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By Naureen IkramPublished 3 years ago 11 min read
Funny Short Stories
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The Lost Gift

Harsh: "Hey Sameera, have you seen my watch?"

Sameera: "Which one?"

Harsh: "The expensive one you gave me for our first wedding anniversary."

Sameera: "You lost it already?! Harsh, that watch was worth a fortune!"

Harsh: "I didn't lose it, I just misplaced it. I think I left it in the gym locker room yesterday."

Sameera: "Harsh, you can't just misplace a watch worth that much. You need to be more careful with your things."

Harsh: "I know, I know. But you know what they say, 'time flies when you're having fun.' I guess my watch wanted to join in on the fun too."

Sameera: "Ha! That's not funny, Harsh. We can't just go around losing expensive gifts. You owe me a new watch now."

Harsh: "Okay, okay. But can we make it a cheaper one this time? My memory can only handle so much pressure."

Sameera: "No way, Harsh. You're getting a watch worth double the price this time. And if you lose that one, we're getting you a sundial."

Harsh: "Fair enough. I'll be more careful, I promise."

Sameera: "Good. Now let's go find that watch before it's too late."

Harsh: "Or we could just let it go and start a new tradition of losing expensive gifts every year. Who knows, we might get lucky and lose a Lamborghini next time."

Sameera: "Harsh, I swear you have the memory of a goldfish sometimes."

Harsh: "Hey, at least I'm a goldfish with style. Now let's go find that watch!"

Harsh frantically searches the house for his lost watch, turning over couch cushions and rummaging through his dresser drawers.

Just then, his phone rings. It's his friend Riya.

Riya: "Hey Harsh, you're not going to believe what I found in the gym locker room."

Harsh: "Please tell me you found my watch."

Riya: "Bingo! I found it on the bench next to the lockers. You really need to be more careful with your stuff, man."

Harsh: "Thank goodness! You're a lifesaver, Riya. I owe you big time."

Riya: "No problem, but next time try not to lose something so expensive, okay?"

Harsh: "I'll try my best, but no promises. Thanks again, Riya. You saved me from sleeping on the couch tonight."

Sameera: "Who was that on the phone?"

Harsh: "That was Riya. She found my watch in the gym locker room."

Sameera: "Thank goodness! I was about to make you sleep on the couch for a month. I can't believe you lost such an expensive gift."

Harsh: "I know, I know. But it's all good now. Riya's got my back."

Sameera: "Well, don't let it happen again. And for your punishment, you get to make me breakfast in bed tomorrow morning."

Harsh: "Deal. I'll even wear my newly found watch to make sure I'm on time."

Sameera: "Very funny, Harsh. Let's just be glad that the watch is back where it belongs."

The couple breathed a sigh of relief as the crisis was averted. And as for Harsh, he learned a valuable lesson that day - never take an expensive gift for granted.

The Neighborhood Crush

Rahul: "Hey Rajiv, have you seen the new girl who just moved in next door? She's drop-dead gorgeous."

Rajiv: "Oh yeah, I saw her yesterday when I was taking out the trash. She's definitely a looker."

Rahul: "I was thinking of inviting her over for a dinner tonight. You in?"

Rajiv: "Of course, I'm in. I mean, we have to be good neighbors and make her feel welcome, right?"

Rahul: "Exactly. Plus, who knows, maybe one of us will be lucky enough to sweep her off her feet."

Rajiv: "Good luck with that, Rahul. You know how your last blind date turned out."

Rahul: "Hey, that was a fluke. And besides, Sandhya seems different. I have a good feeling about this."

That evening, the two friends eagerly awaited Sandhya's arrival, dressed to impress and armed with their best pickup lines.

When Sandhya finally arrived, she looked even more stunning than they remembered. But as they got to know her, they quickly realized that she was more than just a pretty face. She was intelligent, funny, and had a wicked sense of humor.

As the night wore on, Rahul and Rajiv found themselves in a fierce competition for Sandhya's attention, each trying to one-up the other with their jokes and stories.

But it wasn't long before they both realized that their efforts were in vain. Sandhya wasn't interested in either of them - she was already in a committed relationship with another person.

Rahul and Rajiv were shocked and disappointed, but they couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous the situation had been. They had both been so caught up in their own egos and desires that they had completely missed the obvious.

Rajiv: "Well, I guess that's that. We can't compete with true love."

Rahul: "Yeah, but at least we can still be friends with Sandhya. And who knows, maybe she has some cute friends she can introduce us to."

Sandhya just smiled, amused by the two friends' antics. She was glad to have made new friends in her new neighborhood, even if they were a bit clueless at times.

