Kanasu, will you please listen to your mother?
I am. But I don’t agree with her.
I am not interested in cooking.
Kanasu, my dear, you should know these things.
No. I want to study Science!
I’d prefer to work as a science teacher than spend all my time in the kitchen.
For now, at least help us spread the red chillies in the sun.
Then go back to studying.
I have an exam tomorrow, I’d rather study.
I don’t have time.
Kanasu, you don’t understand.
You are too young to take decisions
….but I know what I like and don’t like. I’m not young!
I think I hear Fatima.
Kanasu! Kanasu!
Fatima! How are you?
Hi Fatima, how is everyone at home?
Would you like to have a cup of tea?
No, thank you, Aunty. Everyone is fine.
I have to go home now and make tea for the whole family.
Kanasu, do you want to come?
Sure, let’s go!
But didn’t you just say that you have to study?
Erm, yes. Of course, I have to.
I will study with Sahir.
So, tell me! How are you?
My Class 12 board exams are around the corner.
There’s a lot to study.
I want to do well so that I can get a good job.
But, it is difficult when I have to do the housework as well.
How do you manage, Fatima?
My mother is very angry with me because I don’t like cooking.
I prefer studying. I think I should be able to choose.
There are reasons why I feel this way.
You are lucky to have an aunt who helps your mother, but my mother needs my help.
After school, I have to help cook dinner and wash the vessels.
It is only after all this is done, that I can study.
Do your brothers help? Sahir helps sometimes.
But, Danny doesn’t lift a finger.
Good! Sahir has bought some samosas.
I will make the tea. We can talk after that.