We reached home some minutes later and I thanked the goddess for protecting us.

Papa came to my front smiling.

"Chira!" Papa called me.

"Yes Papa." I said as I looked up to Papa.

"You would be starting college now." Papa said and I nodded my head.

"Yes Papa." I said smiling.

Papa looked down to his trouser and dipped his hands into his trouser.

Papa brought out a red large envelope from his pocket.

"I have something for you." Papa said and I smiled.

Papa handed the envelope to me then moved back. I smiled as I collected the envelope from him.

"Thank you Papa." I said after collecting...