The young businessman was making quite a name for himself. It looked as though the world was opening up to him, and opportunities were everywhere. But, even though he didn't mean to, it seemed like he was growing distant from his family. He was so immersed in his work that he never seemed to have time for those close to him. Whenever they'd call, he would be busy with some meeting or the other. Or maybe he was having dinner in a scenic restuarant, with a fountain in the backdrop, either with friends or with the moonlight, now his constant companion. He meant to be there more for his family, but somehow he could never find the time. It slowly dawned on him that maybe he didn't miss them at all. Whereas once he would have been wrapped up in guilt over this, computer screens and urgent meetings had now taken their hold on him, and his guilt was slowly overshadowed by apathy.

All this changed one day when he awoke with a blocked nose, and felt as though he was burning up with fever. In that moment of helplessness, the first thing he did was reach for his phone and call his mummy.