The podium and the stage was all set for the curtain raiser of the long awaited event to start. Bablu Bhaiya was after the lives of all the mics, continuously testing the range of the volume and the cordless too. The red carpet was as if eagerly waiting for their guests to walk on it . The potted plants were sighing a sense of relief from the scorching heat by being in the Atrium. The chairs all set in a row, parents beaming with a smile on their faces anxiously waiting for their 'little ones' to ascend the stage and brighten up the arena. The clock struck sharp 8 and the announcement was made for all to assemble for the much awaited event of the new session 2019-20. Yes it's the Investiture Ceremony of the Student's Council 2019-20.
The vibrant colours of the sashes of the various Houses and their respective flags kept fluttering and swaying in the air. All the girls and boys were anxiously waiting for their various badges to be pinned by the esteemed movers and shakers of the day. Their anxiety was gleaming in their eyes. They all were found checking each other reminding themselves regarding the decorum.
All the nook and crannies were checked by the respective volunteers. Far-off amidst the crowd stood a little spectacled, fair-complexioned girl near the podium whose golden brown hair was neatly done in braids and was sheepishly smiling at her partner as if asking her, "Nervous????" Then quickly her smile retorted as if saying, "Naaah, I'm confident this time." I stealthily tried to capture her sweet smile, beaming eyes as if looking for some kind...a Ummm assurance telling her that she CAN DO IT. The D-Moment came at last. The comperes began rattling their lines.... Pinning up of Badges began.... Array of compliments were showered to the newly elected Student's Council Members. The smart and dashing NCC cadets held the flag of the school followed by the whole team of the Student's Council. The speech given by the Guests were worth noteworthy. The icing on the cake was actually done by those twin petite ladies at the podium. Yes, the comperes for the day.
What a clarity and intonation of their voices!!!! The pace was just apt and the pronunciation of all the words were crystal clear without any stammering or fumbling of words. I just couldn't keep my eyes off from one of them. And yes.... it was none but my own daughter, who suddenly bloomed into an enchanting orator. I couldn't believe my ears when the esteemed guests praised the duo for their compering. Moreover, when the Lady of the Day congratulated the girls for their efforts, my joy knew no bounds. I was then in the seventh heaven. I too was having butterflies in my stomach like a little child. It was no less than taking a baby step towards making my dream come true. You see in heart of hearts, we all want ourselves to be a part of the limelight and so wished my girl and the cherry on the cake was the click with the Lady which actually created a little space in the form of a reminiscence in her heart and soul.