Sorry II
(Mûhåmmåð Årslåñ Îlyäs, Karachi,Pakistan)
Once upon a time there was a
boy named Ali. He was very foolish. Whenever he met a girl or boy he made fun of
them. Soon were his exams but he didn’t study a bit. Then it was Ali’s result
and he was having fun and in a mischievous mood. His mum and dad went to his
school and sat down in the hall. The announcements started at eleven o’ clock.
First in class was Rameen and second was Abdullah and third was Alisha. His mum
and dad were very angry. Why had Ali not come first? Then they went to his
classroom. His teacher was standing there. His teacher told them that Ali had
failed. His mother was shocked and his father was furious. They took the report
card and went home. Ali was sitting and reading a story book. His mother
shouted, “YOU HAVE FAILED!” Ali was smiling. His father slapped him and said,
“Why have you failed?” Then, when Ali didn’t answer, he again slapped him in his
temper. Ali began crying. Then his father asked, “Will you not study again?” Ali
answered, “I promise I will. I am sorry.” His father sighed. Then Ali started
studying like a nice, good boy. Then it was time for exams again. Finally, it
was result day and he came … First!! His parents were very happy and proud of
him. So was Ali.