It appeared that the shed was as full of fire wood as it would hold. No electricity was available this far from the road but an evacuated-tube solar c...ollector provided hot water and a single solar panel provided power for the solar hot water circulating pump and the water pump for the cabin's water. There was also one small light and one receptacle in the cabin. There was a small, apartment sized propane stove for cooking. The owner had informed Roger that lighting was done by kerosene lanterns. I called my relative and they said that they are outside Pune and it will take 2 days for them to back. Shivani saw me in worry and heard my conversation over the phone. She invited me to her house and advised to stay in her home till they are back. There is no one in her home as her mother went to her native place.I was all drenched in rain and she offered me a towel. It was nicely perfumed and feminine aroma was passing through that. I was feeling as I am in a spa. I was all wet so can’t sit. ..I was pleased to find the sign off the door to my suite, feeling a bitripe following my afternoon delight. Tanya was out on our balcony,wearing just a silk purple robe. She was working on a laptop, all alone.My girl started in with an impish smirk but dropped it at the tired lookon my face.I really thought I wanted to be left by myself, to soak away myconfusion, but apparently friends didn't let friends stew alone, even inwhirlpool baths. "Doctor Detroit?" I asked as she wandered in to do. This both scared Jessica and excited her. The man looked at the young girl in front of him. "Are you Jessica?" he asked, staring into her eyes. With a silent nod he handed her the yellow envelope and said, "Congratulations" as if it were some great honor and of course it was. Jessica returned to her place at the table. "Who was that dear?" her mother asked, as she sat down at the table to chew on a piece of girl-bacon. Without saying a word Jessica held up the yellow envelope and handed it to.
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