Author - Jui Purohit.

  *Link to Chapter 4* "Kisiki nazar na lage mere bacche ko!", Yuga's mom said as she circled her palms around Yuga's face and cracked her fingers on her temples. "Did you apply the ointment?", mom inquired. "Yes mom. I'm fine, trust me", Yuga gave her a persuasive smile. Yuga looked beautiful in a blue flowy dress that she wore. She opted for this comfortable outfit to avoid her scalped knees from further afflict. Yuga held her mom's hand tightly and kissed the back of her palm.  They both got seated in the car and Yuga drove off. "Baccha! Your makeup skills are amazing. Perfectly hiding your swollen eyes", mom said as she scanned her face from the front seat abreast Yuga. Yuga glanced at her mom and then into the rear mirror. She adjusted the mirror, ignoring her mom's comment. Mom too, giving some space, didn't investigate further. Yuga switched on the indicator to take the right turn to the 'Brewed Awakening café...

*Link to chapter 3*   The phone's loud ring over the Bluetooth connection abruptly cut the song that was playing and also broke Yuga's trance. She lifted her head up. Her tears had blurred her vision. She wiped her tears. And blinked rapidly to astute her vision and see who was calling.  "Sameer! Mom I had told you not to call Sameer", Yuga blabbered to herself. Yuga thought of disconnecting the call but on second thought she picked it up. "Good morning *Yoda!", a bright and cheerful voice popped out.  "You alright Yoda? Aunty said you tripped while running. What's up with you? Friday hangover kya?", Sameer chuckled on his own joke. "Sameer you know I haven't had a sip more than three years now. And when will you stop calling me Yoda? We are not kids anymore. I know my ears are weird but do you have to remind me every time? I am alright. I am driving back home. So tell your tattletale not to worry if she calls again", Yuga said in...