3 months later......
I woke up. It was a sunny day but it marked the start of the biggest challenge of my life....a challenge that will determine whether I will get to stay and continue my schooling in Bright Sun Public School or get expelled.
I got dressed, checked if everything was there in my pencil box. Let me see- a pen, a pencil, scale, eraser....yes, everything was there but just for a sense of security, I put a spare pen incase the ink ran dry. I still remember how I ran out of ink in my pen for one of my 5th grade exams. Luckily, the exam invigilator was kind enough to lent me his pen!
Having a fresh breakfast, I boarded the school bus. Since everyone got the sense that I was no longer mad, some guys in the bus greeted me. I took my seat as the bus left my stop. Jeffrey, my once ex-friend sat near me and asked ''Prepared for the Models?''
''Yeah....just tensed. What about you?''
''I have prepared well too....we have to anyways prepare well for this....especially when its Maths we are dealing with!''
''Yeah, these kind of exams are like 'Pressure Tests' as they say in Masterchef Australia!''
''I know! I will be glad when Maths is over. Science will be hard too but its much better though I think Physics is gonna piss me off!! Can't get all those formulas on gravity on my head!''
''Maybe you will need an apple to drop on your head! Hahaha!!!'' I replied, laughing.
''Jokes aside, buddy. This is a serious business.'' replied Jeffrey, laughing back at me.
''Anyways, I think its better we stop talking and get revising.'' and no sooner had I said this, Jeffrey nodded and went back to his original seat. I took out my Maths notes and started going through them.
Geometry, Algebra, Perimeter and a whole lot of 'Mathsish' stuff were going on my head when I reached school. I got off the bus, wished Jeffrey good luck and made my way to my Exam Hall.
Soon, the exam started. It was hard but since we had 3-4 hours, I left the hard questions pending and then turned my attention to the easy ones, deciding to attend to them later when I had dealt with all the other questions. I looked around for Henry and saw that he was seated at the far right corner, neck-deep in his question and answer sheets.
I couldn't get to see him this morning and moreover I couldn't even wish him good luck!! Am I ignoring him? No, I can't let that happen to me. I should still be his truthful, loyal friend after all that he had done for me.
Time passed and soon, the exam was over and everyone walked out of the Hall. Amidst the rush, I tried to trace Henry and finally caught him. ''There you are! Where have you been? I have been looking for you because one minute you were here and at the another, you were gone!''
''Hahaha! I just got carried off....how was your exam?''
'Good. I am so sorry I forgot to wish you good luck as I should have done it. But anyways, how was your exam?''
''It doesn't matter because I didn't wish luck for you too. Mine was good too.'' said Henry.
In this way, the days passed and soon the Models were over. Soon, it was time for the results to come out. I was tensed as I wrote this exam to continue my schooling and get a stand in school and also at the same time, show that old, cranky bat of a Principal that I can study well.
Soon, the day of the results dawned and soon I was at school with my parents infront of Miss Helen. Miss Helen smiled at me and said ''Ah, John! Look at you! At your top form! Please sit down Mr. and Mrs. Feroz..'' and then she took out my report card and answer sheets.
Mom was looking at the report card and her eyes almost popped out. Sensing something was wrong, I peered and got the shock of my life-
Bright Sun Public School
Model Exam Results
Name: John.T.Feroz Class: IX B Roll no: 24
English- 96/100
Mathematics- 95/100
Social Science- 89/100
Spanish- 86/100
General Science- 98/100
I was shocked. Had I scored this much?! I couldn't believe myself and rubbed my eyes. No, it was no dream. It was true. I was speechless. ''I am proud of you, son!'' Dad exclaimed.
''Oh John....this is absolutely fantastic!!'' said Mom.
Soon, a lot of teachers rushed upto my parents to talk a whole lot of good about me. Today, what seemed to be a nightmare for me suddenly turned out to be a golden day for me....though it was surprising that I didn't see Henry. Perhaps he had already arrived earlier with his parents and went off.....what bad luck!!
Anyways, as I made my way out towards our car in which Mom and Dad were already seated, I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten something. Yes, you are right.
Principal ma'am.
Saying that I had to meet someone to Dad, I left for the Principal's room, holding my report card. I knocked and getting the permission, entered in. The room was as usual, had cool air blowing. On hearing my footsteps, she looked up and smiled.
''Well, if it isn't Mr. John.T.Feroz! Ready to receive your TC certificate?'' she mocked.
''I don't think I will need that, ma'am.'' I said smartly, thrusting the report card into her hands. She opened it and her eyes popped out.
''I am impressed!, Mr. Feroz!''
''I hope this shows that I can study well!'' I shot.
She looked up. ''What do you mean?''
''We Americans have a certain kind of respect and ettiquette and I would be happy, ma'am, if you changed your ways in dealing with students. I have to go now so please kindly give me back my report card.'' and I lent out my hand.
A bit red in the face, she gave it back to me and I walked out. No, she wasn't going to expel me for talking like that. She may be the Principal but after all, she was just a puny, pompous woman.
As I walked out, I felt happy. There was a cool breeze blowing and my whole self was at ease and peace. My life was clear of obstacles, atleast for now. I knew that more bigger obstacles are going to obstruct my path in the future but I had already learnt to tackle them.
But right now, I wish I could see Henry.
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Hey Guys!!!
So there! Johnny has completed his Models and Yay! he's back on track!! But where's Henry?? Flip over for the next chapter!!! Pls VOTE and COMMENT!!!!!!!!
Jude :)
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Henry....My Only Friend in the World (The 1st Book in the Henry series)
Paranormal(COMPLETED) John Feroz, a 14-year old boy who is completely let down and depressed after the tragic death of his younger brother, wishes that he had a friend and to get back to his normal life. Fights at home between his mother and father and his fr...
