Annika Mehra has a hundred things she needs to take care of: her business, her sister, her familial responsibilities and quite a few things she would rather forget.
The circumstances which entangle the lives of an unorganised and energetic Annika M...
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Exhaling a sigh, I shut the lid of my laptop, before resting my head against the back of the chair. Glancing up at the ceiling, I pressed my thumb and index finger to my eyes, trying to chase away the exhaustion.
The meeting had drained me beyond imagination and all I wanted to do was curl up into a ball and sleep.
But unfortunately for myself, I couldn't do that.
I'd promised to go shopping before returning to India since the entire family WhatsApp group chat had been flooded with the crazy members of my family spamming me endlessly.
I opened my cellphone and went through the texts once more, a corner of my lips curving upwards as I stared at the screen.
22nd January 07:23 a.m. Om:Shivaay, if you've got time, please stop by Brianna's art gallery. She set aside a painting for me but since I won't be able to see her until two more months after Prinku's wedding festivities end, I asked her to keep it.
22nd January 08:34 a.m. Me:Alright. Don't worry. I'll pick it up.
22nd January 08:45 a.m. Mom: Oh My Mata! Billu, beta, do me a favours as well and buy me a London Eye shapeds key chain!
22nd January 08:48 a.m. Dad: Pinky, are you seriously asking for a key chain from our son?
22nd January 08:49 a.m. Mom: Yes, toh?
22nd January 08:49 a.m. Dumbbell Singh Oberoi:Why are you two texting when you're both sitting within five feet of each other?
22nd January 08:50 a.m. Mom: Hush, Rudy
22nd January 08:51 a.m. Bade Papa:Shivaay, buy me a set of wristwatches if you get the time. Oh and some perfume as well. MAKE TIME! For them. For your Badi Maa. 😃
22nd January 08:52 a.m. Badi Maa:Tej, shut up. Stop imposing on the poor kid. Shivaay, my darling child, there's no need to buy me anything. You're there with your girlfriend. Enjoy your time.
22nd January 08:53 a.m. Dumbbell Singh Oberoi: And Dad, that emoji looks like it's a threat
22nd January 08:53 a.m. Bade Papa: Rudy, shut up. But Jaanuuuuu! You were talking about how much you missed the perfume. 😢