Appu did not linger to taste the few pieces of fish that Ma had just fried. He ran off to his room and picked up the small globe that he had received on his last birthday. Impatiently, he turned the globe to see where South America was. It was on the other side of the globe. He quickly found the country that Ajar Uchu had mentioned: Mexico. Amazing! Appu thought. The next day seemed to drag for Appu. He went through his classes distractedly, finished his homework early in the evening with only one thought on his mind – the talking plant. Just before sunset he filled up the watering can and walked to the garden. He watered the egg plants, spinach, tomatoes and bottle gourd vines before coming to the chilli. Just after he had emptied the watering can on the chilli plants laden with bright green pods, some even turning red, Ajar Uchu spoke, "Ahh! So, refreshing after a hot day! Thank you Appu." Appu eagerly knelt down to listen to the story.

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