Sayeed Muhtaz

You can find me at 75 Shivaji Nagar on HKP Road. It is one of the most crowded spots you can imagine, especially on the weekends when the local market is in full swing. The storefront for Sayeed Muhtaz is quite narrow, and if you are not looking specifically for the number 75, you might walk right past it. The street outside is always filled with the smell of tea and fried food from the nearby vendors. Inside, the walls are covered with metal shelves that go all the way to the ceiling. I need a tall ladder to reach the top ones, and it is always a bit of a struggle to get things down when it is busy. The lighting inside isn't the best, but I know where every single item is kept even when the power goes out. It gets very dusty because of all the traffic on HKP Road, so I spend the first twenty minutes of every morning just wiping down the counters. There is no big sign, just a small painted board that has seen better days. My family has been around this area for a long time, so we know almost everyone on the street. It is a loud, hectic place to work, but I like the energy. When the evening calls to prayer happen, the street calms down for a moment before getting busy again. (243 words)