She came out of the supermarket to find a boy holding a tambourine and begging. Corona had displaced so many families and forced them into begging. He requested her saying he hadn’t eaten anything. She asked him what would he eat. He pointed at the shop selling fritters. Her heart melted and she gave him fifty rupees.

She looked at him, he looked at her and gave a smirk. She instantly realised her mistake. He unashamedly proceeded towards the shop selling alcohol.

She smiled too, a helpless, betrayed smile to see the innocence getting lost.