Prithvi was 28, confident and self-assured. Growing up, he had faced bullies, body shaming and even name-calling. Living in a hostel, he had to fight his fights alone.
Mangal, on the other hand, was sensitive and reticent. He wore glasses and walked timidly, in short footsteps. His slight build made him nervous around the bullies. Being a fresher at college didn’t help. How much he wanted to be like his older brother, fearless and bold.
One day, Mangal came home with a black eye. Their parents were not home but Prithvi was there, asking questions his younger brother didn’t want to answer.
“Why are you so afraid of those bullies? They are cowards who target the weak. You have to face them with courage,” said Prithvi.
“They all look at me with disdain, disgust! They are all the same and I don’t know how to face them,” said Mangal in a broken voice.
“The day you will stop caring about what people think and start focussing on your strengths, no one will be able to hurt you,” said Prithvi. “And that day is today.” He told his older brother to apply an ice pack on his eyes, wash up, and come to the gym. He will meet him there.
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