The sun was setting in the horizon. I watched it and wondered if I should walk towards it or wait back.The hill station was deserted."Riya!Shouldn't you be in your room?I thought you ate your lunch but then your food is still on the table untouched...Riya?Look at me!"It was Vishwak.He shook me when I didn't respond,till I turned to face him and stared back at him blankly.
"Uh..umm..I wasn't hungry.Didn't feel like eating.Not a big deal."I shrugged."Okay.Mom is waiting for us.Come,let's go."I didn't move. I couldn't. How could I? I didn't want to see dad.No way.I was too scared to face him.
"Please Riya.We should hurry.Mom is getting anxious by the minute.Shouldn't keep her waiting. You know why."
Yes,I know.It's all my fault.My eyes welled up with tears and streamed down my face.My elder brother had one look at my face and hugged me.
"If our monstrous father beats up mom,it's not our fault.If he gets drunk and forces himself on her in front of us,it shows that he's a brute and..", he hesitated for a moment,"heaven...