Two sides of one coin
After so many efforts finally Reema got this job.She wanted this job desperately after her husband's death.She was staying with her in-laws and she didn't like to live there.They always treated her badly like servant.They even blamed her for her husband's death.When every one knew that he died due to sickness and she took proper care of her husband.But her in-laws hated her.She didn't like them.Specially attitude of her brother-in-law and his wife.They always taunted her on every occasion.She wanted to go out of that house but she didn't want to return her parent's house.She knew that her brother would try to help her.But his financial conditions were not that good.He had his own family and his duties toward them.How much could he do for his sister.She could see his wife was getting upset due to additional burden.She wanted a nice and peaceful place to stay when she found this job.She just fall in love with her because it was her friend's house.She was feeling safe there.She was supposed to babysit there.At first it was strange to do babysitter's job at her friend's house.As a friends they were always together in every thing and equal on every level but now they had to change it.They were going to turn into boss and employee.But when Reema went to give that interview.Her friend Supriya seemed very happy to have her as babysitter. Supriya " I was so scared to select babysitter.Now look at my children.They were so young."When Reema looked at their picture.She saw ten year old girl and eight year old boy.They were really young children. Supriya " I have to work in my boutique now.But I can't take kids with me.I wanted some one who is trustworthy to take care of them.You will be like their Auntie and don't worry I will make all arrangement for you.I will put your salary in your bank account.You can be comfortable here.But there is just one problem.You have to sleep in kid's room on ground.Is it okay with you?Because my house is not that big."Reema knew that Supriya could not offer her a bed because they didn't have extra room and for a servant you never arrange a room.But Reema was happy because Supriya was telling her everything clearly and she knew that Supriya would treat her with respect.Finally Reema agreed to take that job.
When Reema told her in-laws about this job,they all started objecting.She was an unpaid servant in their eye.Her brother-in-law started screaming on her insulting her.He was claiming that she was disgracing their ancestors by taking such a low job.Now that was great insulting widow who was your sister-in-law was not wrong for ancestors but if daughter-in-law took a job of baby sitter.It was biggest insult.There were lot of screams.Even neighbors gathered there. Reema was so scared of them.She thought that they would beat her and then lock her in room.She just ran away without her goods and personal belonging.But when she finally reached at her friend's door.She felt so a shamed that she came so early that decided date and without any luggage.She just phoned her brother and told him everything.Her brother told her that she could continue with job and he would bring her luggage.She smiled happily.But she was concerned about her brother.Then finally she rang the door bell.When she told Supriya that she would like to join from that day. Supriya literally jumped with joy. Supriya called kids and introduced them.Both the kids smiled towards her. Name of boy was Rajan and name of girl was Sara.Sara looked quiet active.She immediately sat in Reema's lap while her brother stood quietly while looking at Reema. She began to chat with them. Rajan was nice and intelligent. Sara was very talkative.Sara just couldn't stop talking whole time she was just talking.Over all Reema loved this job and she was glad that she took it.But then Supriya came near her. Supriya "I must tell you if you decided to quit.You have to give three month's notice.""Why shall I quit?""Because it is not easy job specially Sara."Reema was confused.Sara seemed like a nice girl. Reema just didn't see any problem in her. Reema smiled."Don't you remember what you said that I am their Auntie?And Auntie will never quit from her job."Supriya looked relieved.Then Sara started calling them so they started going inside.
