Today I got a surprise. I was just watching television when my son came along with his school friend. I know my son’s friend. They both often hang out together. I like the boy very much. I had thought, they were planning to do some homework together. But I was really surprised when the boy told me that he specially wanted to meet me and thank me.

I didn’t understand and waited for him to elaborate. It was then that he told me that everyday my son shares his lunch with him in school. He told me he has never eaten such tasty lunch and looks forward to something new everyday.

I must say, I was really happy. He was speaking with genuine admiration and I became a little embarrassed. He told me that his parents work late hours and therefore it was difficult for him to get lunch from home. He generally buys his lunch. But from last few months, he has been sharing lunch with my son.

We sat down and talked a great deal. He told me how he loved the Italian rolls I made once. He requested me to make them frequently. I was really touched. I would love to make them for the boy. It will make my heart glow with happiness.

All this time, my son was sitting silent and downcast. All these years, my family has never appreciated my skill to cook. They think I am mad. I can’t tell you how much stern I have to be with my kids- only then they take lunch from home. I emotionally blackmail them to do so. My daughter doesn’t even eat her lunch everyday at school. She says it is so very boring.

I am glad someone liked the food I made. I will surely make new things everyday now. I have so many dishes in my mind. I will make them all. They are all nutritious as well as yummy. I strongly feel that kids should eat properly while growing up. They need a lot of energy.

My son and his friend left some while ago. I feel happy and contented today. Let me take your leave now. Please take care. Bye.

The ‘common man’ was preparing dinner in the kitchen when he saw his son sitting sadly in the living room. The common man walked upto him and asked him what the matter was. The son didn’t say anything. He just hugged the common man and said sorry.

The common man knew that everything was happy.