"So students, you all are going to be writing your final exams very soon and it is required of you to be very serious with the remaining weeks that you have so as to pass all your grades. Failure to pass your subjects will have you repeating this class and it is not my wish for anyone to repeat this class," he said.Leonard glanced at Daniel sitting opposite him and they both knew what the teacher meant by that. Leonard in particular didn't want his mother's efforts to be in vain especially as she had trained him from the cradle till now without a father figure in their life. The best gift he could give to her was passing all his subjects and making her proud and he knew that that was what he needed to do. She meant so much to him and he to her and he wanted to see her smile every day of his life."So students, if you need an extra hand in your studies, my office is always open and you can always walk into any of your teacher's office. They will explain anything that needs explaining,
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Edgar and the schoolkeeper finished their conversation and by the time they were done, the boy had heard a lot to serve them for a lifetime. There was so much they could use to implicate them and as they watched them leave, Leonard knew that he needed to put an end to their madness. This was getting too much and as it stood, the principal was no longer safe. There were many things attached to him, many things they needed to save him from and they knew that the earlier they got on with it, the better for them."Leonard, this is too much. What do we do?" Daniel asked.The phone was in Leonard's hands and he knew that that was the only piece of evidence they had and if it got missing, their accusations would hold no water."I think we should hold on for a while," Leonard said, his head going over every thought.He was trying to be very logical here and once again go through everything they had done and talked about."Wait? Why do we need to wait
When Leonard returned home after another exhausting day at school, he could feel the weight of his secret pressing upon him. He walked through the front door, kicked off his shoes, and sighed as he entered the cozy living room. His mother was sitting on the couch, reading a book, but she looked up and smiled as he entered."Hey there, champ," she greeted him. "How was your day at school?"Leonard hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. "It was okay, I guess," he replied, trying to sound nonchalant.Helene could tell something was bothering her son. She closed her book and patted the seat next to her. "Come sit down, Leonard. Tell me what's on your mind."Leonard sat down beside his mother, his face etched with concern. He began recounting his day, starting with the usual routine of classes and lunch. He spoke about his friends, the funny moments, and even some challenging assignments but he held back the real reason for his distress.As Leonard continued to talk, Helen
One day, in the midst of a typical school day, Leonard was summoned to the principal's office. He walked down the echoing hallway, his heart pounding as he wondered what had prompted this unexpected meeting. As he entered Principal Anderson's office, he was greeted with a warm but concerned smile."Leonard," Principal Anderson began, motioning for him to take a seat, "I wanted to have a chat with you about how you're doing overall. How's everything going for you here at school?"Leonard felt a mixture of surprise and gratitude for the principal's genuine concern. It wasn't often that adults in his life asked about his well-being beyond academics."I'm doing okay, I guess, sir," Leonard replied, his voice hesitant. "But, well, there's something I've been dealing with."Principal Anderson leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Leonard. "Please, Leonard, don't hesitate to share. We're here to support you."Taking a deep breath, Leonard decided to confide in the principal. "It's about Edgar, s
Leonard walked back home, his steps heavy with the weight of what had just transpired on the street. The echoes of the gunshots still reverberated in his ears, and the memory of the chaos was etched vividly in his mind. As he made his way through the familiar streets, he couldn't help but replay the terrifying scene in his head.The shooting had been sudden, a burst of violence that shattered the tranquility of the neighborhood. Leonard had been in the wrong place at the wrong time, caught in the crossfire of something he couldn't quite comprehend. Panic had gripped him as the bullets whizzed past, and instinct had taken over.He thought about how close he had come to losing his life. The realization gnawed at him, leaving a lingering sense of dread. If he hadn't sprinted for cover into the nearby ice cream shop, he might not be here now, walking home with each step feeling like a gift. The cold chill of fear had gripped his heart as he hid among the colorful tubs of frozen treats, th
In school the following day, Leonard made his way towards the school lockers where he knew he could find Daniel. He needed to tell him everything that had happened to him the previous day because even up until now, he didn't understand what had really happened. He didn't know who those people were and what kind of affiliations they were in. His heart ached because he didn't want to think that it had to do with Edgar because of the affiliations he had heard him talk about with the school keeper but still, he couldn't help but think that Edgar was involved in this."Wow! Man, slow down. What's got you in a rush?" Daniel chuckled.He had seen the way Leonard seemed agitated as he walked towards him and he hated to think that something bad had happened to him. There was also this fear in his eyes that he hadn't seen in a while and he knew that something definitely must have happened to warrant this."You won't believe what happened to me yesterday on my way home," Leonard said.Daniel sta
After school, Leonard discreetly slipped away from the bustling hallway, determined to follow the instructions given by the system. His curiosity had been piqued, and he couldn't resist the urge to locate Andrew, despite the enigmatic nature of the task.As he briskly walked through the crowded streets of his small town, Leonard couldn't shake the feeling of excitement mixed with apprehension that swirled within him. The sun cast long shadows on the pavement as he headed toward the old, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. It was a place filled with memories, both good and bad, but he was drawn to it, unable to resist the system's directive.Daniel trailed behind him, sensing Leonard's secrecy and unease. "Hey, Leonard," Daniel called out, trying to catch up, "where are you going?"Leonard slowed his pace just enough to maintain some distance between them. He turned to Daniel, his face painted with a false smile. "Oh, nowhere special, just checking out something I heard abou
Leonard had been away from the house but now that he was finally back home, he knew that he needed to tell his mother everything that had happened. The familiar scent of his home greeted him as he stepped through the front door, and the warmth of his mother's embrace wrapped around him like a comforting cocoon."Mom, you won't believe all the things I've seen and done today," Leonard exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement as he settled into his favorite armchair."Tell me everything, Leonard," she urged.Leonard began to recount his experience and he knew that he needed to tell her about Andrew but as his stories continued, he mentioned it."And then, Mom, I saw him," Leonard said with a smile, his voice filled with nostalgia.His mother nodded, recognizing the name because she knew that he had mentioned it to her sometimes in the past. "That's nice, dear. Reconnecting with old friends can be wonderful. How is he doing?"Leonard hesitated for a moment before replying, "He's chang