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Somewhere in the school bus on roads of San Francisco

Nandini's Pov

Uff... Kids. How can anyone deal with 20 children at a same time. Only god knows. So today's topic was opposite words in class. I divided kids into two groups and enacted actions like one will do happy other sad,big small. But when comes left and right kids ran in opposite direction and created chaos. All in all the job of Kindergarten teacher is very difficult. Also it's like being mother of each and every kid when you don't know how does it feel to be mother.

However the kids behave when I count till five. It's like a signal for them that now Ma'am will come and take our pencil box. Ya that's a threat for them. They love their pencil box so that's the only option for me. But I love them to core. Because their smiles work like magic. They live their lives to their best. Stress not at all and we get stressed on almost anything from getting late to getting a job.

Damn! I forgot to call Grace's parents. Oh so she is my new student. Very sweet. But there is a problem here. Ya
sweets is the only problem. It's been two weeks since her admission and she only bring cupcakes in her lunch except for three alternative days. And when I asked why she brings them most of the time, she says "Mumma gives me".Ok so let's talk to her Mumma.

Nandini Pov ends

Nandini was searching Grace's mother's number in sheet of parents numbers given to her by school administration. She finds it and called the number but it was busy. Then she dialled the number of her father. Bell rings. Call answered.

Receiver: Hello

Nandini: Hello Sir

Receiver: Umm Hey May I know who's this.

Nandini: Sir I am speaking from Star Kids School

Receiver: Okkkaay how can I help you?

Nandini: Sir I am her class teacher and may I ask why you only give her cupcakes. I know they are very tasty and all but everyday you send them with her. It's bad na for her health. I know there can be reasons like your wife only make cupcakes or your daughter likes only them. But you tell me it will effect her health or not?

Receiver: ah..umm...Ms I think there is..

Nandini: Yes it will effect her health and it is the duty of both of us that she stay healthy and safe. Are you understanding what I am saying?

Receiver: Uhh ya I think you're right but Ma'am there is some mis...

Nandini: I am not misleading you but you are her parents and it's your duty to protect her. So will she bring cupcakes from tomorrow?

Receiver: Sorry who?

Nandini: Grace. Who else?

Receiver: Umm actually I am ..I think you are misunderstanding my number.

Nandini: Umm..You are Grace's father na?

Receiver: Uhh.. no

Nandini: Oh shit! I am so sorry I think it's wrong number. I didn't...hold on if you knew that you are not that person
whom I want to talk why didn't you told me?

Receiver: Uhh... Ma'am I tried but you were busy in thinking about umm what's her name.. ya Grace. Also you cut my talks whenever I tried.

Nandini: Ohh..there must be some printing mistake here. So sorry to disturb you.

Receiver: It's fine Ma'am. I must say you are very concerned for your student.  Your child must be very lucky.

Nandini: What do you mean? If I have kids then only I can get concerned for them.

Receiver: No no no..But if you are a mother then you can know better.

Nandini: It's  not true. A teacher also knows that what is best but it will take some time to understand.

Receiver: ya you are right. Hold on means you are not a mother.

Nandini: ya so what?

Receiver: can I ask you something?

Nandini: ya it's my fault for blabbering so you can ask.

Receiver: are you married?

Nandini: no

Receiver: any boyfriend?

Nandini: no

Receiver: girlfriend?

Nandini: what?

Receiver: umm are you single?

Nandini: ya I am but don't flaunt your smartness I am not interested.

Receiver: excuse me..
who said I am interested in you. It's just that from your talks it shows that how much you care so I  thought maybe someone is very lucky.

Nandini: ohh..

Receiver: But now you have started so how about we meet and I'll show my smartness cupcake.

Nandini: Seriously cupcake. Roadside Romeo grow up I said na I am not interested.

Receiver: I also said na I am not interested but I am interested to know you.

Nandini: why?

Receiver: I don't know maybe something or someone wants to take interest.

Nandini: I am sorry sir..it's a wrong number. I told you na. Sorry for inconvenience. B..

Receiver: Hello who sir ? I am sure I am your age cupcake. Oh by the way I am Manik. Manik Malhotra.

Nandini: Don't call me that.

Manik: My choice. Also you like it. I know you are blushing now . So tell me your place or mine? See what you are doing I didn't speak cheesy lines with anyone but with you it's magic. Wait. Are you a magician also I...

Nandini: Uggh.... Stop. Sorry for disturbing. Bye.

Call hanged up.

Manik: hello hello cupcake.. teacher.. star what was the name???

Manik said to himself interesting cupcake and smiles.