The doorbell rings, he still in confusion goes to check who is it. he opens the door and it's his mom and dad. he was in relief when he saw them and asked. 

" where have you guys been "

 " well... your aunt gave birth and the father was away on a trip, so we were there to take her hospital "

 " I tried calling you guys, you could've atleast called me back "

" well we were in a hurry so I didn't noticed it and it was on silence "

" whatever, but why did she called you. I don't remember having a good relation with any of our relatives "

" don't say that " she said . 

" at the end of the day she 'IS' your aunt "

" yeah, yeah well just start preparing dinner already, I am hungry "

" why, if you were hungry why didn't you made yourself something "

" I fell asleep "

" ok then, just wait a sec honey "

I want to tell them about the dream too but maybe I shouldn't worry them too much, my story doesn't make much sense in the first place anyways. 

*at the dinner table*

"now that I remember it, your exams start tomorrow right, so how are the preparation going" dad asked 

 " everything going ok, I guess "

"you say that but you are always at top, my son" mom proudly claims the statement. 

"well he is my son, what do you expect of him" dad said. 

*after dinner*

" well I'm going back to my room to study and the I'll go to sleep in a bit "

"ok"

"good night, mom. good night dad"

" good night ".

*In his room*

" that about does it. guess I'll head to the bed now, now I just want to sleep, hopefully not the same thing again today "

saying that he went to sleep. 

*In the morning*

he woke up and to his surprise this time he did not saw the same dream, this time in a while he felt refreshed. it felt like forever since he felt this way.

 In a fresh mood he went downstairs with a bright face humming, seeing his this side, his mom asked if something happened. 

" I had a very good sleep this time "

" what do you mean, were you sleeping upside down "

"mom.. come'on "

"sorry, sorry. so what do you mean a good sleep"

" I didn't saw that dream this time "

"really, well good for you my son"

" so... what's for breakfast? "

mom with a cheerful smile said " Spinach "

"... "

"what? "

" I want my hope back "

. 

. 

. 

. 

*ting*tong*ting*

school bell rings and it marks the start of the exam. 'Indian metropolitan' is known for it student and the level of course it has in academic field, which means exams here are one of the toughest one in the whole world. 

but for me a 'piece of cake'. 

" students start writing when the bell rings "

*buzz*

after school students gets in group to see how good others did. well it is a common thing in humans, they care about others personal matters more then their own. 

Ofcourse i get invited too, but. naa it's just a waste of time. 

" there he is. so how was it, did you do well "

a small group of students surrounded me asking about the paper, but Ofcource. 

" it was easy as always "

everyone expected this, there was no surprise. 

" hey, we were planning to hang out would you like to come as well "

"sorry i have something to do "

saying that I walked away. 

Every since the night before the first exam it's been more then a week and I haven't had that dreem again since. 

" I'm home "

and today mark's the end of exams, after today comes the hard part because now all student will have to choose an future path, it's easy for those who had their plans since long ago. but for people who left everything on tomorrow, it's gonna take a lot of time. 

I however, have already decided on what to do. I want to do masters in psychology and become an psychiatric. 

" welcome back ' Karma ' "

" today was your last exam right "

" yup "

" so.... your dad and I were thinking why not go celebrate today "

" oh... you mean out for dinner "

" yes "

" sure, I think it's good for a change of pace "

at night 

" Momm!!!! are you ready yet!!!! "

" just 1 min "

" it's the third time you're saying this "

my dad looked at me with the eyes which have given up on everything and said. 

" you see what I put up with everytime "

I said nothing, but even in silence we understood each other. truly dad you have my respect. 

" ok, let's go now " mom came finally. 

we came to an expensive hotel which you could tell by seeing the entrance, a five star hotel with a fancy look on the outside as well as on the inside. the food is pretty good too. it is a perfect place for a nice family dinner, or so was supposed to be. 

*ring*ring*

" hello... yes.... yes.... "

halfway through the dinner dad got a call, he had a worried look on his face , both me and mom was confused as well. 

" we need to go "

" what ? " in confusion mom asked. 

" something important came up, so we need to go "

dad had a worried look so mom knew that it was something very urgent because dad is not the type of person to put work before family. 

" ok then, it must be urgent if you're worried that much "

" thank you, I'll make sure nothing like this happen again "

after that we came home. dad dropped me and mom at home. 

" when will you be back dear " 

" can't say, but I'll be back as soon as I finish my work. I promise. "

" ok. be safe dear "

after that he left without telling us where he was going or when he will be back. mom and I were both worried about the sudden call and about dad going out this late at night but we both can't do anything about it. and that night dad didn't came back. 

 

                          chapter- 2 end