Dear Suresh Uncle,
I write this letter to inform you that I have cleared my
Chartered Accountancy examinations, that too in the first attempt. Also I have
secured the All India third rank in the same. This wouldn’t have been possible
if you had not visited our house a year ago. I am indebted to you for the huge
part you played in my success.
When you had visited us last time, I had just cleared my
second stage exams and was gearing up for the last and final run. To boost up
my confidence and improve my morale, I had made a name board proclaiming, ‘CA Divya
Nadar’, and had hung it up on my door. This board flabbergasted you. ‘Do you
think you can complete CA? How can you make such an audacious name board? Just
because you have been passing till now, doesn’t mean you will pass now. The last
exam is the toughest. It is not so easy for girls. God has made girls a bit
dumber. Remove this board immediately, or else it will break your heart when
you fail the exam.’
It did break my heart to hear you speak so. That was the day
I realised I will prove you wrong. Each time my head drooped in my books, out
of tiredness or boredom, I shook myself awake and looked at the name board. Your
words echoed into my ears and fresh energy zipped through my blood. Nothing can
equal the negative motivation you gave me. Now, the name board is true. Thank
you.
Forever indebted,
Divya Nadar
Divya read the letter once again. It felt so good writing
it. She tore up the letter and threw it in the dustbin. After all, she can’t
stoop down to bark at barking dogs. She was a Chartered Accountant now.
©ArchanaSarat2015
That's the right spirit to take criticism and she did a correct thing by not writing back. When her uncle hears from others that she has become a CA it will be like a slap on his face. Wonderful story :)
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DeleteNice one! Hadn't expected the ending.
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What makes it more powerful is that it is true!
DeleteGood on her to prove doubters wrong :) And what a moron that guy is to say such things.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story.
Thanks Vinay
DeleteAwesome letter! so glad that Divya used her uncle's negative statement to motivate her all the more. :D
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Thank you Sundari. You write so beautiful too.
DeleteFlabbergasted to read "God has made girls dumber" - even God's jaw dropped. Well done Divya and in not sending the letter you sent a bigger message.
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzy
DeleteSpot on and powerful letter. I remember my father estranged and half blood sister once told my Dad, I will become a laborer. My Dad proved them wrong, reminded me of these words every now and then.
ReplyDeleteYes Ranveer. We feel more proud when we have achieved in spite of these people.
DeleteSo true! Currently I'm on my journey to become a CA.. This just boosted my morale! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mithila. All the best on your CA journey!
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