The weight of carrying that secret while your parents are so proud must feel incredibly heavy, especially when you're already dealing with the loneliness of being in a new city. There's something deeply human about finding your own quiet ritual - that corner spot at the bar - even if it's born from isolation rather than choice. Your parents' pride isn't misplaced though; surviving and navigating Mumbai alone while building any kind of routine takes real strength, even if it doesn't look like the corporate success story they imagine.