Before he could say something to me, Arun tapped on my shoulder. With lots of doubts I turned away and walked towards the counter. I found my husband's reaction upon seeing me quite frightening. I could sense the air of doubt. The question who I was looking at rang in the environment. Only he and me could understand it, others seem unaffected.

Finally he turned his stare towards the cashier and took the bag and receipt. He stopped letting me come in front of me and then resumed walking. Him behind me caused a surge in panic attack throughout my veins. Although Arun tried to ease out the environment in...