"My dear, enjoy till it lasts," said Grandma.
Anjali thought about what grandma meant, and soon she realised that school vacations were over and school would start after the weekend ended.
"Vacations are over! I do not want to return to school anymore," said Anjali, bitterly.
"I thought you enjoyed going to school, Anjali. You loved playing with your friend Aditya, didn't you?" asked Grandma, confused.
"Nani, he is changing schools as his family is shifting to Pune. Now, I don't like my school as it won't be fun anymore.
I had only one friend and he has left," she cried.
As their breakfast was over, Grandma didn't say anything and wondered how she could cheer up Anjali.
The afternoon was Anjali's favourite time of the day as she would watch the afternoon light brighten her room.
"How pretty the sky looks!" exclaimed Grandma, walking inside Anjali's room.
But Anjali did not respond as she was busy wondering how she could ever go to school.
"Nani, can I just never go to school?" she asked, wistfully.
Grandma asked, "Why, my dear?"
"Because school will never be the same again!" said Anjali
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FINDERS, KEEPERS
Raji came out of her cool, thatched roof hut. The rough, sun-baked ground scorched her little feet. She looked up at the sun - it was still not very high in the sky. Judging by its position, Raji guessed it was around ten o'clock...
A Dog Named DOT
Dogs like Dot are found a dime a dozen on Chennai streets. Diya could never understand why that one particular dog who was just like any other brown and white dog, chose to pull at her heartstrings...
THE SCHOOL CONSTITUTION
10-year-old Mayank had just opened his tiffin box to eat when the aroma of his food spread through the class...
TARUN'S TALE
\"Stories should be like a breath of fresh air. They should give strength to our souls,\" Tarun's grandmother told him...
The Forest Lesson
Once upon a time, in a deep, green forest humming with life, there lived a fox named Foxy. Foxy was known for his sharp mind and charm, yet he often exaggerated his adventures. His best friends were Sandy sparrow, Rosy rabbit and Timmy turtle...
The Story of a Visionary
A few years after India's independence, the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru,' visited a small village...
Poppy and Karan's Masterchef Mummy
\"What have you made this time, Mummy?\"...
The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.
