THE SEEDS OF CONFIDENCE...
“ Can we come in, sir,” I hear the chorus from my back. I know whose it is! So, I say, “No, you can not.” “We have already come in,” they both announce, knowing my ‘No’ very well. “Then, why do you ask my permission, you naughty boys? You can directly come inside, no?” I ask them sounding intrigued. “No, no… Our Miss tells us that it is not good manners… We should ask before we enter anyone’s place, ‘Can we come in?’…” both tell me. “May I come in,” I gently pull Tanish’s nose, “Not Can I come in.” “Our Miss says ‘Can I come in’,” Yommie stands by his chaddi buddy. “You like your Miss, darling?” I caress little Yommie’s head. “Yes sir, she is sooo nice!” the chorus is sooo sweet! “So, tell me what is up… What is special today?” I drop my work to give them all my ears. “This is my project,” Tanish places before me his latest ‘Magnum Opus’. “Wow, great work, my dear,” I rub the...