Chapter 3: First Real Assignments

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:19:07 +0000

The next morning, Mumbai woke with its usual chaos. The shrill honk of cars, the shouts of street vendors, and the rumble of local trains blended into a symphony of the city. Shikha sat on her small PG bed, sipping her morning chai, the warm liquid comforting against her nerves. Her tiny room felt cozier today, now that she had begun to settle in. Books were stacked neatly on her desk, and her laptop sat ready, humming softly. Even the small photo of her parents reminded her why she had come here—to chase a dream bigger than Lucknow.