Rajshekar - Back Home in Bombay - chapter 10 - The Chronicles of the Youngest Child
Raj entered the Percy building compound with Daddy. They reached at around four in the afternoon, and there were already some people sitting on their balconies. The family on the ground floor had two women who were usually at home. They saw Raj walking in through the gate and told each other that Mr. Warrior ’s son was back in Bombay . They watched him from the dark corners of the balcony and then walked towards the grills that had been installed, converting their open balcony into a small closed room. One of the aunties said, “Hello,” to Raj and Warrior Uncle. Raj smiled back. He was a little tired from the journey. As they entered the staircase, Raj climbed each step as if getting back home was a great occasion. For him, in any case, it definitely was. He did not allow his mind to wander to the whys and the how comes that had used to haunt him. Justice was finally served, and he was now rightfully back in his home. No financial ease would keep him away from his parents anymore,...