Sara was jumping with joy on her bed. Supriya "Sara why are you jumping on bed?Come down immediately.""Mom I was practicing my dance.""What dance?""I am participating in dance.""Ohh my god.You can't participate in group dance.Don't you remember what happened last time?You had one of your bad days and you didn't went to dance.Whole school was upset with you because you were the main dancer.""Don't worry Mom I will not do that this time.Any way no one can dance fast like me so teacher thought that she will keep substitute if I can't come."Reema was listening to all this.She was confused.Sara looked perfectly healthy so why did she felt so bad that she had to quit her dance.Then Reema thought that it must be some viral. Reema " I think she will do better this time.I will help her.But we will practice on ground not on bed."Sara smiled happily. Supriya gave strange smile and said "Don't keep high hopes."Reema was so shocked.That day she did everything for kids.Both the kids were angels.Sara was little bit aggressive but Reema hoped that from ten year old after all she was growing up.Sara was so active that she just never stopped but she did all things perfectly.She did her home work in time. Reema didn't have to help Sara even with homework. But Reema had to help Rajan with home work.It was so unique that Sara able to do home work on own kids normally need help.But Reema thought that Sara was very clever girl. Reema enjoyed her work.Sara was so active that Reema was shocked by her energy.After some time Supriya called every one for dinner where her husband and kids supposed to sit. Supriya showed Reema a corner where she supposed to sit and ate dinner alone.She felt sad when she saw that whole family. She remembered her husband and those happy days.She had work hard to control herself.
On next day Reema clearly saw that Supriya was no longer her friend.But she was her boss. Reema was upset at first but then she remembered her stay at her in-law's house and thought that she was happy here. Reema slowly got adjusted with Supriya's life style. Supriya wanted every thing to be on perfect place. But Supriya's husband was hardly interested in his kid's life because he didn't got much time.In his busy schedule he hardly able to spend time with them.In case of Supriya she was very concerned about kid's life. Supriya did little bit bossing on her but still she treated her with respect and trust.But one thing was strange that Supriya didn't fully trust Reema regarding Sara. When she returned home from work, her concern was about kids. Reema thought that she was mother so Reema began to tell her every thing.But since Sara did every thing perfectly. She began to talk about Rajan. Supriya "Reema just tell me about Sara.I know that you can handle Rajan. What about Sara?""She is little bit aggressive but it's common in kids. But she is clever girl.""Ohh so still she was in good days."Reema was confused now.She just didn't understand. Slowly Reema got adjusted with their lifestyle. Reema's brother brought all her things there and slowly that place became her home. Every thing was perfect. Both kids were doing progress with Reema's help. In fact Reema always thought that Sara was born intelligent who never needed any help.But still every day Supriya looked tense about Sara.Finally that dance performance day came.That day Supriya was so nervous. It was common for Supriya but Reema was shocked when she noticed that even Supriya's husband took leave for that dance.Sara was screaming on every one that day.She was getting too much aggressive.Now a days Reema noticed her aggressiveness like she started screaming when ever anything she asked didn't come on time.This time Sara wanted blue dress for dance but her teacher gave green.It was looking so nice still Sara continued screaming.Reema was so shocked by her reaction.She was about to say some thing when she noticed that Rajan was crying. Then Supriya told her to go out and take Rajan with her.Reema had to agree with her after all it was not right for Rajan to see that drama.Even from outside Reema heard her screams.Finally they came out.But Reema clearly noticed some scratches on Supriya's face.There was also one mark of bite on her husband's hand.Then she noticed that Sara's dress was teared.Reema "My god!!We need to stitch it."Supriya looked relived.Supriya "Can you do it?We will make payment to school.But for dance she had wear it.""I will not dance in this dress."Supriya "Then you can sit at home.Your substitute will dance."Reema was so shocked.But she controlled herself and stitched that dress.It looked perfect without fault.Then they went to dance.They all were tense until that dance was over.
