Balloons, balloons for everyone", there was the balloon man on his usual midday round. But today Tina didn't run in to ask her mother if she could buy one. The balloon man hesitated for some time and then resumed his round, "Balloons, balloons for..."
Tina was lost deep in thought. Her mind was on something and she was unaware of her surroundings.
Reena came running when she saw Tina sitting on the porch, "Tina, are you coming to play hop-skotch with me." "No Reena, I am not in a mood to play", replied
Tina. "What happened to you? You seem to be lost. Are you well?" asked Reena.
"I am well. Just that I am unable to decide on what to gift my mom on her birthday."
"Is that all? Why don't you give some flowers and a hand-made card?"
"That is what I give her every year. This time I want to give her something different. I don't have much money in my piggy bank and I don't want to ask daddy for money."
"When is your mother's birthday?"
"Day after tomoroow."
"I think I know just the gift that you can give your mom. She will surely be happy as it will be something unique", said Reena.