lath

im. As he approached the gate, I accompanied him to send him off on his cycle. With a sweet smile on my face and a friendly wave of my hand, I b

flected on the time spent with him-it hadn't been particularly exciting or pleasurable in the way I had imagined, but there was a certain satisfaction in his presen

ous during his visit. With my study table back in order, I left my room and went to the kitchen to lend a hand to my mother. Sh

ristic curiosity, "So, how is he? Does he know what he's doing? From

expected-knowledgeable and confident. With his support, I'm sure I'll impr

happiness. "That's wonderful to hea

g dinner. Just then, Daddy's voice called out from the sitting

her voice so he could hear her

Hum Log is about to st

to the sitting room, curious about the show she never missed. We both sat on the sofa, and

asked, "Where's Karan? I haven't seen

in ninth standard in the same Centr

with his friends," Mother responded cas

not studying at all these days. This constant playing will get him nowhere. He needs

ustration. "Daddy, Karan is good at studies

ftening. For a moment, he observed me, the

with the comforting glow of the television. Despite the undercurrent of concer

ner," she said, heading towards the kitchen. I followed her, knowing how particular Daddy was about everything being in

ything was placed just so. Mother laid out the dishes carefully while I adjusted the placements. Onc

eeking into the sitting room where

e he arrived, Karan had already claimed his spot and was eagerly serving himself, piling his p

ling the rest of us to begin. The sounds of spoons clinking against plates filled the room as we

m his plate and fixed his gaze on me. "So,"

he had made the right choice by selecting Haridas. I felt the weight of his ex

good at the subject,

ion show entirely. "But he's only just started.

have a strong feeling that he'll do justice t

nly looked up, intrigued. "Whose case are you al

in the day. "Oh, it's about my new tuition teacher," I expla

t. "Really? I didn't know about

m with a small laugh. "You were o

ted. "I wish I had been here

nowledgeable and seems dedicated. I'm s

evident. "I'll make sure to b

a small approving nod. "Focus on your studies, both of yo

her. Despite the day's events and Daddy's usual stern demeanor, the meal ca