Things that bind us together- The cliff

PART-VIII( THE GAME IS STILL ON)

Bella ciao. Here's the next part of the story. Thank you guys❤️ for your love.
Thoughts
"Fear is the moment before desire comes true"
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All day at school went smoothly and the main reason to that is I got selected by the teachers for contesting elections. And cherry on the cake is I got the highest marks according to the criteria. I got 87/100 which is the record till now.

But I can't be happy with just that. I have aim which is yet to be fulfilled. I want to win the elections. It will be no cake walk as it is against a rich and popular idiot, Anthony Kruger.

If I win it would be the first big thing I achieve on my own. I would've achieved something long time ago but our school doesn't appreciate deserving instead they get happy to appreciate reserved one as it rewards them donations.

And Anthony is one of the reserved ones.

At home both my parents got so happy on hearing about my selection . Then Ma said "Jerrie it doesn't matter you win or not. The thing matter is the moments you experience. The fear of losing, the hope to win, the excitement to campaign, the zeal of your friends. All of this will never come again. Make most of it" while patting my back. I got more excited for tomorrow's Manifesto reading.

I will make my parents proud. I already have. The look in their eyes is priceless. :)

In our school elections will be held in two stages after the selection of candidates . The first stage will be tomorrow in which manifesto or a speech will be given by candidates to make others vote for them.

The second stage which will be day after tomorrow is Canvassing and Voting. Canvassing includes ralley and personal interactions with the students. Then voting is done and the next day results are announced.

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Manifesto reading (Stage One)

Yesterday I wrote my Manifesto after reviewing all those of previous year winners. It was perfect as I took both teachers and students needs in consideration.

In the first period When I read my Manifesto to the school I got a lot of appreciation and applause from the audience. It felt really good but what made me nervous was Anthony's speech which is next.

When Anthony got called on the stage I didn't see any paper in his hands. At first he looked really nervous but then he took a deep breath and started
" A ver good afternoon to one and all. Today I am not here to make false promises to you all. I am here to tell you guys that I through this position is willing to become a person you can rely on when everyone seems to be against you. A person you can share your problems with. A shoulder to ......................................................"

I don't know what he spoke next but the thing I definitely know that he aced me in the speech. I know that emotional weighs more than professional. I know I definitely lost some votes.

This is thing that I hate about Anthony he never really wants anything whole heartedly, he just gets everything easily. Where I, on the other hand has to follow such harsh paths, do my best and the fruit that I get is never what I deserve.

A single more word made me think about every sleepless night. I reminds me of the days when he was the first priority for everything, even the things he did not deserved. I was given the same sentence " You are really good at this but better luck next time" with the pity face

I want to this position so badly. My family can't afford to get me admission in college without scholarship and my file being strong. Unlike him my dad can't bribe colleges to get me admitted.

I can't take hear him. I can't do this anymore.

I ran out of the hall to get some air but the applause which was double than mine made me more claustrophobic. I thought I was going to pass out, but a hand gave me glass of water.

I drank the water and it definitely made me feel a lot better. To thank the person who helped me I look up and saw the most beautiful pair of brown eyes. The eyes which had a thousand flairs. The eyes which made me melt into them.

" Are you alright, Geremy" said worried Issabelle. Watching her this worried about me made me smile till my ears. " Why are you grinning like a kid? Are you okay?" she questioned me.

" I just got the best treatment. How can I not be okay." I replied and regretted saying it at the same time as how cheezy it sounded.

But all the remorse flew away when I saw her smiling while twirling her hair.

Oh Satan !!! That smile is soooo lethal.

" I saw you inside. I know Anth's speech was really good. But you still got a chance at the
canvassing. You will definitely be the best at it."
She took my hand in hers and said"You can't loose hope Geremy. Not now. And you can count me inn in your rally"she said to uplift my confidence. That face can make a dead man alive, how can I not agree with her.

I just nodded realising that I still have chance. I will personally campaign with my supporters and encourage everyone to vote for me. I can't lose hope now. If not for myself but for the people who want me to win. For Issabelle.
The game is not over yet.

THE GAME IS STILL ON.
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Which team you are in. Anthony or Geremy. Who should win??
PEACE✌🏻!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!