It was the loud ringing of his phone the next morning that woke Leonard up. He sighed, sitting up on his bed as he glanced at the phone screen, wondering who was calling him. A quick look at the name told him that it was Elsie and immediately, his heart rate picked up speed. He didn't know what was going on and the last thing he wanted to hear was that she was in some kind of trouble. As it stood, they had been in enough trouble that would last them weeks and the last thing he wanted was another problem. Elsie meant so much to him already and he would hate for her to be in some form of trouble."Elsie? Is everything alright?" he asked.There was shuffling in the background and Leonard got a bit scared because he didn't know what was going on. He sat up on the bed, the rest of his sleepiness disappearing away. Now, his concern was on Elsie and what was going on with her."Please, talk to me Elsie what is going on?" Leonard asked."I... Leonard i'm moving." she said.At first, he though
Leonard sat down at the kitchen table with a heavy sigh, his eyes carrying a sadness that couldn't be concealed. His mother who was busy preparing dinner, noticed the troubled expression on her son's face and turned to him, her apron still tied around her waist. She had noticed the expression on his face earlier but she had forgotten to ask him when he left for school that morning and now that he was back, she knew she needed to ask him what the matter was. The last thing she wanted was to see her son feeling depressed and dejected."Leonard, what's troubling you?" she asked, concern etched on her face.Leonard hesitated for a moment, his voice trembling as he finally spoke. "Mom, Elsie is finally gone," he said, his voice cracking slightly.Helene was taken aback by the unexpected news. She set down the knife she had been using to chop vegetables and walked over to her son, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Gone? Where did she go?" she asked, her voice filled with surprise
Daniel made his way to Leonard's house one crisp evening, the dim glow of streetlights guiding his path through the quiet neighborhood. It was a late-night study session they had planned, driven by the impending doom of their forthcoming exams. The weight of textbooks in their backpacks seemed to grow heavier with each step.Upon reaching Leonard's doorstep, Daniel gave it a light knock before being greeted by his friend with a weary smile. The air was filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee, a lifeline for their late-night endeavor. They settled into Leonard's cozy living room, books and notes spread out like a chaotic mosaic.As they delved into the depths of their studies, the conversation made its way toward a common topic of interest - Elsie. Leonard, distracted by the uncertainty of her absence, finally voiced his concerns."Daniel, have you heard from Elsie lately? I haven't received a message or call from her in days. I'm getting worried."Daniel paused for a moment, kn
In the dimly lit assembly hall of the high school, Leonard sat among his fellow students, his nerves gnawing at him like a persistent itch. His heart raced as he contemplated what he was about to do. Susan had made his life a living hell for as long as he could remember, was being falsely accused of theft and he was about to do something unthinkable, something he knew he might regret at the end of it all.As the principal droned on about the importance of integrity and honesty, Leonard felt beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His classmates, unaware of his internal turmoil, chatted and whispered among themselves but Leonard knew that this was his moment, his chance to set things right.Summoning all the courage he could muster, Leonard raised his trembling hand. The room fell silent, and all eyes turned to him. Even the principal, always stern and imposing halted mid-sentence and looked in Leonard's direction.Principal Anderson's eyes bore into Leonard as he said, "Yes, Leonard,
Susan had just turned the corner in the high school hallway when she unexpectedly spotted Leonard standing by his locker. Her heart skipped a beat, and a wave of embarrassment washed over her. For months, she had held a grudge against him, convinced that he was the one who had spread false rumors about her. She had treated him with disdain, making him the target of her anger.As she approached Leonard, her steps slowed, and she fidgeted nervously with the strap of her backpack. Leonard noticed her presence and looked up, his expression a mix of surprise and curiosity. Susan took a deep breath, summoning all her courage, and finally spoke up."Leonard, I need to talk to you," Susan began, her voice quivering. "I've...I've been wrong about you, and I owe you an apology."Leonard raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback. "Apology? Susan, I'm not sure I understand."Susan swallowed hard, her embarrassment deepening. "I've treated you like trash for months because I thought you were behind t
In the cozy comfort of their home, Leonard sat in the living room, engrossed in a book, as the soft glow of the evening sun filtered through the curtains. The scent of his mother's homemade apple pie wafted from the kitchen, making the atmosphere even more inviting. Leonard's mother, Helene, had been bustling around the house, tending to various chores.Suddenly, the familiar ringtone of her cell phone pierced the air. Helene hurriedly reached for her phone, and her face lit up with surprise and delight as she saw the caller ID. It was Elsie whom she hadn't heard from in a long time. Her heart leaped with joy as she answered the call."Hello?" Helene exclaimed, her voice tinged with excitement and warmth."Helene, it's me, Elsie!" came the cheerful voice from the other end.Leonard, who had been vaguely aware of his mother's phone call, now looked up from his book, his curiosity piqued by the emotion in Helene's voice."Elsie!" Helene exclaimed once more, her happiness overflowing. "I
"Man, I don't think I can go anymore." Daniel yawned fighting sleep.He was increasingly tired these days and he realized that it was due to the fact that he had been engaging in so many activities, things that he normally didn't do. He wanted to come out with good grades and make his parents proud since they had done so much for him and he realized that this was probably the only way he could do that. There were so many things he knew he could do after school but for now, he needed to focus on passing his exams and passing it well as that was all he was concerned about."Okay, I guess we should call it a day," Leonard said."Please," Daniel chuckled.They had been reading for hours and even though good grades were what he wanted to achieve, he was already tired. He needed to stretch out his legs and he knew the only way he could do that was by walking around but he couldn't do that if he was stuck here in the library."We'll continue tomorrow. That sounds good?" Leonard asked."Yes,
"What in the world was that?!" Daniel shouted as they walked out of the cafeteria.Half an hour later, Leonard was still reeling from what had happened. Never in his life could he ever have believed that Susan would have the boldness to stand against him like that and embarrass him in front of the whole school. He loved watching things like that and as he thought about what she had done, Leonard knew that she had been very brave but he was worried. He was worried because he knew that she wasn't safe and Edgar would surely want to get his revenge and deep down, he had a feeling that he might even kill her."Come quick, we need to find Susan," Leonard said."Wait what? Find her? Why?" Daniel asked with a confused expression on his face.He didn't understand why they needed to find someone who had not only embarrassed them but insulted them to no end."Because we still need to warn her. She's still our friend Dan and surely, we can not leave her this way." Leonard said.Daniel was about