Prem Singh Tak

Prem Singh Tak is out here on Water Works Road in Sojat City. It’s a busy spot mostly because of the water works nearby, so everyone knows where we are. I’ve been sitting in this same spot for a long time now. The walls could probably use a new coat of paint, but it feels like home. Most days start early before the sun gets too high because it gets really hot in Sojat. You can see the dust dancing in the light through the door. I usually have my tea from the stall down the road first thing. People stop by, some just to say hello or ask for directions because of the landmark. It isn’t a fancy place. We have a few chairs that have seen better days and a desk that’s a bit wobbly if you lean on it too hard. Sometimes the power goes out in the afternoon, so we just sit outside for a bit. There’s no big sign outside, just the name. My neighbor runs a small shop too, and we often talk about how the road has changed over the years. It used to be much quieter. Now there’s always a tractor or a bike passing by making noise. We just do what we do every day. It’s a simple way to live and work. Nothing too complicated or fast-paced here. We just try to get things done before it gets dark.