“Where are you, Mamta?” Mr. Sachdev stormed into her room fuming, brandishing a bouquet of roses in his hand. “Look! A present from a roadside Romeo, delivered by the guard. Explain! At once!” Mamta shivered. She stared aghast at the flowers in her father’s hand. “Who is this boy? Are you having an affair? I… [ Continue Reading ]
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