Chapter Sixty

Roshni

I came back from school very exhausted and was about to go into our room and take a nap, when I heard my name being called. Mum wanted to talk- no, reprimand me for something I didn't do. Probably. I stopped in my tracks and turned around.

"Good afternoon, mum." I greeted. Why did she call me - I wondered, because she had been avoiding me since I came back to the house. What changed?

"Follow me to my room, we need to talk." she commanded, before walking away.

I hoped I was not in trouble with her.

I trailed behind her and stopped at the entrance of her room. I was having second thoughts about going in.

She motioned for me to come in and I did, with a bit of reluctance.

"How are you?" She asked, startling me a bit. Was she asking me how I was? Raj's mum?? The last time I checked, she had a strong dislike for me.

"Fine, I guess..." I trailed off.

"You must be wondering why I want to speak to you, aren't you?" She asked with a straight face.

"I am," I answered, curtly. What