Surve Bandhu Ambewale

Our place is located in Shukrawar Peth, right in Sector 7 over here in Panchkula. It's a bit of a trek for some, but we've been sitting at number 1485 for a long time now. People mainly know us for the fruit, especially when the mango season hits and everything gets really hectic around here. During those months, the whole shop smells like ripe fruit and there’s hardly room to move because of all the wooden crates piled up everywhere. It’s a family thing, really. My brother and I handle most of the daily work, from talking to the suppliers to helping people pick out the right batch to take home. Some days are slow, especially when it's raining or too hot for people to be out, but we stay open regardless. The shop isn't anything fancy to look at, just some shelves and plenty of floor space for the stock. We see a lot of the same faces every week, neighbors who have been coming to us since we first opened our doors here. It’s hard work, especially during the peak season when we’re on our feet for twelve hours straight, but it’s what we know. Sometimes the fruit isn't as good one week, or the prices go up, and we have to explain that to everyone. We just try to keep things honest and keep the shelves filled with whatever is fresh that day. It's just us and the fruit, trying to get through the day while the fans hum in the background. It's a lot of work.