Deciding between different colleges is a very hectic job.I had to do that exact job and api's constant pointers here and there only left me irritated.She had come over to our house with her husband,and 'Mustafa bhai,(apis husband) was giving me an 'I know how it feels' look.
Oh heck yeah he knows how difficult api can get at times."Api,yar this college is just not it man,I have a gut feeling this isn't it."I stressed on the 'it' part and that seemed to irritate her more.
"What's with the 'it' rubbish ,Sara!Act like a grown up for once and give me at least three good reasons for rejecting this prestigious institution."
Api and her reasons.I controlled the strong urge to roll my eyes at her.You do NOT do the eye roll business with Api,it irritates the last drop of patience out of her and yeah you don't wanna know what happens to you next.
"OK three reasons."Only three man ,this shouldn't be difficult right.I knitted my brows and thought back to the last three trial classes I had attended.
"OK Api here goes; first ,the buildings a mess.It can't even be called a proper building dude,its a tiny house to be exact.Second,I don't think that the teacher's English is upto the mark.The teachers do teach well,however I don't feel comfortable OK?Again the gut feeling there:p(I stick out my tongue at api here).last n third,I haven't attended the trial classes for the other schools and hence, I cannot give a final answer until after the next week."
I heard Fatima and Mustafa bhai chuckle ,from across the table and tried to keep a steady face myself."Stay serious you two this is a life-changing decision for our Sara."She said after giving them both a look that left them a little sobered.(or not:p)
"Api I have given three reasons ,can I go now?Oh and yeah a fourth one;this school doesn't know about the scholarship you mentioned."I smiled,satisfied.I had been up against api,the all time parliamentary debate winner and had managed to give four good points. Haha!I was getting good!Yeah me!!
"Not so fast young lady.The building doesn't matter.For the English part sweety,all accountants I worked with didn't exactly have the best English.That includes my experience at "Ferguson's" and "Earnest and young".So scratch that, OK?The teachers teach well,right?That and the scholarship are the two things I wanted you to look for.So this school has a 1/2 score.The other two schools you visit I want you to rate em on these lines,understood?"
I noded my yes,my hijab was making me feel hot and with 'Mustafa Bhai' around I couldn't take it off so I wanted to be in my room and fast.
"Can I leave now?"I asked,pulled out my lower lip to look innocent and waited for a yes.
"Yes,my little puppy!"I got up and ran toward my room,I could hear the peals of laughter behind me.Once inside my room I closed the door.Taking out the numerous pins in my hijab one by one,I gazed at my reflection. Fatima had done up my hijab today and I smiled up at her aesthetic sense.
Unlike Fatima and Api I did not-could not wear a jilbab.Too hot for it man-too hot.I was fine with the hijab because mama had made us wear it since the fifth grade I was too used to it by now to complain.
Done with the pins,I started unwrapping the fabric.Its luscious folds fell through so gracefully making me smile.Next I took off the under-scarf.Another one of my favorite pieces.I seriously loved this one to bits.It was a gift from api,when she and Mustafa bhai had come back from their trip to turkey.
I ran my fingers through my jet black hair.It was quite a mess today,being thick and all it demanded lots of pampering.I dont mind pampering my locks,they are my pride after all and my almond shaped eyes too ofcourse!I sound haughty don't I?Well I am not:D
I changing into my pajamas after bathing.Took up my tablet and opened the 'Expence Manager App',I love it to bits.It doesnt have the best icon but it does its job well so I love it.
I created a new wallet with the name,'ROOTS'.It is the college I want to join and its classes start tomorrow.I had already visited their office and discussed all necessary stuff.They knew about the scholarship Api wanted for me and it has an excellent reputation so I had my heart on it.
Alright so it will be 60k,for the first six months and 47k thereafter.I spoke out loud out of habit.Also,I need 5k for the 'Kaplan' books and 2k for the 'BPP' and 'Kaplan' kits.Roots recommended that I buy the kits of both the publications.Another 3k for a new bag and stationary and we are all set.That totalled to 70k.I decided I would pay it all from my pocket money savings.All set and done,I was ready to tell api about roots.
I changed into a long shirt and blouse and wrapped my hijab around.I signed,with Mustafa bhai around this was all necessary.Doing a double check on the expected spendings,I finally closed the app and headed out to find api and my parents. They had asked me to share my thoughts after the last trial class with the present institute was over.
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To heal a dying heart
Spiritual*Editing and Ongoing* The story evolves around two sisters, Sara and Fatima. How, Fatima's and her family's efforts help Sara heal her dying heart.
