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‘Aunty, sorry to bother you, but the concert is next week,’ I said over the phone.
I had called Ananya’s mother from my office in the afternoon. I had the design
of the newspaper ad in my hand.
Citibank Priority Banking is pleased to invite its clients
To an enchanting musical evening at Fisherman’s Cove
Featuring maestros:
S.P. Balasubramanium
Hariharan
And new talent, Radha
The concert will be followed by dinner.
By invitation only.
(For passes, contact your customer rep or any of the branches.)
Note: New account holders who open an account before the concert will also
get invites.
I hated the last line as it was too blatant. However, Bala insisted on it.
‘Hello, aunty? You there?’ I said.
‘What have you trapped me in?’ Ananya’s mother wailed.
‘You are practicing, right?’
‘Yes, but....’
‘But what? Have you done any Kaho Na Pyaar Hai songs? Those are hot,’ I said.