Her reaction had been more than just shock and surprise. The flame had flickered for her too.But the question was still there.What the hell was I goin... to do on Monday?As it turned out, Monday didn't matter at all.It was the middle of the afternoon when there was a knock on my apartment door.I opened it to find Janet standing there in her heavy black overcoat and wearing a matching woolen hat. She gave me a knowing friendly smile. "Hey, Mike."Janet? What was she doing here? Her weekends were. Mumbai being the dream city is also one of the most expensive cities. The whole family had to adjust in a single room.It has been 3 years since they arrived in Mumbai and their financial situation has improved but not as much to improve their quality of life. Meera had to drop her studies after only the first year of college. Her dad preferred that her brother complete studies and there was not enough money for both of them.Meera wasn’t forced to drop college. She voluntarily dropped. I looked like what I was—an oversized intellectual with no pretensions of beauty. My big concession was to wear only two sets of earrings and a newish shirt. I stuck with the boots because they are comfortable. I mentally snorted to myself. As if someone my height would wear heels. I hoped I would not regret this. Sheila: Tuesday at the gym was a new experience. I had appointments with four clients at once. Normally, I believe a personal trainer gives personal service. But, things were not. But they're not mutually exclusive." "Well, they sure as hell are tonight.” AS Gwen was trying to think of something to say that would pacify Johnny, he stood up and began straightening his clothes. "Look, it's pretty damn obvious you're a hell of a lot more interested in school than me, at least tonight. And if that's the way you feel, I'm getting the hell out of here." Looking up at her sulking boyfriend, Gwen found herself feeling both dismay and disgust. Forcing a smile, she patted the.