Chai Dreams

The relentless thrum of Mumbai was Ananya Sharma’s lifeblood. Horns blared a chaotic symphony, the scent of street food mingled with sea salt, and skyscrapers clawed at a sky often hazed with ambition. At twenty-eight, Ananya was a rising star at "UrbanEdge Designs," known for her sleek, minimalist creations that screamed modernity.

Her Bandra apartment, though compact, was a testament to her style...