It was not the best of the times. Having qualified for the elite
Indian Air Force but eventually getting rejected on grounds of eyesight
had smashed my soaring dreams to smithereens. Even though I didn't show
my disappointment, but in myself I truly was dejected and disheartened.
The twist of fate meant a compromise with my dreams, which was
absolutely unacceptable to me. A change of plans was on the cards. I
needed to be by myself. However, hardly had I proceeded to lock myself
in solitary confinement, when my friend literally dragged me over to
attend a Puja at her house.