Jae-Hwa kept her eyes on Nivritti while she kept talking to her family back in India. She was smiling and laughing and talking loudly at times. For a week, she was in pain and the smile now on her face made Jae-Hwa smile.
"Hey! My tests are going on and then I have assignments. My mind is preoccupied with everything. I cannot think about your favourite daughter," complained Apeksha while staring at her mother.
"When are your exams?" asked Nivritti.
"Date has not been announced yet, but maybe in a month," replied Apeksha.
"Are you alright, Ritti?" asked Sheela.
"Yes, Mom, I am fine," lied Nivritti.
"Really?" emphasised Sheela.
"Please don't start with mother's instinct. I am absolutely okay," said Nivritti.
"And how are your friends?" asked Sheela.
"Yeah, did they give you anything else," Apeksha rolled her eyes with jealousy.
