It was the third term ,the Final Exams were to begin in April and then comes the Summer Holidays .Oh to think of it was pure joy for the students and Teachers but to Raji and Magdalene it was time of lethargy bordering on loneliness yes becoming lonely because they are away from the pulsating life of School with students noise and fun .

It was the first week in the month of March when Fritz had come tonthe Staffroom a scene generally not seen by any as Fritz rarely steps in tonthe Staffroom because he was given a separate tiny locker cum room for his use.He was in quiet conversation with Raji and Magdal though was curious to know the matter yet she was always very discreet in front of others though from that day of Raji s fall both of them had been having lovely conversations through messages though Fritz would love to have more time with Magdalene yet sge would never allow it . Strictly they would follow the rules of the School putting the mobile on silent mode till classes get over.Raji too was in this agreement .

Raji noting the quizzical expression of Magdalene made signs to her and as they made their way to the rest room she quietly whispered to Magdalene the news of Fritz being selected on the National level for a conference of Physical Training Teachers in Hyderabad.It was for three days and he was leaving on Thursday evening and arriving on Monday morning.Magdalene hearing the news knew not why became so down casted in spirit and waited for the evening to come .

Fritz met her up on the way to the Bus stop and she got all the details of his conference and the bus came soon so both in their way exchanged a lot of messages.
Two day went by and Thursday morning came and Fritz had taken off from the morning and packing his things bade a loud bye bye to Raji and quiet meaningful nod to Magdalene.In actuality Raji was also kept in the dark by Magdalene and told Fritz that otherwise she will not even message.

She said "Fritz I have been such a close friend of...