The Lift Gang
prologue
underneath BLK 349 in the lift lobby
Jason
Hurry up sis the bags are heavy
Rosa
coming..you are so impatient
Jason
am I impatient or are you just slow. the school holidays have just started, I am in no mood to waste time on you
Rosa
you do know you have a tutor session later right.
Jason and Rosa are twins who have just finished their second year in high school. After the school holidays, they will be going to third year
the two bickering siblings board the lift, just as the lift were about to close
Jason immediately presses the open button lets him in
just then, another girl quickly rushes into the elevator
Rosa
no way we are going to the same floor
Rider
what are the chances...well, I am going to deliver this package
Jason
wait is it the latest model of sports shoes by any chance?
Rider
yeah they are, how did you know?
Jason
sis, your package is here
Rosa
finally, took it long enough. I can finally test those out on the track
Joana
oh me..sorry I was zoning out
Joana
I am actually here to tutor someone..I was assigned by the school to tutor someone called Jason who barely managed to pass the year. Man he must be really stupid. As much as I like studying, Dela quest 2 is released today, I ain't got no free time
Rosa
hmpf well you are right he is very stupid
Jason
Yeah what an idiot, he can't even study
Joana
I know right like this is my holiday. I dont want to spend it tutoring some Jason who is probably not going to understand
Jason
yeah what a waste of time
Rider
what about you two, why eleven
just then, suddenly the lift stops. the four look around a bit lost
Joana
oh shoot, the elevator is stuck
Rosa
nobody is panicking expect you bro
Rider
yeah I got all time since the person herself is here
Joana
but we are still stuck though, nevermind I will call the technician for this block
Joana
no first time, I just saw the number outside the lift as I was running in.
Joana
is it weird if I say I do
Rider
wow wicked, I can't even remember what I had for breakfast....oh wait that's because I didn't have breakfast nevermind
Joana
the technician said it would take about an hour to solve the problem since it's a old lift
Joana
you are worried, the school is so going to kill me for missing out the tutor session
Rosa
don't worry too much I am sure the school would understand
Rosa
that being said, you go to the same high school as us, how come I have never noticed before
Joana
that's probably because almost the entire neighborhood goes to that school
Rider
wait are you talking about Tefar High
Rider
oh snap, I go there too
Joana
so wait, who here plays Dela quest, the original version of the latest mmorpg game
Rider
I think I heard about it
Rosa
I tried it once, too hard for me I just kept dying
Joana
dudes you are so missing out on the fun. how about this we should totally game together. I could teach you some basic controls and move
Rider
are you a professional
Joana
well let's just say I was one of the paid beta testers for Dela quest 2
Rider
no way, I thought only the hundred best players of Dela quest were paid to play Dela quest 2
Joana
well, not to brag but I am in top three
Rider
wait, speaking about school are you Joana? the top scorer for the year
Joana
well..people usually call me jojo but I go by Joana too
Rider
no wonder I thought you looked familiar, I saw your face on the board
Rider
dude I can't even manage studying
Rider
hey once your done with stupid Jason how about tutoring me? I could use the extra help
Joana
sure but after school reopens.. besides based on how the teachers described him, stupid Jason sounds like a handful
Jason
is that what we are calling him, hey if you just got to know him, you might find out he is a nice guy
Joana
no way, any guy that keeps me away from gaming is a retarded idiot
Rosa
this is just too funny
chapter one
another thirty minutes later
technician
that should do the trick. now open sesame...please
the elevator door opens to reveal four sleeping teenagers
technician
Hey kids, wake up, you are sleeping on the floor
Rider
order number 51398, time 10:30pm. special message, I love you
Joana
is he sleep talking?
Rosa
more important question, is he alright?
just then, riders eyes snap open as he sits up
Rider
I'm awake, fully awake
technician
well then, off you go
Joana
thank you so much for help Mr Andy
technician
haha, don't mention it
the four them walk away leaving a smiling technician behind
Jason
how do you know his name, I thought you said it's your first time here
Joana
well, it is, I just saw the nametag on his shirt
Jason
how do you even see such things
Joana
hmpf, I dont know, I just like to pay attention to detail
Joana
oh by the way, do you know who is jason
the four of them reach the twins doorstep
Jason
know him, hahaha, I eat with him, drink with him, I even sleep with him
Joana
are you gay by any chance?
