Navin’s Eight-Hour Deadline: At GS’ palace

When the school group lands up the golden mansion, Navin is edgy and tense. Which makes him more mischievous...

Story so far: At his school picnic, Navin realises that even his teachers are Magikers. On their return, their bus is taken over by some men in grey

Navin, fidgeted the most, trying to exhaust his energy. The golden gate slowly opened. “Please enter,” a voice instructed.

The group moved forward. The moment the last person entered, the gate swung shut. A golden mansion loomed ahead. It was flanked by smaller buildings on both sides. In the rays of the setting sun, the building glowed as though it was on fire. People moved around with happy looks on their faces. An atmosphere of peace and tranquillity encircled the place. All the new arrivals experienced a sense of calm. Except Navin. His agitation hadn’t lessened.

“We are actually in GS’s place,” Mr. Raman croaked, his brown eyes brimming with tears. With a wide grin on his face, he led the group across the vast grounds towards the golden mansion.

Navin swung his right leg out. Thud! The bus driver tripped and crashed to the ground.

“We know you can’t drive properly. Can’t you even walk properly?” Mrs. Mehta grumbled.

Navin grinned at the teacher’s scowl.