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The Turning Point of my Life....March 1997

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Three months had passed by so swiftly and now it was March 1997. The O'Level (SPM) results were been released. I was very excited as I just wanted to know how well I performed in my exams. I had dreams like other youngsters that I will be going to a university and that means I needed to score real good results. The Convent Kajang School had its gates been opened for students to collect their results. I was one of them who walked into the school and every time I made one step, my heart beat grew stronger with fear but I chanted my prayer to keep myself calm. As I was nearing the examination room, I could hear loud screams of joy and also disappointed cries. My mind became confused and I wasn't able to really control my emotions. I walked down to my teacher and took my results. She smiled weakly and never uttered a word of "Congratulations!" but instead she said, "Meena, you have given your best. Be brave and find a way to continue your days." I wasn't s...