The Maya diaries: A Tale of Friendship and Growth

Stepping into the unknown

     I woke up early, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. Today was the day I would be writing my entrance exam to get into a new school, leaving my friends behind. As I got dressed and ready, my mind wandered to my best friends, Ava and Evelyn, who were still fast asleep in their cozy beds, oblivious to the significance of this day.

     Days had passed since the party but Ava hadn't spoke to since, I just felt like she was uncomfortable after finding out what happened, so I gave her a bit of her own personal space to try and regain herself.

     My dad, Mr. James, greeted me with a warm smile and a reassuring hug. "You got this, kiddo! You've studied hard, and I'm proud of you no matter what." I forced a smile, trying to hide my anxiety. I had chosen to write only two subjects - Mathematics and English - and was determined to ace them.

     As we arrived at the school, my heart skipped a beat. I had never seen the school so bustling with activity. Students of all ages were chatting and laughing, accompanied by their parents. I felt a pang of discomfort, realizing I was the only one writing to enter 10th grade, while everyone else seemed to be younger, eager to enter 7th and 8th grade.

     I met three students who would be writing the exam alongside me. Jake, a quiet and reserved boy who seemed to be a math whiz; Emily, a bubbly and confident girl who was eager to show off her English skills; and Chris, a charming and laid-back boy who seemed to be taking the exam in stride. We exchanged nervous smiles, feeling a sense of camaraderie.

     The exam began, and I dove headfirst into the math questions. Ten theory questions stretched out before me, and I tackled each one with precision and care. Next came the English section - 50 objective questions that tested my grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. I worked methodically, my pen moving swiftly across the page.

     As I worked on the exam, I couldn't help but think about Ava and Evelyn. We had grown up together, shared countless memories, and now I was leaving them behind. A pang of sadness hit me, but I pushed it aside, focusing on the task at hand.

     Finally, the three theory questions loomed before me. I took a deep breath, channeling all my knowledge and practice into these final questions. As I finished writing, a sense of accomplishment washed over me.

     As I left the school with my dad, we were greeted by a few members of the PTA, who congratulated him on his role as PTA chairman. I smiled politely, still reeling from the exam. I knew I had given it my all, but the wait for results would be agonizing.

     As we walked away from the school, I felt a sense of uncertainty. Would I get in? Would I make new friends? The questions swirled in my mind, but one thing was certain - this was just the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the nerves. I had done my best, and now all I could do was wait. And hope. Hope that I would make Ava and Evelyn proud. Hope that I would find my place in this new school. Hope that I would discover new passions and interests. The possibilities were endless, and I was ready to embrace them.

     We got into the car and I got lost in thought, I thought about all the things I wanted to achieve in this new school. I wanted to join the debate team, and the school newspaper. I wanted to make new friends, and try new things. I wanted to prove to myself that I was capable of succeeding in a new environment.

     Again I thought about Ava and Evelyn, and how much I would miss them. We had been inseparable since childhood, and the thought of being apart from them was difficult to bear. But I knew that this was an opportunity for me to grow, and to discover new things about myself.

     After a while, my dad and I arrived home, and I went straight to my room to relax. I felt exhausted, but also relieved that the exam was over. Now all I could do was wait for the results, and hope for the best.