Missed Call - Carefree Kolkata

Why do you love a city ? Infrastructure, amenities of your choice, good job offering, easy life style ... many be many more reasons ...Still when you leave a city, actually then you know why you loved that city. Most cases I feel each one us fall in love with a city not because of the city but because of what happen around you in that city, good experiences , events close to heart ..As life progresses one realizes how this city-love metamorphosis happens.. A Theme-Break in Gyan Series. Enjoy a fiction series with this theme.

Series 1

Carefree Kolkata

On the heart of the city near Gariahat four crossing – “Vasundhara Apartment” stands high to make its presence felt. Altogether there are twelve families. One among them is Kapoor’s, on the second floor. Mr.Paramjeet Kapoor - is an auditor by profession. Perfection is his key word.Mrs.Madhu Kapoor is a perfect Indian wife.

Their elder daughter Priya Kapoor is tall, fair and beautiful in her early twenties – all these are mentioned on three popular matrimony websites. Born on India’s Independence Day, Sharmilee Kapoor is their younger daughter. She is also tall but not as fair as her sibling. Something special in her eyes made her look very unique. Her hobby is whistling. She is nineteen.

The apartment just above theirs is of Mr. Srivastav’s. Two months ago Mrs. Srivastav passed away. The day before Mr. Srivastav left for a long tour at Haridwar he met the Kapoor family.

“Hope your health is well”, Madhu had asked him over a cup of steaming tea.
“Madhu, the last month was better with too many people around me, once the rituals got over and I was left alone to deal this all by myself.

“How long are you going to stay in Haridwar?” man of facts Mr. Kapoor asked to change the mood.

“God’s wish Paramjeet, not sure” – this was not a satisfactory answer to be satisfied with. Yet there was no option.

Priya was feeling very emotional with the imparting departure of an uncle so close for an indefinite span. She didn’t have words to speak.

“Srivastav uncle, tell me your mobile no, Quick Quick.” – Sharmilee pounced in.

Without any scope to think Srivastav said “983……”

Rrinnggg…rrrinng…..

“Don’t pick up – that is a missed call. Save my number. Call me when ever you want... All hot news from the City Of Joy…Bandh to rally… Highway to new Mall…anything...”

Every body had a smile on their face for a change…

“Happyyyyy …...” - Sharmilee asked in rhythmic tone.

Srivastav hugged the brilliant looking lady and didn’t know how to reciprocate back, other than tears in his eyes. Such pride moments Paramjeet always felt that Sharmilee was a great gift. He is fine without a son in the family.

Look Fwd >> Series 2

Delhi Meets Kolkata

A Black Honda City just rolled in from Delhi into Vasundhara Apartment. Tall, mid complexion, athletic structured Anurag Gupta - is the only son of Gupta family. He is an Engineer who also acquired a Management Degree from a coveted B’ School in India.