" I said as she closed the compartment door "the conductor will have to arrange for you to share with another..." It seems" she interrupted coolly "th...t either I share with you or walk the corridors, in case you hadn't noticed, the train is packed to overflowing. The only compartments containing women have no spare berths so we are stuck with each other." Humph." I snorted.Primly she sat at the other end of the seat, her skirt carefully smoothed and pulled down over her knees, and sighing. You're not unlovable. It might just be that your parents are incapable of love, did you ever think of that?"When I left Ellie's office, I had a lot to think about. And she told me I could come see her anytime. I think I might take her up on that.I got back to school, undressed-alone, for a change--and went to Mr. Tilling's office. It was about 10 minutes before the end of second period, so he told me to just wait for the bell and go to third period. With 10 minutes to kill, I did something very. My family justified their aiding Betty in her adultery, and didn't seem to consider my feelings in the matter. My Mother tried to console me by hugging me as we went over their reasons and discussed my feelings of be- trayal. When the 'now' familiar noise from upstairs became audible in the room where we were sitting, it was more than I could handle. I rushed toward the door with tears running down my face. I was hoping this wouldn't happen, but both my mother and sister saw me crying as I. I’ve prepared some dinner which consists of stew and potato curry. Would you share some with me? Perhaps we can get to know each other as well’ She asked. ‘Only if you allow me to make you some masala lemon tea afterwards’ He replied with a faint smileSubhash and Kanchana went through dinner and tea as agreed upon. He helped her with the dishes and chatted for hours past midnight, seated near the broken window. ‘So, any ex girlfriends I should know about?’ She inquired. ‘One. Malini in college..