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TEARS OF SUFFERING
Ugyen nodded.
Not to mention, Samphel topped his class every year. For
that, Doctor and Ama had no doubts he would become
a public figure for the benefit of the nation.
Samphel and Ugyen’s academic performance buoyed up
Ama to frame a new routine at home; she wanted better
results in the next examination.
***
A week later, the bully beleaguered Ugyen again. This
time, the bully smiled at him. “What’s your name?” he
said.
Ugyen hung his head. “Ugyen, la.”
The term ‘la’ touched the bully’s heart. He shook his head
as he realized he had persecuted a squeaky-clean boy. He
fished out a piece of chewing gum. “Here, take it.”
Ugyen took it with palms attached. He wanted to refuse,
but his impulse had overdone him before he could run.
“Thank you, la,”
“You’re welcome.”
The bully smiled as Ugyen accepted his offer. “See you
soon,” he said.
Ugyen nodded.
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