Rajendran never told anyone the truth. But one night, after the press run was done, he poured two glasses of bourbon. He gave one to Lakshmi.
“The seventh gem,” he said, raising his glass, “was you.” udaya chandrika novels
Subbu Iyer, from his corner, murmured: “Agreed. Delete ‘was.’ Just say ‘You are the seventh gem.’ Active voice. Stronger.” Rajendran never told anyone the truth