Flabergasted that Shalini was back in town, I asked
“What! When?”
A week before! Replied Mom.
And, how did you know that?
I met her mother in the market yesterday. She told me that she & Shalini are moving back to their old house.
My mom and Shalini’s mom are good friends.
Did you know why?
I think it was because Shalini got a job in the town or something.
She got a JOB! Where?
She didn’t tell me that! Don’t you think it’s better if you ask her yourself?
Yeah, mom’s right you know.
Hmm… I don’t know if I can. The last time we had a conversation was 5 years ago. And that too ended in a big argument.
That was 5 years ago! I am sure she misses you.