The story illustrates the profound impact of smiles and kindness in life. It centers around Shubha, a cheerful girl who brightens the narrator's mornings with her greetings and flowers as she heads to school. Despite being an orphan living with a peasant family, Shubha remains optimistic, selling balloons in the evenings and saving every penny for her school fees. On her ninth birthday, the narrator gifts her a new dress, which makes Shubha incredibly happy. However, shortly after, the narrator notices Shubha's absence and learns that she was injured in a road accident on her birthday. The accident leads to her being adopted by the car owner, providing her with a new home. Concerned for Shubha's well-being, the narrator seeks her out and finds her thriving in her new family, still sharing her joyful greetings. The narrator encourages Shubha to shine brightly and promises her a future filled with hope, transforming the challenges she faced into a brighter path ahead.

by Deepti Khanna in English Short Stories

Writen by Deepti Khanna

Category Short Stories