The Third Musketeer
- a Short Story
- by Madiyan
Arjun and Annie felt the happiest that day. They had overheard the news. They now understood why their suspicions on account of their mama’s bulging tummy were met with a wry smile. And they couldn’t wait anymore. 3 was always their lucky number. They screamed to the entire world on top of their voice. Everyone laughed!
Then the question came, ” What shall we name it?”. They thought endlessly. They thought day and night. They didn’t want anyone to dislike their number 3, for number 3 was their special one!
They scoured through all the books in the house. They watched as much as TV as they could. But the perfect name remained elusive.
And then, they suddenly stumbled upon it. They instantly knew that their search had ended. They had the perfect name!
And from thereon, they were Arjun, Annie and Neutral.
Madiyan
from Thiruvananthapuram, in Kerala, India, calls himself ‘the pseudo writer’. He truly believes in his innate ability to conjure up creative inputs. However, his lack of discipline and industry are often impediments to his own creative endeavours. A good book or movie often kills his spirit, for that is when he truly comprehends his mediocrity! But he continues to live in hope!
