Speaking Up

Speaking Up

- Nandini Nayar

Meera and Kiran

 Meera and Kiran saw a moving truck pull up to the house next door and watched the workers carry boxes inside.

“We have a new neighbor, Ma!” exclaimed Meera.

“I hope it’s someone we can play with,” Kiran added.

A young woman wearing a nice green coat and carrying a basket walked towards the house.

“Let’s go and welcome our new neighbor,” Ma said to the children.

“But she doesn’t have any children,” Kiran replied sadly.