Shree Ambika Provison Store

We have been running Shree Ambika Provison Store here on Padra 21st Road for a good number of years now. Every morning starts about the same, unlocking the front gate and bringing in the milk crates that were left outside by the driver. It is a simple setup with rows of wooden shelves that we built ourselves to hold the dal, rice, and snacks. The space gets a bit cramped when more than three people are inside at once, but nobody seems to mind much. We spend most of the day weighing out portions or looking for change in the drawer. The traffic on Padra 21st Road never really stops, so there is always a layer of dust on the front jars that needs wiping off every few hours. It is just me and my cousin mostly, taking turns to go for lunch while the other stays behind the counter. We don't really do anything fancy here, just keeping the daily essentials ready for the families living in the nearby blocks. Sometimes the supply of certain oils runs low and we have to wait a week for the next truck, which can be annoying for the regulars. We keep a ledger for the neighbors who pay at the end of the month. It's a lot of work, especially when new stock arrives and we have to haul it all inside manually. But it's our daily life and we are used to the routine of this street.