The boy looked at Rain for a moment, in such a way as if he was analysing and comparing the contrasts and the similarities between the faces of Arin and him, to detect and decide for himself if his friend was telling the truth, or serving the lies on a decorated platter.

After his inspection was over, he looked down, keeping his eyes fixed on his toes as he spoke;

"Because Arin didn't have a dad, just like I didn't have a dad. But then everyone teases us, but I also know how my dad can't come back, because my mother told me that he is currently living in the...