As the rains lashed the city Sandhya walked past a puddle. The dark clouds made the evening even darker. The air had a strange smell of earthiness coupled with smoke emitting from the cars. A concoction of mud, smoke, sweat and sea. The street lights were yet to glow. She felt like jumping into it and splashing the muddy water all around. She controlled her urge and walked past like a careful citizen. How she loved the rains and how much she loved the drizzle that touched her cheeks. The promotions had just been announced and she had made it