It's All In The Mind √

Chapter Four

" What exactly makes you search for a job when you could easily relax, exempted from every daily expenses because of some fortune telling bullshit? "

The principal of Allah Meherbaan Public School had the most amicable face on earth, but Shaahid could easily mentally remove his mask and uncover the cunning hideous face behind. The man weighed more than 150 kilos, did not fit into any regular chair, so a special chair was created for him. And he forever had problems with any handsome man who had reputations in the society.
Shaahid did not take more than ten seconds to make out all of these.

" I'm glad you know so much about me. "
Shaahid grinned.

" People know Hitler, Osama, Godse. Quite a lot about them. Though I don't think they should be glad to be known that way. " , he twisted his lips.

" You mean, you know me for all the wrong reasons? That I'm not famous but infamous? " , Shaahid grinned wider.

" And shameless too. " , frustration clearly oozed from his fat red face which he wiped off in the form of sweat.

" Which again means, I'm in no position to get a job, at least in Fareedpur, because I'm infamous out here to the heads of the society. " , Shaahid now gave in, making a sad face.

And that completely satisfied his ego.
The evil glitter in his eyes returned, he shoved on his chair making the poor woods cry in pain.
" Unless someone is too generous. And I like being generous. You are hired as the music teacher. But for a temporary tenure. Prove yourself so that you can stay. "

" Oh.... I didn't believe you could be so generous.

But what exactly do I have to prove? "

" That you are capable. Also if I see or hear you starting your Astrology bullshit here, I'll fire you in no time. "

" You are the first person who could so correctly judge them to be a fucking bullshit. Laymen believe me so much that I'm embarrassed.

So, I'll join from tomorrow morning.

By the way, your youngest daughter at home will soon undergo an accident. Very soon. If you wanna prevent that, call home and ask others to sit surrounding her and not let her move. "

The fat man horrifyingly stared at Shaahid.
" What the hell!!! I asked you not to, and you began fooling me instantly! Get lost now, and don't even come tomorrow! "

Shaahid did not say a word more, and began to go.

He however turned one last time, and found the man frantically dial someone on phone.

Poor soul. Shaahid walked out of the gate. He knew he would be called back, by evening.

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Sakina stood in the middle of the garden staring at the sky, when Shaahid walked in and caught a glimpse of her.
He moved towards her.

" Good afternoon Sakina ma'am! How was your test? "

Sakina threw a glance at him, deeply disturbed, as her chain of thoughts broke.

" Why the hell am I answerable to you? "

Shaahid smiled wide.
" Often such answers come as excuses, when you do bad in tests. Don't worry, you'll do better next time! "

" Oh please!
I'm an extremely good student.
The test got cancelled. I received a call from them in the morning. It's postponed till tomorrow. "

" I see. Which means you'll have to prepare tonight again. " , he scratched his chin.

" Of course. To do well, one has to work hard.
What do you do? " , Sakina asked suddenly.