As I let out a loud yawn and stretched my limp body, my entire body ached. There were three or four books open on the table, and the light from my laptop screen was straining my eyes. Just as I was about to take off my glasses to give my eyes a rest, someone smacked me on the head.

"Oye Khotta kahika! Do we not have lights at home? Why are you just sitting here with this table lamp on?" My mom's irritated voice pierced my ears.