Chapter 8: Between Being Strict and Being Soft The complaint came on a Wednesday afternoon. Neha was reviewing a report at her office when her phone vibrated. A message from Kabir’s class teacher. “Kabir was talking during class and had a fight with his class fellow. Please discuss this with him.” Neha read the message twice. Then once more. She leaned back in her chair. Kabir was usually cheerful. Talkative, yes. Mischievous, certainly. But fighting with a child? That was unlike him. All evening, the message stayed in her mind. During the ride home. While cutting vegetables. While checking his homework. Kabir seemed normal. A little too normal. He chatted about a science project and a funny incident in the school bus. As if nothing had happened. After dinner, Neha closed his notebook and looked at him. “Kabir, aaj school mein kya hua?” Kabir avoided her eyes. “Nothing.” “Teacher ka messag...
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