Ayesha's Village Surprise | Part-2
A couple of hours later, I blinked awake to the sound of faint cowbells and birds outside. The house was quieter now, warm and still, with Mami probably napping in the other room. My phone buzzed softly beside me—finally, bars. Network was back. I stretched, checked a few notifications, and then quietly stepped outside. The village looked so peaceful in the afternoon sun. Dusty pathways glowing gold, the trees swaying gently, and kids playing somewhere in the distance. As I walked toward the gate, I noticed someone sitting under the neem tree outside the neighboring house. Ravi. He looked up and spotted me, lifting a hand lazily in a wave. “Network aa gaya kya, madam Mumbai?” he teased. “Finally,” I grinned. “I feel alive again.” I walked toward him, wiping a bit of sleep from my eyes. “You still sleepy?” he asked. “Not anymore. But I have to wait for someone.” “Who?” “Apparently… my cousin Ritu?” I said, still sounding unsure. “Mami told me about her today. I didn’t even know sh...