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(Read Part 1 here!) (Read Part 2 here!) -III- Jane had Maya on her phone's speed dial for a while now. Be it discussing the recently read book, any random article, songs, videos or just a small walk, Maya was that one person she loved to talk to. Vividly she remembered her as a reticent self, too shy to talk with. Their's was always a polite and brief conversation, but somehow, Maya's words always made an impression on Jane and she knew, the friendship would last long. Soon she realized, once Maya is in her comfort zone, she could express herself like no-one else. Then it was Jane who would sit and listen all along! Recently, she noticed, Maya was not herself. It felt like something was troubling her and she had no resources to deal with it. Yes, she seemed pretty lost. Unaware of the surroundings, no technical know-how, it felt as if she was just another being wandering according to the people's set of rules. After, a much needed long walk, Maya opened

(Read  Part 1  here!) (Read  Part 2  here!) (Read  Part 3  here!) -IV- Glad he was, that he decided to stop by -  just like that . Happy to let go of the ego they always had. All for the one cup of tea and that torn book they always had, only to realize, that he went away for quite a long!                                                                    ~~~~~~~~ "Hi! Prabhakar here. How are you? I am in town, and, I was thinking if we could meet today? I am leaving tomorrow." Of course  she recognized his voice, how could she forget, if he thought otherwise! "Sure, stop by around 6 pm, I will keep the tea ready." Click. Coming over unannounced was his way. He loved to give such small surprises. He still does. Surely, he has changed a lot, maybe?                                                                    ~~~~~~~~ Neatly arranging the cleaned vessels Maya sat in the empty chair beside Prabhakar. Silently watching or commenting i

  Hello little girl! Welcome to this whole big wide beautiful world and to our family :) No doubt you would be the most precious and pampered one, first child of maternal cousins era! Yes, you hold all the responsibility and power! I am so glad, all the words are falling short! Your tiny fingers, toes, beautiful eyes seem so eager and full of life, and your smile and the never ending energy! Please, don't lose that in the process of growing up! Don't forget these little things! I wish I could be there, near you! To see you hold my fingers, to see you stare at everyone, trying to memorize the faces, to see you crawl or take the baby steps! It is so much learning! Yes, the technology would be there at our disposal, still, the feel of being around won't be there, but, yes, we would try ways to be in contact :) Sure, I would never want to miss any of your significant accomplishments! Fast forward a few years, when you are able to read this (hopefully, this b