This novel describes the struggles of four women who became friends. They were working as teachers in a school.After Nandhini delivered her daughter, she sent message to her husband's family. There was no response from their family. She also sent her sister to look at their place, but they had shifted their residence to some other place. Her sister was not able to trace their address even from their neighbors.Finally, Nandhini went to a public phone booth and made a phone call to the bank, where her husband was working."Good morning sir, I want to speak to Mr. Udayakumar.""Mam, could I please know, whom am I speaking to?""I am his wife Mrs. Nandhini.""I am very sorry to inform you, that we don't know Uday is married."Actually, Nandhini's marriage took place in a temple with few members from both the families. None of his colleagues or near and dears were invited for the marriage. Nandhini's mind flashed the thought in a second."Yes sir, I am his wife. Due to some misunderstanding, I am staying with my parents. Only today, I came to know about their shifting of residence and could not trace them. That's why I am calling the office.""I really feel pity for you mam. If your parents had enquired about the groom, the marriage would not have taken place. Actually, he was like a male prostitute. Moreover, he is no more. He died of AIDS two months back."Nandhini could not accept it. Tears started flowing from her eyes like a stream and the receiver rolled from her hands and was hanging downwards, as her whole body's strength got drained at that moment. Although, it was a relief for her, she was unable to bear it. Her heart missed a beat."Hello mam, are you there? Hello... hello...""Hmm... yes." Nandhini regained her conscious and held the receiver in her hands and answered him."Mam, could you please come to our office with all your proofs and identities? Our office is going to clear his settlements by this week. He had given his mother's name as a nominee. So we can divide the amount for both of you, if you show your marriage proofs.""Yes sir, will try to come.""No trying mam, please do some security for your children, if you have one.""Yes sir, I have two kids.""Then no hesitation, come to our office, we try to do the needful for you.""Thank you sir, I ll come for sure."
