalzzz says
Exactly! They are more worried about beef ban and meaningless outrages.
Nibha says
This is sad, very sad. I hope everything turns out good.
Shalzzz says
Let’s hope for a miracle even though it sounds bizzare.
Nibha says
yah! *sending prayers to heaven*
Vasantha Vivek says
Very sad. Can not control my tears.
Shalzzz says
Yes, it is tragic.
Ira PT (As Time Flies) says
It is such a tragic situation. Wait keeps the hope but, those waiting are themselves burning inside each day!!
Shalzzz says
Wish there was an answer!
Rekha @ Dew Drops says
“After all, miracles do happen.”
That’s the only hope that keeps the dear ones going. It is really unfortunate how there have been so many missing aircraft incidents happening lately. Prayers for those who are still waiting for their loved ones.
Shalzzz says
It’s shocking. But where are they disappearing! wish we got an answer!
Rekha @ Dew Drops says
Exactly. Wreckage at least gives it a closure. But no sign makes you hopeful and yet hopeless.
inquisitivegeet says
All we can do is hope and pray for the families! No amount of words can soothe the pain that those families must be going through.
Shalzzz says
Yes. It’s truly unfortunate..
Sheethalsusan says
Hope and fingers crossed that everything will turn out to be good.
Shalzzz says
Yup… as they say, hope is the Essence of life.
blackcherriess says
may a miracle happen very soon! there have been too many planes going missing or crashing in the past year :/
Shalzzz says
It’s an enigma! Unbelievable! ?
Beat About The Book says
We’re all hoping for that miracle to happen. This is tragic.
Shalzzz says
Yes it is… ?
Uma says
It’s indeed baffling to hear tragic stories of so many planes going missing. I feel so sad for the families 🙁 Hope we hear good news about this one.
Good take on the prompt, Shalzz.
Shalzzz says
Thanks, Uma.
It is sad for the dear ones without knowing anything about the tragedy.
Sid Balachandran says
Baffling stories …these aircrafts going missing. Quite a few of them these days too. Let’s hope for a miracle
Shalzzz says
Yes, Sid. We can only hope…
Shilpa Garg says
One of the hardest things one ever goes through is the unexpected death. Sad for the family!
We do need a miracle for the missing IAF aircraft!
Shalzzz says
So many missing aircrafts! Unbelievable!
Shalzzz says
There should be some information soon. It’s sad.
kalaravi16 says
Sad, isn’t it when such mysteries happen in real life. So difficult for the families to come to terms with it. Indeed life is stranger than fiction.
Shalzzz says
Yes. Thanks for dropping by, Kala.
pythoroshan says
Ya. It’s something we do discuss in the operation Theatre too. That with all the technology at our hands, we still haven’t mastered this – how to keep track of a plane in the air without it disappearing entirely.
Shalzzz says
How true!
nomadwrites says
The worst is not to know what to expect. The anxiety, hope to wait with a hope against hope. Sad that we can’t track planes completely! Fingers crossed for those few miracles to happen yet again. Good to be back here Shalini 🙂 Cheers.
Shalzzz says
Thanks and welcome to my lil space. I’m unable to comment on your post. the comment section isn’t loading. I hope you see this.
nomadwrites says
🙁 Not sure why it is so 🙁 I will check it. Thanks for letting me know!
Reema D'souza (@ReemaMichelle) says
Yes it is really strange that an aircraft with 29 people is still missing. Hope there is a miracle real soon. Nice take on the prompt.
Shalzzz says
Thanks Reema ?
fabulus1710 says
What a twist.
Mindblown.
Really. Your post took the prompt to an all new level. Keep the posts coming, Shalini! 🙂
Shalzzz says
I’m so glad you liked the post. Thank you. ?
Vinodini says
Is there a sequel to this? I’m hooked!
Shalzzz says
I’m so glad you liked the post. Hi hi. But no sequel. Just trying my hands in fiction.