1 Remi's dream

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Remi's fingers drummed against the dask her gaze drifting out the window as she day dreamed about herself in a tree House surrounded by nature and her favourite books it was her English period but she totally forgot about it...

"As she stared out the window, the dull drone of the teacher's voice faded into the background, replaced by the sweet songs of birds and the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze. Remi's mind's eye painted a vivid picture of her treehouse, nestled high above the forest floor, its wooden boards weathered to a soft silver. She imagined herself curled up with a worn copy of 'Rebecca' or 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', the scent of old paper and fresh earth filling her lungs. The treehouse was her sanctuary, her escape from the chaos of school and the expectations of others. For a moment, she forgot about the class the nagging pressure to excel, and simply let herself be, lost in the beauty of her own little world."

A sudden return to reality!

"Remi's reverie was shattered by the sharp tone of her English teacher, Mrs. Johnson. 'Remi, focus! You're not paying attention again!' The classroom fell silent, with all eyes on Remi. Her cheeks flushed as she hastily returned to the present, her gaze dropping to the scribbled notes on her desk. 'Sorry, ma'am,' she muttered, trying to sound contrite. Mrs. Johnson sighed, 'See me after class, Remi. We need to discuss your lack of focus.' Remi's heart sank, knowing she'd face another lecture about her 'wandering mind' and 'untapped potential'.

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