This week’s edition of “What Pegman Saw” takes place in Mumbai, India. The challenge is to write a story of up to 150 words based on the photo.
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Vihaan smiled as he walked through the former park. He had succeeded—again—in winning a lucrative contract on his terms, leaving his competitors reeling. Even after all these years, Vihaan still felt a thrill whenever he closed a deal.
Vihaan remembered bringing his son Avi to this park when he was little. The landscape had been a lush green back then. Now, it was a desolate patch of parched earth with decaying carcasses of the old rides littering the grounds.
They been poor back then, but those days are gone. His wife Tanvi loved their luxurious home. She chose not to ask how he was able to do so well when everyone else was struggling.
Avi was more inquisitive, unfortunately. After discovering the source of Vihaan’s wealth, Avi left home and never spoke to him again.
It was just a phase, Vihaan thought. He’ll come back. Surely, he’ll return.
(150 words)