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It had been the happiest day of his life. Rajiv couldn’t stop smiling as he walked home, the late evening sun casting golden shadows across the narrow lane. The medal around his neck gleamed in the fading light, catching the eyes of those who passed by. Today, he had done something no one in his family had ever done—he had stood first in the entire school. Not just in his class, but the whole school. The applause still echoed in his ears, the principal’s words still rang in his mind, “A shining example of dedication and perseverance.” Rajiv’s father, a vegetable vendor, had always stressed the importance of education, though he himself had never studied beyond the fifth standard. His mother worked as a housemaid in three houses, yet she would rise before dawn to ensure Rajiv had hot breakfast before school. Their lives were hard, but Rajiv’s dream of becoming a civil servant gave them hope, purpose, and a light at the end of their tunnel. As he entered their modest one-room home, he was greeted with a chorus of joy. His mother’s eyes sparkled with tears as she hugged him tightly, while his father clapped his back with pride. That night, they had a special meal—rice and chicken curry, which was rare for them. His younger sister, Meera, who was only six, danced around the room, wearing his medal like a crown. Yet, just as the sweetness of the day lingered in his heart, life reminded him that joy is often fleeting. The next morning brought an unexpected chill. Rajiv awoke to the sound of muffled voices outside. His father hadn’t returned from the vegetable market. At first, they assumed he _______ _______ ___ _________ ______ ____ _________ _____ ______ ___ ________ ________.
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