problems in MY society

Chapter 4

(Vishal Krishna Reddy- As Vishal 😂 obviously. Rohan's best friend, you'll see what Rohan himself looks like next chapter!)
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Nalini's P.O.V

I feel a rush of emotions right now. I'm terrified of what my parents are going to think. I only just saw the ranks on the exam notice board 15 minutes ago and I'm already like this.

My hands are shaking and trembling in fear. My friends are all so supportive and I'm grateful for them. They tell me not to worry.. but I can't help it.

Also what Rohan said..he can't say that so easily. He doesn't know what I go through..his family isn't orthodox like mine..not even my friends families are orthodox.

I mean there are probably people who are just like me or have even worse all over India..but still...I can't help but feel this way.

A single tear runs down my face. What's wrong with me? Why am I so sensitive..why am I so worrisome? My parents aren't going to kill me?

It's just. I don't like seeing them disappointed or saddened. They managed to do all this..then why can't I? All I want them to say is that they are happy and proud of me..is that too much to ask?

I suddenly feel a bundle of arms around me and lots of comforting murmurs. I smile hugging my friends back as a few more tears come out.

"It's okay Nalini, we will always be here for you and support you no matter what."

We all let go of each other and we continue walking as I wipe my tears. Geeta speaks,

"Yeah, Nalini. You have passed and you got into the top 30. What more could you want?"

I nod shrugging. I guess...
Abha speaks to me,

"Look, you are strong and you will survive through this. Believe me. I know our country is harsh and we all go through something terrible in our lives. But for someone like you whether you parents are happy or not. Just pursue your dream of becoming a doctor."

I smile hugging her and thanking her for her thoughtful words. She always say the most amazing things. Esha and Davini nod in agreement smiling at me.

I take a deep breath and continue on my way. Maybe, just maybe they will be proud and if not. It's-it's okay...I will just carry on nonetheless.

We soon head off to our individual classes and I enter the classroom holding my books and sit down.

Yes! The orthopaedic section! We will be reviewing how to fix certain bone breaks and fracture and the required procedures. Yes!

I laugh lightly in excitement and sit down on the bench and get my books and note book out as well as my stationary.

I see the work has been put on the board, oh we have a substitute teacher. How great. Lovely. I guess I'll have to review just from the book then. Not from the teacher.

I hear some laughter and glance at the other side of the classroom near the front seeing. Vishal and Rohan. Ugh. Why is Rohan's intelligence being wasted like that? Ugh.

I mean he is very intelligent, he has a lot of potential. Oh my god, what am I saying?! Shut up Nalini.

I write down notes from the book yet again I'm interrupted by some loud whispering and a camera click. I sit up and look their way.