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Main Character's POV:

"Do you climb these many stairs to get to your class? That too with such a big bag?" asked my maa as soon as we reached my classroom. She is breathing heavily by then but I was all ok as this is my daily routine.

Obviously, not paying any more heed to my pleas Maa came to my school.

Well, I got tempted by the offer she put before me. She said,

"See, if I come with you, as soon the meeting gets completed I will take you out with me to the exhibition, or else I will let you stay in the school till 6. Ok?"

Exhibition? that pushed my mind into deep thought.

In my eleven years of life, I haven't even been to an exhibition even 11 times. My father barely played his role as my father in my life. He is more of a stranger and I don't know the reason for his hatred towards me and to my Maa.

We go out only when he is out for his camping. We both enjoy with ourselves the most forgetting all the pains and humiliations we have to endure because of him.

"That's why I asked you not to come," I said while handing her my water bottle.

"Even I said you to stay till 6 and no need to go to any exhibition, but you got all excited," she smirked while gulping the water. Before I could defend myself our teacher called us in.

"Good afternoon Mrs Chaudhary. Welcome," wished our class teacher.

"Namaste," wished my Maa and entered the class. Maa took the seat before my teacher while I stood behind her and listened to everything my teacher said. Basically am good at academics and behaviour too, so nothing more to say about me.

But my teacher told everything at a quick pace that made it difficult for my maa to comprehend. As usual, she asked my teacher to slow down and she made an annoyed face and talked slowly.

Well, some teachers are always like that and some are very calm and good.

Anyway, we left soon after meeting the class teacher alone and I nagged her to go to the exhibition as soon as possible.

We reached the venue pretty fast and all the while my eyes glitter with excitement. And as soon as we got down from the auto I rushed inside the exhibition.

"Kanha wait. Am coming," said Maa as she was behind me, but I was in no mood to stop, rather with full of energy to enjoy.

And I did felt all enjoyment. I went on many rides, forgot all about my worries, I even forgot that I had a father. That's my least concern now.

"Had fun?" Maa asked me as I got down from the 6th ride. Suddenly am feeling very dizzy and felt as if the world is revolving around me. I tried to nod my head, but I couldn't even do it properly.

"Ok ok. Relax. Come here have some water," Maa said as she took out a small water bottle from her handbag. I gulped down all the water in one go and rested in a chair nearby.

I had the best day of my life. Most of the time I eagerly wait for my father to leave on camps so that we can enjoy our freedom like this and cherish it for a long time

Then maa offered that we should leave, but I was in no mood to go back home soon, but I agreed reluctantly and started walking out.

That's where something caught my sight. I saw some artists sketching people's portraits on paper. They are sketching people's faces wonderfully and I had an urge to have a portrait of our own. I insisted maa a lot on that sketch of both of us and she finally agreed.

We reached the person and he sat opposite to him. He said to us to smile as he began to sketch. And we did smile wholeheartedly.

And little did I know, that was the last time Maa smiled wholehearted to me, to the world and herself.

Present

Currently, we are in our car where am driving and Maa is sitting in the passenger seat beside me.

We didn't speak after we got into the car. I remained silent thinking she needs to breathe in the 'Fresh Air' she got to be in after a long time.

But I saw her fully immersed gazing out through the window. The window was fully opened and she kept half of her head out and is staring at everything with utmost curiosity and awe.

"That's a very big building," said maa breaking the silence. I looked out and saw that she is seeing the city mall. It's the biggest one in the city and I will take her there soon.

"The world changed so much Kanha," maa said to me not looking at me still gazing out. I smiled at the excitement in her voice.

"Yes, Maa. A lot," I replied.

"True 10 years is a long time," she replied with a low voice.

My smile was replaced with sadness. I looked at her and now she is sitting straight in her seat no longer looking outside. Her face too became void of all the excitement and smile which she had till now.

'She needs some space' I assured myself. I know things won't be so easy for her and everything will be new and different for her. I had been her strength and support before and even now and always. I will be with her.

"How is he?" Maa asked me suddenly. For a moment it didn't flicker to me who she is referring to then she continued, "Your brother."

"He is..... good Maa. He is good," I replied to which she nodded. I stammered a bit. She never met him or even saw him in all these 4 years, not even Mom. It's just me who used to mention about him and Mom. Maa used to listen to me and always conveys her gratitude to Mom.

"So are we going to meet him now?" came another question from her.

"No Maa. We are going to the Court."

So how's the chapter?

An update after a long time. Took me pretty much time.

Anyway, I wanna clarify another thing that I am going to take a break. That doesn't mean I will go off completely. It's just don't expect any updates from me in this book as well as the Bonus Chapter in 'Our Disconnected Love Story'.

I will be back in September after my exams. Do pray for me and All the Best for all your exams too.

Hope you will still keep the book in your library and will wait for me.😇

So back to today's chapter, what do you think about the bond between son and maa? Is it engaging?

Hope you liked the chapter.

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