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Chapter 1 — Look After My Wife
Vel and devi had been married for several years.
Their life was simple. Both of them had jobs, and they shared the responsibilities of their home. They lived in a quiet neighbourhood where most of the families knew each other.
Right next to their house lived Raj.
Raj was 23 years old and worked at a nearby workshop. He was not related to Vel in any way. He was simply their neighbour.
Because Raj had known Vel for quite some time and respected him, he called him “Anna.” Out of the same familiarity, he called Ankita “Anni.”
There was no blood relationship between them.
One evening, Vel returned home from work looking unusually serious.
Devi noticed it immediately.
Devi : “What happened? Why do you look so serious?”
Vel: “Nothing serious. I just received a call from the office.”
Ankita: “What did they say?”
Vel: “I have to go to our branch office in another town tomorrow.”
Ankita: “Tomorrow?”
Vel: “Yes.”
Ankita: “For how many days?”
Vel: “I'm not completely sure. Maybe two or three days.”
Ankita became quiet for a moment.
Ankita: “You could have told me earlier.”
Vel: “I only found out a little while ago.”
Ankita: “Where do you have to go?”
Vel: “It's a work-related issue. They want me to meet the manager there and sort out some paperwork.”
Ankita: “Will you come back in two days?”
Vel: “I'll try.”
Ankita: “You always say that.”
Vel smiled.
Vel: “What can I do? It's my job.”
Ankita: “I know. I'm not blaming you.”
Vel: “Are you worried about staying alone?”
Ankita: “Not really.”
Vel: “Then what?”
Ankita: “I just don't like you travelling suddenly.”
Vel: “I'll be careful.”
Ankita: “When are you leaving?”
Vel: “Tomorrow morning.”
Ankita: “Then pack your things tonight.”
Vel: “Already giving me orders?”
Ankita: “Of course. Otherwise you'll forget half your things.”
Vel laughed.
Vel: “That's true.”
Ankita went inside and started preparing his clothes.
After a few minutes, Vel followed her.
Vel: “Ankita.”
Ankita: “Hmm?”
Vel: “Don't worry. I'll call you every night.”
Ankita: “You better.”
Vel: “If the work finishes early, I'll come back sooner.”
Ankita: “Okay.”
Vel watched her for a moment.
Vel: “You know something?”
Ankita: “What?”
Vel: “I don't like leaving you alone.”
Ankita turned towards him.
Ankita: “Why? I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”
Vel: “I know. But still.”
Ankita: “Don't worry about me. Concentrate on your work.”
Vel: “Fine.”
The next morning, Vel got ready early.
Ankita prepared breakfast for him.
Vel: “You didn't have to wake up this early.”
Ankita: “If I don't, you'll leave without eating.”
Vel: “I'll eat outside.”
Ankita: “No. Eat properly before you leave.”
Vel smiled.
Vel: “Okay, Anni.”
Ankita: “Anni?”
Vel: “Sorry. I was just joking.”
They both laughed.
After breakfast, Vel took his bag and stepped outside.
Raj was standing near his house, getting ready to leave for work.
Raj: “Anna, are you going somewhere?”
Vel: “Yes, Raj. I have to go out of town for work.”
Raj: “Oh. How many days?”
Vel: “Maybe two or three.”
Raj looked towards the house.
Raj: “Anni will be here alone?”
Vel: “Yes.”
Vel then smiled.
Vel: “That's why I wanted to tell you something.”
Raj: “Tell me, Anna.”
Vel: “Look after Anni while I'm away, da.”
Raj immediately nodded.
Raj: “Of course, Anna. Don't worry.”
Vel: “I'm not asking you to do anything special. Just if she needs some small help, help her.”
Raj: “Sure, Anna.”
Vel: “If there is any problem with the house, water, electricity, or anything like that, just help her.”
Raj: “I'll take care of it.”
Vel: “Good.”
Vel put his hand on Raj's shoulder.
