“Monday evening – Read up your biology from four to five. Chemistry lessons from five to six. Learn Physics from six to seven. Just spend half an hour each on English and Maths, since you are so good at these subjects. If you strictly follow these, you will be a class topper.”
Ruslan sighed, thankful that his father had missed the weekends. Just then, his father wrote the weekend timetable and circled them.
A few weeks later, his father breathed these last words before he passed away, “Study. Your future…” The next day, a tearful Ruslan and his mother were evacuated from the house by creditors.
Fifteen years later, Ruslan returned to his house. “Hurry up”, his boss shouted at him. The timetable was still there in the table, though the markings were faded. His father’s hollow voice rang in his ears. “Your future..”
Ruslan took his carpentry tools and slowly followed his boss.
This was written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction.
Good story I thought you were telling a true story.
Thank you, Kim:) but many of us can still recall our parent’s words and advise. Some of their wishes and desire for us don’t come true. This is one such story.
I know this all too well. As a daughter, mother and grandmother.
If only he had followed the timetable. He would have been the boss elsewhere. A great story
True. but circumstances also conspire against him. Thank you very much, Alastair:)
They did indeed.
So what is Ruslan’s mindset?
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Ruslan probably feels hollow and a deep sadness..Thank you for reading, Yoshiko
Welcome, Padmini, for your response 🙂
Well, Ruslan has carpentry skills – that ought to give him an honest and decent living.
That is very true. But, he probably feels sad that he didn’t fulfill his father’s desire..though he can’t help it. Thank you, Mr Alagan, and wish you a great New Year
How terribly sad. Excellent writing.
Thank you, Susan
Once again you tell a simple tale with such style that AnElephant identifies strongly with your character. And once again he is left with a dull ache inside, at what might have been. Excellent writing.
Thank you so much, Elephant. Glad you like it and happy you visited
nice story:)
Thank you
A very touching story. Take care and God bless.
Thank you, Samina
My pleasure.