Happiness is a Box of Fudge

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The girls had always disliked him—Mr Krishna—an old family friend and their next-door neighbour. He was old, smelly and always hugged them longer than was necessary. So when they were tasked with reading him the entire newspaper everyday—forced to spend even more time with him—naturally, they were upset. But there is not much one can argue with against a good deed. And suffer they would, for a tiny piece of fudge at the end.

There is so much that we choose to ignore—even things that are blatantly obvious—by giving the benefit of the doubt to the wrong person. But the girls knew—they always know—and yet, in the powerlessness of their youth, they would have no option but to remain in their suffering. Was there really no end?

‘Happiness is a Box of Fudge’ by Nergis Dalal uncovers a disquieting reality that unfortunately plagues countless homes across the world. Heartbreakingly powerful and delicately crafted, Dalal truly shows her skills in the form with this beautiful short story.