TEMPTATION

I was sneaking into the kitchen unnoticed by my parents or my sister. I slowly opened the cupboard, cautious to make no noise, and took out a piece of chocolate cake. Oh no! What's that noise? its my mother coming. Its too late to hide. I was like a cornered rat.

I saw a frown beginning to develop on my mother's face. Oh no! Usually these frowns are followed by long and boring lectures on vitamins, minerals and such tasteless things. Oh yes, it went as i predicted to be rescued only by her mobile ringing.

I sped up the stairs hoping she won't continue the lecture. I still had that piece of cake. I started munching on it while turning the pages of my chemistry textbook.

The next day, it was maths period. The teacher was dragging the already boring lessons on circle. Suddenly my stomach gave a grumble and my head was full of circles.

I was eager to know what mother had kept for lunch. Yeah i know its surprising as earlier referred to it as tasteless but this situation is different. My stomach gave another grumble as the bell rang. I ran out of the door.

After tuition, I walked down towards my house. My legs were rooted to the spot right in front of my favorite store- the bakery.

There was shelves full of cakes, halwas, ladoos and other delicious sweets which were much too expensive for my pocket. I finally gave up staring and swallowed the saliva in my mouth, turning with a sigh towards my home.