A Lesson for Mr. Arrogant

“Good morning, Mr. Chakrapani!” Zoya tried to hide her surprise at the man's presence.

"Can we talk for a minute?" he pleaded. His gestures looked awkward, and his eyes looked guilty.

"Can't you see I'm busy?" Zoya said with slightly raised eyebrows.

"I know, but there is something important I want to talk to you."

“Nothing important to talk about,” Zoya said firmly. "I'm not interested to teach at your school anymore."

“Miss, but I…”

"Well, if you still want to talk to me, please wait until I finish teaching. These children are distracted by your arrival!" Zoya said like turning things around at that time. But actually she couldn't bear to see his hopeful expression.

"Okay, I'll wait." He inched closer to the door. Mrs. Fateema then served him and invited him to talk.

This is the right time to show off. Zoya picked up one more English story book. She read it a loud in front of the children, then immediately translated it.

When she read it, she spoke an American accent, not