It was as I was milking Maadu that I heard the messenger of our village, Balu, call my name. When I looked up, I saw the boy at the edge of our farm, waving a big wave with a huge smile on his face.
I waved back as I got up and rushed towards him. When I reached him, he handed me a small, beautifully decorated, red box. "You seem to have a very important package."
I was a little surprised, but knew that this had to be from Aaryan, seeing as the only other people who sent me letters were my sisters and Saratha, all of whom would not waste their efforts on such a pretty box.
Of course, I was instantly excited.
"Thank you, Balu," I smiled at the young boy as I took the box from him.
He grinned at me. "See you!"
I ran back into my home with the box, and when I reached our living room, I