From that day for some days Sara continued screaming.Reema just didn't understand that why did she was doing it.Rajan was so scared of her that he just remained stuck to Reema.Reema tried to convince her but Sara didn't listen.Then finally their examination started that day Sara studied so hard that Reema had to force her to sleep.Next day Sara was not ready to woke up.Reema tried so hard.But she just continued sleeping.Reema was shocked after so much study.It was not fair to skip exam.Reema checked her temperature. Sara was not sick.Finally she called Supriya.She told Supriya everything.Supriya and her husband ran near Sara.They started trying to force her to wake up.But she was not ready.Even when they forced her to sit.Sara just continued watching at some unknown point. Finally Supriya started crying.Her husband phoned to doctor.Then Supriya's husband came near to Reema."Can you please get Rajan ready and take her to school?""Okay but what about Sara?""Just do as I say.I will take Sara with me."Finally Supriya forced Sara to get ready.Supriya was doing every thing Sara was just sitting.Reema couldn't wait to see what happened next because she had drop Rajan at school.When she finally dropped Rajan at school and about to go back.She noticed Sara with her parents.She was looking so strange.Reema was not sure that Sara could able to write anything.After that every day same things started happening. Reema noticed that Supriya stopped going to boutique and they started giving Sara some kind of medicines.But Sara was still not normal.She was a lot slow.Finally one day when kids were slept.Reema asked Surpiya about Sara.Supriya"Sara is suffering from Cyclothymic Disorder.In this psychological sickness.People are energetic and hyper active some times.But even in that time they are too much aggressive.Like that day Sara screamed for that dress.Then suddenly they start feeling depress.Sara is a lot better this time due to psychiatrist's medicines.Last time she just kept sleeping.We found it out when last year she was not ready to go to that dance.It was so insulting."Supriya started crying."She is so clever when she is fine then suddenly she don't want to move.It is horrible.They told us that they will treat her.We hope that she will improve but worst is that if we don't do proper treatment she may develop Bipolar I Disorder.She can get violent.""But she scratched you that day?""It was not manic.She was just trying to escape from our hand when that happened.She felt sorry for it so she came to dance.Can you imagine?What will happen if she get manic?"Reema didn't want to imagine. "My husband wanted me to go away from it for some time because I was so depressed after diagnosis that I just kept crying. Sara's life is like two sides of one coin.I hope you will understand and you will not quit this job.""Of course not.I am your friend."After that Supriya hugged Reema.It was first time since joining as employee Supriya hugged her. Reema saw it clearly that bad luck was not just her personal guest.It visited others also. At one point she was sad on other point she was relived to know every one had some problems like her.She was not sure about her feeling. But she was sure about one thing that she would never quit that job until she was fired.
The End
After so many efforts finally Reema got this job.She wanted this job desperately after her husband's death.She was staying with her in-laws and she didn't like to live there.They always treated her badly like servant.They even blamed her for her husband's death.When every one knew that he died due to sickness and she took proper care of her husband.But her in-laws hated her.She didn't like them.Specially attitude of her brother-in-law and his wife.They always taunted her on every occasion.She wanted to go out of that house but she didn't want to return her parent's house.She knew that her brother would try to help her.But his financial conditions were not that good.He had his own family and his duties toward them.How much could he do for his sister.She could see his wife was getting upset due to additional burden.She wanted a nice and peaceful place to stay when she found this job.She just fall in love with her because it was her friend's house.She was feeling safe there.She was supposed to babysit there.At first it was strange to do babysitter's job at her friend's house.As a friends they were always together in every thing and equal on every level but now they had to change it.They were going to turn into boss and employee.But when Reema went to give that interview.Her friend Supriya seemed very happy to have her as babysitter. Supriya " I was so scared to select babysitter.Now look at my children.They were so young."When Reema looked at their picture.She saw ten year old girl and eight year old boy.They were really young children. Supriya " I have to work in my boutique now.But I can't take kids with me.I wanted some one who is trustworthy to take care of them.You will be like their Auntie and don't worry I will make all arrangement for you.I will put your salary in your bank account.You can be comfortable here.But there is just one problem.You have to sleep in kid's room on ground.Is it okay with you?Because my house is not that big."Reema knew that Supriya could not offer her a bed because they didn't have extra room and for a servant you never arrange a room.But Reema was happy because Supriya was telling her everything clearly and she knew that Supriya would treat her with respect.Finally Reema agreed to take that job.
