Epistle 29: Back to School
A/N: Hey there everyone! :D :D Here is the next update. :D :D Sorry that the update is short, but I do have exams coming up. :( :( Also, since I've written this on my phone, there are bound to be a lot more typos so please excuse me for that as well. :) :)
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4th January, 2001:
And finally after a three-week break, it's back to school for us.
After an extra-ordinary bout of Christmas vacations and a dazzling New Year, it was certainly heartbreaking for all of us to return back into our ordinary lives. And even more so for us kids, especially Sharman and Devarsh who have both head back to their hostels and won't be back home until May. Gauri, Ishaani and I made our painful way to school today, and I think if Ishaani had to top the melodrama list in the morning, all she needed to do was cry tears of blood.
On another note, Mota Babuji has caught pneumonia, so the doctors have advised him to take utmost care of himself. He's healing and in general he is recovering rapidly, but still I do find him overexerting himself. I don't like it when he is ill, it makes me feel strangely vulnerable; as though someone has stolen away part of my energy.
But he asks me not to panic much about his health and says that he'll become alright soon. He promised to take me to the BSE building thrice this time during our vacations. And not just that, he also promised to teach me more about the stock markets and a little more about the SENSEX so that I can get a little more understanding of the entire subject.
I really, really think that I must have done some really good deeds in my last life to have got Mota Babuji and Ishaani in my life. And like always, he has a motivational quote awaiting us. As we were leaving for school today, he simply told us that the most important thing was to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that mattered at the end of the day.
Ahem, coming back to my academic life, I submitted all my projects that's been getting at me all this break, so finally it's adieu to Science, History, Geography, Economics and my triad languages of English, Hindi and Marathi. What a blessing! Not just that, I've completed my syllabus as well for our upcoming internal exam, so that's a double hurray.
If truth is to be asked, I cannot simply understand why we have the whole syllabus of our second internal exam when we have nearly a month and a half in hand till the finals. The teachers say that it's to give us a hang of how it feels in the 10th and how the month and a half would be utilized in revision, but still.
Okay, I'll be honest with you - I'm well-versed with all my chapters in all the subjects. I've been working hard on them right from the beginning of the year and I've made sure that I'm well prepared for the toughest paper out there. Our exams are going to commence from tomorrow and end on the 15th of January, so I'll get a triple revision till the finals approach. Never keep anything for the last minute is something that Baba always taught me. Unfortunately, if Ishaani took her studies a little more seriously, I'm sure she could do much better, but never mind.
Truth be said, I can't wait for exams to come to an end because that gives me ample time to practice for the biggest inter-school dance competition in Mumbai. I'll be performing with Ishaani again, which in itself is like the sweetest of dreams for me. After the previous competition, when our teacher proposed about the next challenge, I was sure that Ishaani would kill me for even suggesting such a thing, but she took it rather well. Ofcourse she was unsure about it, but she eventually agreed. I could not have been more surprised.
But then again, I don't see why she should object when she's managed to get the entire pseudonym to be of her name. Ofcourse I haven't disclosed it to her and nor will I do so until I publish my book (if that ever should happen), but its fun to see how badly she wants it. She can really put her heart into doing something if she wills enough. All she needs is the proper focus.
And since this competition isn't anywhere as easy as the last one, I am going to have to work doubly hard upon her to make sure that I get a 100% of her capability on the dance floor. She's a good student, no doubt, but can get very tricky to deal with. But this competition is special for even one more reason - it's something I've been wanting to participate in for the last three years but I never got a chance.
The prize money for the first price holder is 50,000. Even if I split it into half, an amount like 25,000 is gigantic. Heck, Maa, Baba and I all-together don't earn that much in a month. I can clearly see that Maa and Baba's expectations are riding very high upon me for this and all I can hope for is that everything falls into place. I get to showcase my talent, and if fate has it, we may even win. I just hope everything falls into place.
I think that would be all for today.
-x-
Okay, that's not all.
