Day 5

The next day started and we all assembled in the dramatics room at the scheduled time. Each one of us was practicing there lines from the script. I was too preparing and so was Leelavati. But, there was something strange  happening today. And, I guess I was not the only one in the room to feel that. I was stealthily glancing at Leela and she was doing this too. I noticed that rest of the crowd was keenly observing us that day.

Suddenly, the door opened and Ms. Rati called both of us on the dais. As we reached there, she asked us if we were prepared with our roles. We said yes, as usual. So, the next thing I heard was - "Everyone! Listen here!"

"This play is to be staged after a fortnight. I hope each one of you have gone through their roles sincerely and practiced the lines with their partners, at least once. Since, this play is of 30 mins so I assume we can do a lot of rehearsals if we work with all our dedication and devotion to make this play a huge success. Are there any kind of doubts in anybody's mind as of now?"

"NO MA'AM!!"

"Good!"

"So, lets get rolling!"

"Yes! here comes our Adeipho, Adelphos and the Narrator."

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Narrator: Once upon a time, in the small country of Panormis. There was a small village named Buthrotum. It was a very small place that only few travelers, who lost their way, ever came by it.  The people in this village were very hard-working, honest and brave. There were two brothers in this village by the name of Adeipho and Adelphos.

Adeipho: Adelphos! Look their is a beautiful deer just behind that tree.

Adelphos: Yes Adeipho! you are so right! I have never seen such a beautiful creature ever. Let me target it.

[An Arrow shoots through the air and the deer falls to the ground.]

Adeipho: Adelphos! What a splendid shot was that! I am proud to be your brother. That deer was nearly as far as the horizon. You are an amazing shooter.

Adelphos: No brother! No man is complete without a loving and caring friend. I am very grateful to God that he gave me you as a brother and a life-long companion.

Narrator: The two brothers were very helpful to each other and to the people around. They would go to extremes to help people in any possible manner. And, since they were orphan so, they hardly had any decent place to live. But, still due to their good nature they never went to bed hungry. There was always some one or the other to help them out in their hour of need. As time flew by, the turned into handsome young men. The two families married their daughters with them and adopted them as their son-in-law. Now, the brothers started working as the farmers in the lands of their respective in-laws and were leading the lives of comfort. But, one day..

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Suddenly, the bell rang.

"Nice work, everyone!" - screamed Ms. Rati.

and, completed the sentence with "except you two!"

I froze and so did Leela.

You see we were always those crazy perfectionist kind of students. And, this statement was something like a court martial.

"Both of you did not practice together. Am I right?"

"Yes Ma'am!"

"And, may I know why?"

Pause.

"Anyways, I would like to have a word with both of you tomorrow. Be prepared and do not give me any stupid reason. Am I clear?"

"Yes Ma'am!"

"Good! Now, good bye for the day! And, I would expect each one of you to practice with at least one of your partner whenever you get some free time, tomorrow."