Chapter 4 : Karishma's Punishment!

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Karishma, clutching her book tightly, stepped into the kitchen where the aroma of spices already began to fill the air. Haseena was there, her hands busy with the preparation of the evening food.

" Kya bana rahi ho? " , Karishma inquired, her curiosity piqued by the scent.

" Tu padhne ayi hai ya .... "  , Haseena asked, half-turning from the stove.

" Ji... Jiji, yeh vala part samjh nahi aa raha " Karishma said, placing her book on the kitchen counter, pointing to a specific portion. "Mujhe help chahiye."

Haseena's tone took on a stern edge, " Exam se pehle madam ko samjh nahi aa raha? Pura saal kya ki haa 🙂 ? "

Karishma's plea was earnest, " Jiji please na... " 

Haseena turned, a soft smile replacing the stern look she had a moment ago. "Theek hai chal, bata kya samajh nahi aa raha?" 

"Yeh dekho, yeh wala part..." Karishma said, her finger hovering over the page.

Haseena wiped her hands on her apron and leaned over to look at the page. " Tujhe humesha social science mei problem kyu hota hai ..." She picked up a pen and started explaining the concept, her voice calm and patient.

Karishma watched, not so much absorbing the lesson as admiring Haseena's teacher-like demeanor which she adored a lot.

' Pata nahi yeh office mei kyu kaam karti hai, teacher banti toh humlog ka problem solve ho jata kitna aasani se, itna acche se samjhati hai k kya bataye! ... ' , she thinks.

" Tu sun rahi hai na... "  , Haseena's voice snapped Karishma back to reality.

' Tch, aaj pakde na jaye hum bas ' Karishma thought as her heart raced fast.

" H..haa jiji kyu " She asked, feigning confidence.

"Good... then repeat what I just explained," Haseena challenged, one eyebrow raised in expectation.

Karishma's mind raced as she tried to recall what Haseena had just explained. The words seemed to jumble together, making no sense at all. She looked up at Haseena, her eyes wide with panic. And, it was not hard for Haseena to understand that Karishma had not listened a single word from the start. Anger rushed through her veins, but she decided to control herself.

"Jiji, wo... mai... mai," Karishma stammered, her voice barely above a whisper but a sheepish grin present over her face, " Wo aap boli k ' chal bol phir hum kya bol rahe the... ' "

Haseena's face turned stern, she slapped Karishma hard. 

"Karishma, Enough of your bakwaas!! Yeh koi mazak nahi hai. Exam sirf do hafte dur hai, aur tu ....! " , she stopped for a sec... " And learn to admit your mistake "

Karishma bowed down her head... 

" Get up!! " Haseena ordered..

" Jiji s..sorry! " Karishma tried to apologize...

" I said get up Karishma! "

Karishma stood up reluctantly, she couldn't disobey her jiji and she was well aware that a punishment was on the way with no room to escape! ... " Tera syllabus complete hai na? You only need revision, right? "

" Yes jiji... "

" Alright then. " Haseena exhaled deeply. "Go to your room, stand there holding your ears, and wait for me. I'll finish up here and come to check on you... And remember, your hands must be parallel to your shoulders."

After one hour,

As Karishma stood in her room, holding her ears with brim eyes, she could hear Haseena's footsteps approaching. Punishment by her elder sister always made her sad. The door swung open, and there stood Haseena, her posture rigid, her eyes scanning the room until they landed on Karishma.

" Is this how I taught you to stand? Hands parallel, back straight, " Haseena commanded, her voice leaving no room for argument.

Karishma quickly adjusted her posture, ensuring her hands were perfectly aligned. " Yes, Jiji, " she replied, her voice a mixture of respect and a hint of fear.








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