And as for Rahul and Rajiv, they learned a valuable lesson that day - never judge a book by its cover, especially if you're trying to pick up the author.

Canceled Goa Trip

Prashanth: "I'm really sorry, guys, but I won't be able to make it to Goa with you this weekend. I have some urgent work that needs to be taken care of."

Sumanti: "What? You're kidding me, right? We've been planning this trip for weeks. You can't just bail on us now."

Sonu: "Yeah, Dad. You promised us a fun family vacation, and now you're going back on your word."

Pihu: "I was looking forward to playing in the sand and eating ice cream on the beach. You're ruining everything, Dad."

Prashanth: "I know, I know. But this work can't wait. It's an emergency. Trust me, I'd rather be in Goa with you guys, but duty calls."

Sumanti: "Well, if you have to go, you have to go. But what are we supposed to do now? We can't just stay at home all weekend."

Sonu: "Yeah, that's not a vacation. That's just another boring weekend."

Pihu: "Can't we at least go to a water park or something?"

Prashanth: "I tell you what. I'll make it up to you guys. As soon as I finish this work, we'll plan another trip somewhere even better than Goa."

Sumanti: "Really? Like where?"

Prashanth: "How about the Maldives? We can stay in one of those over-the-water bungalows and snorkel with the fish."

Sonu: "Wow, that sounds amazing. Dad, you're forgiven."

Pihu: "Yeah, I can't wait to see the fishies. Thanks, Dad."

Prashanth: "No problem, kids. But just remember, no sandcastles or ice cream until we get to the Maldives."

The family laughed, relieved that their canceled trip wasn't the end of the world. They knew that they would have plenty of other adventures in the future, with or without sandcastles and ice cream.

And as for Prashanth, he learned a valuable lesson that day - always make sure you have a backup plan, especially when it comes to family vacations.

The Foodie Brother

Ali and Sara were relaxing at home, enjoying their evening together. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and Sara's face fell as she saw Ali's brother Ahmed standing there.

Sara: "Oh no, not Ahmed. He's such a big foodie, and I don't have enough food for him."

Ali: "Don't worry, Sara. We'll make something work."

Ahmed walked in, looking happy and hungry.

Ahmed: "Hey guys, what's up? I hope you're not doing anything important because I'm here to eat!"

Sara tried to hide her annoyance and smiled nervously.

Sara: "Of course, Ahmed. Welcome. We're just hanging out tonight. Would you like some tea?"

Ahmed: "Tea? No thanks, I want something more substantial. What do you have to eat?"

Sara hesitated, not sure what to say.

Ali: "Sara, why don't you make your famous chicken curry? I'm sure Ahmed will love it."

Sara: "My chicken curry? I don't have enough chicken, and it takes forever to make."

Ahmed: "Chicken curry? That sounds delicious. I can't wait."

Sara sighed and went to the kitchen to start cooking. She had to keep refilling Ahmed's plate, as he ate more and more of the chicken curry.

Ahmed: "This is amazing, Sara. I don't know how you make it so good."

Sara: "Thanks, Ahmed. I'm glad you like it. Do you want some more rice?"

Ahmed: "Yes, please. And can you pass the chutney?"

Sara passed the chutney, feeling exhausted from all the cooking.

Ali: "Sara, I think Ahmed is getting full. Why don't you make some dessert?"

Sara: "Dessert? Oh no, I didn't prepare anything sweet."

Ahmed: "Dessert? That's a great idea. Do you have any gulab jamun?"

Sara: "Gulab jamun? No, I don't have any. I could make some, but it takes a long time."

Ahmed: "No worries, Sara. I'll just have some ice cream."

Sara breathed a sigh of relief and went to the freezer to get the ice cream.

Ali: "Thanks for coming, Ahmed. It was great to see you."

Ahmed: "Thanks for having me, guys. Your food is always amazing, Sara. I'll be back soon for more!"

Sara and Ali both laughed as Ahmed walked out the door. They knew they would need to prepare more food the next time he came over, but they were happy to see him enjoy his meal.

The Forgotten Ring

Raghav and Sangeeta were standing at the party hall, surrounded by family and friends, ready to exchange rings and officially announce their engagement. But there was one small problem - Raghav had forgotten the ring.

Raghav: "Oh no, I can't believe I forgot the ring. What are we going to do?"

Sangeeta: "What do you mean you forgot the ring? This is the most important part of the ceremony!"

Raghav: "I know, I know. I'm sorry. I must have left it at home."

Sangeeta: "This is so embarrassing. What are we going to tell everyone?"

