Ariyan entered his room with a long face. It clearly shows something happened. He was living in a rented place . He was a bachelor and had no family so the house was empty but it felt too empty today he didn't know why. Maybe because of the darkness of the hallway due to the power cut. Today was the result of the 10th board exams. Most of the students passed with good marks and so was Puja how? I will save it for later. Ariyan entered school with an anxious mind. Cause it was the result of him also. The teacher in charge promised him that if his class gets the highest score in English then would promote him as a permanent employee. He worked his butt off because of this. Maybe he will succeed this time.
"As you know today was the 10th result day, and our Math teacher's class has scored the highest in the school both in Math and English. It is the first time so I congratulate both the teachers. Keep it up."
The headmaster said in the staff room. Another teacher whispered in Ariyan's ear.
"Congratulations bro, maybe he will promote you now."
"So , Congratulations to the maths teacher for the promotion."
Ariyan was shocked as hell. Why is he the only one getting attention here. He stepped out when the headmaster came out.
"Sir, you told me this time I will be promoted as a permanent employee if I do better. I have experience in other schools also."
"He is a permanent employee from the joining day. Why should I promote you. Also getting promotions like that have perished long ago. You also know SSC is the best to join as permanent."
"I know sir after masters the situation was a bit chaotic for me or else I would have joined as permanent."
"I have to go now. I have lots of work today."
All the students employees were so surprised to see him like that . He was so down that. How can a jolly person keep that much quiet. He was standing in the bus stand when a flash of the past came across his mind. He was going in a trip that day with his family after Masters and suddenly a bus hit their car and everything went off there. He was the only one who survived. He barely had someone to play the hospital bills when he was senseless.
"Sir?"
"Ha, oh Puja how were your results?" He tried to make a broken smile.
"It was good thanks to you. Your comics, songs and novels have helped me better than books."
"It's indeed your efforts. What major are you taking ? Have you decided yet?"
"Of course but I haven't decided on the subject combination."
"Good then, think carefully, and go home safely."
The bus was coming near the stop. Puja was hesitating to do something. As if something is stuck in her throat.
"Sir, actually I have something to give you. I actually wanted to give it to you for a long time but I didn't have the courage."
"What..?"
Before he could say any other words Puja handed a letter wrapped in a red envelope and ran as fast as she could. Ariyan was startled but he couldn't return it now cause the bus is close.
"Sir, are you coming or not?"
"Yes yes."
He answered the contractor.
He almost forgot about the letter cause he was lost in his thoughts the whole way, but while pulling out all the stuff from his pocket he found the letter in it. He was a little curious but it was not his first receiving something from the students. But he was curious especially about what role does play in his students lives. Does also think the same or is it just a simple attraction?
TO MY TEACHER:
Sir do you know I dreamed about a morning today where the sun is rising the blue sea was shining like gold in Sunshine. But do you know what did. I dreamt about before meeting you that day?
It was the total opposite. It was a Sunset where I wanted to end my life. But you brought hope in my life how?
Whenever you gave me the courage to not to give up and wanted to live forward. You found the best alternatives for me. To remember English words you wanted me to read comics rather than vocabularies. You wanted me to listen to the English songs you suggest or the quotes by my favourite authors. Or maybe it was that day in the library when it all started.
I entered the library as I don't know because of your kindness or because of my foolishness my heart starts to beat fast whenever I meet your eyes . You were laughing while reading the book. It seems to be the most precious creation of God to me. I wanted to be the reason to smile. A gentle brize brushed your hair smoothly and I wanted to be the wind which comforts you.
You became the umbrella whenever bad luck rained on me. You became the light of hope whenever the fear of failure surrounds me. You become the heavy coat whenever sorrows freeze me to death. I want to return all the warmth and care you gave me. Cause you are my sunshine. I like you.
A drop of tear fell in the letter. Ariyan didn't realise when did he started to shed tears. It was not his first time reciveing something like that but may be because of that little girl's poetic descriptions he thought it was kind of different. It made him realise that may be due to mere admiration but she made his teacher feel worthy in this cold world. He felt less empty than that.
"That little girl. I will scold you hard."
He wipped his tears with a happy smile. And changed the headline.
"To my sunshine."
