I arrived in my village after a long drive. I tried my best to hide my emotions from the people. Everyone was happy to see me. Where is your teacher, he didn't come this time, my father asked. I kept quiet for a bit thinking of what to say, my mother was staring at me, waiting for my reply. He..he is occupied with work, I replied, stammering. Okay then, make sure you rest well, then go see your friends later, those kids won't allow us to rest with questions about your return, my father said as he took his hoe and headed to the farm. I looked at him left...