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TEARS OF SUFFERING
Ugyen’s chest constricted as he traipsed to the living
room. “I am done.”
“Please sit,” said Doctor. “What am I hearing? Why do
you want to discontinue your studies?”
Ugyen dropped his eyes.
“See, you’re intelligent.” He padded Ugyen on his
shoulder. “You'll continue your study, okay?”
Heart in his mouth, Ugyen replied, “Okay, Apa.”
Doctor looked around the room and said, “Where’s
Samphel?”
“He said he was meeting his college mates,” replied
Ugyen. “He must be on his way.”
“What’s happening to him?” said Ama. “Now he is out
most of the time.”
“Don’t worry, Ama,” said Ugyen.
***
The ICSE result was declared on KUENSEL. Tshoden
skimmed through the paper and frolicked home to tell
her uncle and aunt. “Yahoo! I am qualified for
Sherubtse.”
“What about Ugyen?” Uncle asked.
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