''Why would you even engage in a fistfight with someone like Edgar?'' the nurse asked with sympathy shining in her eyes. It wasn’t just about the physical bruises alone, but could he even handle a clap back from his family?As the most outstanding scholarship student in the school, even the nurse knew his background. Also, she had seen his mother the other day and knew that he was from a humble background. Thinking of all that, she couldn’t help but feel bad and worry about Leonard. Leonard sighed, looking at all the various things she had brought out for his treatment. Before walking in, Leonard noticed that the teacher had expertly moved him and Edgar away from each other so that they were assigned to different nurses and different cubicles. It was a brilliant plan, one that he knew was well thought of.''Things happen.'' Leonard muttered.He wasn't about to get into all of the details of the fight with him and Edgar, and it was best he left it at that. The nurse proceeded to clea

''Please go outside for a while, I'll call you in soon.'' the principal said.Leonard nodded respectfully before walking out of the office in the company of Edgar who was still making lewd jokes about him. Leonard resumed his seat, thinking about the principal's decision. As it stood, he was leaning more on Edgar's parents' side just because they were the school's major benefactors and were always donating one thing or the other to the school. In the end, Leonard wouldn't be surprised if the principal actually gave him the suspension just because Edgar's parents had pressed it on him.If it came to that, he knew that he couldn't be surprised because he saw it coming. The rich always had their ways and that was something he had learned a long time ago.Soon, they got called in and as they walked into the office, Leonard already knew what the answer was going to be. There was a satisfied look on Edgar's mother's face as they walked into the office. His father was just indifferent, the

The next morning, Leonard woke up bright and early, ready to undergo that day's task. As he sat on his bed, rubbing his sleep-filled eyes, memories of the previous day even filtered through his mind and he knew he had to just block it out if he wanted his peace.''I just have to forget about it, there's really nothing there to think of.'' he sighed.He rubbed his eyes one more time before rising to his feet and walking towards the bathroom to do his toilet business. Soon, he was done, and walking out of the room, he met his mother by the corridor, tying something in a black plastic bag.''Mom, good morning,'' he said.His mother turned to look at him, smiling when she saw his bedridden hair. He was the pride of her eyes, that much everyone could see and she was quite glad that he had grown up to be a very intelligent boy.''Did you sleep well?'' she asked.''Yes Mom, thanks for asking.'' he chuckled, walking towards the kitchen.His mother knew that he couldn't function properly witho

The next morning, Leonard nervously fidgeted with his hands as he stood in front of the kitchen counter, watching his mother prepare breakfast. He knew he had to tell her the truth, but he couldn't help feeling a sliver of guilt. Taking a deep breath, he mustered up the courage to speak."Mom," he began, as he picked up some of the kitchen tools she had just cleaned. His mother turned to face him, her warm smile fading into a look of concern. "What is it, Leonard? You seem a bit on edge."He cleared his throat, trying to steady his voice. "Well, earlier today, my boss at work called me and told me I had a package to pick up. It's something important, and he said I need to get it as soon as possible."His mother raised an eyebrow, a hint of hesitation in her eyes. "A package from work? That's odd. What could it possibly be?"''Well, that's what we workers go through at times,'' he said, lamely.Helene didn't believe her son, but because she was a mother who couldn't deny her only chil

Now out of the shop and ready to get back to his house, he suddenly got a notification from the system and he knew that it was either a task waiting for him or a warning. Ever since he had been accustomed to the workings of the system, these were the two major things that the system alerted him on, and he knew to expect either of the two.[New Notification Alert]''I was right.'' he murmured.Since he had been in the process of calling a taxi, he decided to cancel the ride and go to a quiet corner of the street to find out what the system was trying to tell him. When that was done, he made his way to a corner of the street that gave him an ample view of the street and helped him to see anyone and anything that was coming. When it came to the system, he wasn't taking any chances and he knew better than to be careless about it.''You want me to check some of the stocks I purchased earlier?'' he asked.The system gave him a green light which just meant it was positive. Leonard didn't kno