When Reema told her in-laws about this job,they all started objecting.She was an unpaid servant in their eye.Her brother-in-law started screaming on her insulting her.He was claiming that she was disgracing their ancestors by taking such a low job.Now that was great insulting widow who was your sister-in-law was not wrong for ancestors but if daughter-in-law took a job of baby sitter.It was biggest insult.There were lot of screams.Even neighbors gathered there. Reema was so scared of them.She thought that they would beat her and then lock her in room.She just ran away without her goods and personal belonging.But when she finally reached at her friend's door.She felt so a shamed that she came so early that decided date and without any luggage.She just phoned her brother and told him everything.Her brother told her that she could continue with job and he would bring her luggage.She smiled happily.But she was concerned about her brother.Then finally she rang the door bell.When she told Supriya that she would like to join from that day. Supriya literally jumped with joy. Supriya called kids and introduced them.Both the kids smiled towards her. Name of boy was Rajan and name of girl was Sara.Sara looked quiet active.She immediately sat in Reema's lap while her brother stood quietly while looking at Reema. She began to chat with them. Rajan was nice and intelligent. Sara was very talkative.Sara just couldn't stop talking whole time she was just talking.Over all Reema loved this job and she was glad that she took it.But then Supriya came near her. Supriya "I must tell you if you decided to quit.You have to give three month's notice.""Why shall I quit?""Because it is not easy job specially Sara."Reema was confused.Sara seemed like a nice girl. Reema just didn't see any problem in her. Reema smiled."Don't you remember what you said that I am their Auntie?And Auntie will never quit from her job."Supriya looked relieved.Then Sara started calling them so they started going inside.
Sara was jumping with joy on her bed. Supriya "Sara why are you jumping on bed?Come down immediately.""Mom I was practicing my dance.""What dance?""I am participating in dance.""Ohh my god.You can't participate in group dance.Don't you remember what happened last time?You had one of your bad days and you didn't went to dance.Whole school was upset with you because you were the main dancer.""Don't worry Mom I will not do that this time.Any way no one can dance fast like me so teacher thought that she will keep substitute if I can't come."Reema was listening to all this.She was confused.Sara looked perfectly healthy so why did she felt so bad that she had to quit her dance.Then Reema thought that it must be some viral. Reema " I think she will do better this time.I will help her.But we will practice on ground not on bed."Sara smiled happily. Supriya gave strange smile and said "Don't keep high hopes."Reema was so shocked.That day she did everything for kids.Both the kids were angels.Sara was little bit aggressive but Reema hoped that from ten year old after all she was growing up.Sara was so active that she just never stopped but she did all things perfectly.She did her home work in time. Reema didn't have to help Sara even with homework. But Reema had to help Rajan with home work.It was so unique that Sara able to do home work on own kids normally need help.But Reema thought that Sara was very clever girl. Reema enjoyed her work.Sara was so active that Reema was shocked by her energy.After some time Supriya called every one for dinner where her husband and kids supposed to sit. Supriya showed Reema a corner where she supposed to sit and ate dinner alone.She felt sad when she saw that whole family. She remembered her husband and those happy days.She had work hard to control herself.
