A Saree Excuse
Ram and Ayyira's engagement dates had been announced, and their hearts fluttered with happiness. As part of the engagement ceremony, Ram's mother wanted to send a saree to Ayyira. Ram immediately texted Ayyira, “Ayyira, I wanted to see you and give you the first saree with my own hands. Would it be okay if I come on Monday?” “I will be more than happy, Ram.” “I wanted it to be a surprise, but I'm not sure if you have a work shift on that day, so I thought of giving you a heads up.” “Ram, your visit itself is a surprise for me, so don't think, just come over.” Ram boarded the train. It was a double-decker train with sitter compartments, and the seats were so congested that Ram knew he would be awake all night due to the uncomfortable seating. He texted Ayyira, “Hey, I just boarded.” Ayyira was on her shift, yet she replied to him, “Good, take some rest. Dad will pick you up in the morning from the station.” It was one in the morning when Ayyira texted Ram, “You didn'