My Father's Students

Getting Comfortable

Well,tell you what today is Monday and our dear Mr. English teacher will be here. He comes to teach me on Wednesday morning and Monday evening.Even it is decided of my dad.

The moment I got into my room I saw my father is talking to him in a very angry way.Then he looked at me saying," What did you do today in school?" -

He railed .

"I did not do anything "- I say confidently.

He raised his voice saying ," You dare to say lie now ? Diana's father complained about you "

Oh right! The apple does not fall far from the tree.She is just like her father.

" I did not do anything wrong.She hurt me first " - I raised my voice too .

Well,I am my dad's daughter after all.

And without a second word or letting me give any justification he slapped me.

My teacher tried to stop dad.

In amusement and anger l looked back at him holding my cheek. My eyes are a bit wet.But No I will not cry . Infront of them.They think I am not strong to bear a slap.Well , let's prove you wrong.

Holding my cheek i stepped forward and looked into his eyes ," I still am not guilty,Mr.Principal"

I moved back and sat on a chair.

He Stormed out of the room.

I was not crying.I was boiling with anger.Does he believe other person more than me ? Even he did not listen to my side of the story ? Is he for real ?

"Are you hurt?"- He said hesitantly.

I glared at him as if he was responsible for all this.

Then without another word he took up the book and started reading...

I was not listening today.Grhhhhh!!!!!!! I want a bit of attention today and just today he is not giving any.What does he think of himself?!!What is wrong with him?Will he not ask me again ?

I snatched the book and grumbled. "Will you not ask me anything?"

"I would have .But I think you don't like it when I talk to you ?" -he surghs

"What made you think that ?"-I murmured trying to avoid his gaze.

"Well you are..." he said justifying

"Rude?arrogant? brat?" -I crossed my arms.... raising my eyebrows.

" I have never said that " - He said

"You are just different and special " He smiled .

What ????? Yeah different ok,but speacial?I have never heard that word.People don't say that to me.

I almost choked.

He chuckled.

Wait! is that a dimple on his cheeks? How come I have not noticed before? I hate to admit but he looks h.....m....maybe a little good while laughing.He is hmmmm what is his name ?? I know right ?? No? Ooo I guess I never bothered to ask. What could be his name hmm ?he looks like Theo or David or Wasig...

"Do you think someday I could know what goes on in your mind ?" - He asked confidentially

"You know you are a good..b..oy...umm..man...ok good person ,sir " - I was struggling

He burst out laughing then paused," Yeah I am a man.I am way older than you.And don't bother calling me sir."

I was embarrassed. Eww...Is he getting comfortable? No that is not happening. I won't let anyone get to me .

I tossed the book again like previous day .

I said ," Teach me"with the same straight face.

But today he did not flinch.He caught the book with ease and he simped. Opened a page...

went like -" Because I could not stop for death...."