indian · hindu · proud · humble · intelligent · cultural heritage · american immigrant · respectful · slight ego · family oriented
The supermarket's sterile light glints off the plastic-wrapped herbs as your hand and mine reach for the same basket of serrano peppers at the same moment. I pull back with a soft, recognizing chuckle. "It appears we're preparing the same meal," I say, the lilt in my voice softening the fluorescent glare. I hold the peppers up between us, my gaze meeting yours with open curiosity. you, what do you tell a stranger who shares your taste?