Part 1 Even 3 months of hard work and dedication didn't help in much savings. Rent for the room, and grocery expenses, and everyday commute fare for M.R.T. left only a handful of dollars for Shailja. But still, her face is glowing with immense happiness and satisfaction. Weather in Singapore always seems to be unpredictable. As soon as she gets back from the office, she is feeling dizzy because of the humidity and heat outside. She felt like drinking chilled water out of the fridge but the savings are still not enough to buy even a small one. At one ...Read More

Part 2 A handsome salary and a house were given to Abhay. His hard work and dedication started blossoming career. Amidst all these a new member welcomed in the family. They named him Pulak. And after two years, Lavanya came to their life. Everything seems to be perfect. They had few trips to India as well in between. A person like Abhay, who is so ambitious and eager to succeed, this job is now not sufficient. “I want to start something of my own. I want to grow and get success.” he expressed his desire to Shailja. Shailja smiled and ...Read More

Part 3 Shailja reached the hospital on time. She was called inside and Doctor checked her. After a few rounds of the check with different glasses and instruments doctor said, “Shailja, I want you to do a biopsy for this. Then only I can say anything.” Hearing biopsy made Shailja worried and she asked, “Is there anything wrong Doctor?” The doctor replied, “I hope nothing to be wrong but to be sure I have to see biopsy reports.” Shailja got very tensed and as soon as she reached home, she called Abhay. She told him everything. “Look Shailja, all my ...Read More

As soon as Shailja entered the house, she felt everything had changed. All the interiors, furniture, and even the of walls. She thought Abhay might want to surprise her but he knew her taste. And everything seemed completely opposite of her likes. She went inside her room and saw Abhay’s wardrobe had also changed completely. Stylish clothes and branded accessories are overflowing. She couldn't understand anything as Abhay had not told her anything. He called hardly a few times when she was in India. In the evening, when he came back from office, Shailja noticed his hairstyle and attire ...Read More

Shailja was shocked after reading the chat and knowing that she is none other than Aakash’s wife Preeti. Her was trembling with anger. She wanted to confront Abhay but how should she ask all these in front of kids. Kids are already upset with their everyday arguments for drinking and coming home late. Pulak and Lavanya are both old enough to understand such conversations and don't know how it will affect their developing mind and gentle heart. So she thought to ask Abhay when the kids were not at home. But her mind is not able to accept this ...Read More

Shailja thought a lot before taking this decision. She took out the bangles and jewelry set given by her She also collected the money given by relatives on different occasions and some savings which she has done in all these years. She took an M.R.T. for Little India. One of her father’s dearest friends Vinay Uncle owns a jewelry store there. She talked to him on the phone a few times before but today is the first time she is meeting him. She informed him before and he was waiting for her in the showroom. “Come Shailja… What a ...Read More

Three months passed with new arrangements. Shailja never gets delayed in depositing the rent. She makes adjustments in other if required. Looking at this new Shailja and her attitude, Abhay was stunned. He was baffled as arrangements of his side were total upside down. Grocery and food are not in place. He hardly knows cooking. Cleaning house and washing clothes which he had never done in the last 20 years of marriage are now the tasks he has to do unwillingly. He knew there is no point in talking to Shailja and anyways his ego is at its peak. ...Read More

Part 1 Lavanya and Shailja started for Singapore from Kolkata as Lavanya's vacation has started. Pulak was also going reach Singapore the next day from Australia. Shailja knows as soon as they reach home, Lavanya is going to ask questions when she will see the middle door closed and entrance from another side. So she decided to tell her everything during the flight. As Shailja was narrating her everything, tears were rolling down from her eyes. Lavanya’s soft heart is aching with the pain that such a thing can happen with her parents. To accept this fact that her ...Read More