Chapter-17(part-1)

Author's pov

13-year-old VR is cycling in the garden having a cheerful smile on his face. Today he is very happy because he achieved the first position in his class and his mother gifted this new bicycle to him.

" Ma......Come here.....Let me give you a ride," VR yelled for his mother who was busy worshipping God.

VR was still cycling when Srilekha entered the garden and stood right in front of VR. Seeing her, VR stopped cycling and looked at her with questioning eyes. He also noticed a shopping bag in her hand.

VR asked awkwardly," What do you want?"

" I want to give this to you for your achievement," Srilekha answered giving the bag in his hand.

VR's eyes beamed with happiness and he asked excitedly taking out the latest phone," Wow!! Is this for me, aunty?"

" Yes, dear. It's for you. And call me Choti ma(mom) not aunty. You are my son too," Srilekha answered caressing VR's cheek affectionately.

VR almost hugged her and said," Thank you, Choti ma."

Srilekha was going to kiss VR