The gold coins fell out of the velvet purse as soon as he pulled at its string. Glittering eyes stared at the precious bounty in shock. His luck had finally turned! He could stop his life of thievery on the highway and lead a respectable life.

“Help, help me…” the faint whisper belonged to the woman he thought he had murdered. Their eyes held. “Wha..what’s happened? Where am I?", she asked in confusion. "Who are you?” Just as he reached for the dagger, she whispered in fright, “Who am I? I am a poor woman. I lost my husband few months ago to Corona virus. I am five months pregnant and I already have two children of 4 and 6 respectively. I was thinking of how to cater for my poor self and the hopeless bigheaded children but there was no way. Our house had been taken by those my husband loan...