just then, Joana remembers all the time she called him an idiot
Joana
I had no idea, my deepest apologies. may you forgive my silly words
Rider
oh wow, sorry dude didn't know you were him. also my name is Rider
Jason
Jason, but you already know that
Rosa
well nice meeting you all, but pass me those shoes, I got to test them
rider passes Rosa the package. rosa changes into them immediately
Rosa
well see you later little bro
Rider
oh wait for me, I am going down too
Jason
well, looks like they left, how about you come in
Joana
into your house, I thought we could study at the study hall underneath your block
Rider
I still don't believe that you run
Rider
girls are well girls, they do girly things
Rosa
well then your on. let's say if I can beat you, will you accept your defeat
Rider
no way I lose to a girl
Rosa
well you are going to your bike right, let me race you to your bike
Rider
sure but unfair though, I am wearing work boots and your wearing sport shoes
Rosa took of her shoes as rider took his off and they exchanged their shoes
Rosa
well, I may not be the first person to run in them, but I will definitely prove a point with them that girls are stronger. In fact, I will even give you a headstart
Rider
you know you are very arrogant
with that, rider took off sprinting while Rosa waited. once he had run about 200m, Rosa started running
Rosa
no she is overtaking you
that's when rider realised Rosa was running Infront of him
Rider
I give up, I am out of breath
rider stops and walks the rest of the way to the bike
Rosa
So what do you have to say
Rider
not all girls are girly and not all boys are manly. satisfied
Rosa
you bet I am, now give me back my shoes
Rider
you know I take it back, you are not arrogant, you are too humble
Rosa
see you in school then
Rosa waves goodbye as rider drives off
meanwhile, at the study hall
Joana
so what chapters do you not know in mathematics
Jason
ah well, chapter one
Jason
chapter one to the end of the book
Joana
so basically.....EVERYTHING!!!
Jason
wow Joana you are so smart
*clap clap clap
Joana
well then let's start
Joana
it's about solving for an unknown X
Joana
no, its an unknown you are supposed to solve it. I just told you
Jason
oh, how do I solve then, Mrs genius?
Joana
well you need to group the like terms together
Joana
oh...boy...we got a long way to go
Jason
so that is why they invented log system
Jason
huh, here I thought it was just to torture students, are you sure you did not make that up
Joana
no I didnt. so now that you know the purpose, you can better appreciate the knowledge that went to the math right
Jason
appreciate math....hahajah, you are so funny, ever thought of becoming a stand-up comedian
Joana
I will show you stand-up comedy
Joana reaches into her bag and takes out Jason's report slip
Jason
hey! how did you get that?
Joana
as your school assigned tutor I have assess to such material
Jason
hey! you! give it back thats mine
Joana
it's not like you are going to show it to anyone. o heard you begged the teachers not to tell your parents. oh my should I help you by giving it to your sister
Jason snatches it out of her hand, accidently ripping it into two
Jason
yeah, I did. I begged the teachers. so what? I did what I had to. if I didnt my parents would never let me near my instruments again.
Jason
music means everything to me. for music, I don't mind wasting time being tutored by a tutor whose lesson I am not gonna understand
Joana
if you like music so much, why not study hard, try to understand and score better on the next math test
Jason
I can't okay, I just can't. I just wasn't meant to do it. I am also sorry for shouting at you and making fun of you. I know you are spending your precious time too
Joana
sorry, I shouldn't have behaved so inconsiderate by taking out your report slip
Jason
I just feel like the school is wasting everyone's time to help me, when I can't be helped
Jason
my parents put so much emphasis on math, it drives me nuts
Joana
hey its going to be okay
Jason
huh, don't make me laugh, so many people have tried and failed
Joana
well then I will be the first to try and continue trying
Joana
let's get back to chapter one, serious this time
chapter two
a few hours later, 8.30pm
Joana
sarcasm is not a good colour on you
Jason
but I was being honest
Jason
look, you are crazy smart and freaking amazing but I just can't be helped
Joana
no, you can. X+2=2 is still something, so that's progress
Joana
congratulations Jason you learned something in math
Jason
whose the sarcastic one now
Joana
no I am being honest
Joana
even if it's practically nothing, it's still imorovement, so congratulations
Jason
you know I was lying right
Joana
yeah I know, I was just playing along
Joana
so before I go, look through all your notes and call me if you have any question, so to summarise, today we have learned until chapter 1.1,okay
Jason
wait, you live around the neighborhood right?
Jason
it's pretty late, let me walk you home?
the two walk off side by side
Joana
oh, you told me you like music right?
