When I plug in my earphones, all I can listen to is a cacophony of noises. My best guess is they are reels being casually scrolled over. Irritated, I unplug my earphones and look around. Is it the woman sitting by the window? Is it the uncle holding his phone horizontally and smiling at something? I try my luck once again. Plugging in, I hear one of my favourite songs. I lose myself in it. The next song, another favourite, is followed by a much-loved banger. I let the wrong Bluetooth connection go on. Somebody has good taste in music.
Kavya Janani. U is a speck in the universe, but also a mom, banker, writer, singer, and playlists maker. She lives in Chennai, India. Bluesky: @kavyajanani.bsky.social Instagram: @kavyajananiwrites