The following day, the sun rose high in the sky, casting its warm rays over the school campus making it look all the more beautiful. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and a sense of urgency as the final-year students gathered on the assembly ground. The end of their academic journey was approaching rapidly, and the principal wanted to make sure they were well-prepared.Standing tall on the stage, Principal Johnson addressed the sea of eager faces before him. "Dear final-year students," he began with a tone of authority, "your final exams are just around the corner. This is a critical moment in your lives, where hard work and dedication will pave the way for your future success. I urge each and every one of you to be diligent and put in your best effort during this crucial time. Remember, your achievements here will shape the paths you take in the years to come."The principal's words echoed in the minds of the students, resonating with the weight of truth and the significance
The next day, Leonard woke up early, feeling a mix of anticipation and nerves as he knew it was the day of the pre-test assessment at school. They had sent a late message to all the students in the school's general group chat at such notice and Leonard was just happy that he had been preparing for it all these days. He knew that the pre-test was important as it would help prepare all the students, including him, for their final-year exams. These exams would play a significant role in determining their academic future and he knew he had to put his all into it. As Leonard entered the classroom later that morning, he saw Daniel, sitting anxiously at his desk. Daniel looked worried, and he whispered to Leonard, "Hey, did you study well for this pretest? I found last night's revision pretty challenging." Leonard smiled reassuringly at him and replied, "Don't worry, Daniel. You've got this! I know you're a smart and brilliant chap. Just give it your best shot, and you'll do great. Remem
Leonard's heart pounded in his chest as he glanced nervously around the deserted school hallway. By now, the students were all in class after their lunch break and he was the only one loitering and he knew if he got caught, he would be in serious problem. It was well past the last bell, signaling the end of the lunch break and the school was quiet, the only sounds being the faint echoes of his footsteps. He knew he had to act quickly; Elsie's life might be hanging in the balance. "Please, to whoever is listening above, keep her safe for me until I get there." Leonard sighed. With his heart racing, Leonard slipped through the side exit of the school, his backpack bouncing against his back as he ran toward the park. He tried to stay hidden in the shadows, not wanting to attract attention from anyone who might be lingering nearby. The darkness of the evening provided some cover, but he knew he couldn't waste any time. The main path to Central Park was well-lit, but Leonard opted to ta
Leonard's heart pounded in his chest as he burst through the hospital's double doors, cradling Elsie in his arms like a precious, fragile flower. Her lifeless form weighed heavily against him, but he refused to let panic overtake him. He could feel the warmth of her blood soaking through his shirt, a stark reminder of the urgency of the situation. He had to find someone to help her before it was too late, he didn't want to lose her and he knew that he'd rather die than allow anything to happen to her. "Help! Medic! Anyone, please!" Leonard's voice echoed through the sterile corridors, filled with desperation and fear. He prayed that someone would hear him and come to their aid. Time seemed to crawl as he ran down the hallway, every second feeling like an eternity. He could see the worry etched on the faces of passing hospital staff and patients as he hurried by, but he couldn't afford to stop and explain. Elsie's life hung in the balance, and every second counted. He reached the nur
As Leonard anxiously waited for his mother to arrive at the hospital, he decided to reach out to Daniel. He knew he would be very worried and he needed to take that worry away from him because together, they had made a joint effort to find her. He knew he could count on Daniel for support and a listening ear during this difficult time and he knew he was really blessed to have a friend like him. With trembling fingers, Leonard dialed Daniel's number. The phone rang a few times before Daniel picked up, sounding concerned yet excited to hear from his friend. "Hey, Leonard! What's up? You just left school abruptly and you didn't even give me any explanation" Daniel asked. Taking a deep breath, Leonard began to share what had happened to him and even as he spoke, he found it quite hard because he was very close to tears. "Daniel, it's Elsie. I found her, but she's in a really bad state. She's in the hospital, and I'm here with her right now. It's... it's just so tough to see her like t
"Hey son, how is she doing?" Helene asked, walking into the hospital room.When Leonard saw his mother, he burst into tears. He couldn't explain it but seeing her walk in, especially with Elsie on the bed reminded him of the times when she had been healthy and when everything had been fun. Now, it was just filled with sadness and bitterness, one he didn't quite know how to breach."The doc said it's not looking good and we have to pray for a miracle now," he said.He had forgotten the last time he cried but in that moment, he couldn't quite stop the onslaught of tears that streamed down his eyes. It was terrible to say the very least and he hated this feeling of grief and sadness because he could do nothing to help her situation."Oh, my God!" Helene sighed, hugging her son as he cried on her chest.She hated seeing him this way and it broke her heart because there was nothing they could do about it. Elsie didn't deserve any of this and being so innocent and lovely broke Helene's hear
"How's her situation doc?" Helene asked as soon as she got to the lodge.The tall middle aged man with clean cut dusty brown hair looked up at her with a warm smile on his face. He didn't need to ask to know that she was Leonards' mother. The resemblance was uncanny and he loved that she cared so much about the young adults within the hospital room."You must be Mrs Tanner, Leonard's mom," the doctor said, stretching out his hand for a handshake."Yes, that's me. Thank you." Helene smiled."Well," he sighed.Even before he said anything else, Helene knew that what he was about to say wasn't in any way encouraging. The look on his face was one of hopelessness and pain."Why do I take it as something not good?" she sighed."I'm afraid Mrs Tanner, it isn't good at all." he said."Helene is fine, please and you can tell me everything that's wrong, I can take it." she said.The doctor sighed yet again, pulling out a file from the stack of files on his table. He offered her the seat opposit
The speed at which he ran back to the hospital room couldn't be compared to anything else. One minute, he had been talking to her, holding her hands while assuring her that everything was going to be alright and the next minute, she had squeezed his hands back, if only lightly and her eyes had flickered open."How is she doc?" Helene asked as she watched him check all her vitals.She held her sons' hands as he hoped for good news even as the doctor remained silent, checking all her vitals.After what seemed like an eternity, he turned to face them with a smile on his face. At that moment, Helene knew that everything was going to be alright."She'll be fine," he said, finally.Leonard crumbled to the ground, not quite believing his eyes. The prayer had worked, Elsie was going to be alright and it was all he could do not to shout and scream for joy. His friend was finally going to live even after all the fear they had."But I suggest that you don't pressure her for a while, I'm going to