I first saw her at a Mall. She was just casually browsing through women's clothes at a Garments store was Sunday and I was just spending time doing nothing. I am a bachelor and basically an introvert, so I did not have any real friends as such. And besides, I had just come to this city about 6 months back and hardly knew anybody apart from my office colleagues.I was working in a good marketing company, after my graduation and my MBA in Finance. I was the Deputy Accounts Manager of our Company’s Branch office and was posted away ...Read More

Aunty came to know that I was living alone in a small flat. Also, I survive on home deliveries. insisted that I shift over to her flat. Since it was a Sunday, she wanted me to fetch my belongings immediately. It wasn't much, I just had two suitcases and my laptop bag. The furniture and equipment belonged to the landlord. So there I was, my new address changed to care of Anjali aunty.Later that day she insisted on taking me shopping for new shirts. At the mall, the contrast between us became even more noticeable. I walked beside her ...Read More

Anjali Aunty 3There was a long weekend coming up, some government holidays falling right before and after the weekend. break from work. Anjali Aunty was overjoyed. She immediately planned a short trip to the nearby hill station. She even got the train reservation and hotel bookings done online.It was a cool, early morning as we stood on the platform. The train chugged in slowly through the mist, its whistle echoing against the metal roof. A light breeze fluttered the edge of her shawl as she looked around confidently, suitcase in one hand, umbrella in the other.I stood beside her—slightly ...Read More