The Teacher
The Teacher
Leo's eyes was gazing the nature but his mind was grinding about his school days.
"Leo, The light energy converted into chemical energy is called?", His teacher questioned him.
"Sir.. Sir.. The answer is..."
"Come on.. Tell me man. What's the answer?, David sir asked again.
Leo was standing quietly.
"So. You don't know the answer. Am I right Leo?"
"Sir..."
"The answer is Photosynthesis. Write the answer ten times Leo.", Said David.
David sir - well educated and caring person who likes to live a simple life. He rejected many high paid jobs and teaching offers. It's because, he wanted to educate the tribal village children. He never had covet for money but had a greed to make every student as a brave and brilliant person. Everyday he used to travel nearly four hours daily to reach the tribal village. He always taken a special care on dullards.
"Never stop learning. Learn as much you can. Education is the master key for success.", David sir use to utter this quote frequently.
"Sir, Now he is alright.", Nurse shuffled the old memories of Leo.
Leo sat near the bed and held his teacher's hand gently.
"How are you Sir? Are you feeling better now?", Leo inquired.
"Hmm.. Not bad. But, still I could perceive the pain. May I know who you are?", David sir questioned.
"Sir. My name is Leo. Unfortunately you have met an accident this morning. And it's me hospitalized you. Thank God! You have survived with minor injuries.", Said Leo.
"Is it?! Thank you so much for your kind help at the right time. I don't know how to express my gratitude. Thank you gentleman.", Told David.
"Sir. Its my pleasure to help you. Infact, you are the sole reason behind my success. I will always remain as a faithful soul to you sir. "<
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"Myself? Behind your victory? What do you mean by this? Sorry I couldn't get your point." Said David.
"Sir. Do you remember the tribal village called 'Garden' and the dullard student named Leo?"
"Leo and Garden village??", David furrowed his eyebrows.
"Sir. I guess your injuries and pain restricts you to recognize me at the earliest. If you couldn't, This hint would definitely makes you to recollect the past events sir. Light energy converted into chemical energy!", Leo asked his teacher by holding a smile on his face.
"Yes! Yes! Leo. 'Garden' village. One of the beautiful place and shelter for many innocent souls. I would like to quote those days as my golden hours of teaching. Now I could identify you. How are you my boy?"
"Fine sir.", Said Leo.
"What are you doing at present?", David questioned.
"Sir I am employed as a botanist in our country's top organization. And pursuing my doctorate."
"Well done my boy. Keep it up.", David appreciated him.
"All credits goes to you sir. Your guidance and teaching made me to achieve my goal sir. You have turned the clay into beautiful statue. Not only me. All the students in my batch were adorning the top positions. We have tried our best to contact you. But, we couldn't. Anyhow my prayers made me to meet you again. Sir, I am also working as a part time teacher in our school. Soon, I am going to turn my passion into my profession. I would like to witness myself as a dedicated teacher like you sir!", Leo expressed his wish.
"So nice of you Leo. Now I feel so happy and proud. My teachings have transformed many dullards to brilliants. My best wishes to your teaching profession. Remember! Be kind to your students, always sow a seed of wisdom in every student's heart." David gave a valuable advise to Leo.
"Sure sir. I will.", Leo agreed.
Eventually, Leo made his teacher proud and David sir was hovering in the sphere of contentment.