" You are home early" mom raised her brows astounded. She was currently serving a couple. I heaved a sigh of relief when I confirmed that she was okay. Her food stall was still open and people were still flocking in and out of the area. It was kinda safe at the moment. " You look…different" she pronounced scanning me from top to bottom "Do I? In what way?" I asked while inspecting myself. Apart from the slight bulge on my chest and my broadening shoulders, nothing seemed out of place to me. " You are….you are getting bulky." " Huh!" I smiled " I thought I would start hitting the gym for self defense, you know" "That's quite thoughtful. Oh, I got you something" she blurted as if she suddenly recalled a particular matter. I wondered what she got me , maybe a shirt or a trouser, I rea