Chronicles of Urban Nomads Quotes

“There was a story etched in each wrinkle on his forehead-the stories any long life can amass but that only a lonely life locks forever.”
― Ashay Abbhi, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“The thing about waiting is that the longer you wait, the more impatient you become.”
― Ashay Abbhi, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“You see, I don’t go anywhere uninvited, and definitely, not before I am supposed to.”
― Ashay Abbhi, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“There was a spring in his carefully measured step. He opened the door and let the sunlight in, as if opening himself up, letting pent-up energy out and, letting the world enter inside- letting the light illuminate him. It was strange to see him like that, a tad amusing perhaps. He had thought it over. He had decided to welcome me with happiness and joy and to present his best self to me, whenever I decide to come.”
― Ashay Abbhi, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“The bubble had subsided, leaving only a tiny scar, but the irrational fear of water never quite left her. I never allowed her to forget, not for a moment.”
― Deepti Menon, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“The well padded astrologer stroked his corpulent belly, as he stared down intently at his cowrie board. There was a frown on his moon shaped face, a face that had always considered good rich food his birthright, even as he strove to read the cryptic messages that the Gods were strewing before him.”
― Deepti Menon, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“The first time Akash took Supriya to view the pool, I rose up in strident protest, and he was astonished by the way she turned her face away, her eyes filled with terror. “I am petrified of water!” she whispered, as he tried to cajole her to at least put her feet in.”
― Deepti Menon, Chronicles of Urban Nomads

“In a while, her eyes felt leaden and she felt sleep overpower her, even as she fought to keep her eyes open. In vain, I tried to churn within her, a little nugget of fear, trying desperately to warn her of impending danger.”
― Deepti Menon, Chronicles of Urban Nomads