I stared at my test result, the numbers blurring in front of my eyes. 69 out of 140.
It wasn’t just a bad score. It was proof. Proof that I was useless. Proof that even after dropping twice—no, thrice—I was still failing.
Around me, students were reacting in different ways. Some were laughing it off, some were frustrated, and some were already discussing the next test. Life moved on.
But I didn’t.
I walked back to my hotel room in silence, ignoring Aarav’s attempts to cheer me up.
I locked the door, switched off the lights, and lay on the bed.
Why am I even trying?
That thought crept in. The one thought that shouldn’t exist.
If I disappear, maybe—
No.
I sat up, shaking my head. No.
This wasn’t me.
I wasn’t weak. I wasn’t a quitter.
I picked up my phone, opened ChatGPT, and typed:
"What should I do if I feel completely hopeless?"
It replied instantly.
"Sometimes, failure feels permanent, but it’s just a phase. The goal isn’t to be perfect. It’s to be better than yesterday. Take a deep breath, take a break, and remind yourself why you started."
I stared at the words.
I closed my eyes.
And for the first time that day, I breathed.
This wasn’t over.
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