The guests have already arrived and are seated at their designated places in a open air theatre inside the convent premises. The sitting arrangement was such that Vandita could see Kaka and Batuk from afar from her standing shade behind the stage. Ms. Lenny was calling the students on stage for felicitation one by one. And finally it was Vandita's turn. She was nervous and excited at the same time. Although it was not the first time she would be making a public speech, but, there was a lot of difference in convincing those village women to study and to give a Graduation speech infront of so many honorable guests.
She clutched the chit in her hand and walked up on the stage.
Ms. Lenny introduced Vandita and mentioned her extraordinary academic accolades.
"Vandita, my girl, would you like to speak about your journey?" Ms. Lenny requested.
Vandita nodded with an awkward smile. She had prepared a thank you note. But, her journey?
