Elliot

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Elliot

'A snort comes from Noah. "Go to your safe place" he says, mimicking Mrs. Lowell. No one else says a thing and we all stare at Mr. Ellery, waiting for him to tell us what to do next. I haven't been here long enough to know what a Code Red Lockdown is. But it can't be good.'

I am tense right now, I've become Augie and I know something is about to happen next in the novel; something dangerous.

All of a sudden I hear footsteps and my heart skips a beat. I regain my senses in a second. I shove One Breath Away right under my science textbook and the door to my bedroom opens with a bang, my heart hammering against my chest.

"Are you studying?" comes the booming voice of my father.

"Yes"

Liar. But it doesn't matter at all. I love lying

"Good. You keep studying till noon, Okay?" It's not a question but an order.

"Okay" I reply as politely as possible despite the raging storm inside me.

He shrugs and turns to leave. But before I can heave a sigh of relief, he stops at the doorway.

"Do you take your online classes regularly?'' he asks,

"yes"

Lying again

"Hmm.. you do that because its gonna get you into MIT and we all know how important it is for you to get a seat there, otherwise you'll be a disgrace. Although I must say you are proving to be quite disappointing. I don't like your interest in writing and reading novels. Its a complete waste of time." with this wonderful words of wisdom, he finally leaves closing the door behind him.

What do you like huh? You love reputation, money and power.

But I don't.

If I want to become a writer,I will become one.

Only if I were as brave and determined as the thought sounds.

A tear falls down on my lap. Oh no! I promised myself I wouldn't cry but this isn't happening. I'm weak, that is the simple explanation. I should stand up for my right. After all it's My life, My choice.

But then I think about my family and I realize that no one has ever stood up to change their futures from the traditional, getting in MIT-working in a multimillionaire company.

My brothers Declan and Briton went the very same way, just like my father, grandfather and others. Declan really was devoted to this kind of future, just like Dad and Grandad but Briton had other dreams like me although he always kept them to himself and till today has never talked about it once but I'm not dumb, I can see that every time he smiles when anyone congratulates him about his future; the smile doesn't reach upto his eyes. Someday my younger brother Vincent will also face the same situation and he too will have only one choice; that is to accept it.

Well, I'm not going to make my mood bad but am going to enjoy the rest of One Breath Away secretly.

Lyra must be having lots of fun. I wish I had a family like hers, without so many expectations, rules and traditions; free to choose and make your own future in your way.

It is because of Lyra and her friendship I have a little bit of good and free memories. I smile thinking about her. She is so wonderful.

Only one thing is nagging me. I'm a bit worried about the online classes. I haven't been taking them, instead I have used the time in socializing secretly.[ McQueen family Rule no-1# No socializing, no bringing friends into the house except on special occasions]

I wonder what dad will do if  he ever finds out?

All hell will break loose.

A/N

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Till next time stay beautiful, keep smiling and never ever give up

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