The School Show Budget
A father plans his kids’ school show in rupees, and the ticket price, the flowers and the gift wrap all get converted out loud. His daughter Anaya walks on stage, spots him and smiles, and his son Arjun reminds him that they live here. This NRI Problems episode settles the terms before the first note.
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School shows, where one song costs a fortune. In rupees, of course. I’m Ravi and Anaya’s school show is tonight. I asked, is the ticket on sale? Before, what time does she perform? Priya says, we already have tickets. One step ahead, as usual.
At the school, I see flowers for sale. How much? In rupees, that’s practically a small wedding. Anaya asks, dad, are you bringing flowers or a spreadsheet? I brought saved gift wrap. Sharma uncle bought a bouquet. Mine has better paper.
Then, Anaya walks on stage, spots me and smiles. I’m crying before the first note. Arjun says, dad, we live here. I say, I know. I’m just saving these tears for the whole performance.
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