Eventually that catastrophic pandemic was over and those monotonous online classes too. Every student had a soulful joy because after a sabbatical the schools were going to reopen. Those lovely bits and bobs were going to resume. The day the school got reopened there was chaos in the assembly ground, on the stairs in fact everywhere, the same situation was in all the schools. Anushka, a new girl in the district’s well known school, was stepping down the stairs. September's autumn breeze was to blow her lob hairs, her beauty was the reason behind the freshness of the morning. Aaditya, who has been studying in the same school for years, unexpectedly saw her. For the first time, he felt affected towards someone. An overwhelming desire flourished in his cardio. Since he was oblivious to her, he kept going.
(The teacher in 9th class was taking attendance…..)
Aaditya…Present sir
Anushka…Anushka…(who is Anushka? The teacher asked), sorry sir…present sir (she hesitated).
Teacher: Are you new to...