The story revolves around the author's reflections on emotions and thoughts, particularly in challenging situations. The author questions the inner turmoil that often goes unnoticed, resulting in a change in mood without clear reasons. They express the difficulty of acting on thoughts, using the example of feeling anger towards their boss but not being able to act on that anger when faced with the boss in reality. This illustrates the natural order of the mind, where not every thought is acted upon. The narrative then shifts to a personal anecdote from about ten years ago, describing the author's father, who had a simple yet quick-tempered nature but was also easily calmed. The author shares fond memories of spending time with their parents, especially on weekends, where the father and his friends would gather to play cards. This group of retired friends enjoyed life without gambling, focusing on fun and the joy of living, while the author would sometimes help with snacks and drinks. Overall, the story reflects on the complexity of human emotions, the interplay of thoughts and actions, and the simple joys of family and friendship.

by NILESH MURANI in Gujarati Short Stories

Writen by NILESH MURANI

Category Short Stories