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    That was intense. I stopped by the bench and sat on it, panting. Track has been my life. I thought about the approaching race. Phew. It is going to be hard.
Suddenly my iPhone started ringing and it was mom as per the caller Id. I picked it up and suddenly my mom's melodious voice,  now frantic, came bursting through the phone.
"Oh my god honey. Come home right now. We need you. Your brother is on the terrace and has closed the door. He is asking for you. Come fast Aura."
   My eyes widened and I cut the call and using my track skills, I raced homewards. Though it was just a couple of minutes away, I ran as if my life depended on it. And it did!
I reached the main grand entrance and Kara and James opened the door for me.
  My mind could not focus on the reality and without waiting for the elevator, I ran up the stairs.  When I reached the top, I saw my mother weeping in my father's arms, both on their knees. I ran up to the door and started knocking on it frantically.
    "Who is it?" Asked my 13 year old little chipmunk.  I let out a relived breath that he was okay.

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Sorry guys for changing the age after publishing. It was not fitting the story ahead. Those who had read the chapter before I changed the age, I am so sorry. Hope you forgive me. Hope that I stop boring you with my A/Ns.
Lots of love
Juee

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