Sunita sat on the cozy kitchen stool, watching her mother stir the chai in the steaming pot.

"How was school today?" her mother asked, pouring the golden brown tea into two cups.

"It was good, Ma. We learned about plants in science," Sunita replied, taking a careful sip.

Her mother nodded, "And I completed cleaning and organizing the attic today. It took all morning!"

Sunita's eyes widened, "That sounds exhausting, Ma. How do you manage to do so much?"

"We all have our duties," smiled her mother. "I want our home to be comfortable for everyone."

Sunita pondered, then said, "I want to help too. I can start with cleaning my room regularly."

Her mother's face lit up with pride. "That would be a great help, dear."

"And maybe I can learn to make chai too!" Sunita added, excitedly.

They laughed together, the kitchen warm with more than just the heat of the stove.

Sunita hugged her mother tightly, grateful for all the unseen work she did every day.

"Thank you, Ma. I promise I'll do my best to help out more," whispered Sunita.