Back to work

Yesterday I left Mumbai, to get back to my place of work in the North-east.

Though I have been doing it for almost 18 years now, it was different this time.
It was the first time I left home in my Father's absence. For the first time I had to leave home without touching my father's feet. A father whose blessings always gave me the inner strength to face the rigours of my professional life. The feeling that he is solidly behind me is no longer there. Achhan, I feel alone and vulnerable without you. I couldn't bear to look into my mother's eyes, for I was sure, that tears would roll down my eyes. But I am not supposed to cry.........No more Kutti-kali, alle Achha.