Today I have decided to stay back in office. Actually my daughter has planned to give a party to her friends at home. She has been making all the arrangements from a week now. This is for the first time, she has organized a party at our home. She has always been to her friend’s houses before that. So this time she has decided to throw a party at her own place. I quite agree with this.

Since I would have been too much of a bother, I have decided to stay back in office and work some more. It is a good opportunity for me to complete the pending work. Otherwise everyday, there was this rush to reach home and prepare dinner. Today the dinner has been ordered from outside- so everything is just fine. My wife is there at home watching over the kids. She said that atleast one sensible person should be with the kids. They might need something anytime.

The logic is simple and sensible. But I am feeling a little lonely. I mean, everyone in the office has left and here I am sitting all alone away from home. I know it is sounding weird but I like to be at home. But it is okay- it is just for one day and then this time tomorrow, I will be reclining on the sofa in living room and watching television.

I wonder what my kids and wife must be doing. I just hope they are having a very nice time. I have met some of my daughter’s friends and they are all good kids. Infact I was pretty shocked at myself when I interacted with them first. I have always been shy and reserved with everyone whole my life but when I talk with kids- I am just a chatter box. I like being with kids, listening to their talks and understanding their problems.

Now I am really smiling. But let me delay no more and complete my work. Please take good care. Let me take your leave. Bye.

The ‘common man’ was shocked by frantic calls from his house. The common man was very worried when he picked up the phone. But his frown creases widened in a smile when he got to know that he was wanted at home. The daughter’s friends were feeling very bored and wanted to talk to her dad whom they liked very much last time. The common man left office with a very warm and happy smile.