Joana
have you written any song
Jason
oh I have, but they are no good
Joana
no way, even the way you speak sounds angelic, there's no way your singing is bad. the probability of that is zero. and when I say zero, I mean zero
Jason
sliding math into the conversation, nice
Joana
thanks I tried, but that being said can I listen
Jason
I don't show them to anyone but okay
Jason took out his phone and passed one earphone to joana
Jason clicks the play button
Joana
the energy is so high
Joana
damn I should play this a background music while gaming
Joana
you should totally release them
Joana
that being said, how do you remember all the notes and words
Jason
well like I told you, I love music, makes me what to remember every detail
Joana
I am gonna make you love mathematics
Jason
there no stopping you huh
Joana
just you wait, Jason. bye
Joana walks off into the elevator. the door closes and the elevator goes up
Jason
congratulations jason
Jason
huh, nobody ever said those words to me before
Jason
huh, didn't know it would feel this good to hear those words from her
Rosa
hey bro, whats up, why you staring off into blank space
Jason
huh, sis what you doing here
Rosa
oh I was just running
Rosa
well, you know me, I love running
Jason
I know, you are the gold medalist for nationals
Rosa
huh, hey we both are kinda in the same boat
Rosa playfully punches Jason arm
Rosa
the things we both want to do are not that profitable you know
Rosa
you want to become a musician
Rosa
I want to become an Athlete
Rosa
you think our parents will go more easy on our results if we say we wanted to become a doctor or lawyer
Jason
yeah they might, but we are not going to. we are not going to lie about our dreams
Rosa
isn't it better that way. our Stepmom hates us because she thinks we are wasting dad's money
Jason
I don't really remember mom. I mean we were three when mom passed away. but I have one memory though, it's of when mom sang us a lullaby.
Rosa
huh, sing that won't you Jason
Jason
When a star is born
They possess a gift or two
One of them is this
They have the power to make a wish come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Jason and Rosa look up at the starry night sky
Jason
I wish mom where here
Rosa
I wish she were here too
Rosa
that mom sang us that song
Jason
after she came from the hospital
Rosa
where they had told her they couldn't do anything to save her
Jason and Rosa cry together as the continue staring at the starry sky
Jason
all the words I could have said. mom I love you, mom I will remember you, mom please don't go. huh, all I did was sleep
Rosa
you are right, mom always told us to believe in dreams, let's show the world the face of the greatest musician
Jason
and the fastest athlete
Rosa
hahaha, let's do that
Rosa
starting with you passing math
Rosa playfully hits Jason again as they both dissolve into giggles
meanwhile at Joana's house
Joana
I am going to my room okay
Joana enters her room and closes the door
Joana
Finally I can start gaming
she quickly plugs in the computer and turns on the game
Joana
now for my background music, good thing I got the song from Jason.
Joana
huh how can I make him love mathematics?
Joana thinks about it over and over as she does her raid
the screen then flashes one word DEFEAT
Joana
oh come on there's no way I lost. ugh, I am too distracted, I should just play tmr
Joana
love mathematics huh,
Joana
I can make him do that
Rider
2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000
Rider
there now that's enough money to buy a drawing pad
Rider
ever since I heard about it I always wanted to try digital art
Rider
mom offered to buy it for me but huh, I have finally saved up enough
Rider
time to take my art to the next level
that's when, rider remembers something that happen along time ago
Rider
hmhm, I am going to become an artist
Rider
so, some famous artist are colourblind too
the class roars with laughter
Rider
just you wait, I will be an artist
this carried on for many days
there were times when they wrote insulting vulgarities with green ink on red paper
Rider
i can't read it okay
they would write insults with green ink on red paper and stapler them to his worksheets and school bag
rider sat in a corner crying
Rider
leave me alone, just leave me alone, not my fault I am colourblind. I hate myself. why! why me!
Rider's parents tried to console him. words failed and they transferred him to another school
Rider
new school new life. they dont need to know I am colour blind
Rider
that's what always happen. this world it not the place for weaklings. becoming an artist is what I am going to focus on
and just like that his new life in Tefra High began
Mr zen
rider why have you done all your corrections with red ink
Mr zen
you do know that's for teachers right
Rider
I...don't tell anyone...I am colourblind,
Rider
this are my medical reports to prove it
Mr zen
you should have told me on the first day
Mr zen
don't feel bad about it. I heard you wanted to be an artist
Rider
yeah, just laugh at me already. there's nothing I can do but dream
Mr zen
then let's take a chance on that dream together. you know, I used to be the art teacher before I became an English teacher
Rider
why would you do that?
Mr zen
because doing what you believe in is the right thing to do
Rider
yeah, I want to become an artist
that's how the journey bagan
Rider is has now finished his second year and is going onto his third and final year. worrying about the day he has to say goodbye
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