I'm Forever Yours

14.The Extempore

Ail's POV
We had joint school extempore competition and guess what. I and Tif were going for the extempore. It was going to be held at St. Xavier's, Jawalakhel on the 21st of September, and that is tomorrow. And grade mind were the audience from Xavier's. That means all Andy, Kunsang, Millennium and Akshath would be watching. I hope it goes well.

Tif's POV
*The next day*
I reached the school. We were in our regular school uniform. White shirt, navy blue skirt up to the knees, navy blue socks up to the knees as well, black polished shoes and hair plated neatly in two.

This is our boring school uniform. I don't like it, but I'd hate of it ever got changed.

I saw Ail walking towards me. At least if we go for extempore, we didn't have to attend those boring classes. We were to be accompanied by Mrs. Hala Rubban, the most strict teacher of our school.

As St. Xavier's and St. Marts were only separated by a brick wall, we walked up till Xavier's front gate and entered the auditorium. As we went in, me and Ail kept quiet cause we were told by Rubban to keep quiet.

We entered the auditorium. It was already filled with people. In a corner, I saw Andy, Mil, Ak and Kun waving at us. As Ms. Rubban was there with us, we couldn't wave back but I managed to smile at them.

There were 12 participants, 2 from each school. Me and Ail's turn was at the end.

The M.C. started the program. The first boy was from Xavier's, Lalitpur and that was Aaron Shrestha. He took a piece of paper from the bowl and read the topic, "If you were a person of another gender for a week, how would you utilize that week."

I listened patiently. At first, he said how these days boys found girls unpredictable. According to him, if he was to become a girl for one whole week, as he would become a girl, he would hang out with girls and know what things they actually talk about. Then he would slowly try to keep up with them and learn things about girls. Then even if it was impossible, maybe, just maybe he would understand what girls are like and then after being back a boy, he would go to get a Nobel prize for knowing what a girl really wants.

All clapped for him. Next was another girl from Xavier's as well. She introduced herself as Reeya Shahi. She took yet another piece of paper, which read, "If you were to die tomorrow, what would you do today?"

She was cunning and she said that she would donate all her property to the orphanages after her death (a terrible liar) and even her organs after death. Then she would spend times with her family and friends, cherish all the memories, have a get together, dance, have a pajama party and loads of fun. In the end she said that if she really was to die tomorrow, she would be very lucky because no one in the world knows their death day. They are always worried about what ifs and why. When she would know her death, she could always make her last day on earth a memorable one and if there was life after death, then she would always cherish those memories. She said that all of us live only once but if we live properly, once is enough.

Finally the other contestants went and in the end, just before Ail was my turn. I went on the stage and took a paper. The topic was, "What inspires you the most in life."

I started," In life sitting idly is easy, taking inspiration is hard and being an inspiration is the hardest.

It may sound quite odd but my source of inspiration are the stars. Stars are brilliant. They manage to light up the darkness. They ultimately fade away one day, but they don't stop burning. They manage to make the black and chilly night sky so bright even if they are so far. Even when we don't see the stars, they are always there, behind the sun, always with everybody, shining brightly, even when their light can't be seen. Even a falling star still shines. They mark the light as well as darkness. In other words, they mark the positive as well as negative things in life. They show reality, not just fake world full of illusions. They don't only shine in the darkness, they shine along with the darkness, making black dark night so stunningly awesome

They inspire me, they make me want to believe that one can shine even in the darkest moments. That's why I love the stars. Thank you." I concluded.

The stage clapped for me. I smiled and went back.

Andy gave me a thums up and I smiled at him.

Next was Ail. I hope she would do well. She looked a bit nervous while picking up the piece of paper and it read, "If you could go a few years back, what would you change in life and why?"

Ail's POV
I took a deep bredth and said, "If I could go a few years back and change, I wouldn't still do anything. It sounds odd. Why would I waste a chance like that? I could correct all my mistakes but I don't want to.

What I am today is because of what I was yesterday. I love myself for who I am. The challenges I took has made me strong. We only regret the things that we have done. But do we ever think how much would we regret if we had not done that thing? No we don't. And as I go deeper, I would regret a lot of i correct all my mistakes. I don't want to go back in time. I am proud of my past. If I change my past, then my present will be affected. I am doing well the way I am. Of course I was foolish some times but that was fun. I made memories. And that was fun. No one should meddle with the past. So my life would still be the same even if would go back in time. Thank you."

The program ended. I looked at Andy and others and I saw Kun smiling at me. I smiled back. Soon after, Tif came and gave me a big hug. "You said very well Ail." She complemented.

"You were wonderful." I said.

At lunch,Andy, Mil, Ak, and Kun came and congratulated us in our performance. Andy whispered something in Tif's ear and she smiled. Seems like they are getting on very well. Finally Kun came to me and said, "I listened to both my heart and what you said today and so I will wait. I will wait for my princess and live a happy life with her."

I smiled at him.

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Author's note
The main aim of this chapter is to make you realize that all of you are special the way you are. You don't have to change. Please comment and vote. XOXOXOXOXO