THE UNEXPECTED TURN

Alexender's eyes fluttered open, his mind foggy from the vivid dream he'd just had. He lay in bed, staring at the ceiling as the memories of his dream lingered. His mother, who had passed 5 years ago came into his dream once again, but this was something unusual, Alexender's mother stood in front of him, her warm smile and gentle eyes a bittersweet reminder of what he had lost. She was trying to say something to him , something mysterious.

"Alex, you have to do it," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "But be careful, something is coming."

As suddenly as she appeared, she vanished, leaving Alex with a sense of unease and confusion. He run his hand through his messy hair and threw off the covers ,got out of bed, and discreetly mended his clothes and shaking off the lingering fear.

He went Downstairs to the luxuries foyer , the atmosphere was tense. His father, a rugged man in his late forties with a scruffy beard, sat at the kitchen table, nursing a hangover. Alex's stomach churned as he watched his father struggle to keep his eyes open.

"Morning," Alex muttered, while he drank a glass of hot water.

His father grunted, handing Alex a thick envelope. "Ravenswood University. New York. You got in."

Alex's eyes widened as he took the envelope, his mind racing with excitement and fear. Ravenswood University was one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

"Aren't you going to say anything?" Alex asked, expecting some form of congratulations or pride.

His father rubbed his temples, wincing. "Just be careful, Alex. New York's not for the faint of heart."

Alex felt a surge of frustration but bit back his retort. He knew his father's hangover was no excuse for his indifference.

"How can I even go here ? I got failed in my exams and got passed by giving...sure." Alex said in a frightening voice to his father.

A month passed in a blur. Alex finished packing, said goodbye to his friends, and stood at the airport gate, clutching his ticket. His father, now sober and somber, handed him a small bag.

"Take care of yourself, Alexender,this might not be easy but u know what was your mother's wish" he said, his voice gruff but laced with emotion. "Make me proud."

Alex nodded, feeling a mix of emotions as he hugged his father goodbye. As he walked through the gate, he couldn't shake off the feeling that something was waiting for him in New York.

The plane took off, soaring into the sky as Alex gazed out the window, his heart pounding with anticipation and fear. What lay ahead?

As the plane hit cruising altitude, Alex pulled out his phone and began to scroll through his social media feeds. He stumbled upon a post from an unknown user, the profile picture a cryptic symbol.

"Welcome to the Ravenswood, Alex "the post read. "We've been waiting."

Alex's heart skipped a beat as he wondered who could have sent the message. He tried to brush it off as a prank, but the feeling of unease lingered. "Who knows about it ! Let it be..."

The flight attendants began their safety demonstrations, and Alex put away his phone, his mind whirling with questions and doubts. What secrets lay hidden in the shadows of Ravenswood University? And what lay in store for him in the city that never slept?

As the plane continued on its journey, he saw beautiful star, the city lighting down , the view was untellable, Alex felt a sense of trepidation wash over him. He had always dreamed of attending Ravenswood University, but now that it was a reality, he couldn't shake off the feeling that he was walking into a nightmare.

The hours passed slowly, and Alex found himself lost in thought, his mind consumed by the mysteries and fears that lay ahead. He knew that he had to be brave, to face whatever challenges came his way,though he failed in his exams but this time he want to change something. But as the plane began its descent into New York City, Alex couldn't help but wonder if he was truly ready for what lay ahead.

"Will I be living alone there...what will happen ? I don't have any ideas about it...will my father aur sis will come to me to meet me or are they just settling me here for my whole life...?!" He thought in his mind but tried to run it from his mind.

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