The whining noises distracted her from the chattering of her friends.
A grey puppy looked at her, its eyes moist with some inexplicable pain.
Amita scooped up the little puppy and put him into the sack slung over her back.
As soon as they reached their hut and Amita put down the sack she used to collect scrap and iron pieces, the puppy darted out, excited.
Amita served her dinner in a bowl for her new friend.
The warm licks from her little friend filled her heart with happiness and in the shower of affection, her own hunger was forgotten.

Each year April is special for the blogging community as a lot of us embark on the AtoZ Challenge – one where each day of April, we attempt to write on one English alphabet. The letter for the day is A and today’s post revolves around the word Affection. I hope you will leave a comment if you enjoyed reading my story.
How kind. Such compassion is rare, even with those who have enough to give 🙂 so beautiful.
Thanks much Vinay 🙂
Bhavya’s latest…Amita’s Affection
I know you won’t be able to resist April 😉
Beautiful start. And what the world needs now. Kindness, affection and a warm heart. 💓
Haha you know me too well 😀
Wow, that’s an awesome start. Loved the affection on display.
I’m glad that you like it 🙂
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Selfless love and affection… rare sight.
Happy AtoZing!
Hey Kaddu 🙂
Happy AtoZing to you too
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Awww…beautiful! Great start to A-Z! 🙂
Hey thanks Aditi.
Bhavya’s latest…Amita’s Affection
How kind of her 🙂 Nice story.
I’m glad you liked it
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Some a lovely story. I love Amita for being compassionate and kind <3
I love her too. We need more people like her around us, don’t we
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Affection clearly defines the way we live our lives. Heartwarming story Bhavya
Indeed. What meaning would our relationships have if not for affection
Bhavya’s latest…Amita’s Affection
Lovely start to the challenge Bhavya with this compassionate story. Animals do bring that out in most people 🙂
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Kindness makes the world a better place to live isn’t it
Bhavya’s latest…Amita’s Affection
My favourite story writer is back 🙂 I’ve missed you, Bhavya. What a heartwarming story to start the challenge. When we think of others and their pain before our own, it’s truly affection.
Thank you Shailaja 🙂 I’ve missed writing too… Hopefully April will be the end of the blogger’s block
Such a beautiful and heart-warming story there!
Very sweet. 🙂 How kind of her! Glad the puppy found a home!