K K Kirana Store

K K Kirana Store is right on Kacha Beri Road in the main market. It’s a small shop, but we pack a lot into the shelves. We carry all the basics like lentils, rice, soap, and spices. It’s usually busy because of the location. People are always passing by on their way to other shops. We open up early in the morning before the sun gets too hot. Usually, the first thing we do is move some of the crates outside to make more room. The aisles are narrow, so only a couple of people can fit at once. We know most of the regulars by name and what they usually need. If someone is short a few rupees, we just mark it down for next time. It’s that kind of place. We don't have a computerized billing system. We just use a notebook and a pen. The bags of flour are stacked near the back, and the jars of candy are right at the front for the kids. It gets dusty being so close to the road, so we’re always wiping things down. It’s hard work standing on your feet all day, but we enjoy the chatter. There’s always some news to hear from the people coming in. We’ve been here for years, and the shop hasn't changed much, which is how our customers like it.