6 long hours!
“6 ghonta! More jabo to.. Kichhu tips dao na. Diyechile to exam ta. Kamon approach nebo?”, said Sunny. I was overcome by fits of uncontrollable laughter. “Amar teke tips nibi? Taholei tor hocche. Arre chap nishna, kete jabe. Kichu na kichu beriye ashbe. Trust me. Amar etar experience acche.” “Dhur!” exclaimed Sunny, “Bishon e boring byapar lagchhe.” The memories came flooding back. “10 mins more. Start wrapping up your answers.” I scribbled away furiously. Putting in the ending touches to a wonderfully scripted story. It was a crime thriller with enough twists and turns to put some hollywood movies to shame. It took me a good part of the 3 hours that was allotted to finish it, but it was worth it. Proud of my effort, i lifted my head triumphantly to look around the room. Some were frantically turning pages, hoping for a last minute inspiration, while others sat still with vacant expressions, twirling pencils, while some slept. Whatever suited them best. “Times up. Pencils down.