The Dark Earth

Whatever the colour of the skin, a pair of sparkling eyes can steal hearts! Isnt that true? You don't believe it? Read this story to believe. Nandini The day I was born, the skies opened out as the rain splashed onto the ground, rivulets creating grooves on the dark earth. Tears gushed down my mother’s eyes. Another girl, and this time, dark and unattractive! What a blow it was for the entire family when my father cancelled the order of laddoos from the local sweet shop. He glowered at the little baby, beating his forehead in despair, as he cursed...