Chapter 1
Ananya's POV:
Today is a very special day. It's my birthday. Yes, I am turning 21 today. I have finished my graduation and I want to work ahead. I want to make my parents proud. I have a job interview today. Though I am nervous, I don't wanna mess it up. "Anu beta, come down fast", that's my amma. Though she is my grandmother, I call her amma. "Coming", I shout back.
I am wearing a peach saree today gifted by my amma. It is a beautiful chiffon saree with ruffles at its edge. I have worn silver bangles, my mumma's watch(though it is an old watch but it makes me feel my mother's presence; it is the last memory that I have of hers) and slight makeup. I don't like donning my self with tonnes of makeup. I have left my hair open and they reach up to my waist. My dad loved my long hair.
Yes, you guessed it right. I am an orphan and yeah it is a sad story, but for another day. Today is my birthday and no crying on this day. Grabbing my sling bag, I rush towards the kitchen. There I am met with the fragrance of dishes prepared by amma. She is the best cook in the world. But today i have to skip it as every year on my birthday I go to the famous temple. It was a ritual which my parents did, and I continued it in their memory. So taking my amma's blessings I rush towards the temple.