Monday Blues

I can't help but scream at what's suppose be my reflection in the mirror. I look dead. I look like I died two years ago. My eyes are puffy with prominent dark circles beneath it, and skin coarse and lifeless.

I guess it's because I've the entire Thursday night and weekends trying to finish my huge pile of assignments. I've worked really hard, and you can see it in my face. But on the bright side I'm done with it. I'm done with all the assignments I was suppose to do this semester.

Now, what can I do about my face? Nothing. No makeup in the world can probably fix my dry and dead skin, nor my black eye bags. I think I've also gained a few pounds again. I feel heavier and more dull. I was always been chubby but since last year I've skipped all my extra curricular to properly concentrate on my academics. I want to be an A student. But I feel I've completely neglected my health in the process, though I don't have time to worry about my physical appearance now I'm late for school.

At school Mikan and I collect our assignment and walk upto the staff room to submit them. Teachers were surprised that we completed our assignments so fast. I feel so relieved now. Now I can freely focus on my exams with nothing else to bother about.

"Thanks for this wonderful idea Mikan" I say

"You're welcome" she says "you know with the youth festival coming up this Saturday so we don't have to come to school after Wednesday because teachers and students will be busy preparing for it. Look how much time we have got to seriously prepare for our exams."

"Right" I say "I'm starting from today."

"Good" she says

Back at our class I see Kaya and Ravi making preparations for their performance at the festival. Who knows if I work hard this time I might actually be able to score more than them.

Ms Williams enter the class with an air of sophistication. She's is the prettiest lady in our school, and what makes her even more attractive is her elegant manner and her exquisite dressing sense. She's one of the ladies I really look up to. What makes me like her more is that she's our abroad counsellor. It's my dream to study in France, and she the person that help me manifest my dreams.

But wait if she's here that means she's about to announce this year's selected students who'll get the chance to study in abroad this year. I gave the exam last year but I failed to make it. The test is quite hard. There's a language test, than an academic test, after that you also need to pass an interview session.

I've tried my best this year, but I'm scared of getting my hopes up.

"So, students" she announce " for those of you who wish to study abroad, it's a good day for them because here a list of students whose dreams are going to become a reality"

Finally!

She unfolds the paper in her hand and begins to call out names.

"1. Ravi"

OK as expected.

"2. James"

"3. Kelly"

well it's not like I was going to make it to the top three.

"4 kora"

"5 Bella"

still not me but there are more names left. I nervous cross my fingers

"7 kaya"

Not me again.

"8 Jaden"

Oh God! Please please take my name

"9 Bora and..

10 Faline."

I did it!! I made it! I made it!

"Oh my God congratulations Fal, you did it"

Mikan gives me a quick hug

"Mikan this isn't a dream is it?"

"No it's not." she says

"Okay calmn down everyone" Ms Williams smiles " I congratulate everyone who made it and those who didn't there's always next year. Good luck everyone, and by the way, the people whoese name I announced please met me at the office after lunch for further consultancy." She neatly folds the paper back in and waves us goodbye.

A tumlut of joy spreads in the classroom. Students celebrate and congratulate each other, for me the hardest task of the day is to wait till lunch. I can't wait to talk to Ms Williams about the schools I can get in and what in what country. Every second feels like an hour when you're waiting for something you can't wait for, but slowly and steadily time passed. The lunch was over, and I make my to third floor to Ms Williams office.

Unfortunately, I have to wait atleast half an hour here because a couple of kids managed to get here before me, I don't know how, because I perfectly remember I was the first to leave the cafeteria. But it's okay I guess, the waiting room is probably the most comfortable area in this school after principle's office.

The couch is soft and fluffy, and the air conditioner is on the perfect temperature, the combo is making me a bit sleepy. The huge window before me faces open fields. I watch the herds of cows grazing in the field, dogs chasing each other, tress sway in the autumn wind, and a car passes by every now and then. Finally my moment of tranquility was ended by the noise of door, as it cracked open. The students left, and and Ms Williams calls my name.

I walk inside her office and chills dance down my spine. It's probably zero degrees in here. OK, I might have exaggerate a bit, but it's deadly cold.

"Good afternoon Ms Williams" I say seating down on the metallic chair before her which is freezing. I bury my hands in my pocket to collect some heat which isn't really working.

"Good afternoon Faline" she says "I was reading your report this afternoon and I must say I was surprised. I've never seen a weak student perform so good in such short period."

Did she just called me a weak student? I'm not sure how to react to that so I just smile. A bit offended smile.

"We gave your report to numerous schools" she continues "And I'm very happy to tell you that you've been accepted in a reputed B school in China!"

"I'm sorry but where" I can't help but gasp. It's already freezing here, but hearing what I heard makes me shiver even more

"China!"

"No! I can't go to China!" I almost squeak

"why not? what's wrong with China?"

"Nothing, it's just I always wanted to go to France, it was my dream. I even took French lessons last summer" I say trying to compose my self

"But Faline, you know how competitive Europe is, there are thousands of applicants"

"I know, but it isn't even a top school in China. I don't think going there will make any difference, and you know how hard Mandrin is. It will be really difficult for me to adjust there. I'm sorry Ms Williams but I'm not going"

"Faline are you sure, I mean this is a good opportunity for you to learn, and gain new experiences in life. I'm not dismissing your report now. I'm giving you a week to think this through"

She opens her drawer and takes out a slim magazine sort of thing.

"Here, this is the cataloge of the school. I want you to go through this, talk to your parents, and then tell me final decision next Monday."

"OK, thankyou" I take the catalogue, and stomp out of her refrigerator / office.

I know for sure that I'm not going to china

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