The Antidote to Old Age Loneliness

Meena visits her elderly family members to bestow attention and cups of tea on a weekly basis. What could go wrong with such a thoughtful gesture? Read on to know more... ‘Mashi,’ Meena said in that brisk voice she affected with the elderly. ‘Yes?’ Her aunt asked, with an edge of irritation. ‘Would you like me to make you some tea?’ ‘I really don’t,’ her aunt retorted, quick as a bullet, and gave her newspaper an aggressive shake. Meena shrugged and went to the kitchen anyway. She spent a lot of time with her elderly relatives. Every family had...