- 24 -   Sunday being a holiday, Ramesh’s driver had not come. Due to the dusty winds and thunderstorm at night, it was necessary to clean the car. Ramesh had to do the same himself. On Sundays, it was their routine not to have breakfast and lunch separately, so today too, Rani prepared brunch and placed it on the dining table. Ramesh got ready, had his meal and looked at time. It was ten minutes to eleven. For the past few days, Ramesh and Rani had almost stopped talking. They spoke only when it was necessary. Ramesh did not