Part 1 Even 3 months of hard work and dedication didn't help in much savings. Rent for the room, food and grocery expenses, and everyday commute fare for M.R.T. left only a handful of dollars for Shailja. But still, her face is glowing with immense happiness and satisfaction. Weather in Singapore always seems to be unpredictable. As soon as she gets back from the office, she is feeling dizzy because of the humidity and heat outside. She felt like drinking chilled water out of the fridge but the savings are still not enough to buy even a small one. At one