Hello, I am Rachel – Rachel Rajyalakshmi Iyengar.
I live in Milwaukee, with my Brahmin family – dad, step-mom, and half sister. My own mom … well, she left me when I was still young, so I don’t know her at all. All I know is the family I am with now.
I must admit though, that I long for their love and acceptance. And struggle why I am never Indian enough. I really want to change that. I want to win their love, acceptance, and approval. And I know, I can do it, because, I am an Indian after all. God dammit!
But, hey, its not all bad. I’ve just met this Indian Guy. He is brilliant, charming, socially conscious, and, did I say, he can dance. Phew!
Well, maybe I should let him introduce himself.
Oh! Hello! I am Siddhartha.
I am an UNTOUCHABLE.
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