I hugged and kissed her and then holding her by her waist I went towards my study where I normally do all my office work. I pulled a chair and sat on my computer.
I opened the university website and enrolled her for 11th grade even though she had done that earlier to bring in some continuity. The best thing about this university was that there was no restriction as to what pace as which you want to study.
So I went ahead and made the payment also for the first year online, they promised to deliver the course materials within a few days by courier. After I was done with the formalities I turned to Uma who was seeing stars never having worked on a computer.
I said “now you are officially enrolled for your 11th grade. So how do you feel”? Her joy knew no bounds hearing this and she again kissed my hands profusely and this time before I could react touched her head to my feet showing ultimate respect (Indian culture).
I had to jump on her pulling her up by her shoulders. I said “I have told you that you should never do this to me right”? With moist eyes which were clearly indicating an impending burst of tears, she said “I was only trying to thank you Saab”.
I cut her saying “we agreed that you will not call me Saab also right” and hugged her. I could hear her sniffles while her head was over my shoulder and knew for sure she was in tears.
I broke the hug and looked at her, she was smiling while tears rolled down her cheeks. I asked “now why are you crying Uma”? She said “I must have really done something worthwhile in my last life that I met you Krishna”.
I wiped her tears and sat back in the chairs. I said “now enough of this, let’s prepare a schedule for your studies since your books will be here in a few days”. I took my notepad and drew out a plan for her to study 2hrs every noon and 2hrs early evening.
I said “2hrs in the noon you will study by yourself, the 2hrs in the evening I will tutor you and clear all your doubts. Is that fine”? She smiled and nodded yes. I took her to the living room and showed her some English documentary channels.
To be continued….
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