CHAPTER 2
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Voice echoed from outside “young artist gather around for announcement”
Chatter .Crowd marching towards the announcement booth .
Announcement starts “ for the surprise test we have a senior artist joining us and the exam is wholly organised by her” Sammy said . A young voice asked “ ms Sammy,what is the topic of the exam” she replied as she should “I am afraid I don't know”
A hostile voice came “ then who knows we weren't even informed in advance and all our equipment is stored in the warehouse outside the building” ha as always there are these kinds of people. Before she could ask more l came out.
Clack .
“ Why the noise Sammy?” I said as I glanced at them and they were in good numbers. Well, let's see how many last till the end . “ All the preparation are done take your desk number through draw and get to your respective desk”
All started whispering.
“ Ms Judy, you forgot the instructions” Sammy said. “ Oh ! Right the instructions”
I was going to proceed with
instructions but a voice stopped me “ why?there is no need for instructions . We are trained artists who know how to paint” as stubborn as always I see.
“ Your choice then , but know I am here to give them any time”
They went to their respective tables and were astonished to see the materials given on the table . Well it was to be expected by these trained professionals who only know how to move their brush not brain which were not up to the level but now that they are here there will be no gaps in their talents.
While I was contemplating the same voice which spoke earlier pierced my ears “ what rubbish is this.” I somewhat knew they would be against this but it was necessary to open their mind . The number of protestants increased with their ridiculous remarks from which I was fed up .
“ Silence . It was you who paid to participate in the competition and it was clearly mentioned in the form that only those who want to be challenged shall participate and if they do participate then they will have to follow the rules and now you all are protesting and throwing tantrums which shows how indulgent you are towards this competition.”
Sigh, now they look a little remorseful “ so now do you want my instructions”
Silence covered the hall but then a harsh voice echoed from the back seat.
“Yes please give the instructions it was our ignorance which led to this.”
That is one fellow down .
“Of course. As for the instructions,please listen carefully. You all will be given a total of five hours, first two hours will be given to collect three materials for your artwork from the whole building and the last three hours will be for completing the art work but you may collect the materials in that time also while you can't start working on art work in the starting hours. For a reminder let me tell you this is a healthy competition whose sole purpose is learning so you don't need to panic, whereas if you make some remarkable achievement you will be given additional points which are required for rank elevation . Now are we clear ?.”
The room filled with murmuring sound and then one of the students asked “ can we take anything from the building?”
With a smile I said “ yes anything. Be it money , jewels or any expensive things or any waste though you need to find it within the building and it is to be used in your art or you will be penalised. Ah , you are allowed to take less than three materials also . So did this answer your doubts.”
Everyone nodded .
Fifteen minutes later the competition started and everyone went on their hunt to get the best materials.
I wonder how long they can last with that rubbish material on their desk as their main material.well then I will just supervise those who stay here pondering over their materials which were allotted to them .
Hmm,what should I do now? Sammy knocked .
“ Yes come in sammy.you just came at the right time let's play some games or chat while observing them .”
Sammy replied “ shall I sing then .”
I instantly replied
“ Please don't. You know I don't like the songs you sing.”
Sammy started to sing in order to tease me while I tried to keep myself calm by trying to avoid her but then she asked
Me -
“You…..did you hear from Rhythm yet.”
Upon hearing that name I inverted my gaze towards the door then to her and replied
“No but she is doing well .”
Sammy instantly asked with doubtful eyes - “ how do you know .”
I stopped for a second to see the door again and this time the boy who sat in the back returned with the materials in his hand to his seat .
After he settled down I replied to Sammy -
“ I heard it from someone who is working near her . She said that Rhythm is busy in educating and collecting talented individuals like us .”
Ding dong Ding . Bell rang furiously. I Spared a glance on my watch and we were halfway through the material selection time as we roamed the halfway as well as visiting some rooms to see what the artists were doing then returned . Most of the artists were still searching while some were just Ideally sitting with anything they found just for the sake of collecting . There were also exceptional cases who already collected their materials and were thinking ahead of time . I gave poor scores to those who worked half-heartedly and just like that the first round came to an end with everyone in their positions but what invites curiosity in my heart is how many of them are going to last in the second part and how many will be going with their tail between their legs.
As if testing the innocence of a criminal the trials are held I spoke loud and clear
“ Everyone who is present here, let's start your trial to see who makes the most out of this competition to prove your worthiness .”
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