As the spring gracefully transitioned into summer, the air became hotter. But students of No.7 high school seems more excited than usual. That's because the annual sports week of the school would begin soon.
As this time of the school, the class time would be shortened for students to practice for the sports day. Students arrive at the school play ground, the schoolyard vibrates with youthful energy. Teachers are seen with colourful whistles around their neck instructing students for rally. The classes were divided into several groups with different mascot like cheetahs, dolphins, eagles. Some of the students are excited to participate in the competition, some are simply happy because the class finished early. There are also some students who doesn't look forward to the sports day such as Kifayat.
Kifayat's class are on Eagles team. After practicing the parade, with the team she was already very tired. Kifayat is not very good at sports. Because it is their last year in school, her friends insisted she should participate one last time. Although they would say the same thing every year.
After transferring to this school Kifayat has made two outstanding records consecutively. One is her being first in the class in every exam and other is her being last in every sports meeting. Even her friends are quite surprised about the fact how she managed to get the last position every time.
That being the case, Kifayat is still very diligent in practicing. Kifayat was doing some warm up exercises with Saba while they were chitchatting about the letter event few days ago.
"Kifayat, what happened next?"
"1,2,3,4,5,6,....." Kifayat ignored Saba's question and was still counting her sit ups with flushed face.
"Kifayaaaaat, are you even listening to me?"
"You have already asked the question 100 times."
"Because you are not giving me one answer to my same one hundred questions."
"Let's just stop looking for that person. Pretend we didn't see any letters."
"Why now, we are so close to finding that person?"
"No reason." Kifayat didn't explain anything to Saba anymore. That day after reading the letter Siraj gave her, she knew that the person was there. Then she vaguely recall the figure that passed by her. It must be him.
In the letter, that person said that it is useless to ask Siraj any questions. Because he would never answer unless he agrees. The letter literally says if you want to find me, find me on your own.
As if I am very interested in finding him. Kifayat said in her heart. Since he wants me to find him, I will definitely not do that. His purpose is already very clear. He wanted to set a honey trap for me to fall. And I am never going to fall for it.
"Kifayat, why are you in a daze? Move faster."
"Yes teacher."
A day passed by just like that. The sun
started to set creating long shadows on ground.
In a room with simple european decoration style, thick solid wood office desk, stacks of documents were neatly put aside. Several boys eyes were focused on their computer.
"Finally!!" The boys cheered together.
"I didn't think we would be able to finish it so soon."
Samir said sarcasticly pointing at a certain direction, "All thanks to this man who insisted on working overtime."
The man was sitting on a chair near the window holding a PC. His slender fingers were tapping the keyboards very fast. He did not pay any heed to Samir's sarcastic remarks.
"Arbaz, are you going to the school's annual sports day this year." Arbaz paused hearing the question. Before he could say anything, Samir already answered his questions.
"Does that still need to be asked?! He stayed up till late at night to finish his work sooner so that he could attend the sports day."
"By the way, how long are you planning to play your cat and mouse game with her?" Samir asked.
"I don't know. Maybe until I am ready to meet her." Arbaz replied with some uncertainty.
"You are still not ready yet!! What else are you preparing for? I am telling you to court her seriously without using these elementary school method."
"She is still young."
"I had two girlfriends at her age."
"Where are they now?"
"Well, that's.!!" Samir became speechless. Samir pretended to be angry and said with some sarcasm, I think you are not preparing to confess but directly going to propose for marriage right?
"Well, you are right. Unfortunately now I can only afford a ring buffer, not a real ring."
"You really know how to make me speechless." Samir stopped talking saying this.
"Good to hear." Then both of them ignored each other.
Several others coughed listening their bickering, one flipped through documents, other one randomly scrolled through the monitor and tried their best to hold back the smiles on their lips. "Let's go to the sports day together. Haven't been there for a long time." Syed said to others mixed with some nostalgia.
Soon the final sports day came.
The principal, wearing a vibrant yellow colour jacket, welcomes everyone with a smile. A lively tune was played on the soundtrack.
Students parade around the track, waving flags and banners with motto representing their class.
The olympic torch is lit by the principal, symbolizing spirit of sportsmanship, unity, and the pursuit of excellence.
The huge playground was divided into two parts, On one side it was reserved for girls and the other side was for the boys. Kifayat usually only participated in one individual game except the parade before. But this year she participated in three games. Her thoughts before signing up for this game was, whatever, this is the last time I will play anyway. It doesn't matter if I lose all the games. I'll just have fun. But at least I want to break the record of getting the last position every year. Besides Saba alone participated in three games along with the group sports. Cyra and Lia are also participating as well.
This Year their teachers added some additional events like hula hoop challenge and Egg and spoon dash.
There was another exception that happened this year. That is Asif who had never participated in any game before is going to participate in sprint. Everyone in the class was surprised to see this sudden change in him. Lia was the most excited one.
These days she has became very close friend with Asif. Of course Kifayat, Saba and Cyra too became his friends as well. Although Asif felt a little awkward first but soon accepted their goodwill.