Introduction

Ronit's usual dozing after days long work in otherwise the hot and humid day got interrupted with the loud sound of the mobile ring-tone in the otherwise silent hot May night. He looked at his mobile; it was Aishwarya or Asu as popularly known among friends.

The Call

Ronit turned his face towards the wall clock. He was surprised to get a call from Asu at this late hour. He answered the call with a puzzled voice—There was no sound from the other end. Hello Asu, Is it you? Ronit asked.

The Silence

The silence got replaced by a shrill crying sound. Ronit (even more puzzled) Are you ok Asu? Whats wrong? Why was Asu crying? And why would she call at such a late hour?