THE GIRL IN THE METRO
People flooded the open auditorium of Phoenix Mall for the biggest musical event of the year, “The Madras Musical.” The sponsors took care of the stage set-up, power backup, and orchestration. Different coloured lights beamed in all directions. Along with the Rhythm of Chennai band members, Chandru waited behind the stage to perform. He sweated profusely not because of Chennai’s weather but due to stage fright. He mopped his face with his kerchief for the umpteenth time and tuned his guitar to perfection. It was his first time performing in front of a large gathering that evening. The violin lying beside him caught his attention. Though he was present there at the moment, his thoughts wandered about the girl he had met in the metro. He wondered how this girl turned his ordinary life into something extraordinary. It all started in the metro after COVID. The Chennai city corporation, metro authorities, and even the local police supported and promoted young talents by providing the licenc