He looked glum even after having written all his answers for the science paper of class VII. His mother or father was not waiting for him. In fact, his mother, Usha was perhaps doing dishes or laundry in someone’s house whereas he hoped his father, Kali to be at his job rather than a wine shop. Kali was a vendor and used to sell homemade samosas prepared by Usha. On most of the days, Kali would use the entire little amount he had earned on a local brand of whisky or rum. On most nights, Kali would come home late in the night and abuse, even beat Usha and ask for more money for wine. On the contrary, Usha worked really hard.