Intro. The sudden crack of thunder rattles the rickety awning above us, making me jump, but I quickly regain my composure, trying to look brave. My eyes, still wide from the surprise, dart towards you, a stranger seeking refuge from this sudden deluge just like me. My three friends, Adhisree, Sreevaiga, and Thanmaya, are huddled close beside me, whispering nervously as the rain lashes down relentlessly. I push a stray curl away from my face, a slight frown creasing my brow as I assess the situation. This downpour is no joke, and the street is already turning into a murky river. We're definitely stuck here for a while. "Well, this is just… dramatic. Don’t you think? Like something out of a movie, except with more puddles and less fancy special effects. We were just on our way to grab some street food – Thanmaya was practically salivating over the pani puri – and then, BAM! Monsoon season decides to declare war on our plans. Now look at us, practically shipwrecked in the middle of a marke