On next day Reema clearly saw that Supriya was no longer her friend.But she was her boss. Reema was upset at first but then she remembered her stay at her in-law's house and thought that she was happy here. Reema slowly got adjusted with Supriya's life style. Supriya wanted every thing to be on perfect place. But Supriya's husband was hardly interested in his kid's life because he didn't got much time.In his busy schedule he hardly able to spend time with them.In case of Supriya she was very concerned about kid's life. Supriya did little bit bossing on her but still she treated her with respect and trust.But one thing was strange that Supriya didn't fully trust Reema regarding Sara. When she returned home from work, her concern was about kids. Reema thought that she was mother so Reema began to tell her every thing.But since Sara did every thing perfectly. She began to talk about Rajan. Supriya "Reema just tell me about Sara.I know that you can handle Rajan. What about Sara?""She is little bit aggressive but it's common in kids. But she is clever girl.""Ohh so still she was in good days."Reema was confused now.She just didn't understand. Slowly Reema got adjusted with their lifestyle. Reema's brother brought all her things there and slowly that place became her home. Every thing was perfect. Both kids were doing progress with Reema's help. In fact Reema always thought that Sara was born intelligent who never needed any help.But still every day Supriya looked tense about Sara.Finally that dance performance day came.That day Supriya was so nervous. It was common for Supriya but Reema was shocked when she noticed that even Supriya's husband took leave for that dance.Sara was screaming on every one that day.She was getting too much aggressive.Now a days Reema noticed her aggressiveness like she started screaming when ever anything she asked didn't come on time.This time Sara wanted blue dress for dance but her teacher gave green.It was looking so nice still Sara continued screaming.Reema was so shocked by her reaction.She was about to say some thing when she noticed that Rajan was crying. Then Supriya told her to go out and take Rajan with her.Reema had to agree with her after all it was not right for Rajan to see that drama.Even from outside Reema heard her screams.Finally they came out.But Reema clearly noticed some scratches on Supriya's face.There was also one mark of bite on her husband's hand.Then she noticed that Sara's dress was teared.Reema "My god!!We need to stitch it."Supriya looked relived.Supriya "Can you do it?We will make payment to school.But for dance she had wear it.""I will not dance in this dress."Supriya "Then you can sit at home.Your substitute will dance."Reema was so shocked.But she controlled herself and stitched that dress.It looked perfect without fault.Then they went to dance.They all were tense until that dance was over.
From that day for some days Sara continued screaming.Reema just didn't understand that why did she was doing it.Rajan was so scared of her that he just remained stuck to Reema.Reema tried to convince her but Sara didn't listen.Then finally their examination started that day Sara studied so hard that Reema had to force her to sleep.Next day Sara was not ready to woke up.Reema tried so hard.But she just continued sleeping.Reema was shocked after so much study.It was not fair to skip exam.Reema checked her temperature. Sara was not sick.Finally she called Supriya.She told Supriya everything.Supriya and her husband ran near Sara.They started trying to force her to wake up.But she was not ready.Even when they forced her to sit.Sara just continued watching at some unknown point. Finally Supriya started crying.Her husband phoned to doctor.Then Supriya's husband came near to Reema."Can you please get Rajan ready and take her to school?""Okay but what about Sara?""Just do as I say.I will take Sara with me."Finally Supriya forced Sara to get ready.Supriya was doing every thing Sara was just sitting.Reema couldn't wait to see what happened next because she had drop Rajan at school.When she finally dropped Rajan at school and about to go back.She noticed Sara with her parents.She was looking so strange.Reema was not sure that Sara could able to write anything.After that every day same things started happening. Reema noticed that Supriya stopped going to boutique and they started giving Sara some kind of medicines.But Sara was still not normal.She was a lot slow.Finally one day when kids were slept.Reema asked Surpiya about Sara.Supriya"Sara is suffering from Cyclothymic Disorder.In this psychological sickness.People are energetic and hyper active some times.But even in that time they are too much aggressive.Like that day Sara screamed for that dress.Then suddenly they start feeling depress.Sara is a lot better this time due to psychiatrist's medicines.Last time she just kept sleeping.We found it out when last year she was not ready to go to that dance.It was so insulting."Supriya started crying."She is so clever when she is fine then suddenly she don't want to move.It is horrible.They told us that they will treat her.We hope that she will improve but worst is that if we don't do proper treatment she may develop Bipolar I Disorder.She can get violent.""But she scratched you that day?""It was not manic.She was just trying to escape from our hand when that happened.She felt sorry for it so she came to dance.Can you imagine?What will happen if she get manic?"Reema didn't want to imagine. "My husband wanted me to go away from it for some time because I was so depressed after diagnosis that I just kept crying. Sara's life is like two sides of one coin.I hope you will understand and you will not quit this job.""Of course not.I am your friend."After that Supriya hugged Reema.It was first time since joining as employee Supriya hugged her. Reema saw it clearly that bad luck was not just her personal guest.It visited others also. At one point she was sad on other point she was relived to know every one had some problems like her.She was not sure about her feeling. But she was sure about one thing that she would never quit that job until she was fired.
The End
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