Anitha Perinchery

“QUOTES AND THOUGHTS FROM SEEMA & FRIENDS
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On work and career (some paraphrasing involved):
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“Bosses are always jerks. It’s a job requirement.”
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“Don’t do dumb shit.”
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Never ever lose sight of priorities. Food always comes first.
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An itch started in her chest. Go away, she crossly ordered her conscience. It had a habit of popping its head out at the most inconvenient times. The itch became a tickle rising to her nose. Nope, not her conscience. She was going to sneeze.
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It’s your God-given right as an employee to whine about bosses.

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On romance and families (some paraphrasing involved):
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“Smell is very important,” Gayathri agreed, tone grave. “One of the first things I notice about a man.”
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“Men—no matter how awful they look—always believe they deserve the hottest girl on the planet.”
“What are the rest of us supposed to do?” asked Seema, glumly.
Gayathri shrugged. “Act like we are the hottest girl on the planet. Confidence goes a long way.”
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Seema had never been able to tell where friendly conversation ended and the banter of romance started. Did the delight in his gaze when it landed on her mean something more than casual amiability? What about his hand cupping her cheek to check for fever? The arm he’d wrapped around her shoulders? Was she gonna have to wait until he initiated a lip lock to be certain? Could she plant one on him? What if he ran, screaming in horror?
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“You just have to look the other way on some things,” Gayathri advised. “Pretence is the glue which holds families together.”
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― Anitha Perinchery, One Monsoon in Mumbai: Trouble and Laughter and Mushy Stuff