Time went by and I used to bump into Madhu and we smiled at each other. A couple of times I helped her carry grocery bags to her home. She thanked me ...ut still was quite reserved when talking. I just thought to myself that maybe she’s not that kinds and maybe a bit orthodox. Then one day, I had borrowed a friend’s bike for a few days. This was a superbike which was massive and very expensive. It was noticed by everybody in the society. Next morning, as I was preparing to go for a ride, I saw. “I am lost for words that you are here again, despite receiving yet another punishment this time last week. It seems that you do not learn very quickly do you boy.”“No sir, sorry sir.”"You are always sorry. Sorry that you will once again be going out of here with a well-thrashed bottom."Mr Smith stood and walked across to the two chairs underneath the window. He sat on one and made himself comfortable after moving the other a few feet away.“You are going to get two punishments today. One for. Since Afzal uncle wasn’t there, there was nothing much to suspect. One day I came very early after lunch. Usually, I’d come by evening, but today it was some holiday.Usually, Ammi calls me during lunch breaks to ask if I had lunch and when I will return. I thought it’s casual for her to ask (later, I came to know something). That day I had told Ammi I’d be returning by evening as usual. But I didn’t inform her I’m leaving now as I wanted to surprise her with some pani puri.I reached my home and. He felt the stares of his loved ones.The afternoon went by. Meg celebrated her son’s accomplishment with a dinner for two. It was their moment, and she wanted him all for herself.15Early dinner, Meg had at least two bottles of wine in her. She held onto her son’s muscular body as they strolled out for a walk after dinner. Luke enjoyed her by his side. The passers-by thought they a cute couple. He felt accomplished. He did not think of his future that evening. His internship in the city.