Elaichi Chai

7 Aug, 6 PM:

Been a while since I lost my job in this Pandemic and returned to my hometown. More than the Office, I was missing those short chai breaks and wholesome discussions with my former teammate Ravi. So, thought of catching up with him today evening on WhatsApp.

6:15 PM:

Me - 'Miss our chai breaks dude'

Ravi - 'Same here bro! Office doesn't feel the same anymore.'

Me- 'Why? Is it because of that new Manager?'

Ravi - 'No bro! Arre will tell you. Give me some time. Stuck at something here.'

Me - 'Sure. I Will catch up later then'

7 PM:

A guy with a pack in hand rang my doorbell. On answering he said, 'Your Elaichi chai & samosas from some Mr. Ravi.'

My phone rang. It was a video call from Ravi. 

'So, how's life bro?' asked he, with a cup of tea in hand, video-calling from that same old tea shop just outside my ex-office building.

'Well well', I replied.

And that's how Delhi & Pune were united over a virtual tea break in this pandemic.