Chapter-6

Practice started from the next day. Varun was very much excited yet scared about the play. This could damage his reputation in the school; moreover it was being headed by Samaira. He want up to the class kept his bag at the table right behind Neha. There was a piece of paper on the table. He opened it up. It was from Samaira saying "Meet me in the auditorium after assembly, everyone is gonna be there."

As soon as morning assembly was over he rushed to the auditorium but a hand pulled him back. "Where the hell do you think you are going?" said a voice.

"Sorry but I have to..... Samaira why are you stopping? We have to go to the auditorium. Isn't it?" asked a puzzled Varun.

"Yes, YOU have to but why aren't you wearing your ID card" asked Samaira with her mischievous smile.

"Oh no you are not going!..... Why... Why do you do this to me?!"

"Okay now twenty rounds of the field"

Varun was so furious at the moment that he barely controlled his anger but it was his fault. Dress code must be followed and he wasn't wearing his ID card, he was guilty. As soon Varun realised that he was a bit calm but the FREAKIN TWENTY ROUNDS! That was double than what others were doing.

Finally somehow Varun made it but he was tired. He could barely move his body and he felt like his soul is leaving his body for good, Samaira was looking nothing less than a devil that had descended on Earth to take him to hell.

As soon as he finished she was nowhere to be seen. Auditorium was the place to look for. With all his remaining energy, he dragged his body there and there she was directing the actors in the play.

"That took you long enough" She said with her back facing Varun.

"No thanks to you... Anyway let's cut this carp out and get started on the play okay?"

"As you say Monsieur"

Varun asked Samaira to show him what has been done till now. Actors took their places props were arranged, Varun and Samaira took their places and it began.

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As soon as it ended Samaira glanced at Varun. He was still observing the play with an expressionless look on his face. It was difficult for her to read his thoughts. She got up "So how was it?" asked Samaira. "For how long have you been practicing?" asked Varun narrowing his eyes but still with no expression. "About a week." "Well in that case we have a lot to do in just a couple of weeks" replied Varun with a hint of smile.

For the next few days Neha saw less of Varun. He was never into any play that much as he is in this one now. The only time of the day when Neha would talk to him was in recess and dispersal. It was difficult for her but she made sure not to convey that to Varun. Varun on the other hand was astonished to see such a great script for a play on Girl Child; the dialogues, scenario and the actors. All they needed to do was a little bit shining and they were ready.

Just a few days before the competition Samaira called everyone for a meeting to discuss about adding new thing to the play. Varun had an excellent idea "Why don't we add a little oath in the end and request the audience to take the oath with us. "That's great so they will also be a part of the play at the end" "Exactly my point."

The meeting ended and Samaira pulled Varun to the side. "You will write the pledge. Okay?" "No problem."

Finally the day arrived teachers were helping the student. Varun and Samaira were arranging the props and they both took one corner at the backstage and it all began the next ten minutes went well and soon it was time for the pledge. "I would like you all to please stand up and take the pledge with me." Judges and audience stood up, Ayushi the girl who was going to say the pledge started.

"Let's join our hands and pray to god that each and every living soul in this world treat women as equal. Let it be poor or rich........" She felt silent and forgot the lines, Samaira knew what to do then she entered the stage and continued "Young or old" Varun entered from the other side and continued "Smart or stupid".

"But it's their right to be treated as an equal"

"And it's our responsibility to make sure it happens"

"Thank You"

It seemed like it was directed in this way. Samaira was a bit surprised to see Varun doing that. Well it was finally the time for the prize distribution, and as you guessed it they on first prize.

Varun was busy packing his bag and arranging things then Samaira came there.

"How did you know what I was thinking?"

"I didn't know what you were thinking..... But I do know how you think." And Varun walked away. Samaira still standing there and thinking 'But how....?!'