The Home Chefs
Parul’s family couldn’t fathom her fretting about a situation that should not and did not involve her. “Is it interfering with your job?” asked her husband. Parul snapped back, “I don’t expect any one of you to understand but her family is the limit as they have turned a blind eye to the old lady’s affairs.” “Is she carrying on with that man,” piped in Manju’s daughter. “Mind your language. Remember Didi is much older than you.” “Come on Ma. Where do you think the television shows get their story lines?” Lost for words Parul stomped out of the room. The person causing such anxiety was Parul’s dignified elderly employer Manju Sen, the experienced, wise householder who had transformed her from a novice house maid to an accomplished cook. The Sens were one of the oldest residents in this quiet middle class neighborhood and Manju was not only much loved but respected. Now it would all change, the family would lose its standing and good name because of this upst...