what a brilliant piece. Hats off to you behoove.

 WOW Behoove Ji !! Absolute a masterpiece I must say...... Always Loved your way of narrating and story telling.... it just grips you till the end..... 

<< I could see people, lots of people, everyone carrying their share of sob stories, their miseries and their despairs, maybe they all need to break away and escape for a while, >>  --- I've had this same thought so many times...and wondered and wished I could hear the stories behind those faces.... 

- TC

 WoW!  

It was difficult to understand many words and complicated literature with my small knowledge. But, I finished and understood most of it with the help of a dictionary.
Nice story. Very interesting to read. In the beginning, I thought you referred 'vanilla' to a white girl like we do in the south. Great writing, congrats!

Thane,
Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it, I was aware that you had recently visited Nepal, had fun?

Urban_Khasi,
I am overwhelmed by your compliment, but don't you think that was a little far fetched? Haha. I lack the consistency as a writer, most of my stories are born out of eccentricity and mood swings, so I do not know if I would qualify to write for republica, let alone NY times. But again, I am immensely gratified that you bestowed me with such an honor.

Furke,
Your comment made me smile. When I read it, I was wondering if it was a hidden scarcasm, backhanded compliment, or simply pure honesty, but it made me laugh nonetheless considering the way you commented. I have tried to refrain from using esoteric words in my writings, but then some words need to be put that way without any alternate synonyms. Also, there is a thin line between simplicity and classlessness, if I tend to use overly simplified words, my integrity as a writer will be compromised (Just kidding, I am not a writer of any sorts).

But thank you for your kind words, I shall try to write as simply as possible moving forward. :)   

@behoove_me,
Again, I had to use dictionary to see what esoteric and backhanded compliment means.
I understand as a writer your story stands out and becomes more classy with the use of such words of literature. I didn't mean that you use simple words instead of esoteric , I just said I had to use dictionary few times which is ok because it expanded my vocabulary. I meant no sarcasm, nor compliment as insult. I just wanted to say, it was a great writing and I wanted to finish it reading even though i had to use dictionary; which i normally don't do (If i don't understand, I skip); because it was very interesting to read and much like a real one (non-fictious). 
Keep writing. You have that quality to start writing a column in some newspapers. Cheers!!

Great read as always.You sould start writing for some famous newspapers.

Furke,
Thank you again. I am honored. Also, I realized that I didn't reply to your question about the term 'vanilla' in your previous reply. Vanilla, in this context means, something very mundane, very conventional or something that lacks flavor or excitement (more like a vanilla icecream). I find the title aptly fitting in this story because after few months of romantic escapade, the protagonist's life suddenly returns to normal.

Edipre,
Thank you very much. I will continue writing in sajha for a long time before that happens (if ever). :)

 My immediate reaction is - what a time worth read!