The Chennai Chronicles- I -The beginning

And now for something I warned you about ....

It all began in 1999... no in fact early 1998....a young lad in MICA was tense. Most of his class mates had been placed. He was the "Studbhai" of the class and somehow had not yet landed a job of his choice. He was finally placed with the leading English newspaper of the South and came to Chennai. His tremendous rise there is a wonderful story in itself. Maybe some other time.

Back in 1998, his girl was placed on Day One in a job in Mumbai where her parents dwelt. It was also the city of her choice.

But the lovebirds, at least the female one, could not stay apart for long. Since the girl found a job easily in Chennai, she decided to move places. ( So my feminist friends need not question the move) They got married in 1999 mid year and began playing house in a 3rd floor flat in T nagar. First mistake.

I mean - NEVER ever opt for a flat which has only a terrace above in Chennai. Irrespective of all the weather proofing, trees around, nice view, place to dry clothes, private terrace.... claims made by builders/ landlords.....Even with an AC the heat will kill you.

Art cursed Chennai every time she ventured out herself -all through the first year- the weather and the transport sucks she said. You see they did not have a car then and she relied on the maddening autos of Madras.

And yes, another grievance was the water- so salty that it took its toll on all the fittings in a rather house proud Art.

It was to be a temporary move to Chennai, since neither Art nor Navy had roots here- he being from Bangalore and she from everywhere and among them -most of all- Mumbai.

Little did they know.....

To be continued....

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