Acknowledgement

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Yes, I did say the previous chapter was it, and believe me, it was.

This chapter is where I want to grab the opportunity and acknowledge the importance of the presence of some people in my life without whom a lot of things would've been impossible.

Maa, Baba. I won't thank you because what we have is mutual. Not a give and take though. I don't know what I should say other than simply mentioning your names in the acknowledgment because you both already know what you are to me.

Jaya maa, Jaya mesho. Thank you for always being my second home. Having another set of parents isn't bad after all, huh? I mean considering all the delicacies I get with a mere smile, it's far away from being "not bad". Way too good. And don't even start with the love you shower me with, that'd become a whole different story.

Pishi. You've been there from my childhood. A regular dose of encouragement. Thanks a lot not only from my side but also from Maa and Baba's side for always being there.

Aurobindo Bal Mandir, GSS Girls' School.
I've been to 6 schools in my life but I know not even my university will be able to replace you in my heart.
Aurobindo, thanks for making my childhood memorable.
GSS, you've given shape to my puzzle of dreams. Thanks for making me someone I am happy with.

All the names I've listed above, I've thanked them numerous times. So now, most important of all are two girls who I've never even dreamed of thanking in public.

Monali. Mona, thought I'd thank you? LOL 😆. But honestly, who else would've listened to my rants? Ugh, guess acknowledging the importance of your existence seems cringey to me as well. Just know that you are important to me. Now, die cringing.

Sunayna. Suna, looking back at grade 6 days, who thought you'd become a sister to me? Thanks for filling that no sibling gap up. You are all I want from a sister. Thanks for caring, helping and many more. I love you too.

Some people were there who meant the world to me but unfortunately, *were*.
I'd like to name them as without them *Acknowledgment* will be incomplete but going in details will be difficult in emotional terms.

Didun, Dada, Nana, Bunu da, Ghotu and Koel. I know they'd be so happy with all that I'm achieving in life. Guess you were supposed to miss it all.

Lastly, my cat, Tiger. He passed away in July, 2022. He was that one pet who took it upon himself to try teach me manners. I kid you not he used to scold me. And I again kid you not he spoke my language and I spoke his.
I know he would've been the happiest.

I would like to close this book completely with a picture of Tiger.

I would like to close this book completely with a picture of Tiger

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-Disha Chakraborty

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