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Acknowledgements

Hello my lovely readers,
Thank you for choosing this book over the many others out there,
and showering me with your love, affection, criticism and, above all,
acceptance. It pushes me to be a better author. I’d also like to thank the
readers who connect with me through the many social media channels,
where they leave kind words; it makes me feel rich.
Thank you to the Bollywood director Anurag Basu, whose phone call
changed many things, for the good. It is only because you liked my first
book so much that I could think of publishing my second story, which was
gathering dust on my hard disk.
A big thank you to my Soldier who does not read my books, blogs
and does not even like my pictures, but still showers me with the kind of
love that is straight out of romance novels. It is because of you that my love
stories always end with a happily ever after.
My mom, for keeping me sane and cherishing the smallest of my
achievements; my dad, for the pillar of support that he plays in my life: I
know I have never grown up beyond five in your eyes. My father-in-law and
mother-in-law, for supporting us; and Sunny—for being the world’s best
brother. Special mention to Kshitij, Saavi, Aaveer, for just being the apple of
my eyes.
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Indian Army for all its enriching
experiences. To all the officers and veterans for letting me peek into their
lives. A big thank you to the first lady of the Indian Army for working
relentlessly and making our lives better. Special mention to AWWA for the
support that it is to thousands of Army wives like me.
Thank you, Trisha Bora, for the dream edit; thank you, Deepthi
Talwar, for playing fairy godmother and providing this amazing break—you
rock. Thank you team Westland, I feel euphoric and proud to be a part of the
Westland family. Thank you, Siddhartha Jain, for being a beacon of hope.
Special mention to author Ajay K. Pandey, for being a guiding light and a
great support. You are the best friend !
Last but not the least, thank you Mata Rani, for your celestial
presence in my life, even when I intend to be an atheist.