15Dec 7, 2023 East Holpura Prison "Are you kidding me? When the hell were you going to tell me?" came Manisha's livid voice over the phone. Sanath had finally mustered up the courage to speak to her, and his resolve had begun to subside already. He hadn't expected anything better, though. Sanath pondered over what he could say but figured that Manisha would never understand his reason for not writing. He remained silent, as he heard Manisha fling expensive-sounding objects all around. "I have half a mind to come over there and punch you right in the gut!" continued Manisha. "You are nothing but a fragile parasite!" She tried to continue talking but was choked by tears. "I'm sorry." "I don't care!" she screamed back. "First I send you those letters which you throw in the trash!" "I'm

