Life of Problems

chapter 32

Don't forget why were you sent there, still dare to disrespect your teacher? I heard your friends were with you too, what type of people are you making friendship with? Kathy's mom continued.

Mom, can I say anything? Kathy asked irritatedly.

What else will you say? You have brought shame to us everywhere. You useless girl. You're lucky that they called me, l am giving you a chance,so don't make me tell your dad about your disrespectful behavior.

Mom...

Have you done anything good in your life? Your brother is the first boy of class,all the teachers love him. And you? You just keep making us embarrassed in front of others... you...

Okay! I am useless, idiot, disrespectful and all the bad things one can be, alright? Keshav( Kathy's brother) is good,l am bad, so just let me be. I am not him mom,l am a different person, when will you get it? I don't like studying like him,l like..l like..

You like that stupid boxing. Have you ever seen children of any respectful family doing those nonsense, cheap things? What will our relatives say about that,have you ever thought? How will we face our business partners?

Right! You worry about relatives,neighbours,colleagues, friends and everyone else. Can't you just worry about me sometime? How a sport on this earth is supposed to be cheap? Tell me why do you never support me in my decisions, Kathy shouted. Why do I never get any help from my family?

You know that your dad doesn't like these meaningless stuffs you keep doing,if you were interested in science or business or...

That's my life mom, maybe you have forgotten that. I will decide what to do.

I don't know, she shouted indignantly. Let me warn you ,one more complain and I will tell your dad... you...

Stay well, Kathy cutted the call. Her face so stiff,l had never seen before that. There were tears in her eyes, what she was trying hard to control.

It's alright Kathy,l said hesitantly. I have already gotten lecture from my dad, don't lose your heart, okay?

It's good to be like you, she said watching at Jiya who was sitting in her chair before desk and writing something. She turned and stared at Kathy in confusion.

What? Kathy said. We all did the same thing, but no one scolded you, threatened you, right? You can do whatever you want,live in the way you like,still you pretend to be so sad? To gain other's sympathy? If l were you...

Kathy,l interrupted. watch your word.

Why? I am telling the truth. You have more freedom than us, you're not in short of money like Nick, you are talented and beautiful. What's so wrong with you to stay sad always? If l were you,l would have been very happy. You...

So you wish to be an orphan? Jiya asked calmly.

You aren't an orphan! You have your dad, righ? Also your stepmother...

Obviously. You know what? I am allergic to my family, so l haven't met with them in 8 years and I enjoy my brother calling me devil so much that l feel like dancing everytime we meet, Jiya chuckled. Perfect life, isn't it?

Kathy fell silent. That what your problem is! I thought. Never can control yourself. Never think before saying anything.

But there must be some reason.... for what Jwel behaves in this way, Kathy argued.

Can you two stop? Why are you pulling out past? Kathy, your problems have nothing to do with her, alright? So, please...

Joe didn't tell you? Jiya interrupted. I killed my mom, Jiya said coldly. And obviously l am damn happy about that,she said. Having fun. Her unusual calm and cold voice gave me a strange feeling.

Jiya you! Kathy shouted.

Don't shout! You have problems, that simply doesn't mean you can call someone sympathy seeker randomly and they won't mind. Jiya grabbed her school bag and started towards door. 

Oh yeah,she turned. Everyone wishes to have the thing she doesn't have, human psychology, ask Joe. She started again.

Jiya! Don't go. Let's talk,l called but she left.

An uncomfortable silence fell in the room and Kathy definitely was feeling guilty now for her behavior what was clear in her face.

You should learn to control yourself, Kathy. I said softly. You can't burst out your anger on someone else. I know you didn't mean to hurt her, but you did. You should think before saying anything. Saying something like that of course hurts. She must miss her mom.Kathy didn't say anything ,she lowered her head slowly.