Wow. I just logged in at work and this is the first piece I've gone through this afternoon after logging in, even before I went through the emails. Your emotions, imagination and your heart are so beautiful, Sharoon. I knew from the beginning of the article that it was fiction or something that thankfully didn't happen to yourself, but I still wanted to read it till the last word and wanted to know how you unfolded it. I was expecting a little more though. I wanted it to go on for a few hundred words more.

About the abuse, I completely agree with you on that part. Abuse in our society is not just restricted to women now. I've seen examples of men/boys being abused too. We have reached an alarming level of disgrace to the word humanity. I'm hopeful, however, just like you are, for that day, just like the character in your story was, the day when we will be able to realize the basics, the importance of them. And that it is just not as simple as using somebody for your own lust and then throwing them away. I hope we learn the basics before we start eating each other's flesh.

Thank you so much, Sharoon.