It was a casual visit to get to know us, so we welcomed her. But it’s a month now and she is turning to be one irritating neighbour. She keeps borrowing stuff like milk, curd, lemons and sugar often. Also, despite my utter lack of interest in knowing who is doing what in our building, she gossips, nonetheless. Her kids are mannerless just like her and when they are in my house, the environment is barely bearable. And to add to my thinning patience, she doesn’t say a word to correct them. I can write on and on about her and how she is sucking away my peace of mind.
— Liva

Illustration/ Amit Bandre