Behind her she heard laughter. 
Her throat constricted and unshed tears stung her eyes as she rushed out of the room.
She felt his presence as he sat down beside her on the concrete step.
He didn’t speak, and neither did she.
She met his gaze and saw a look of understanding and genuine concern.
And suddenly the dark clouds lifted and a ray of sunshine brightened the dark corridors in her heart.
Yes, sometimes you need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything , but just to let you know that you are supported and cared about.
Linking this to Write Tribe’s 100 Words on Saturday prompt : A free write using the opening lines: Behind her she heard laughter/ screaming… and 5 Photos, 5 Days Challenge for which I was tagged by Genevive Angela.
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21 Responses
Lovely one, Shilpa!
Awesome post… 🙂
So sweet! 🙂
You said it, all that one needs at times is to be there!
Wonderful take on the prompt Shilpa! Yes indeed the best thing in life is to have such person by your side!
Beautiful Shilpa
I can so completely relate to this one Shilpa. Sometimes we just need people to be there- virtually or otherwise. No words needed.
A shoulder to lean against – sometimes even the strongest souls need that 🙂 Nice one, Shilpa
This poem is soooooo true! <3
Love the last lines, Shilpa. It’s so true about any relationship, the very act of being there and saying nothing:)
The silent support of a friend speaks volumes, lovely.
well said shilpa,sometimes we don’t need word at all… just being there is enough for the person.
Loved your take on the prompt, Shilpa 🙂 Beautifully done!
You have a special way with words to create good sentences and emotions. Perhaps you should turn to some serious writing- short stories to begin with.
Completely agree. Just knowing that someone is there acts like a balm.
Totally agree. Sometimes, all we need is that little presence 🙂
Lovely read! Words lose their charm when silence speaks!
What a lovely take on the prompt! “Be there!” 🙂
Beautifully written Shilpa. Loved the message. 🙂
😛 sometimes all we need is someone who will seat with us through our tough times.
how beautifully you expressed it 🙂 Silence speaks louder sometimes.