"I'll be waiting for you both." I left the house early in the morning for school after preparing in my all-white uniform. My cap and head boy sash were already at school; I just had to put them on.

The entire school was adorned with tricolour flowers and balloons. I hurried to Vijay sir to mark my attendance.
"Collect your sash and cap from my office and give the other set to Milan. She is in the infirmary." I nodded and gathered the necessary items.