Dreams come true

When I was in my first year of University I got my scholarship from England. It was always my dream to study in Oxford University. Literally from school life I wanted this dream to be real. Here I am today carrying my dreams in my hands which I always craved for.

It was 23rd March. Winter was gone. That morning when I went to the university, my professor called me in his office. I was wondering if I had any assignment which I forgot. Anyway I went to his office.The professor was the head of my department. I liked him very much for his teaching style and how polite he was with all. As usual he welcomed me with a warm smile (warmer and excited than usual)

"Anu, please come." He said.

"Good morning, professor."

"A very good morning to you too my dear."

"You seem to be in a very good mood today, prof."

"Indeed I am, Anu. I am sure you will be too after hearing the news I have for you."

"Well, what is the news, sir?"

"You applied for a scholarship last month, I believe?" He asked mysteriously.

"Yes sir. For the scholarship in Oxford University." I said nervously.

"Well, Anu do you think you are eligible for the scholarship?"

"Sir I've really worked hard for this scholarship since my high school. I think I might be considered."

"You know, last night the results of the scholarship had been published?"

"I didn't know that." My feet started shaking at this news.

"Oh, it's okay. I have the list. Would you mind checking it?"

"You are making me nervous, sir." He was always like this. Melodrama. I was frozen with fear and he want me to check my results myself.

"Oh, come on. Just look at the list." He said shrugging.

He handed me a yellow envelope in which my whole fate depends. I took it with my shaking hands. I was so afraid. What if I didn't get the scholarship? But I had to check it. Professor would not just let me see the list if I didn't get it. Or is he going to criticize me for my failure? I opened the envelope and took out the list. As I unfolded the paper I saw the heading-

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS, BANGLADESH 2015

Oh no. The scholarship was given all over the world and Bangladesh was a small country among others. Our university was even smaller to consider. Will my name be in it? There were 100 names in the list. The student who got the first place was from Dhaka University. I scrolled through the list and my heart began to beat faster. Where was my name? When I looked down from top 10 suddenly at No. 15 I saw my name. I was still confused. Was it my name or a different student with the same name? Then I checked the name of the university. And believe what?.......it was my University's name. I couldn't possibly dreamt this whole thing, right? I pinched my arm. So it was really Real. I looked up at my professor. He was smiling widely at me.

"Well....Miss Anu, congratulations."

"I.........I can't believe.....oh.....thanks professor." I stuttered.

"Take your time, dear. I understand. Was a real shocking news for you."

"Did I really get the scholarship? I mean.........really?" I asked stupidly.

"I am really happy to say that....Yes Anu you really got the scholarship. It is time to make your dreams come true."

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