The Pretty Neighbor
Story of a couple in a dense neighborhood
When Dev moved to Mumbai from a small village little did he know he will have to rent a 1-room apartment. The apartment buildings were so close that leaving the window open would mean they are inviting neighbors to see a Big Brother show.
Every workday, Dev’s wife Priya would stand on the balcony to bid him goodbye. This ritual started out of love but now after 2 years of togetherness, was done just as a habit.
That day, Priya was a minute late and Dev couldn't help but notice a pretty girl standing on the 5th-floor balcony. Her smile was so bright, mysterious, and attractive that Dev started believing in Love at First Sight all over again.
Every morning since then, Dev had to look at the 4th floor as a duty and at the 5th floor to get his daily dose of kick. In his fantasies, Dev called her “Panchmaal”. To ignite his feelings further, Panchmaal would always be there with a grin when he left.
Priya announced she wanted to go to her parents for a week.
Just after dropping Priya at the train station, Dev zoomed towards his apartment’s 5th floor. He was wearing his best clothes and was smelling Axe all over.
Panchmaal opened the door and took his breath away.
