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  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
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  43. Acknowledgements
  44. About the Book
  45. About the Author

Anu smiled. ‘You will also be playing with a middle-aged woman and an older man. You will be the most sought after girl in your circles once you get spotted with us.’

‘I will think about it. I will see you if I see you!’ When the girl peddled away, Anu hoped that she would join them. She liked that kid.

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Anu missed Vicky terribly whenever he was away. Sneaking in some free time was a lot sweeter than having all the time on hand. But he sounded happy shuttling between the two grandparents’ houses. They were entertaining him non-stop as if competing with each other (which they were not, Anu’s mother said firmly). If Sanju’s parents took him to the Bannerghatta zoo, Anu’s took him to the planetarium. If Sanju’s mom made him Gulab Jamuns, Anu’s mom made him Onion Bajjis. Good for the boy! He was the Archie between Betty and Veronica, except here Betty and Ronnie were sixty.

The next morning Anu called Sumitra aunty to enquire if anything had happened with the materials. After a bit of hesitation, Sumitra aunty spoke, ‘Anu, the seller called a couple of days back and said someone from our school was trying to play games with him. He said the call was coming from “Anu DewDrops”.’

‘Oh, no. Aunty, I was only trying to create a scarcity for that kit. I forgot that TrueCaller now gives away everyone’s identities.’ Anu felt and sounded miserable. ‘Everything I do seems to backfire.’

Anu tried to forget that incident. She would think of something else to solve the issue later. Now she had to get the school checked out for Vicky. Anu texted Shwetha if she was free to go with her and then for lunch. Shwetha texted back immediately. ‘Yes and yes! Have to see your paradise too. See you at ten.’

Shwetha would be impressed with Verdant Green, Anu had no doubt. That girl loved luxury. Well, Anu did too but not at the cost of an empty bank account. Talking about money, she had lied to Sanju about how much she paid Rathnamma. She had to figure out a way to absorb that extra money she was shelling out. She had also lied about what she paid the gardener. The property manager had politely asked her to get the lawn mowed. He hadn’t mentioned the consequences if she didn’t, but Anu knew it would be dire. Could even be something as grave as Meena announcing it on a bullhorn.

‘Oh, my God! Anuuu!! This place is better than most high-end resorts. What were you mopey about, you stupid one!’