You know, I'm afraid. Afraid that everything has been going too smooth these days. I'm getting more and more popular in school which in itself is an awkward thing, and I suddenly see too many people doting on me. In a way I'm relieved that many girls still judge me by my social status because the ones who don't keep giving me strange looks. More than once, Ishaani has had to drag me away by giving the girls acid looks. And boy does she get angry on those occasions.
But that's not even half of it. Can you believe that Baa hasn't even scolded me for nearly a month now? That's too much for me to bear that I'm almost afraid that either she's going to kick me off the job or else she's suddenly become a deity. Both thoughts frighten me immensely. Coming back to what my point was, things are going too smooth for my liking. It isn't normal.
Should I take things the way they are going or is this some kind of peace before the storm broke out? I don't know what God has in mind for me, but I do feel immensely peaceful right now. In fact I have never felt like this in my whole life. Mota Babuji and Falguni Maa are backing me up for my education and co-curriculars, Baa doesn't do anything anymore, Maa and Baba are happier than ever before, the other kids of the house are now good friends with me, and Ishaani... the two of us are closer than ever.
Every day, I think I only keep falling in love with her all over again, yet somehow, I cannot seem to expect anything from her. She sees me as her best friend only and I really wonder what she would think of me when she comes to know that I have a crush on her. Yeah, people say that this age is very common for crushes, but how can I have one upon a girl for four and a half years beats me. No, it is love. I know it because I can feel it.
But do you think she'll ever even think about me like that? She may deny it as much as she wants or anyone can, but at the end of the day, I'm just a servant now, ain't I? I'm not worthy to even think about it. And neither is it my age to do so, as Maa sharply tells me at times. But it's not like I can help it now, can I? Maa doesn't understand. And I sure as hell don't want Ishaani to.
This girl is going to kill me one day for certain, and I can give that to you in writing.
And I'm not being harsh, but it's true. Today, we were coming back from school and she stops by a roadside hawker for moomfali. Her eating it is no issue but why try to make me eat it when she knows that I'm severely allergic to it! Silly girl then realizes and tries to turn the whole thing on my head but even she knew that she was out of line this time. A good scolding from Mota Babuji finally got out a precious 'sorry' from her.
In case you feel happy, don't. Because Mota Babuji now insists for me to carry something called as an epi-pen. He tells me it's always good to be safe than sorry. And Ishaani shamelessly chuckles at me from behind before running away. I'll get my revenge on her for that. Let me see how she tries to nab away the samosas Maa has made for me today, or else she's getting a thumb print as her punishment. The girl only understands physical force as a lesson. Sometimes, I really hope that she doesn't remain so naive in life or else anybody can manipulate her with sufficient craft.
Great, now I'm getting all psychic and worked up. But on a brighter note, she had to give me two chocolates as a penalty, and also as an incentive to tutor her with Maths. She has bad nerves with them and goodness knows how hyper she is when it's her first paper. I just hope that she doesn't indulge healthily into silly mistakes. Nothing seems more foolish to me than that, and she sadly is a natural at it.
I've been trying to tutor her for three years over it, and she's got a sharp head. But she's too excited and a mass of nerves when it comes to tackling the paper. I mean, what's so terrifying about Maths? It's all practical application and formulas. People think I'm crazy for loving Maths so much; maybe am I. But either way, I just hope Ishaani does not throw my 'keeping calm' tips in the bin the moment she enters the exam hall. I've worked too hard upon those.
Fingers crossed.
Coming back to other discussions, Makar Sankranti is round the corner! Mota Babuji has already got us the kites and the reels and we are all set to have a blast! Luckily, our exams get over on the 15th, so we can celebrate the entire day without any worry! Could this get any better? I think not! I just hope that my fears are only irrational and it's just me being a little pessimistic.
Eh well, it's getting late for tomorrow and I need to have my mind sharp for the exam! I might get through another round of revision for tomorrow's Science paper. Science paper first is always a lucky charm for me, so I'm praying that it goes well. The first exam is always the key motivation for the rest to go well.
And I'll stop chattering so much now though I'm certain it's nerves before the exam. Talk about giving Ishaani tips for being calm. I, myself, need to stop blabbering first.
Goodnight and see you soon!
Constructive criticism will be more than welcome and sorry for any typos. :D :D
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