A Demon Friend Inside Me

CHAPTER 20: THE BACKSTORY

Anshika's Pov

I came out into the street and headed to the cafe because I knew only that place, and in the middle, a lot of cafes and shops are there.

While walking, I saw a child who was playing with her mom and dad in the park.

I feel so good for him, and a cute smile came to my face. Some old uncles and aunts are sitting in chairs in the park and talking and smiling.

Life is so good when you see people smiling and enjoying themselves.

I went into the park and sat on the empty chair. I looked at everyone there, all of them smiling and talking, and the children were playing with their friends.

It's looking like I came back in time. Because in this generation, everyone was busy with their phones and problems, and nobody came into the parks and enjoyed themselves.

I was thinking and blushing while looking at people. An uncle and aunt came to me and sat beside me. 

Hey, kiddo. What is your name? (Aunty asked me.)

Hello, Uncle and Aunty. I am Anshika Verma.

Hello, beta. I am Sadhna Agarwal, and he is my husband, Rakesh Agarwal.

Where are you living? 

I was living nearby.

Then I gave them my address.

Oh, there. We live on the third floor of that building. So, are you living alone?

Yes. (I replied.)

We are also living alone there. Our son is not living with us. So, if you feel lonely or homesick, you can come into our house. 

Suddenly, Uncle interrupts Aunty and says our son got a job in another city, so he lives there.

Oh, okay. Ya sure. I will come. 

So why did you come here to this city? For study or for a job?

For studies, Aunty Ji

That's nice.

Ji aunty ji. Actually, I have to go for some work. So I will meet you later.

Sure, beta, take care.

You too, Aunty Ji and Uncle Ji.

Then, I left. They both look like very good and gentle people. They give me very good and homey vibes. A home where I had never lived before. 

I think I should ask Raj about them. He will know something about them.

I opened my phone and texted Raj.

Hey, Raj. Did you know anything about Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal? They said they lived on the third floor of my building. Actually, they offered me that if I needed anything, I could go to them and come over to their house. 

Is it normal or safe for me?

After 5 minutes, he replied,

Yes, I know them. They are very good and gentle people. You can trust them. Their son didn't live with them, so it's good for both of them and also for you.

They are nice people; you can go to them; they care for you like their child.

Okay. Thanks for the information.

Your welcome.

Then, I continued my walk and took a round of the nearby market. I stopped at a sweet shop to buy some sweets.