The Relative Summer: The girl who loved cricket
The Hindu
While Nikhil and Nikita hated sharing a room, both loved Jhilmil.
Story so far: Sharing a room during Jay Uncle’s visit, Nikhil and Nikita discover that they can actually talk to each other!
(Narrated by Nikita)
“Ball,” she said. Then she announced, “Bat.”
Game-slayer, fantasy fan, and superhero-expert Nikhil smiled foolishly and agreed.
Nobody would have believed that, till yesterday, he had been half-hating Amma’s cousin, Mona Aunty for coming to stay along with her daughter. The rule was clear: when a guest visited, we had to share a room. But we didn’t have to like it!
We grumbled about Amma’s cousin, about her daughter, about our parents. It was a complete grumble fest.
When we met our guests, we stared at Mona Aunty’s daughter. Three-year-old Jhilmil had the sweetest smile. Her name was perfect for her. Then Jhilmil smiled and we were her slaves.
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