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13| The Power of Self-control

Author: Masood
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-25 20:25:10
Vicky's jacket got hooked on a cab while crossing the road, and his friend cried out, "Catch him! Don't let him go!" In a fury and chaos, Vicky chased the cabman, grabbed him by the shirt, and started bickering.

In no time, one of his friends incited him further, and Vicky, without thinking, headbutted the cabman. Blood streamed down the cabman's face, and Vicky trembled, trying to let him go, but the cabman held tight. It was too late to retreat.

Now Vicky tried to get rid of his shir front, but the cabman used maximum energy to close his first and had his own plan to wangle. Vicky is inside the cab accompanied by the cabman heading towards the cluster of cabs.

When Vicky's friends saw him in a pitiful state, they attempted to step in, but the cabman stubbornly refused to release him.

He gripped him tightly. Vicky was both severely injured and enraged, prompting his friends to try to mediate the situation. However, their efforts only led to further escalation. There was no use of i
Masood

It is only tests and trials that one can improve one's life or mar it. Surely, he can avert the unfavourable situation by virtue of calm and cool manner. It just a few minutes and the positive results are always there to welcome him.

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