˗ˏˋ꒰ 💭 ꒱ ━ ☐ The serenpidity is the ability to make an unexpected discovery by chance. The serendipitist is the person who knows how to take advantage of unforeseen circumstances and, above all, does not allow chance to dominate them.
France, 1963...
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:; The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond Audio tune lies, she's still shinin'. - lana del rey 🎈
Entry to Voltaire High, 8:22 AM
October 1963 promised to be a month full of surprises for Lily-Rose. As she walked the cobblestone streets of the town, the warm croissant she had bought from the local bakery filled the crisp morning air with a delightful aroma.
Her backpack, laden with notebooks and school supplies, lightly weighed on her shoulders, but her heart was light. Despite being a month late for the start of the school year, she was determined to make her entrance with confidence.
Voltaire High School, a prestigious institution in the region, had decided to open its doors to girls for the first time in its history. It was a historic decision that disrupted traditions established for decades.
She found herself at the heart of this major societal change, bearing a share of responsibility on her shoulders, without even realizing it.
Dressed in an elegant pastel-colored dress, the fluid fabric delicately caressed her curves, accentuating her confident stride and distinguished demeanor. Her long blond hair was neatly styled, held back by a satin ribbon matching her outfit, while a perfectly fitted beret rested gracefully on her head.
She wondered what encounters awaited her behind the school's doors, what challenges she would have to face, what prejudices she would have to combat.
As she approached the school, the young girl couldn't help but feel a strange serenity. She observed the imposing buildings, the windows illuminated by the early morning sunlight, and wondered what this new adventure held for her. Yet, contrary to what many might think, she felt neither fear nor apprehension.
Was it a sign of bravery or simply the carefree attitude of youth ? She wondered if she should be concerned about this absence of stress. After all, she was embarking into the unknown, towards a school environment that had always been reserved for boys.
Perhaps it was her self-confidence that preserved her, or perhaps it was simply her faith in positive change. Perhaps she had faith in humanity's ability to progress, to transform, to become more inclusive and egalitarian.
She finally crossed the threshold of the school courtyard. Not another girl in sight. The solitude was palpable, almost suffocating, in this world once reserved for the male gender.
All eyes converged on her, like spotlights scrutinizing her every move. The boys, in groups or alone, couldn't take their eyes off this newcomer, this figure who represented a challenge to their established monopoly.
