Batch 23

27th March of 2018

Part I

I open the door of the room that was alloted to me for the session of 2018-19,I excitedly took a look around and my parents and sister enter behind me carrying my luggage.

Delaney (Narrator)-
only two beds in a room and a beautiful view outside this is thousand times better than my last year's room

Mom(while running her fingers on the table top)-
Hmm,but it's a little dusty in here, you have to clean up first before arranging your things

Delaney-
I'll do that later on after my classes gets over.

Eva,my elder sister took out her phone and sat on the chair that was kept nearby she has shared the least interest to spend her time with the family.She hates indulging in our conversation and she appreciates being alone most of the time. At times,I do feel i annoyed her as I'm more of a people's pleaser and I'm more oriented to my goals as a person.

Dad-
look you even have a board that you can fill about yourself (he took out a marker from the shelf and started fillings the details)In which section are you in ?

Delaney -
Section B

Dad-
Okay..... section B.....and your hobby, there's alot so I don't know what to write and what about your aim in life?

Eva-(casually)
That would be an athlete

Talk about a person who is not good at keeping secrets or should I say a person who don't want to keep any secrets.My parents glance towards me looking concerned.

Mom(angrily)-
Do you still want to do that after your 10th

Dad-
The status of a sports person in India is the worst . Would you even be able to pay your bills with the salary that you'll get

Mom(calming herself down)-
Listen Delaney....... don't put your heads in the cloud honey,this is your board year and you have to get good marks to be able to get into science stream and even joining a coaching would be easy with a scholarship.And as for sports it should be a hobby,you know.......to freshen up your mind when you get tired of studying.

Delaney (while trying to contain her emotions)-
Don't make such a big fuss about it.......you know how Eva is right , she's just kidding and even in well verse with the outcome of sports so .......(I took the marker from my dad's hand and wrote D-O-G-T-O-R on the board)see,it's being a doctor and it will always be , nothing to worry about .

Mom(looking at the board )-
Then change that 'G' to 'C'

Delaney(changing it C)-
Ooo..kkk

They look relieved after hearing that.My parents like any other parent do not understand dreams and aspirations

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PartII

When we were indulging in our conversation.Daka approach at the door carrying only one suitcase in her hand . On returning back from home I could see she has put on some weight and hair kinda look like a mess .I'm sure no one was ready to cut it for her at home.Daka is a 5'4feet tomboy and also one of my close friend.Her first crush happens to be a girl in class VI .But since she thought that it was abnormal and was scared that her family would never approve of it ,she convinced herself that it was a phase and manage to sweep her feelings under the rug for 4 years.....until class XI she made a choice to finally live the life she wants and finally decided to dress up like 'kristen Stewart 'well not like in Twilight but like the Charlie's Angel Kristen Stewart.That is one Disney moment that Daka went through and I have to admit,it's pretty cool to have a gay best friend like her.

Delaney( while hugging Daka excitedly)-
Daka.......I thought you won't come today and where is all your luggage

Daka(while pointing outside)-
It's outside you need to help me in arranging my stuffs later......but before that ( Daka said in a hurry and looked at Erica's parents) I actually need a little help from you aunty. My mom was quite busy today so she couldn't come and drop me and I kinda need you to do a little thing for me

She took out a piece of paper from the piles of paper in her file and hesitantly showed it to my mom.My mom took a close look at it for a while and looked utterly surprise at her.

Mom-
You want me to pay your school fees?

Daka(being confused)-
Noooo

I took the paper from her hand which was for a fact her school fee receed.She must have mistaken it with her attendance application

Delaney-
This is your fee receed

Daka(burst into laughter )-
I'm sorry,I was going to show you this (while showing another paper) will you sign this attendance sheet for me

Mom(laugh along)-
Sure Daka..... don't give me your property papers next time (Mom took the paper and sign it for her)Here you go

Eva(look least interested in everything that was happening)-
Dad.....it's already going to be 9:00. If you don't mind I have somewhere to be at.

Dad-
You're right....I think we should get going now Delaney

Mom(in a hurry) -
We problably should,Dela arrange your things nicely and don't eat those pastries alone ,do share it with Daka(as she was saying all these things,she gave me a tight hug and continue talking)This year is an important year not just for you but for us as a family,I'd you get good marks this year you could have your choices for all the best schools and coaching in the country,and that would take you a step ahead towards your dream of becoming a doctor , don't let this opportunity slip away from your hands .....okay

Delaney-
Yes mom, I know what I have to do

They made their way down the staircase as my mom continue to shout

Mom-
Do keep the hotcase down the cupboard ok,it becomes hard to wash if you put it openly

Delaney-
Mom it's suitcase ,not hotcase

Mom-
Oo sorry it sounds like the same thing

They enter in their car and bid me goodbye and I watch them sadly as the car went out of sight behind the bush and the sound died down.

Daka(standing by my side calmly )
Are you going to cry now?

Delaney(sigh heavily )-
Nope.....this is the saddest part of being in a boarding school ,Daka when you are home you lowkey miss your hostel but when you finally reach your hostel,you just can't get the thought of your home out of your head .It sucks ......isn't it.

Daka(smirking)-
That is the reason my parents don't drop me ,I guess

Delaney (while smiling back at her )-
Let's change the topic;tell me what did you do during your vacation.

Daka(while putting her hands on my shoulders and entering our room)-
You go first.Because if I start mine you won't have the chance to talk...........

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