1. The Collision

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:04:53 +0000

Akshita stepped through the sliding glass doors of Chennai airport, taking in the warm, humid evening breeze that immediately made a few stray curls cling to her forehead. Her right hand strained against the weight of a blue, dangerously overstuffed suitcase that rattled with every step, while her left arm held tightly onto a multicolor tote bag with mirrors and colorful tassels.