Raghav: "I have an idea. I'll just pretend to put a ring on your finger, and then we can exchange the real ring later. No one will know the difference."

Sangeeta: "What? That's a terrible idea. Everyone will know."

Just then, their friend Nisha walked up to them.

Nisha: "Hey guys, what's going on? Why aren't you exchanging rings?"

Raghav: "Um, well, I kind of forgot the ring at home."

Nisha: "Oh no, that's not good. But don't worry, I can help. I have a spare ring in my purse that you can use."

Sangeeta: "Really? That's amazing! Thank you so much, Nisha."

Raghav: "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You're a lifesaver."

Nisha pulled a small box out of her purse and handed it to Raghav. He opened it and found a beautiful ring inside.

Raghav: "Wow, this is perfect. It's even better than the one I bought."

Sangeeta: "It's gorgeous. I can't believe we almost had to exchange imaginary rings."

The rest of the ceremony went off without a hitch, and everyone commented on how beautiful the ring was. Raghav and Sangeeta were relieved and grateful to Nisha, and they knew they would never forget the ring again.

The Misunderstood Groom

Tanya was nervously waiting for Ravi, her would-be groom, to arrive. She had heard so many good things about him and was excited to finally meet him. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and Tanya rushed to answer it.

Tanya: "Hi, Ravi! It's so nice to finally meet you."

But when she opened the door, she was taken aback. Ravi looked nothing like his picture.

Tanya: "Uh, hi. You're Ravi?"

Ravi: "Yes, that's me. Is something wrong?"

Tanya tried to think of a polite way to reject him.

Tanya: "No, it's just that you look different from your picture. I don't think we're a good match."

Ravi: "Different from my picture? What do you mean?"

Tanya didn't want to hurt his feelings, so she came up with a funny excuse.

Tanya: "Well, in your picture, you had a full head of hair, and now you're bald. I'm sorry, but I can't marry a bald guy."

Ravi was confused and embarrassed.

Ravi: "But Tanya, I've been bald for years. That was just an old picture."

Tanya realized she had made a mistake and tried to backtrack.

Tanya: "Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it like that. I was just joking. Let's forget about it and have some tea."

Ravi was still unsure, but he decided to give Tanya a chance. As they chatted over tea, Tanya realized that Ravi was actually quite funny and charming.

Tanya: "You know what, Ravi? You're not so bad after all. Maybe we could give this a chance."

Ravi smiled and they both laughed, happy to have found a connection.

Ravi breathed a sigh of relief and they both sat down to have tea. Tanya was a bit nervous, but Ravi tried to lighten the mood with some jokes.

Ravi: "So, Tanya, what do you like to do for fun?"

Tanya: "Oh, you know, the usual stuff. Watching movies, shopping, traveling."

Ravi: "That's great. I love traveling too. Where's the best place you've ever been?"

Tanya: "Well, I recently went to the beach with my family. It was so beautiful and relaxing."

Ravi: "Sounds amazing. I love the beach too. I always feel like a fish out of water, but I still love it."

Tanya chuckled at Ravi's joke and started to feel more comfortable.

Tanya: "You know, Ravi, you're actually quite funny. I don't know why I was so worried about meeting you."

Ravi: "Oh, don't worry about it. I get it. I'm not exactly the most handsome guy in the world."

Tanya: "What are you talking about? You're very handsome!"

Ravi: "Really? You think so?"

Tanya: "Yes, of course! In fact, you remind me of my favorite actor, Vin Diesel."

Ravi looked surprised but pleased.

Ravi: "Really? You think I look like Vin Diesel?"

Tanya: "Well, maybe not exactly, but you have a similar rugged, manly look."

Ravi blushed at the compliment, feeling more confident than ever. They continued to chat and laugh, realizing that they had more in common than they had thought.

Eventually, they decided to go out for dinner and continue their conversation. As they left, Ravi turned to Tanya with a big grin on his face.

Ravi: "So, Tanya, does this mean we're still getting married?"

Tanya laughed and playfully punched him on the arm.

Tanya: "Yes, Ravi, it does. But only if you promise to keep me laughing like this forever."

Ravi grinned widely and nodded his head, saying, "You got it, Tanya. I promise to keep you laughing, even if it means telling really bad jokes."

Tanya laughed and shook her head, saying, "Oh boy, I don't know if I'm ready for that."

They both continued to laugh and joke as they walked to the car, happy and excited for their future together, with Ravi already planning his next set of jokes.

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About the Creator

Naureen Ikram

I write fiction. my stories are filled with vivid characters and creative plotlines. My goal as a writer is to captivate and engage my readers, I want my readers to explore new worlds and new perspectives.

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