That indeed was a suggestion she couldn’t refuse. But that evening, not even beer and the grub succeeded in calming her down. When she watched around Drink and Dine, instead of the usual joy, she felt melancholic. She knew she was grieving a little too much but she was never good with changes.

‘Anu, it may not be so bad. A better house, posh neighbourhood.’ Sameer tried consoling her.

‘A change is exciting only when you are craving one. To me, this feels like an unwanted wedding to a millionaire.’ Anu rolled her eyes. ‘People move for a new job, a new house, or new life when what they have isn’t good enough. But what I have is fantastic.’

‘That is because you are fantastic. Come on, Anu. Moping isn’t you. Fight, baby, fight.’

As they sipped in silence, Anu gasped. The large-screen TV started blaring about how North Bangalore was a posh and upcoming neighbourhood. What were the odds of that! Anu watched the massive villas and flats on the screen in dismay. ‘Sameer, look! The TV here always shows Cricket even if it is a match from hundred years ago. Maybe God is talking to me through the TV. He wants me to see those houses.’

Then the TV screens changed to show the news. ‘I don’t believe this!’ uttered Sameer.

‘Kavitha! That is Kavi on TV!’ Anu almost screamed. Kavitha was on some sort of highway amidst a berserk crowd and was being pushed back by a female constable.

The news reporter began to talk, ‘Actor Sudeep is shooting on the outer ring road near the Hebbal flyover and the fans are going crazy to catch a glimpse of their favourite star …’

Anu sighed. God was talking to her through the TV! Though Kavitha’s obsession with Sudeep was nothing new, what were the chances that she was on the Hebbal flyover at almost ten in the night!

Then it struck her. How would Kavitha get back home? Yanking the phone out, Anu called and Kavitha answered the fourth call.

‘Anu! Can you believe? I got Sudeep’s autograph!’ Kavitha was screaming in euphoria.

‘That is great, Kavi. Who are you with? How are you coming back home?’ Anu started to feel concerned. Kavitha was, well, not someone who planned things.

‘I came here at five o’clock. I took an auto then. I will get an auto now. Don’t worry.’ Kavitha screamed again.

‘Fine. Call me if you don’t find anything in fifteen minutes.’ Anu hung up the phone.