It was the 14th of November, Children’s Day. Laughter echoed through the air, mixing with the youthful enthusiasm of the young and the old. Yet, a midst the festivities, there was one boy who sought to carve out a different adventure. Pratul, a spirited 10th grader, envisioned a thrill beyond the ordinary. Along with his three very close companions, he devised a daring plan – a ride under the moonlight on a borrowed motorcycle from a friend. As the clock struck 8:00 p.m., each of the four took turns manoeuvring the bike along the dimly lit road. Despite Pratul’s admission that he lacked the skill to handle the motorcycle, he ventured forward with reckless courage. Suddenly, an unsuspecting herd of cattle obstructed their path, and the bike tumbled along with its riders, scattering them in all directions.
By 10:00 p.m., news of a dreadful accident involving four students reached the Community. Three of them were rushed to the nearby hospital, while Pratul was immediately transported to the Medical College, his fate hanging precariously in the balance.
Sr Mariella CTC
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