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Ayra was back in school as Ryansh's classmate. Krish & Vishaka settled in their respective workplace. The brainstorming discussion about the wedding venue, rituals, invitees, and the invitation card consumed all their time & energy. Rather than the couple, parents, and kids, it was the common friends who were elated. Vishaka was back in their circle & tried to catch up on lost time & events. After 6 months, a wedding venue bustled with action. The invitees were over the moon

Krish & Ayra were elated to be back at the penthouse, home sweet home. The jet lag, settling back & Ayra's school admission were taking a toll on him. At work, it was no less chaotic with an in-house product launch around the corner. Luckily, Tara handled everything at the office, & Krish has some wiggle room. The in-house product launch was seamless. Leadership has begun the beta testing of the product. The product testing was running smoothly until everything came crashing

Tara began her new job with excitement & anxiety. Her team was helpful with the initial setup of the required software, access, & trainings. As the pandemic allowed team members to work in a hybrid model, she met her colleagues weekly. The team used the opportunity to set up video calls with their London-based counterparts to catch up on work progress. A few months passed, and Tara bonded with the team & guided the team efficiently based on her technical expertise. Tara's pop

A quiet Sunday morning was disturbed by an alarm. Krish's right hand reached out & shut the alarm. He turned over to his left & pulled Vishaka closer. She snuggled into his chest & made herself comfortable. Her warm breath touched his skin & he smiled with closed eyes. An hour later, a loud sound in the neighbourhood startled the sleeping couple. He kissed her forehead & whispered, "Good Morning, Sunshine." While she groaned, turned away & muttered something incoherent, he gr

Tara woke up to the shrill sound of the alarm. She groaned at the pitter-patter of a persistent rain. She realised it was impossible to go for the morning run. She pulled the blanket over her head & went back to sleep. An hour later, Tara's deep sleep was disturbed by the doorbell. She checked the time & wondered who would be at the door. She dragged herself out of bed & put on her specs. She walked with sleepy eyes & saw Catherine through the peephole. Tara opened the door w

Life was as erratic as London's weather. Ayra's approval to change the relationship status from flatmate to girlfriend had put the couple at ease. However, only time would tell how naive they were & what would unravel next. As an add-on to their topsy-turvy life, the pandemic had set in. The trial period neared an end & neither of them was sure where they stood. The duo wanted to converse, yet something held them back. As a cue, the pandemic receded & on a Saturday evening, A

Tribhuvan was infamous for being highly deficient in acumen & competence, which resulted in insecurity that surfaced from time to time. His toxic traits were evident as he did not share relevant information with team members, blamed the team & unfair to the team on all fronts. The entire team knew it wasn't the question of the team's performance or the quality of the deliverables. He did not trust the team, as simple as that. The only saving grace was that Tribhuvan was abroa

Ayra's arrival, along with Rayansh's family, filled the new home with joy & laughter. The most awaited element was Ayra settling into her new home & room. She was cheerful, as her father was around. The next couple of weeks passed in vacation mode. As all good things must come to an end, it was time for Rayansh's family to depart. That morning, hell broke loose & Ayra cried inconsolably. The adults consoled & guaranteed Ayra that her grandparents would visit & so would Rayans

The weekend travel across the Atlantic Ocean, jet lag & sudden shift in weather showed its effect on Tara. The morning alarm ring was a pure form of torture, and Tara dragged herself out of bed. Mechanically, she dressed to start at a new workplace. She grabbed a quick bite at the hotel & booked an Uber. While Tara waited for a cab to pick her up from the hotel reception, she suppressed a yawn & fought with every ounce of existence to keep her eyes open. During the short comm

She placed the mug on the table & sat cross-legged on the chair. She calmly explained, "Due to my constant travel, I became a minimalistic person and look at the utilitarian aspect of everything. Whether it's cooking, cleaning, laundry or anything else for that matter. I have lost touch with religious customs and rituals". She paused & he waited for her to continue. She gently added, "I do not intend to mock or hurt you for your beliefs. It is just that those aspects are insi

The shopping spree had come to an end & the time to shift from the Airbnb accommodation to the new house had arrived. On a Saturday, the couple packed up their belongings. Before leaving, they looked around the place that was their first home for a month. The couple thanked their providers, settled the bill & hailed a taxi. As the cab drove through the traffic, she reached for his hand. He turned his attention from the streets towards her. She warmly smiled & he put his arm a

The early morning church bell ring served a dual purpose. The first was a call to the faithful to recite prayers & other as an alarm...

