Love is Blind

Chapter 3

"I'm on my way to interview. It's a big day for me. Wish me luck, pee-ka-boo." It was the next morning and I was in cab feeling a little bit nervous. So, I called Pulkit.

"What? Interview? Even our first semester hasn't ended and you are searching for a job?"

"It's just an NGO, not a corporate job."

"Oh, okay. Best of luck to you, Aku. Have a great day. Call me whenever you are free."

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"Hi", I called up Pulkit around noon.

"Hey, baby. How you doin' ?"

"Guess what, I am now a part of NGO." I could sense excitement in my own voice.

"Okay."

"What? Aren't you happy for me?"

"Of course, I am happy for you. But the thing is you told me to guess."

"Oh! I am sorry, jaanu. But there is still some twist. I didn't actually have to give interview coz there was a school friend of mine who recommended me."

"Woah! Now that's the thing I couldn't have guessed."

"Ya."

"By the way, you never discussed about joining some NGO."

"I know. I always had this feeling in me that we should share our gifts to the needy people. So, I joined this NGO which helps and motivates slum children towards studies."

"That's a nice thing."

"But there is a problem."

"And what is that?", he asked.

"I will have to go every weekend to teach these kids. So, we will not be able to meet on weekends. And we will have to also cancel our plan for tomorrow."

"No problem. We will still be having five days of the week. That's enough for me to be with you. Infact, even a moment with you is more than enough."

"Aww, muaah. Ok, bye."

"Hmm. Bye."

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Next day , i.e. , Saturday

Today, I went to teach kids. The first day was more about introduction, discussion about future dreams and wishes, things they would have changed if they could and motivating them towards dreaming big, working hard in whichever field they want to go either sports or studies, and ultimately achieving that dream or even more than that but never to settle at less than they want.

After the day was over, I clicked a selfie with them and sent it to Pulkit. After waiting for five minutes, I received a message with three kiss emojis.

Coincidentally, I met Abhay Kumar, my school friend who recommended me in NGO.

"I didn't know that you also teach kids", I intrigued Abhay.

"Yes, I do. My students live just 2 streets away from here."

"Okay."

"By the way, I knew you would be here."

"How did you know?"

"Well, I was in the charge of allocating students to new comers in the NGO. So, I thought it's better to have a friend nearby than a stranger. And, that's why, I allocated you this area."