Five Point Someone

There was a strong rumour of a physics quiz circulating but Alok had no choice. Majors were when everyone studied in Kumaon, lights remained on in rooms until dawn, people rarely spoke – and then only on matters of life or death – and consumed endless cups of tea in the all-night mess. As he explained later, the groom’s family wanted a Maruti car in dowry, but had agreed to defer it until Alok passed out and started working. But at the end of the day, the guy lives a selfless life.