Profile of Parul

Author(s): Pratap J Tolia
Publisher: Vardhaman Bharati International Foundation

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PARUL-AS SEEN BYHER INMATES : SISTERS (2)
Kum. FALGUNI P. TOLIYA. PARUL and I got along very well, as a matter of fact she had her way with everybody. Despite the age difference we were at the same wavelength.
It was a Saturday, the 27th of August'88. She wanted to book a vehicle for herself as the commuting day after day by buses was getting to be very strenuous, She wanted me to go along with her to the booking point. I remember I was reluctant to go though I can't remember why. Finally I did go. She already had half the amount necessary for the vehicle and her small bag with things for the weekend as she was to go to INYS (Tumkur. Road) for the weekend to be with Vandana who had to be on duty that Sunday. Little did I know that everything would come back to us never to be touched by her.
When we got to the point to our dismay we found the place close, fortunately or unfortunately I still can't decide which. I could see the disappointment writ all over her face. She wanted to go to any other place open, but not knowing any. that was nearby, I asked her to postpone it till Monday. She had nothing to loose but one day. She still was adamant to book on that very day and I actually got cross with her. I didn't understand why she was in such a hurry, she could wait for one more day when she had waited so long. She would not find time later was the justification she gavel Indeed she never did !! The following day was the 28th of August, her last day !!!