"Maa... Where are you?.." I was running all around home in search of mom.
"I'm here Rohan... Don't fall running like this!" Mom was collecting clothes which were hanging outside for drying.
"Sister is crying so badly... And I don't know what to do. I gave the milk bottle as you said. She is not drinking milk. Please come.." I was new to taking care of babies. In Fact I'm still 10, but I need to take care of her like a big brother.
" Don't worry dear... I'm coming ... Wait "

She came along with me after keeping the clothes on the sofa. Sister was still crying. Mom took her on her shoulders from the cradle. Suddenly she stopped crying. I really didn't understand what actually happened. Does mom have any super secrets!.

"Mom... What did you do? How she became quiet suddenly. Is it because you took her on your shoulder?" I was still curious

"Haha... do you remember the time when you were afraid of lightning so came and slept in our room"

" Yeh .. I remember..Is she afraid of something? "

" Maybe.. maybe not. But you felt secure right. It's not just about security. But it's a feeling.a kind of warmth"

"But... I was near her. Why didn't she stop crying then?" I was becoming sad then.

"Oh dear ... It's just a feeling. Maybe one day she'll feel the same in your presence. As a big brother"

"Really..."

"Yes dear... Grow up strong and bold. So that she can always consider you as a lifeline.."

My eyes were filled with some kind of emotion. But I couldn't understand what kind it was. Suddenly mom came near me and patted my head.

"Don't worry... You'll make a great brother"

I smiled back at her.

Hours passed. I didn't leave the side of my little sister. Before 3 months I never stayed inside my home for more than a few hours. But now I'm revolving around my sister the whole day.

"Rohan... Where are you?"
I was half asleep. Slowly I opened my eyes and looked up to the window. It was evening already. Sister was sleeping as usual.

"Rohan...."

It's dad... He had come back from work.

"I'm coming..." I ran to the varanda.

"Haha... It seems you don't leave that room the whole day. Here, I have bought some chocolates for you."

"Can I give it to my sister also?"

"No no... She hasn't reached that age yet. Now she can only drink milk."

"Ok dad... Let me share with my friends too. Ali and Diya must be waiting for me. I said that we'll meet today to play."

"Sure.. make sure you come back before dark"

"Sure dad" I started running towards our meeting spot. We all used to meet under our granny tree. An old banyan tree. But now they cutted it down. And new flats have emerged in the playground near the tree. Now we all hang around a parking lot.

I ran for 10 minutes and started panting like Ritoo(our dog). Ali and Diya were already there. They were sitting on a bench situated near the parking lot.

"You're 20 minutes late" Ali seemed angry. They both were playing chess. It's one game that we can't beat diya. But everytime Ali challenges her.
"Sorry Ali. I slept unknowingly"

"How's your sista, Rohan"? Diya asked. She was smiling as always.

"Here...I have bought some chocolates for you."

"I'll forgive you bcoz of these chocolates..." Ali loved chocolates.

"How many times you lost today Ali?"I always enjoyed teasing him

"We just started a game. This time I'll win. We were discussing school till now. Vacation is extended right.?"

"Haa. Mom told me too. They said some war is going on in the country."

"Yeh. I saw the news yesterday along with my dad....