Chapter 2: The Unexpected Surprise
I'm completely wide open and don't know what happens next. She is still standing in front of me waiting for my response. What should I say to her? Even though I am a stranger, why she was trying to help me? Did she know me? Or did we meet before? One after another questions are running through my Mind. another question came out from her mouth, did you lost something? I don't know the reason but Hearing what she said consoled me a little. As the elders said "sharing our pain with others will decrease its amount. There is a person for me to share but this is not correct time. By remembering the current circumstances I had replied in gentle tone. Actually I am new to this country, so I felt alone due to the absence of my friend. She said something to me in Japanese but don't know what it is... She called to someone on phone and again said few words which I couldn't crack out. But suddenly she requested me a help by holding both of my hands. What is it? What can I help you? As you can see I'm a normal person. There is nothing I can do for you. May be you got the wrong person. I had said everything with best of my knowledge to her. But she didn't listen to a single word I said, she was acting more like nothing heard from me. Finally she gave me a visiting card with her number on the back side. What do you exactly mean by this? Come to this address at tomorrow morning before 10 AM. We will discuss the rest of the things there. You can call me if you want, my number is on back side. Oh! I forgot it's already late, I must have to leave now. That's what she said. At that time I was curious about one thing so I asked without stopping myself. Excuse me, what's your name? She turned around and replied. Its Aimi, Aimi Akia. I was just in that situation with a smile on my face and forgot my troubles.
The conversation was over, I came back to the apartment. There are some manuscripts and art works in the room. After all the things happened I had a thought of getting rid of them. So I left all of them in an old box. I was thinking of callback to arjun no, not now. Kanna also requested me to visit his home but I'm not in a position to go now. I was fallen on the bed for some rest. The past of my life was coming one after another as nightmares. Since I couldn't resist all of them, so I woke up from the bed and the time was already 7:00 AM in the morning. the time passed as a flow of wind.
I freshed up like every normal person, and eaten some breakfast outside. It took me some time to figure out the address but at last I found. I had weird feeling regarding the address because the place mentioned in the address was a traditional Japanese school. Is it correct? I had rechecked the address once. Yes, it's one hundred percent correct but why she wanted me to visit the school. I had no idea what to do, so called her with the number she had given to me. Hello! Its Aimi Akia, who are you? Its me, yesterday you asked me to come to an address but there is a school here. Oh! it's you , what? You stopped at school. No way, please don't try move because you are in a dangerous situation right now. What do you mean by that? The people around you are the mastered killers; they can attack you from anywhere. Your body will disappear without your consciousness. I was scared a little bit hearing of what she said. You must be joking right.... no it's true, there are several rumors spreaded about that school. Please don't play with m.... suddenly someone appeared behind me, I had a sensation of a person placing a knife towards me. My fear had increased to another level. I was turning around slowly to find who is it? ..... SLASH SOUND.....
Boom.....you are scared right! It was her, she played a prank on me by holding a pen. Dont do like that in the early morning. I thought it was true for a second..... Sorry, I had seen you in the front with a dull mood .so I had a thought of rising your mood swings. Im perfectly alright there is no need for that. By the way why did you asked me to visit this school. You will know once we entered. Oh!! I forgot to ask your name, what's your name? Its Shiva. Shiva that's it, and you're aim...aka... Akia is fine, you can call me like that. Lets go inside otherwise we will be late. Late for what?
My face is still blank, first of all what am I supposed to do in the school? The same question repeated but everything was cleared once we entered the principal office. Actually Akia was a Japanese language teacher in this school and suddenly their English teacher was dropped with an unexpected reason. So she requested me to become the English teacher since my pronunciation was good and also the semester exams are near. It was all of sudden, the principal questioned me, are you willing to take up the job as an English teacher in my school. I don't know what to reply but Akia face given me a different Vibe. She gave me an opportunity, it's not good thing to deny. Yes, I'm willing to work here as an English teacher but on one condition. He asked me, what is it? Since I'm a foreigner I don't know the Japanese language and culture so you shouldn't complaint about my behavior. Moreover I'm only going to speak in English; if you accept these conditions then I don't mind working here. Both Akia and the principal talked about me in Japanese, their conversation gave me a hint which is they desperately need an English teacher right now. After the discussion he confirmed my job with their medium salary package and I don't want to bargain about it. He made an agreement that if I was failed to meet up the students expectations then I will be removed on spot. There is no need for that and you will know in the future. I said it in an honest manner. The appointment was confirmed, principal requested Akia to show me the classroom.
Both of us are walking on the corridor towards the classroom. Out of nowhere she apologized to me for dragging me into this mess so suddenly. Nope, I am happy for this Akia. She had shown me a smile with a happy face. We chartered different things while going to the classroom. It was my first time to be a class teacher. Whats special about it is I'm teaching in another country. Should I be happy about it or not? My answer is pending at that time. When I was younger, my English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary are worst of all time. My teacher advised me, if I want to become a script writer, my English should be definite. From the day onwards I had learned English to read and write fluently. But who knows "everything we had learned will be useful one day". The same thing happened to me and that one thing is concluded. She had shown me the classroom and went to other class. I went inside the room by holding back my nervousness.
"Good morning Teacher".
The students wished me so peacefully. They all are at the age of 12 to 15 years old I think. Good morning students please be seated that's what I said first. Now the new me had began to work.
The environment is new for me, I don't know how to handle the students. There are all kinds students in the class. Do they listen to me or not. May be introduction is the best thing to do first. Hello students my name is Shiva, from today onwards Im going to be your English teacher. Lets co-operate each other. I thought they knew about the replacement but once after my introduction they began to murmur... what? When did the teacher replaced? Why didn't they informed us? What happened to the older teacher? They are hiding something? I think so.... and the conversation goes on. Since their pronunciation is simple I was able to understand what they are expressing. The classroom sound has increased, in order to Stop it I had shouted "That's enough, Stop it already. It came out of my mouth unexpectedly. As the professional said " first impression is the best impression" but to me it was awful. They are all scared by me.
What should I do now, how can they get along with me, I'm the worst at teaching to others. If it continues the chance which I got will be erased. They are starting towards me with suspicious. The next word will decide my fate. Should I start the class or call it a day. No I'm man, when a man decides he will do it. What? What am I even saying? Oh! I think this is over for me.....
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