Vel: “I know you're nearby. That's why I don't have to worry.”
Raj: “You go and finish your work peacefully.”
Vel: “Thanks, da.”
Ankita came outside.
Ankita: “Vel, your cab has arrived.”
Vel: “Okay.”
He turned towards Ankita.
Vel: “Take care.”
Ankita: “You too.”
Vel: “I'll call you when I reach.”
Ankita: “Don't forget.”
Vel: “I won't.”
Vel got into the vehicle.
Before leaving, he looked at Raj.
Vel: “Remember what I told you.”
Raj: “Don't worry, Anna.”
The vehicle slowly disappeared down the road.
Ankita stood quietly for a few seconds.
Raj was still standing nearby.
Raj: “Anni.”
Ankita: “Hmm?”
Raj: “Don't worry. Anna will be back soon.”
Ankita: “I know.”
Raj: “If you need anything, just call me.”
Ankita: “Okay. Thank you.”
Raj: “No need to thank me, Anni.”
Ankita: “You have work. You should go.”
Raj: “I'm leaving now.”
Raj walked towards his motorcycle.
Ankita went inside.
The house suddenly felt unusually quiet.
---
That evening, Ankita was preparing dinner when the power suddenly went off.
She walked outside and looked towards the neighbouring houses.
Ankita: “Oh no…”
She checked the switchboard.
Nothing happened.
After a few minutes, she stepped outside and saw Raj returning from work.
Raj: “Anni, what happened?”
Ankita: “The power went off only in our house.”
Raj: “Did you check the main switch?”
Ankita: “Yes. I don't understand what happened.”
Raj: “I'll take a look.”
Ankita: “Are you sure?”
Raj: “Yes. Wait here.”
Raj checked the main switch and the meter.
After a few moments, he returned.
Raj: “Anni, one of the switches has tripped.”
Ankita: “Really?”
Raj: “Yes. Try switching it on now.”
The power came back.
Ankita smiled.
Ankita: “It worked.”
Raj: “That's all.”
Ankita: “Thank you, Raj.”
Raj: “Anna specifically told me to look after you.”
Ankita: “He trusts you a lot.”
Raj: “He's like an elder brother to me.”
Ankita nodded.
Ankita: “I know. You both have been close for a long time.”
Raj: “Yes. But we're not related.”
Ankita: “I know.”
Raj: “People sometimes think I'm his younger brother because I call him Anna.”
Ankita: “I've heard people say that too.”
Raj: “It's just respect and familiarity.”
Ankita: “Yes.”
Raj smiled.
Raj: “Okay, Anni. I'll go.”
Ankita: “Wait.”
Raj stopped.
Raj: “What happened?”
Ankita: “Have you eaten?”
Raj: “Not yet.”
Ankita: “Go eat first.”
Raj: “I will.”
Ankita: “Don't skip dinner.”
Raj: “Yes, Anni.”
He smiled and walked away.
That night, Vel called.
Vel: “Ankita, did you eat?”
Ankita: “Yes. Did you?”
Vel: “Yes.”
Ankita: “How was the journey?”
Vel: “Fine. I'm tired, but everything is okay.”
Ankita: “Good.”
Vel: “Did you have any problems at home?”
Ankita smiled.
Ankita: “Actually, there was a small power problem.”
Vel: “What happened?”
Ankita: “Raj came and fixed it.”
Vel sounded relieved.
Vel: “See? That's exactly why I told him to look after you.”
Ankita: “Yes.”
Vel: “If you need anything else, call him.”
Ankita: “Okay.”
Vel: “Don't stay awake too late.”
Ankita: “You too. Get some rest.”
Vel: “Good night, Ankita.”
Ankita: “Good night.”
The call ended.
Ankita placed the phone beside her.
She thought about the day's events.
Raj had helped her with something small.
Nothing unusual had happened.
Yet, somehow, she had begun noticing him more than before.
And neither Ankita nor Raj knew where their growing familiarity would eventually lead them.
