At last, the boring mathematics class was over. Now we have an English class, to be frank, our free period. We enjoy this period a lot. We eat snacks, play with our friends, we do everything.
I started throwing chalk chunks at other friends. As I was about to throw another piece at my friend, the chalk betrayed me and hit our teacher. The whole class started laughing and the teacher had seen me throwing it. Our English teacher was a bit friendly. She thought of excusing me, but when the whole class starts laughing on teacher it was like an insult to the teacher. she should punish me to set an example. So, She threw me out of the class.
I went out of the class and started roaming in the corridors. As it was the last period of the day. So it was easy to roam. I went near the Junior class, and beside the class, there was a small kindergarten nearer. I used to go and play with those kids. If a teacher comes and inquires me. I used to tell, now we are having a sports period. So, I was allotted as a volunteer to take care of my younger brothers. Teachers used to believe my words and think that 'how responsible and caring was I'!
I was completely exhausted after coming from school, and now again after some time, I need to go to Mrs. Andrea's house. So, I took a power nap and after that took a bath and went to her home as a fresh flower. Day by day our bond started becoming stronger.
When I entered inside her house on the first day only, I have seen in the showcase a photo in which Mrs. Andrea and some other person is standing next to her.
So, I asked her who was he in the photo?.
She told, 'he is my husband'
I was shocked! I wasn't knowing that she was married!
But where is he?, I asked her.
She told, 'he lives in Mumbai and works under a corporate company'.
So, you won't meet each other?
No, no we do!. Monthly once he comes here, visits me and my family, stays for two days and again he goes back.
Oh, I said and started thinking how could even leave such a beautiful woman alone.
Now, come on, 'stop talking and start studying' Said Mrs. Andrea.
She went inside the kitchen to prepare supper.
I was reading a chapter from my book and started writing notes about the topic.
Then all of a sudden, Mrs. Andrea shouts, ouch!
Immediately, I went inside the kitchen, she was rubbing her left hand timidly.
I asked her, "what happened"?
She told, oil has spilled out and fell on her hand.
She told me where the bandage was, I brought it and rounded over her hand.
I told her, today I will cook. Tell me what should I do?
She started smiling and told, 'that's ok I can manage'.
But, I could feel the pain she was suffering from.
I went out brought a chair and made her sit and told her to instruct me and tell me the procedure.
'You are kind Anand', thank you said in her pleasing voice.
It took me more than half an hour just to cut vegetables. However, I managed to do it. After an hour, I finally made the dish. It was probably the first time I cooked something. I was very happy that I have helped Mrs.Andrea!
It's already late Anand now I think you should go now!
Also, thank you for making the dish, now go home and study for an hour, please. You never know how fast the time flys.
If you don't get good marks that will also affect me, she told me in a very convincing way. I felt like there was some magic and power in her words. So that the opposite person easily gets convinced.
Ok, mam. I will go and study now, and also I m giving my best every day, I said and went outside to pack my bag. She came out of the kitchen to give a send-off to me.
Thank you once again Anand for cooking the food, said with a smile on her face.
I saw her and just gave a smile.
She came near to me and gave me a side hug and said, 'you need to study harder and I know you have that potential'.
Those words from her motivated me a lot.
I've come to my house and had my supper. So, as per my daily routine, I should be playing video games. But, I decided that moment, until my boards are finished, I will not play games. I said to myself and wrapped up and cornered them.
I've opened my books and started studying seriously. Daily when I try to study for a long time I feel dizzy and close my books. But today when I felt dizzy, I remembered her face. I remembered her words. Those words made me to start studying again. she was playing a very crucial role in my life. The feeling, which I am experiencing now was awesome.
Day by day, I took my boards seriously and started preparing. Seeing this, my father was also happy. He was very thankful to God that, my life was coming back to a good track.
Daily, I used to complete the targets given by Mrs. Andrea and, I used to show her everything I studied. She was amused by seeing the progress in me. After studying daily we both used to cook together. I was helping her in chopping the vegetables. She taught me to make different dishes. We became very close to each other. She started telling her childhood memories and I used to listen to them like a small child.
Everything was going fine, but what happened the next day was completely unexpected. I never thought even in my dreams that something like this will happen in my life.