Author: Ms. Overthinker

Whole damn week passed and she ignored me like a stranger! It was like we never knew each other. And moreover, I never got a chance to talk to her or even say an informal hello! She was always the last one to enter the class and first one to leave. Except for the basketball theory classes, I saw her in physiotherapy, athletics, Gym and even during swimming theory and practicals! Swimming was my diploma and her main subject. And then after classes, I would be busy with the trainings and had no time to contact her or talk to…

Prajapati sir was adressing us. “Apart from your current colleagues, your squads will also have the later recruited candidates. They don’t know your identities yet and they wouldn’t even know it unless their squads are finalised so that you can choose them on the basis of their natural performance! Also, even you all don’t know who the candidates are. For a week, you all will be attending the regular classes here as diploma students and the evening training sessions as self defense classes. Boys can do that as a gym. Let’s see if you have an eye for a gem.…

Today was the test for the squad leader selection. I knew I ruled in terms of athletics and mental ability. I even scored 9/10 in shooting which was the highest but fighting ability was something in which I was doubtful! I could do defense because that’s what I have been doing from years but offensive moves in hand combats didn’t make me any confident! I was still learning it. I needed practice and training for that! To help me out, even Aacharya ji started taking Biswas sir’s class to teach me! That way at least I was learning moves and…

I immediately looked at the Aacharya ji. He was standing there indifferently. I looked at Purohit sir. He was happy seeing my name. And then I looked around. Tanuj had a colourless face! Rest of all were almost nuetral. I was about to say something when Aacharya ji signed me to stop. Prajapati sir was preparing to speak! I waited. “All the best to the candidates. I know you all will give your best. The exams would commence within the coming two weeks. Prepare yourself.” He leaves. And Aacharya ji and Purohit sir along with him. I decided. No one…

From next week, I will be in the final year of the graduation. It has been two months since I started training under Aacharya ji. He is in his mid or late thirties. I never asked. But the man’s impressive. For a change, he has answers to my every question! He is strict but considerate. He is punctual, strong and very disciplined! It’s tough to keep up to his expectations! Thank Lord Mahadev I had been doing minor exercises and morning runs for a while now! But here, this isn’t even warm up but it helped increase my energy level!…

“So you are saying that the government will pay me for this? I mean… Just like that?” “Ms. Thakur we have been observing you for a while now. And you aren’t just a random selection out of the crowd. We have our recruits incognito all over, jotting down eligible candidates. You were recommended just a month after you arrived in your college! You have been under surveillance since two years now. Your skills are more than ordinary and I think it’s valid if used for the benefit of mankind.” “The selfish, self obsessed mankind who don’t give a damn about…

“Come on now last set of push ups! 3….2….1…. Go!” 10…9…8…7…6 Damn it coach is extra strict these days!! …5…4…3…2…1!! “Done! Coach I am dead now! It’s been an hour of extra class! We need rest as well!!” “Fine… Theory class tomorrow sharp at 9. Attendance is compulsory. I will hand over assignment topics and absence will lead to deduction of marks! Specially for you!” Coach said pointing at me… I feigned innocence! “If I find you in gym or on court during the theory lessons, then no internal marks for you! Am I clear?” “Yes coach!” “Disperse!” I sat…

Whenever I think that my life is finally on track, I suffer a major setback! Each heartbreak, each pain is more severe than the previous one. A moment of disappointment and it would take me months to heal! I am starting to believe that not any person but heart breaks and disappointments and pain are the only constants I am left with! *3 years ago* I was done with my 12th boards. Even the results were out! I had filled out forms for graduation in prestigious colleges. I wanted to pursue direction and cinematography. Life was smooth and on tracks!…

I was staring at the form they gave me yesterday. I still wasn’t sure as to what to do of this. I had a hope that this dispute is short lived. The misunderstandings would be clear and we will be back together like before. Like nothing ever happened but everytime I attach myself to people, all I receive is heartbreak and disappointment. I guess I always end up on the verge of self doubt, thinking if the problem is within me? But then based on my past experiences I overcome it quickly. In my short 22 years life span, I…