Chapter 1
"Students, you are expected to submit your respective
presentations on Marketing latest by tomorrow. I hope you all didnt forget
about it,did you?" A firm voice echoed in the classroom.
" No Miss D'souza We do remember" The whole 34
students said or rather shouted together
" Thats better. I give Ms.Jodha the responsibility to
collect the pen drives and submit it at my workstation. Ms.Jodha, are you
here?" Ms.D'souza asked as a 20 year old girl raised her hand.
" Yes,Miss D'souza. I'm right here!!" Jodha said,
in her ever green innocent and lively voice.
" So Ms.Jodha. Will you take the responsibilty
of..." Before she could complete her words, Jodha said loudly," I
will Ms.D'souza. I will collect it and submit it to you in the first
half." forcing Ms.D'souza to give one of her rare smiles.
Jodha had always been Miss.D'souza's favourite student.
Miss.D'souza appreciated her eagerness to take up the work,whatever it may be
and her innocence. At the same time, she feared for the innocent soul.' Earthly
experiences haven't tainted this purity yet.' This was her thought after her
encounter with Jodha, an year ago.
FB: ONE
YEAR AGO
"So Miss.?" Ms. D'souza asked a nineteen year old
girl.
"Ms.Jodha Singh." Jodha said proudly. Ms. D'souza
examined her from top to bottom. She was wearing a black tight jeans along with
a royal blue blouse top.
" So Ms. Jodha, if I am right, then you are from
Hallwards Public School." She asked her again, checking her documents.
"Yes Miss. I've been there since my pre primary class.
You can check and confirm it if you wish." Jodha replied back, confident.
" Ms.Jodha, What brings you here, may I ask?"
Ms.D'souza asked, smiling.
Jodha was a little surprised as she thought that Ms.D'souza
doesn't know how to smile. But, remembering her question, she replied wisely.
" Miss. The first and core reason is the need for good and quality
education which comes in the budget. I believe if you need something which has
options to choose from, then one should choose the best keeping in mind their
necessities, budget and quality of the product."
Ms.D'souza was amazed at her maturity. She cross questioned
her,"So, you believe that education is a 'product'.Am I right?"
" It certainly is. Even when we choose to marry someone,
we choose the best keeping in mind our needs. That does not mean that we are
thinking of it as a product, rather it helps us to choose wisely."
For maybe the first time, Ms.D'souza was left speechless by a
student. She couldnt help but grin widely at the cute but remarkably
intelligent nineteen year old beautiful and innocent girl standing in front of
her. She patted her shoulder and said," You've cleared the written test as
well as the interview. We would mail further details to you latest by 25th
April. Congratulations!"
Jodha's eyes widen and her jaw dropped. It was like a dream
come true. Admission in the college of her dreams!! Yippe!
Ms.D'souza smirked at her antics and closed her mouth with
her hand.
Jodha tightly hugged her and said, "You aren't joking
right?? I...I will study here, right?"
"Yes dear, you are certainly right." She responded,
before hugging her back.
Jodha realised that in haste she hugged Ms.D'souza. She
quickly broke the hug as she picked up her hand bag.
She said, " Before going, can I say or rather advise you
something Miss?"
Ms.D'souza was surprised. She said, " Yes.. Go ahead. I'll
not mind." Jodha's face lit up as soon as she heard "not mind". She quickly
replied, " You know Mam, I think you should laugh more frequently. Or at least smile.
Its not such a bad thing, you see." Ms. D'souza smiled widely at her,
surprising Jodha.
"See. I can smile" She said.
" I told you its not a bad thing!!" Jodha said, giving her
million dollar smile.
Ms.D'souza patted her cheek and said, " Now go home fast..
You need to tell your parents, right?"
Jodha looked at her shocked when she suddenly remembered
something and hit her forehead by her hand. "Oh yes!! How can I forget? Chalo ab
I need to go! Will see you later Mam!!" She hugged Ms.D'souza again and ran
through the corridors.
Ms.d'souza smiled at her retreating figure. She had, for the
first time, witnessed such an innocent and lively soul. She sent a silent
prayer to heaven for Jodha's well being and happiness before going back to her
station.
FB ENDS
Ms.D'souza smiled as she recalled her memories with Jodha,
beautiful ones.
PRECAP: AKDHA MEET!!!
I know it was short.. but bacche ki jaan loge kya?? Enjoy reading!😆❤️
Love you all,🤗
Regards,
Anushka...
comment:
p_commentcount