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He checked his watch. For the hundredth time probably. Ajay hated this trait in her. He took a deep breath, realising he was getting agitated. She had to keep him waiting, because she was fundamentally incapable of respecting anyone’s time, least of all in this world - his. He fought the temptation to go ahead and order for both of them; he knew she'd order her Podi (gunpowder) dosa with filter coffee while he, his Rava (Semolina) upma. He decided to wait for her.Trisha finally came in; twenty five minutes beyond the agreed time. There she w...
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Vermillion. The colour of her saree matched with the pigment of Kumkum she had applied in the middle of her forehead. She was carrying a small basket in her hand, laden with coconut, flowers, betel leaves, arecanuts, turmeric sticks, and some fruits. She had braided her hair into two long plaits and adorned them with jasmine. She was accompanied by Kamala Maami (aunt).The temple was huge and the cool granite floor contrasted with the scalding anxiety that Chinna was feeling, hiding behind a pillar, out of sight.Chinnaswamy still couldn’t bel...
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