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Vel and devi had been married for several years.
Their life was simple. Both of them had jobs, and they shared the responsibilities of their home. They lived in a quiet neighbourhood where most of the families knew each other.
Right next to their house lived Raj.
Raj was 23 years old and worked at a nearby workshop. He was not related to Vel in any way. He was simply their neighbour.
Because Raj had known Vel for quite some time and respected him, he called him “Anna.” Out of the same familiarity, he called Ankita “Anni.”
There was no blood relationship between them.
One evening, Vel returned home from work looking unusually serious.
Devi noticed it immediately.
Devi : “What happened? Why do you look so serious?”
Vel: “Nothing serious. I just received a call from the office.”
Ankita: “What did they say?”
Vel: “I have to go to our branch office in another town tomorrow.”
Ankita: “Tomorrow?”
Vel: “Yes.”
Ankita: “For how many days?”
Vel: “I'm not completely sure. Maybe two or three days.”
Ankita became quiet for a moment.
Ankita: “You could have told me earlier.”
Vel: “I only found out a little while ago.”
Ankita: “Where do you have to go?”
Vel: “It's a work-related issue. They want me to meet the manager there and sort out some paperwork.”
Ankita: “Will you come back in two days?”
Vel: “I'll try.”
Ankita: “You always say that.”
Vel smiled.
Vel: “What can I do? It's my job.”
Ankita: “I know. I'm not blaming you.”
Vel: “Are you worried about staying alone?”
Ankita: “Not really.”
Vel: “Then what?”
Ankita: “I just don't like you travelling suddenly.”
Vel: “I'll be careful.”
Ankita: “When are you leaving?”
Vel: “Tomorrow morning.”
Ankita: “Then pack your things tonight.”
Vel: “Already giving me orders?”
Ankita: “Of course. Otherwise you'll forget half your things.”
Vel laughed.
Vel: “That's true.”
Ankita went inside and started preparing his clothes.
After a few minutes, Vel followed her.
Vel: “Ankita.”
Ankita: “Hmm?”
Vel: “Don't worry. I'll call you every night.”
Ankita: “You better.”
Vel: “If the work finishes early, I'll come back sooner.”
Ankita: “Okay.”
Vel watched her for a moment.
Vel: “You know something?”
Ankita: “What?”
Vel: “I don't like leaving you alone.”
Ankita turned towards him.
Ankita: “Why? I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”
Vel: “I know. But still.”
Ankita: “Don't worry about me. Concentrate on your work.”
Vel: “Fine.”
The next morning, Vel got ready early.
Ankita prepared breakfast for him.
Vel: “You didn't have to wake up this early.”
Ankita: “If I don't, you'll leave without eating.”
Vel: “I'll eat outside.”
Ankita: “No. Eat properly before you leave.”
Vel smiled.
Vel: “Okay, Anni.”
Ankita: “Anni?”
Vel: “Sorry. I was just joking.”
They both laughed.
After breakfast, Vel took his bag and stepped outside.
Raj was standing near his house, getting ready to leave for work.
Raj: “Anna, are you going somewhere?”
Vel: “Yes, Raj. I have to go out of town for work.”
Raj: “Oh. How many days?”
Vel: “Maybe two or three.”
Raj looked towards the house.
Raj: “Anni will be here alone?”
Vel: “Yes.”
Vel then smiled.
Vel: “That's why I wanted to tell you something.”
Raj: “Tell me, Anna.”
Vel: “Look after Anni while I'm away, da.”
Raj immediately nodded.
Raj: “Of course, Anna. Don't worry.”
Vel: “I'm not asking you to do anything special. Just if she needs some small help, help her.”
Raj: “Sure, Anna.”
Vel: “If there is any problem with the house, water, electricity, or anything like that, just help her.”
Raj: “I'll take care of it.”
Vel: “Good.”
Vel put his hand on Raj's shoulder.
Vel: “I know you're nearby. That's why I don't have to worry.”
