Sejal had recently received an unexpected opportunity at work, a promotion and a chance to move to Germany. It was a dream come true in every way, but a part of her felt concerned. Her elderly parents relied on her for care and support, and the thought of leaving them behind made her anxious. Even after days of pondering on it, she couldn’t decide. Finally, after having many discussions with Janaki, her best friend since childhood, Sejal reluctantly accepted the job.
As days turned into weeks in Berlin, Sejal settled into her new role, but she often found herself worried about her parents back home. She called Janaki regularly, venting her worries out to her. The two girls had grown up as neighbours in a small town, sharing secrets, dreams, gossip and endless laughter. Nobody knew Sejal better than Janaki. And as always, Janaki asked her not to worry so much and promised her that everything would fall into place.
One evening, after Sejal finished at work, she called her dad. When he answered, she could sense something was off.
“Hey, Dad! How’s Ma? What are you guys upto?” she asked.
“Dear child, how are you? Your Ma is not feeling well, but don’t worry,” her dad replied, his voice slightly strained. Before she could say anything more, the call dropped.
“Dad? Can you hear me?” Sejal shouted into her phone, but there was only silence.
“Aaargh! What am I doing here?” she screamed into the air as she tried to call her father again and again.
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