On Tuesday evening, Maruva texted Raksha that since the next day was a holiday on account of it being Workers Day – May 1 st – she wanted to take her out and wanted her to be ready by 11:30 a.m. Raksha asked where. Maruva said she’d let her know and asked her to be ready, in a commanding tone. Raksha obliged. She then slept, not bothering to guess where it could be. Maruva was immensely anxious and concerned about her.
The next day, Maruva wore a yellow chudidaar with white leggings, a simple one, and was ready with her Activa at 11:30 a.m. at Raksha’s house. Raksha recognized the arrival of Maruva from the familiar sound of her vehicle and stepped out. She was in a full-sleeve red kurta and faded jeans.
Raksha waved with a smile, “Where dear?” Maruva tried her best to put on a sm
