The Slingshot master

Part 6

Today is Friday, the last day of school before vacations. And that is why I love this day soon much. Today was the day I had promised jack a week ago that I would play with him by the mango tree until our feet had blisters in them.
As soon as I rung the bell ,I expected to wait at least for 20 seconds for the door to open like usual. But it swooshed open in a blink and was pulled to my room within a minute. I realized it was jack. He had an advertisement in his hands and he showed it to me as soon as he closed the door to my room. I shouted,"whoops!!slow down boy"as I was about to trip down the stairs. He said "sorry " still feeling excited. "Wanna hear an exciting news?!!"he continued. I was about to answer when I realized it was not meant a question. "There's an amazingly challenging, greatest slingshot competition coming up in town. You have to participate! It will be such a great experience for you. I heard everybody is participating..... even the shy boy who sits in a corner in the break ,has no friends and does nothing except study.haha nerd!!!" I raised an eyebrow at him. "What!?you told me all about him!!!"he exclaimed "So are you gonna participate!?!". I wasn't sure but I didn't wanna dissapoint him and ruin his excitement. "It seems a nice opportunity. I guess i can participate. But in case I get second thoughts ,I'll inform you!" His smile did wear off a bit but not completely. He said "okay " shrugging his shoulders. With that he left for this room normally. I thought I would like a competition but then jack said that even the most shy people are participating which means competition loving people like Tom wouldn't miss it . And If I won ,tom would bully me and jack for it . So that's a reason I could give to jack for not taking part. Poor boy,always wishes good for me but instead gets a pathetic result . I literally think I am a really bad friend. But why was I so afraid of success? Why was I a scaredy cat from a bully? Why couldn't I stand up for myself and even others like jack could? And most importantly, Why couldn't I make my father proud ? Maybe that is why dad loves jack more than his own son!! I wanted to be braver and prove dad that his son is also worthy of love!!And I guess I have a perfect opportunity for this........ The Slingshot Competition!!! That's it!