Chapter 55
Tom's jump during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony became one of the most talked about moments around the world. On social media, news channels, TV shows, and even in casual chats, people discussed the precision, courage, and spectacle of the jump. Tom's feat was described as the "most iconic way to carry the Olympic flag" at an opening ceremony, elevating him to legendary status.
The next morning, Kim and Tom were at their hotel, drinking coffee while their phones kept buzzing with notifications. Kim smiled as she watched the children excitedly running around the lobby, showing all the hotel staff photos of "Uncle Tom" jumping.
"Tom, you have to see this," Kim said, laughing as she showed off a series of memes comparing him to James Bond on a secret Olympic mission. "The world is going crazy over your jump."
Tom shook his head, surprised by the response.
— "I knew it would have an impact, but I didn't expect this reaction. And have you seen how excited the kids are? They practically feel like they're part of this event."
Soon, every TV channel was broadcasting reports on the jump. One of the hosts on a popular morning show was full of praise:
— "This is military-grade execution, folks! That jump wasn't just impressive — it was absolutely flawless. Tom, with his SAS background, brought precision and emotion to the ceremony. How many people can say that a special forces veteran carried the Olympic flag in a spectacular jump?"
The audience watched slow-motion footage of the jump, showing every detail of Tom's movements in the air. The instrumental music playing in the background gave the scene a dramatic tone. The anchors commented on each maneuver, speculating on how he managed to do it all with such ease.
— "That first somersault was breathtaking! It was like something out of a movie," exclaimed a reporter, clearly in awe. "Tom showed incredible confidence."
Other programs began to discuss the impact of Tom's jump. On one talk show, the host brought in a military expert, a former paratrooper in the French armed forces, to comment on the level of skill required for such a jump.
— "The precision and control he showed is something rarely seen, even among the most experienced paratroopers. And considering the size of the flag and the responsibility of keeping that symbol intact... It was absolutely impressive. Not just anyone can pull something like that off," said the expert.
On social media, Tom's name was among the most talked about topics. Videos of his jump received millions of likes and shares, accompanied by comments praising his professionalism and courage. In one post, one user wrote:
— "Forget James Bond! Tom is the real hero here! Who would have thought a special forces operator would put on such a show at the Olympics?"
Another user commented:
— "The jump was so impressive I wonder if he's human! The precision, the acrobatics... The world needs more moments like this at the opening ceremonies."
Kardashian family fan profiles also shared the reactions of Kim and the children, who were thrilled with Tom's feat, calling him "the best uncle in the world" and "the true hero of the Olympics".
The image of North and Saint jumping for joy in the stadium became one of the most liked photos, showing that the pride and excitement of the Kardashian family contributed to the success of the event.
Tom received several messages from friends and military colleagues who were full of praise for his feat. Some were close friends, others veterans he hadn't seen in years, but who made a point of congratulating him. Among the messages, he saw one from a former SAS comrade, who wrote:
