Chapter Three

 Tresa entered the home, patting Stephan. “Baby, have you had your dinner?” Stephan made some emotional sounds, showing his love, and started nuzzling her feet, wagging his tail and barking in between.

“Mama,” Mary jumped into the scene. “How was the day?” Mary asked.

Mary replied, “It was just cool as usual. Aha, we got our biology answer sheets... but my marks are a bit pathetic.” Mary was clearly not happy.

“How much did you get? You already told me, right? You couldn’t complete the diagram or something like that, isn’t it?” her mother asked.

“Yeah, Mama. I got 45 out of 50. I got one answer wrong and didn’t have time to draw the diagram, which was worth 4 marks. The sad thing is, Neelima got 50.”

Tresa smiled and consoled her, “Hey babe, don’t take it seriously. It’s just a class test. Next time, manage your time a bit better and you’ll finish it on time.”

By this time, Tresa had reached Mathew’s room. English rap music could be heard from the beginning of the street itself. If Mary, Tresa, or anyone asked him to lower the volume, he would turn it up even more. So, no one dared to mention the irritating sound.

Chapter 2

 While having lunch with his colleagues, Johny’s mobile rang. It was Alina Francis, Mathew’s class teacher. Johny answered, “Hello Sir, this is Alina Francis, Mathew John's class teacher. Mathew has been selected for the national level of the International Mathematics Olympiad. The school wants to provide him with special coaching to help him clear the next round. However, after discussing it with Mathew, he is not agreeing with what the principal is suggesting. Please have a discussion with Mathew.” Johny assured Alina Francis that he would talk with Mathew and convince him to agree to the coaching.

Mathew John is 14 years old and in ninth grade. He is fair and highly handsome, unlike his parents and Mary, who are dark-complexioned. He is always interested in listening to English music that too at a very loud volume, solving very difficult puzzles and mathematical problems, and reading psychological literature. Sometimes, after reading, he behaves as though he is a character from the book. His character is unpredictable, unlike Johny, Tresa, or Mary. Because he behaves just like the character he recently read.

Mary is 13 years old, dark-skinned, and short, with curly, unruly hair that is very difficult to tie. However, as per the school uniform requirements, she has to tie her hair on both sides, which takes almost half an hour. Mary and Tresa look as though they are twin sisters. Both of them have a great talent for singing and are part of the church choir. Tresa always sings Christian religious songs while at home, especially during cooking or in her spare time.

Johny left the office by 6:30. In between, he called Tresa, but she had already left the office and was shopping at the nearby local market. It was almost their daily routine—she would leave early from the office, and both of them would meet at the local grocery market or the local fish market. After shopping, they would reach home together by 7:30. Janaki, their part-time maid, used to come home by 4:30, prepare the evening meal, and do the basic cleaning before leaving by 7. When Tresa and Johny reached home , Stephan was waiting for them, watching intently. On the way, Tresa and Johny had a discussion about Aleena teacher’s conversation. Tresa didn’t really know how to convince Mathew about the special coaching the school was going to provide.

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Chapter 1

 It was a rainy morning. Tresa was busy in the kitchen, preparing breakfast and packing lunchboxes for her kids. Johny was always there to help; today, he was grating coconut. Mathew was taking his bath, and Mary was completing her daily revision work. Stephan, their pet, was waiting for his breakfast—milk and bread. He looked at the kitchen with great expectation.

In between, Tresa called out to Mary, "Dear, it's already 8 o'clock. Yesterday, the bus was waiting, and the uncle wasn't happy about it. Please get ready on time."

"Yes, Ma, I’m coming," Mary answered.

The sound of English music from the bathroom could be heard, and Tresa knew Mathew hadn’t finished his bath. "Darling Jo... we can finish the song later," she called.

"Oh, it's started again. If you say another word, I won’t go to school!" Mathew replied arrogantly.

Tresa felt sad. "Oh God, why is he always so rude to us?" she thought.

"Tresa," Johny reassured her, "it’s just his age. He’ll change, and one day, he’ll start behaving normally. Just wait."

By 8:30, the kids were ready and went to school. Tresa was ready by 9 o'clock and started for her office along with Johny. Both of them work in government departments. Johny heads the finance section, and Tresa works as clerical staff in the health services.

While having lunch with his colleagues, Johny’s mobile rang. It was Alina Francis, Mathew’s class teacher. Johny answered, “Hello Sir, this is Alina Francis, Mathew John's class teacher. Mathew has been selected for the national level of the International Mathematics Olympiad. The school wants to provide him with special coaching to help him clear the next round. However, after discussing it with Mathew, he is not agreeing with what the principal is suggesting. Please have a discussion with Mathew.”

(To be continued)