Shalini, an ordinary girl of middle class family. Her childhood was full of love and happiness. Love of her parents.. love of her siblings. She had an elder sister and an elder brother. They used to love her like a child.. After all they were 9 and 6 years older than her.. She was a completely pampered child. Her demands were accepted and fulfilled easily. She was good in studies too.

She wanted nothing much from life. Just go to school.. came back home .. does her homework.. had lunch.. and a sound sleep.. that was her life.

In school she had a best friend named Nivedita.. Nivedita always stood First in all the qctivities of the school.. whether it be academics, music, dance , debate or any other activity. Shalini stood second.. she is always second.. This developed a feeling of jealousy in her.