On a chilly Friday night, cabs sped towards the airport on the newly constructed flyover. In one of the cabs, Ayra sat on her father's lap & spoke constantly. The father checked his wristwatch & held on to his daughter as though his life depended on the next hour. No sooner did his cab reach the airport than Rayansh's family arrived. The kids were ecstatic to meet on a late night & jumped around with excitement. The adults got busy loading luggage from the car trunk to the tr

The early morning cab ride was smooth without traffic. The lady in the rear seat checked her wristwatch & looked at the sleepy head beside her. The sleeper wore a sweatshirt with the hood pulled over the head & cosily settled in the cab. The lady nudged the sleeper, "We are almost there." The sleeper groaned & looked around with hazy vision. The sleeper complained, "Oh, come on! We are at least another 15mins away. You could have woken me up when the car reached the drop poin

The Sunday breakfast routine was the father's idea to stay connected with family & make up for the time missed over the week. On one such afternoon, the daughter broke the news of her accepting a job offer in London & relocating there for a couple of years. The parents were happy about their daughter's career progression & sad at the same time that she would leave soon. The chatter at the dining table ran into the details of the work profile & elements around it. The daughter

Radio Jockey Charan's show was a smashing hit among the youth. The late evening show had quizzes & the winners had the opportunity to speak on air. As months passed, Charan's fan base rapidly grew & was the talk of the town. Suparna was an ardent fan of RJ Charan & never missed a show. She juggled her time for evening tuition, studying for tests, and personal commitments to listen to his show. As time passed, Suparna's new favourite topic was RJ Charan. She spoke about him al

The news of moving to London shocked & bewildered him. She shrugged, "What? I want to take things slow this time." He questioned, "Slow meaning long distance? How is it going to work? I need you here with Ayra & me." She let out a deep breath slowly & responded, "Please hear me out. I've been to several places across the world & met way too many people. I have seen marriages & relationships break in a blink of an eye." He interrupted, "It is us, not some random people you met

Summer is the season for sipping lemonades, making pickles, sun-dried pappads, and munching raw mangoes with chilli powder & salt. The kids only cared about the vacations & nothing else in the season. The luxury of sleeping late into the morning, no stress of morning rush, assignments or endless tests was all that mattered to them. However, for the woman of the house, it was the season for deep cleaning. Unfortunately, one summer, the woman of the house chose to go the extra

The French windows let a warm breeze into the penthouse's living room which scattered coloured drawing sheets all over the place. The father called out, "Ayra, pick up your drawing sheets & put them away." Ayra came running at her father's call & picked up the sheets. No sooner did Ayra put away the sheets than the doorbell rang. Ayra ran to answer the door for her play date. Ayra was excited to see Rayansh & declared, "Papa has put up a play tent in the balcony, come on." Th

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The jet-lagged sleeper was unaffected by the bright morning Sun & hunger was the only reason to wake up. She dragged herself out of bed, refreshed & slowly walked into the kitchen. She poured herself a pint of filter coffee & walked to the living area. She cosily settled on the sofa with crossed legs & sipped coffee. The coffee had some effect in awakening her senses. She picked up the newspaper from the coffee table & skimmed through the headlines. The silence was interrupte

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She exclaimed, "What are you saying?" He watched for her expressions carefully & refrained from responding. She leaned forward & whispered, "Are you under the influence? Substance or alcohol?" He was offended & cried, "No!" She inquired with raised eyebrows & concern, "Untreated concussion?" He sipped coffee & stared angrily. She leaned back & declared, "Then you must be crazy!" He shifted restlessly in his chair & said, "I know how it sounds." She shot back, "Oh really! Do y

Sunday morning refreshment began with a cup of filter coffee. One sip transported her back home & brought a smile to her face. She picked up the coffee mug with her left hand, pulled a phone out of the drawer with her right hand & walked into the balcony. While she sipped coffee, she scrolled through the phone. She glanced over text messages of standing instructions from the bank back home. She casually opened the messaging application & skimmed through. She ignored the group

The busy work schedule barely allowed the father to spend time with the apple of his eye, Ayra. He longed for weekend playtime with her....

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