These people were very silent and I have not seen them mingling with others in the neighbourhood.Our relationship too was limited to exchange of smile...when passed by. To my knowledge, they had some property disputes with their other family people and were not in good terms with any of them. The girls, had a bit dark complexion and they were very cute. Jincy, I think was 25 or 26 years old then and was working as an accountant in a textile shop and Jeena was doing M.Com. One thing I had noticed. “Well come on in, I’m glad you’re here.” she said, grabbing my hand.I went in, went to my old room and tossed my bag on the bed. I went back to the family room and sat down with Ashley, she had a million questions. We lost track of time, before we knew it, the clock read twelve thirty. I was rather hungry, I suggested we go out and get a bite to eat. She quickly went into her room and dressed, she was back in a flash. As we exited the back door, she saw the rental car parked behind her. Munthina thalai murai petrorgalai vida, intha thalai murai petrorgal pillaigalai thavaraaga ve vazhi nadathukiraargal. Neighbours, opposite house pillaigalin petrorgal vidum peela vai nambi than pillaigalin kanavai sithaithu avargalin varungaalathai adagu vaithu seeralika muyarchi seikiraargal.First namaku ethula interest, ethu pidikurathu athaiye velaiyaaga maatri koulm yukthi indraya thalai muraiku katru kodungal. Oruvelai avan coding king aaga irunthaal, athu thaan virupam endral thaaralam. Also laid on was entertainment – this year there was a live band – and drinks. Taxis would be available to take people home at the end. Another tradition was that people would make their way into the nearest town pub and continue the party there. Stan was able to watch the large party tent being erected from his office. He told Elizabeth, ‘You know, it’s so much nicer here than it was at the old place. D’you remember the view we had then?’ Elizabeth smiled, ‘Yes, the Chicken Factory next door..