It was a fine misty morning. The sun slowly smeared through the curtains, birds were chirping and I was lying in bed with high fever. I was fine till yesterday, but when I woke up today, I could barely stand up. But credit to my fever, which helped me skip school for today. As I was lying in bed browsing in the net on the phone. I suddenly realized today was my parents wedding anniversary. Though unwell, I pushed myself and decided to give them a surprise & make this day a memorable one.

My dad had already gone to his office, while my mother had just gone for some grocery shopping. I was given the responsibility to look after my younger brother, who was only a mere 7 months old. By Gods grace , my brother was in a deep sleep, which helped me plan something special for my parents. Though I was naive , and genuinely didnt have the skills , I brought out the recipe book from the cupboard , to cook a tasty delicious dish. I decided to make cheese pasta . As soon as I started cutting the veggies, I heard my small brother crying . I tried to calm him down but failed.

Unwillingly to my disliking , had to call my mom up , which agitated me and I was in a real haste , I had to make the food before she arrived otherwise the entire plan would have fallen head over hills . I didnt have the time to cut the veggies , I only put cheese , salt in the pasta , and raised the flame high. But to my disgrace , I had to attend natures call. By the time I came back , the pasta was burned and our house was filled with black smoke. I t was suffocating , I quickly opened the windows . Forget about surprising my parents, I ended up getting scolded hard by my mom as if there was no tomorrow.

S M AKASH (ID:15-29092-1)