We do not have loads of skyscrapers with consultants and marketers and executives. Porn Manjula had been crying! Just three of you lived here? I am not even sure about what we did on Wednesday,” she said dully. ***
Tony had feared his parents would embarrass him in front of Manjula, but that turned out not to be an issue. He’d read a translation of this song before, so did know approximately what he was singing. His father leaned forward and said something else in Tamil. From the look on her face, so did Manjula. I don’t think I would have understood if my dad hadn’t explained it.”
“Your parents are so wonderful. A very intelligent person should become either a doctor or a lawyer, and there is no demand for lawyers in rural areas.”
“Are those really the only two career options?”
“Yes,” she said bitterly.
