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The following day, Rishi came back home very excited because it was Rishi’s
birthday the day after! That day Rishi’s Report Card was given. When he checked
his grades, they were average. Rishi was expecting more. He had never got so less
when he studied with Arin. Then he checked his notebooks. Some of his works were
incomplete. So, he decided to complete them. He called up Samir, one of his new
school friends.
“Sorry Rishi, none of my work is complete”, said Samir.
All the others said the same. So, he called Arin for help. “Of course, I would like to
help”, said Arin cheerfully. Rishi was speechless. None of his friends helped him in
the time of need but Arin did. At that moment, Rishi realized that Arin was his true
friend. After Rishi completed his work, he thanked Arin and invited him to his
birthday party.
The next day Arin and
Rishi entered the class
together talking excitedly
about the evening party.
Suddenly, Samir called
Rishi.
“Hey Rishi, come and sit
with us!”
“Sorry but I have to sit with
Arin from now on. He
helped when I needed it the
most.”
All of his friends were
ashamed of themselves.
Background illustration by Anoop Behera, Class 5