Raj: “You go and finish your work peacefully.”
Vel: “Thanks, da.”
Ankita came outside.
Ankita: “Vel, your cab has arrived.”
Vel: “Okay.”
He turned towards Ankita.
Vel: “Take care.”
Ankita: “You too.”
Vel: “I'll call you when I reach.”
Ankita: “Don't forget.”
Vel: “I won't.”
Vel got into the vehicle.
Before leaving, he looked at Raj.
Vel: “Remember what I told you.”
Raj: “Don't worry, Anna.”
The vehicle slowly disappeared down the road.
Ankita stood quietly for a few seconds.
Raj was still standing nearby.
Raj: “Anni.”
Ankita: “Hmm?”
Raj: “Don't worry. Anna will be back soon.”
Ankita: “I know.”
Raj: “If you need anything, just call me.”
Ankita: “Okay. Thank you.”
Raj: “No need to thank me, Anni.”
Ankita: “You have work. You should go.”
Raj: “I'm leaving now.”
Raj walked towards his motorcycle.
Ankita went inside.
The house suddenly felt unusually quiet.
---
That evening, Ankita was preparing dinner when the power suddenly went off.
She walked outside and looked towards the neighbouring houses.
Ankita: “Oh no…”
She checked the switchboard.
Nothing happened.
After a few minutes, she stepped outside and saw Raj returning from work.
Raj: “Anni, what happened?”
Ankita: “The power went off only in our house.”
Raj: “Did you check the main switch?”
Ankita: “Yes. I don't understand what happened.”
Raj: “I'll take a look.”
Ankita: “Are you sure?”
Raj: “Yes. Wait here.”
Raj checked the main switch and the meter.
After a few moments, he returned.
Raj: “Anni, one of the switches has tripped.”
Ankita: “Really?”
Raj: “Yes. Try switching it on now.”
The power came back.
Ankita smiled.
Ankita: “It worked.”
Raj: “That's all.”
Ankita: “Thank you, Raj.”
Raj: “Anna specifically told me to look after you.”
Ankita: “He trusts you a lot.”
Raj: “He's like an elder brother to me.”
Ankita nodded.
Ankita: “I know. You both have been close for a long time.”
Raj: “Yes. But we're not related.”
Ankita: “I know.”
Raj: “People sometimes think I'm his younger brother because I call him Anna.”
Ankita: “I've heard people say that too.”
Raj: “It's just respect and familiarity.”
Ankita: “Yes.”
Raj smiled.
Raj: “Okay, Anni. I'll go.”
Ankita: “Wait.”
Raj stopped.
Raj: “What happened?”
Ankita: “Have you eaten?”
Raj: “Not yet.”
Ankita: “Go eat first.”
Raj: “I will.”
Ankita: “Don't skip dinner.”
Raj: “Yes, Anni.”
He smiled and walked away.
That night, Vel called.
Vel: “Ankita, did you eat?”
Ankita: “Yes. Did you?”
Vel: “Yes.”
Ankita: “How was the journey?”
Vel: “Fine. I'm tired, but everything is okay.”
Ankita: “Good.”
Vel: “Did you have any problems at home?”
Ankita smiled.
Ankita: “Actually, there was a small power problem.”
Vel: “What happened?”
Ankita: “Raj came and fixed it.”
Vel sounded relieved.
Vel: “See? That's exactly why I told him to look after you.”
Ankita: “Yes.”
Vel: “If you need anything else, call him.”
Ankita: “Okay.”
Vel: “Don't stay awake too late.”
Ankita: “You too. Get some rest.”
Vel: “Good night, Ankita.”
Ankita: “Good night.”
The call ended.
Ankita placed the phone beside her.
She thought about the day's events.
Raj had helped her with something small.
Nothing unusual had happened.
Yet, somehow, she had begun noticing him more than before.
And neither Ankita nor Raj knew where their growing familiarity would eventually lead them.
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