Chapter 28I am alone, as though I stood
On the highest peak of the tired gray world,
About me only swirling snow,
Above me, endkss space unfurled;
With earth hidden and heaven hidden,
And only my own spirit’s pride
To keep mefromthepeace of those
‘Who are not lonely, having died.
— ‘Alone’ by Sara Teasdale
‘You want to get yourself killed, girl?’ the driver of the car shouted as he brought his vehicle to a skidding halt.
Yes,’ she shouted back.
Watch it!’ Raj cried out as he pulled Aashi back. ‘What are you doing, Aashi?’
‘Going back to where I belong,’ she said, her voice still shaking, thanks to her recent encounter, not with the oncoming vehicle, but a lady whom she had hoped to call mother.
‘Okay, wait, I’ll drop you,’ Raj entreated, taking hold of her hand.
‘You…should,
