"Wake up son,else you'll be late for your school.", Rukmini said.
Today, the annual exam result is going to announce for 11th class. And, Raghu now is still in his dreams.
His mother tried again to wake him up."Only 20 min left, wake up fast. Remember, today is your result day",she said from kitchen.
He could hardly listened the whole sentence, but when he heard the word 'result', he instantly left his bed and hurried to get ready.
He tried to get ready as fast as he could. The Left time wasn't enough for him to reach school on time. He hastened to put on his school dress without noticing that his hairs were neither oiled nor combed. Suddenly, An Idea struck his mind. Another second, he put his bag on his back, grabbed two sandwiches, one on his left hand and another one between his teeth. He came from behind and touch his mom's feet (from the right hand) to bid her goodbye when mom was busy packing lunch for him and spurt out of house without actually listening what Rukmini is saying.
As the school came closer, Raghu started accelerating his pace as well as eating his breakfast sandwiches continuously. The Classroom is now just few metres away. The Sandwiches are over now. Instead of slowing down, he continued to run in his pace. A Few steps behind his classroom door, he slipped and stopped just in front of the door. Every Student and Teacher were present in the class. Everyone's eyes got fixed
on him but he first watched the wall clock. He felt relieved when saw that he reached just at the eleventh hour. After studying few classes, The Bell rang for lunch. After washing hands, he checked his bag and then recalled in between that he forgot to take his lunchbox.
Not really upset but getting bored sitting alone in his bench, he was watching others eating and chatting each other. He was hoping for time to pass quickly, trying to busy himself till the Lunch time got over.
A Girl from another section entered the classroom with three other girl fellows and shouted his name as they don't know him and searching just calling by name. He was busy thinking something deeply in his mind. His eyes were looking downward and a hand holding his chin. Next time, she shouted it little louder. He suddenly got out from his daydream, as he looked around everyone was staring at him. He wasn't sure why they were gazing at him like that then again he heard the same voice, now it's polite and sweet. As he turned his head to the front, He saw a very pretty girl with long silky hairs. He didn't know her and nothing about her. They thought they came to the wrong section. As they walked to step out of the class, he quickly stood up on his place and answered hastenly in very loud voice. She stopped at the very moment and quickly turned his head towards him. Then slowly coming towards him with a lunchbox in her hands, the other three girls were standing near the door.
She said," You have forgotten your lunch today, your mom gave me this when I was on my way to school".
He said,"Thanks for your help" in a little nervous manner.
She said again," Well, I feel sorry too. Actually, we ate your lunch and there is only one sandwitch left in it. Please forgive us, I couldn't have control over me." in respectful and very polite manner.
He smiled in response and said," It's all right, I am not angry or something. Don't worry, One is sufficient for me".
Instantly, the lunchtime bell rang. They both bid goodbye each other without saying. Then, he finished his sandwich quick before any teacher entered the classroom. His benchmate, Abhinav asked him how did he impress such a beautiful girl. Abhinav said," She is crush for more than half of the guys of our class even I am one of those. How did you do that, please explain it".
Raghu said to clear his doubt," Look, I forgot to bring my lunch so my mom gave her my lunch when she was passing by my home. And now she gave it to me, that's it. Nothing to be curious about it".
Abhinav wasn't sure about what Raghu said, still he agreed with a "Ok, got it" in a low voice.
Few minutes later, as the Class teacher came to announce the results, the smile and joy on the student's face got faded. There is strain on every students' face, some of them even started praying for better marks. Here,Raghu is not as much worried about his results as with his hunger. Somehow, He cope with that Everyone got their results; some faces were overjoyed, some were depressed, but Raghu was one of those who are just fine with their results as they already knew that. Some started asking results of others and discussing, how do they did so well.
The Teacher patted his duster on the podium few times loudly. Suddenly, the class got silent, The Class teacher gave another announcement on the behalf of the whole school staff. The Announcement was a big surprise to the students. After two days, They were going for a tour to hill stations of Assam. The Tour was fixed for about 10-12 days. All the students were amazed and anxious to visit the natural beauty of North East India. Even Raghu started imaging of the glorious and refreshing sight. Just after the class, the bell rang and all the students hurried to reach their home as always. Raghu wasn't in hurry. He was feeling the breeze blowing against him as he is already in any heavenly place. After reaching home, He made his full plan for tour and packed all the necessary stuffs needed to go there, while the tour will begin from day after tomorrow.
Let's see what will happen next....
See you in next chapter.