The refreshing sound of Uma's excited laughter filled every nook and corner of the house. She ran to the living room in search of her in- laws, hoping that they would save her. But much to her dismay, she found it empty. Moving towards the kitchen, she found it soulless again. She called out loud, -"Aunty ??" Adi pulled her to him and whispered in her ear. -"Aunty isn't home, neither are Baba and Ma. We are alone, for the night." -"Oh !" She managed to say. Uma was trying to wriggle out of his hold, but it only made Adi tighten his grip more. -"Chharo.." she pleaded. ("Leave..") He smirked more and swiftly, yet gently, picked her up. Uma gasped out. -"You won't be able to carry me." -"Why ??" Adi asked. -"I am heavy." She replied. But Adi ignored. Carrying her in, she placed

