Declaimer: This is entirely an authors’ creation.
Characters and names of places mentioned in the writing bear no resemblance to
anyone.
“Everything is just a matter of time”
Everything is just a matter of time.
Nastiest phase may not be always same, one day or the other everything will be
just fine. No one can say what will happen tomorrow and no one has the power to
hold back bygone days.
Tashi, a very humble, shy and pretty girl was a
dreamer. She loved exploring and challenging task. She accepted everything as
an opportunity to learn and unlearn. Since her pre-primary she was a hard
worker and was loved by all the teachers and other students. Tashi was an icon,
all time class topper and a role model for rest of the students. She was
ambitious and wanted to become a doctor. On 17th December, 2000, she
completed her primary education from Nagtsang Primary School which was located just
next to her village. School administration recognized her talent and awarded
her “Best Student of the Year”.
Everything went well and was over for the year 2000.
All the students and teachers were excited and left for winter vacation. They
started to plan different trips with their family and friends at different
places. Students planned for a picnic, trip to new places and may more. But Mrs.
Pelden, a class teacher of Tashi was left with full of worries in her nerves.
She talked to herself, looked for ways and means to do something best. As she
had promised, she had to keep everything to herself. It was something
unimaginable for her. A big gap was created in her heart and couldn’t think
about leaving undone. Everything came up in her mind just like a rolling boulders
from a high cliff.
Everything was same for Tashi! Winter vacation was nothing
exciting for her because she had been cherishing every new day as a gift of god.
Unlike other students’, trip to new places and winter picnic with friends
during vacation were just a dream for Tashi. Her only plan was to work more and
earn little amount to make her own living. Winter and summer vacation were considered
as a golden days for her because on vacation, she earns little amount to make
her living.
Next year Tashi without choice had to move to new
school. Compared to previous winter vacation, this time Tashi started to think
more about her earning. What about if she failed to earn enough? Starting from
19th December to 10th February, she worked in one of the
construction site carrying sand, gravels and stones. She worked very hard and
sincerely from 6:00am to 6:00pm everyday. Since vacation were her golden days
to earn little amount, she didn’t feel any difficulties working for 12hours
everyday. Rather she took it as opportunity to earn more. Within that 51days,
she earned Nu. 5100 which was a huge amount for her. She thought that Nu. 5100
will be more than enough for her to manage everything for one whole year.
On 11th February, she stopped going for
work and started to get ready for her new school. She was little excited to be
in new school because she will be in boarding school and she need have to worry
about everyday meals unlike her previous school days. Washing her torn bag and
her only kiera and tago gifted by her aunt when she was in class four, she
talked to herself ‘this time I need not have to walk carrying books on my back
everyday from school. I will get enough time to read books. So I will fully
utilize the time and read more than 100 books’. She also planned to take part
in all the activities conducted in the school because she missed those
opportunities in her pre-primary School.
Her reporting date in new school was on evening of 14th
February. She woke up early in the morning, washed her face, offered fresh
water and lit a small butter lamp in alter. She murmured some prayers, closed
her eyes and sought blessings from almighty God for her safe journey to new
school and for the wellbeing of all sentient beings. After her prayer, she
prepared her packed lunch and breakfast together. Everything was ready by
5:00am and she came out of her house at 5:10am to start her journey towards the
road point. It was still before the break down of dawn. None of the neighbors
were woke up, dogs were still in deep sleep and birds were still silent. Morning
breeze was gently blowing own her face and her silky hair was blown in all the
direction. She started her journey with a heavy heart.
To be continued…
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