As I came into class that day, I never expected my day to end with tears.<\/p>\n
Like most tutors, I looked at my students and said that I loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because I do have a favorite. A truth I try my best to hide.<\/p>\n
Each time I come to her home for private classes, I would actually take delight in marking her papers. Her handwriting is neat. Her room is always scented. It was so comfortable, I never wanted to leave when the class ends.<\/p>\n
She has such good manners and brimming smile. She is a joy to be around.<\/p>\n
That particular day, she didn’t smile when I walked in her room. I knew there was something bothering her when she did all the mathematical sums incorrectly. I didn’t say anything as I marked a big X on the workbooks.<\/p>\n
Then, I just sat there and looked into her eyes, softly I said, “Dear, what is wrong?”<\/p>\n
Her tender voice broke and echoed in the still room, “Is cancer contagious?”<\/p>\n
I was caught unguarded. “No, why do you ask?” I managed to will myself to speak. She then explained that her grandmother had died of cancer years ago and her father is diagnosed with cancer.<\/p>\n
The room got colder as her voice ate the room.<\/p>\n
I sat there, motionless. This is where, her tears erupted like a volcano. I did what my body could do, I hugged her.<\/p>\n
After an eternal moment, I sat her up and comforted her. Intently, I found out that she was worried that the blister on her lips were an infestation of cancer and she would die next after her father !<\/p>\n
For a nine year old, the news was too much for her to handle. I completely understand her fear.<\/p>\n
We didn’t do anything after that. We just talked. I explained what is cancer and I could see her bright smile once more.<\/p>\n
At the end of 2 hours, I went back to my car. In it, I cried. I don’t know why, I just cried.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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