It was noon one day. Mom came home early from the office. There was complete silence in the house. I was in the courtyard, Didi in her room, and after a while Mom went straight to her room. The door was half open, and the sound of his words could be heard clearly.

Mom laughed and said, "Come on, Manju, let's sit and talk to you properly." I haven't had time to chat with you for a long time.