The Anniversary
You wake up.
She’s left you a note by the dresser — one of her colleagues called in sick, and so she’s left to teach an early class.
"Okay", you text. See you later!
You sip a quick cup of tea, and eat a quicker piece of toast.
Before you know it, you’re stuck in traffic.
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64%
do not get enough vacation days
48%
takes all vacation days
36%
do not take all vacation days
4th lowest globally
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1st
32%
#2
22%
prefers money in exchange of unused holiday
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21%
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19%
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“Take a raise — who needs a holiday?” the man next to you says.
“Breaks are for losers — you’ll miss out on something!” the man next to him says.
You nod and try not to listen.
It’s just past seven when you finally shut your laptop.
“Dinner’s ready!” she texts.
“On my way!” you text.
Before you know it, you’re stuck in traffic.
Your phone pings at a red light close to home.
Your better half and you were there at this time last year, and the memories come flooding back.
The room itself, with its wide balconies and majestic views, harked back to the days of Rajput royalty and a bygone era.
You remember Shiva’s warm and welcoming smile.
He had found out about the anniversary, and had ordered for cupcakes from Udaipur to go with the sumptuous Kathiawadi meal.
It was an unforgettable gesture, something she talks about even today.
You remember hunting for trinkets and treasures in Udaipur, the city of lakes. Temple hopping between verdant forests. Exploring the historic grandeur of the Kumbhalgarh fort.
Dinner’s over.
You turn on the tablet, and she makes a face until you show it to her.
It’s your Club Mahindra account.
“We can’t be there tomorrow, but we can next month. And this year, your parents can add to the magic!” you say.
She breaks into a laugh and snatches the tablet, beaming as she begins to scroll down the page.
“Munnar? Ooty? Kanatal? Kandaghat? Bon Alpina, Austria? Kuala Lampur, Malaysia? Where to this year, mister?” she says.
The next day,
there’s an email in your inbox.
“Have a wonderful anniversary, Mr. Thapar!” reads the subject line. It’s from Club Mahindra.
You pick up the phone, not bothering to open the email.
“Hi Mr. Thapar!” says a friendly voice.
“Hello,” you say.
“We’ve been expecting a call! Your wife has made bookings for Ashtamudi, Kerala, in April, and we would just like to confirm the dates.”
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