After the morning rituals, I set off to Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya. The unfamiliarity of the name and the slight uncomfortable feeling of having to wear a saree was fresh on my mind. The uncalled-for traffic blocks on the way got me all the more irritated. My father dropped me off at the front gate before 8:30 am and wished me good luck. The gigantic gate stood like a Titan before me. The security guard took my temperature reading and asked me to write my details in the visitor's register. I noticed that all my group members had already arrived. I started climbing the stairs to where my peers were waiting. I entered the room and took a seat at the back. Things started becoming normal once I saw the familiar faces. The principal of the school, Shahna ma'am welcomed us warmly and took the attendance. Once we got the permission to move around, we started exploring the school buildings and surroundings. Annu, being an ex-student of the school, turned out to be a saviour. I was r
