"Between Deadlines and Daydreams: My 8th January Saga".
8 January 2025 12:16 AM The day started with Papa yelling, "Get up! It’s already 11:30 AM!" I somehow summoned all my energy, turned to my right, and pressed the power button on my phone. The screen flashed “11:34” and “connect the charger.” I had to confirm the time because, sometimes, it’s just one of their tricks to wake me up. Already tired, I dragged myself out of bed, my eyes red and dry from the late-night studies. Blurry visions in shades of red and black filled my sight as I rubbed my eyes aggressively. I thought, I HAVE TO GO. Took a shower, got ready, and stuffed myself with brunch while Maa was making hot methi ke parathe. I rushed, already late by 15 solid minutes for my English practical. On the way to school, I saw six little puppies trailing their mother near the base of the bridge. I wanted to stop and say hi but didn’t even have time to breathe. When I parked my bike, I saw Hardik Bhai waving at me, “Aksh! The answers for the city paragraph are A, E, F, B, D...