Short Story: The Desert

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The Desert

“Alex! .....Alex! Where are you?” roared Mike running around the desert. He heard loud footsteps coming towards him, they were getting closer… closer but before he could turn around and get a glimpse of the person, he found his legs running again! He ran rapidly. In spite of his efforts, the stranger got hold of Mike. “Leave me alone, please, I didn’t do anything” yelled Mike, who was breathless. Finally, the stranger spoke “It’s me Alex, get a grip on yourself. Why were you running like a wild cheetah?” With grief, Mike spoke “Oh Alex…..I thought it was...”  Before he could finish, they hugged each other.

Mike’s small, pale blue eyes were filled with tears, which were gradually coming out. Besides, Mike’s condition was so bad that even Alex’s exceptional sense of humour did not even cheer Mike up. Then, Alex said “Come on Alex, lets go for a stroll” in a weary tone.  

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The lonely brothers were lingering through the boiling desert. Mike was sweltering, particularly his feet, which were crammed in reeking white socks. Ingeniously, as if he had read Mike’s mind, he stepped in front of him, with his shimmering, new shoes. Alex’s healthy and built-up body managed to give his little, unfortunate brother some shade. Mike, who was extremely exasperated, started bickering to himself. A lust of dirt got into Alex’s eyes. As he raised his sweating long arms, his wristwatch was reflecting rays off light; frustrated he cleared the dirt from his eyes. From a far distance, the ...

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