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The Ordeal Gulping the food at one go
"Rithu, have you eaten anything? I brought some roti and sabji for you. Would you like to have some?" Amma's voice carried a tone of concern as she addressed her daughter, Rithanya.Rithanya's reaction, however, was far from appreciative. Her voice carried a sharp edge as she screeched, "Where is the roti? Why are you telling me this so late?" Impatience and frustration laced her words, the toll of her experiences evident in her tone.Before Amma could offer an explanation, Rithanya cut her off abruptly, demanding, "Give me the food." The packet was handed over in silence, a stark contrast to the motherly warmth that Amma had intended to convey. A sense of disappointment clouded Amma's features, her efforts to provide care and nourishment met with a wall of discontent.As Rithanya dug into the food with newfound vigor, her actions seemed to mirror her voracious appetite for something beyond the meal itself. Every morsel was consumed with determination, leaving no trace of the sustenanc
The Ordeal Back with Family.
Satvik was eagerly waiting for his sister's arrival. As soon as she stepped out of the car, Satvik came running to her, "Rithu...!" Both hugged each other as if they had not met for aeons.“Whoa, Whoa! What a drama!” Aunt came out teasing the siblings.“ Hello, Aunt. How are you?” Rithanya touched her aunt‟s feet in respect.“So how is your health? And, drama? As if I am doing more than what you and Dadda have been doing all these years!” She teased back. “By the way, Aunt, where is your loving, caring brother?” Rithanya looked around for her father."My brother and your uncle have gone to the playground," Aunty replied.Satvik whispered to the aunt, "We will ask Dadda and uncle if we can plan for an outing. Something like a picnic and it will also be a surprise for Rithanya."“That is fine, dear. I have no problem. I am sure your uncle also will agree,” aunty supported him. She then turned to Amma and said, “Come Geetha, let‟s prepare dinner.”“Yeah sister, let‟s go.” Amma followed
The Ordeal Holiday at the dam
The following morning, the soft rays of dawn gently filtered through the curtains, awakening Rithanya from her slumber at the familiar hour of 5 am. She instinctively anticipated the piercing sound of the hostel alarms, often accompanied by the thunderous voice of the warden, that she had grown accustomed to. However, as her eyes fluttered open, she found herself surrounded by the comforting embrace of her auntie's house, enveloped by the warm presence of her loving family. A relieved sigh escaped her lips as the realization settled in—she was far from the confines of her school. Grinning at the thought, she shifted onto her side, succumbing to the allure of sleep once again.An hour drifted by, and the world of dreams reluctantly released its hold on Rithanya once more. This time, it was a tender kiss planted on her forehead that stirred her from her slumber. Blinking her eyes open, she was met with Dadda's affectionate smile as he leaned over her. "Come on, get up and get ready righ
The Ordeal Shocking revelation - exams ahead
The early morning hours painted the school campus in a serene calmness that was rarely witnessed during the bustling school days. Rithanya and her father arrived at the school fifteen minutes before five, greeted by the stillness that enveloped the surroundings. Their footsteps echoed softly as they made their way to the front desk of the hostel, where Dadda initiated the custodian drop-off formalities.Ms Roopa, the warden, welcomed them with a warm smile. "Hello, Sir. How are you? What does your daughter say? Did she enjoy the holidays?" Her questions carried a genuine interest as she engaged in small talk with Dadda."Hello, Ma'am! I am fine. Thanks for asking. Yeah, Rithu enjoyed her holidays. She says she likes her school," Dadda responded, conveying Rithanya's contentment. Intrigued about the upcoming academic schedule, he inquired about the commencement of the first cycle of exams."From Thursday, sir. The students will be notified in the classrooms today," Ms Roopa informed, he
The Ordeal Never ending night
The night enveloped the hostel room in a heavy silence, the weight of darkness matching the stillness of slumbering bodies. But for Rithanya, sleep remained elusive, as her mind was entangled in the clutches of her recent nightmare. The tormenting memories of that fateful night persisted, refusing to release their grip on her consciousness.Restlessness gnawed at her, each passing moment punctuating the minutes she could have spent studying. Every heartbeat echoed with the weight of the upcoming exam, a reminder of the challenges that loomed on the horizon. Her roommates seemed to have found refuge in the embrace of dreams, their rhythmic breathing contrasting sharply with her own persistent wakefulness.With a sigh, she shifted her gaze toward the window, where the moonlight poured in with an almost ethereal radiance. Tonight, the moon seemed to shine brighter, casting a silver glow that painted the room in subtle shades of gray. It was as if the moon itself was a
The Ordeal Friendship and friends
The pre-dawn hours painted the sky with a gentle hue of pink as the sun's first rays kissed the clouds. The tranquil beauty of the morning was juxtaposed against Rithanya's weary demeanor as she finally settled into bed. Her stifled yawn punctuated the quiet of the room, a testament to the long night she had spent wrestling with her thoughts.The weight of silence was both calming and unnerving. A maze of emotions coursed through Rithanya's veins, intertwining with the urgency of the upcoming exam. She couldn't help but marvel at how effortlessly her roommates surrendered to slumber while she waged an internal battle against her own anxieties.With a quiet determination, she eased herself out of bed, her movements cautious as she navigated the creaky floorboards. The others were oblivious to her nocturnal endeavors, ensconced in dreams that seemed far from her grasp. The impending exam loomed large, a challenge that she was committed to conquering.
The Ordeal Getting ready for exam
It was already Tuesday. The girls rushed to the restrooms before the warden‟s wake up call. There were long queues outside them.“I had put my dresses on the door. How could you get in by pushing my dress aside?” someone yelled at a girl bathing inside. There came a fierce reply, “The room was vacant and so I grabbed the chance to have my bath.”Rithanya did not know whether to laugh at these girls or get irritated by the way they behaved. Diva and Fowzia came in at the same time. They saw Rithanya with her bucket and clothes, standing without any clue about what to do. Fowzia asked, “What are you doing here, Rithu?”Rithanya replied, “Well, I am researching how to build a rocket and land on Mars.”“Relax. What Fowzia meant was, if you cannot find a bathroom, why are you standing here and wasting time. You should probably go to the study session.” Diva pacified Rithanya.So Rithanya went to the study room, found that already many other girls from her class and the neighbouring classe
The Ordeal At the exam hall
It was Wednesday. The regular afternoon session of the day was suspended and instead, it was taken up by the physics teacher. He instructed the girls to study for the next day‟s exam. The four girls sat on the steps in the corridor and started preparations. It was again Rithanya‟s turn to clarify few Alternate Current circuits and Kirchhoff‟s law.The most awaited D day- Thursday finally arrived. The bell rang at 9 am sharp and the girls rushed out of the hostel. It was their first exam in the school and fear and tension were written on their faces. Everyone was walking with open books in hand and reading in final preparations. Rithanya and her classmates assembled in front of the classroom.“Roll number 1–32 please go through the first door. Roll Number 33–64, please go through the second door.” Naren announced.The two classrooms were merged into one big hall. The intermediate temporary wall had been removed. There were four teachers to monitor the whole room.
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