chai, chat, and a plot twist

last evening, i stopped by my usual chai kada after college. the usual gang was there—auto chettan ranting about petrol prices, the old uncle with his sudoku, and a few school kids sneaking in before heading home.

i ordered my chai, took a sip, and overheard two guys whispering about a "heist." my ears perked up. heist? in our sleepy little town? they were discussing routes, timings, and even a getaway plan.

just as i was about to casually walk away (because why get involved, right?), one of them pulled out… a monopoly board.

turns out, they were just planning their next game night.