“Chennai again!” That’s what crossed my mind as I boarded the plane. I first came to Chennai when I was in my teens and since then Chennai had become an integral part of me. Be as a student or for work, Chennai kept reappearing in my life from time to time. And over these years I had built memories, some to cherish, and few I wish I could forget. As much as I look forward to coming here, a part of me always dreads the thought. This time I tried reasoning it but failed, so with reluctance, I assumed defeat.

With my mind clouded with few such thoughts, I landed yesterday in Chennai. As I walked out of the airport, the subdued temperature welcomed me. Dark clouds were looming over and the entire atmosphere appeared gloomy, which by no measure was helping my deplorable self. I had a busy evening…