Chapter 1: On the way
Chapter 1 “Hi Saali, kidhar ho”, I said as Pinku picked up the call. “Ghar par hi hu. Aap aa rahe hai?” “Hmm.. Bus Uber me baithne hi wala hu. Rishi kaha hai?” “Wo toh school me hai naa” “Ok. chal aata hu” “Ok” As I hanged up, I placed the brown package in my hands to my backpack. My phone pinged and Your Uber has arrived notification displayed. I wondered how advanced and traditional, both still exist in India. Both Uber and brown package for condoms is a reality in today’s India. I boarded Uber. I settled down opened WhatsApp and video called Shreya. “Hi baby” I said as Shreya appeared on the screen sitting on the sofa, snuggled in a blanket “Kidhar?” she asked “Ja rahu, Pinku se milne” “Aaj hi?” “Hmm.. kal bank ka kaam aagaya toh” “Jis kaam ke liye gaye ho wo pehle karo. Ye milna milana baad me hota rahega” “Hmm. Wo start toh kar dia hai. Buyer se baat hogaya, uska bank se baat hogaya. Ek 2 din me cheque milega toh deposit karenge. Uske baad main kaam hai, transfer karana. Bus...