SARA'S DAY AFTER WORK.

"Ms.Sara! Make sure to submit the reports of the students tomorrow" shouted the principal from a little distance. She turned to see his tall lean figure with spectacles and his hair perfectly combed. He's a friendly man but strict when it comes to work. Sara nodded and bowed with a tiring face.

"Without fail, Miss" he smiled and made his way to his car. 

" Yes Sir! I will. Have a nice day" she bowed again managing to put up a smile on her lips hiding her exhaustion from work. She watched her principal's car roaring through the school gate until it made a turn and vanished. Sara had a long and tiring day. It's a challenging job for her to be a teacher even though her passion for teaching was strong.

  Sara never failed to do her work with perfection. She was punctual, talented also mingles with her students creating a friendly environment in her class. Students loved her presence, she looks so happy and energetic in-front of them and don't miss a chance wishing them to have a great day at the end of each session. The other staffs in school had a good consideration for her and the way she talks with them. Her dedication never faded away but she lost her energy at the end of the day. 

  She left school exhausted from her work. Sara was a women in her early thirties, she appears so slender with her black leather bag hanging on her shoulders. Before she catches her bus she walks few minutes to a grocery store with herself feeling numb and empty. She brought couple packs of bread, milk shakes and some snakes and waited for her turn to bill. An old lady with a name tag "Kim" in the counter welcomed her with a smile. Sara smiled back too giving her the things she picked up on the table to bill. 

" Hello. There you are! How was your day Sara?" she conversed as her hand moved automatically billing the things she bought. 

 " So done for the day!" blurted out Sara with a small smile shaking her head side ways rolling her eyes. gaining a laughter from Mrs.Kim.

She paid her bill finally getting her things packed in a big paper bag and bowed to her saying " Thank you so much! Mrs. Kim".

"Just a second dear, I think you need some energy, here take this" She handled a green tea bottle to Sara. 

Sara looked pleased.

It's okay Mrs.kim! hesitated Sara with humbleness. 

 "No! No! you have to accept this, it's my way of showing small appreciation for a hard working teacher. I would feel bad if you deny it" She smiled. 

"That's so kind of you! Mrs.Kim. I will continue to work hard " she accepted it with a bow. 

"Make sure to drink it dear" She heard Mrs.Kim .Sara turned and nodded with a smile as she left the grocery store. She walked her way back to the bus stop.

She was expecting the bus any time soon as her legs were begging for a rest. When the bus arrives finally she gets a inner seat, the one near the window. She rest her head on the window glass staring blankly at the scenario outside while the bus moved fast. Sara's mind is now like a clean slate giving up on any thoughts. Since it takes a while for Sara to get to her stop, She's half asleep and half conscious by the time she reaches. The Sun beautifully setting down giving a pinkish purple aura on sky making it so relaxing. The evening breeze ruffling her soft black hair making it a little messier. She walks so slowly enjoying the atmosphere and the soft breeze closing her eyes for a second. She walks hearing her sandals making a scratching sound on cement road. The birds singing and flying happily making their way back to home.

   Finally after reaching her apartment where she lives , she manages to open the door. She leaves the keys, the paper bag and her shoulder bag on the table. She wanted to throw herself in bed her body aching for a break. She gave a big "NO" to herself even though she badly wanted to. She gathered all her strength left in her to take a warm bath. Changing into comfy clothes. She wore baggy top and sweat pants and had a few sip from the green tea Mrs.Kim gave her. She inhales and let out a deep breath as she felt much better. She finally has some slices of bread- toast to regain some stamina. 

The phone buzzed popping with the name " My love of life" as soon as she saw the screen her fingers moved on its own to attend it. 

"Mom! mom!" shouted a Childish voice joyfully.

 She smiled hearing her daughter Rosie's voice. She looked so bright leaving all her long day behind. Rosie is just five. Sara felt as if she gained much spirit as soon as she heard those sweetest voice she has been longing all day to hear. 

(Telephone conversation)

Rosie: Mom! I won, I won the first  place in painting. I got a medal. Can't wait to show you. 

Sara: Wow sweet heart! That's my girl. Congratulations..Mom is so proud of you. I can't wait to see your medal too. I will bring you a surprise gift when I meet you.

Rosie: Really! (exclaims) Thank you so much mom. I miss you a lot. When will you come here? This weekend?

Sara: I miss you too sweetie! (Stuttering as her eyes gets teary) I will come home this weekend for sure. We are going to have a lot of fun.

Rosie: I'm waiting for this weekend then. I'm just so excited mom. okay!Dad wants to talk. Dad's taking me out for dinner tonight. Gotta go. Love you and Good night.

Sara: Love you too baby! Enjoy your dinner Rosie. 

(She hears her husband's voice behind. Are you happy Rosie?

 Yes! Dad. Mom is getting me a gift this weekend squeals Rosie. Sara smiles hearing her voice behind the phone again.)

Ben: Hi honey! you heared that? you have no idea how happy Rosie is right now. She have been asking about you all day. 

Sara: Hey Ben! (laughs) yes. I did heard that. Seems like she's pretty hyped up on winning. How was your day?

Ben: Just another busy day. Being a busy bee is not bad after- all. But now I'm all ready for a dinner-night with Rosie. How was yours? 

Sara: Pretty good! Teaching is amazing. I'm so glad for this work. I'm totally satisfied Ben except that I'm staying away from you and Rosie. I'm missing you guys a lot.

( tears rolled on her eyes) She hides her sadness and the feeling of missing them easily through phone.

Ben: We miss you a ton too Hon! I really hope you could swift here and work soon. Are you coming this weekend? You sure? You can't have Rosie disappointed, she's pretty much looking forward for your presence. 

(He lowered his voice)

Sara: I hope too Ben! I'm trying and I will soon swift there as soon as possible and Yeah! I'm sure. I will come home this weekend. I promise. (She reassured)

Ben: Okay Honey! gotta go now. It's time to take her to dinner. Got a date with a lovely princess mam! He smiled. I will see you this weekend. Take Care. Love you!

Sara: Oh! okay.(She laughed) Have fun. And no ice creams. Love you too.

Ben: (Giggles) okay sure. Bye hon! Take care.

Sara hung up her phone with still a bright smile plastered on her face. Their voice makes her lively even though they stayed apart. She have dinner and does Student's reports and worked on other assignments. She finally sets off her alarm and gazes over her phone displaying a lovely picture of herself with her husband and daughter. Smile grew on her face but her eyes were filling tears. She's awaiting so badly for the weekend and already making plans on how to spend her time with her family. Just thinking about it made her heart feel so warm. With just those thoughts She dozes off with a smile to start next day with the same hectic schedule like a Robot.