First class (part-1)

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As sunlight bathed the white room, a swift finger silenced the blaring

alarm clock before it could fully ring. This morning was different—no

lingering snooze allowed. Inhaling deeply, the boy pondered for a moment,

his voice barely a whisper, "Today is finally here." He yawned and

stretched, as he got out of bed.

The fifteen-year-old boy sighed happily as he glanced across his room, his

jet-black hair swaying with every motion, while his bright blue eyes

sparkled under the sun's gaze. A radiant smile spread across his face as he

exclaimed, “Today is the day I’ve been waiting for!"

With an excited grin on his face, John leaped out of bed and launched into

his invigorating morning exercises. These exercises were a daily routine for

him, and he completed them in no time.

Taking a moment to absorb his surroundings, John surveyed his sparsely

furnished room. The room housed a bed, wardrobe, study desk, and chair.

Its traditional cooling system and large windows gave the room a cozy

atmosphere. His eyes wandered to the three doors in his room, each leading to different

parts of his personal space. Yet today, only one door filled him with

excitement.

"Time to gear up. It's my first day of school!" he exclaimed, punching

his fist into the air.

As he readied himself, John felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

Months of anticipation now culminated on this day, and a twinge of unease

coursed through him.

Dressed and armed with his bright smile, John cast a final glance around his

room before venturing out. Closing the door behind him, a wave of

excitement washed over him. This day marked the beginning of a new

chapter in his life, and he couldn’t wait to see what it had in store for him.

With a skip in his step and his signature smile, John walked confidently out

of his room, eager for the adventure that awaited him.

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In the vast, beautiful compound, an elderly man was jogging vigorously, his

body drenched in sweat despite the cool weather. It was just another day for

the sixty-seven-year-old, who was known to be a bit eccentric and

unconventional in his ways.

Standing silently in the compound, John watched his grandfather go

through his exercise routine, with a loving smile on his face.

“Grandfather is at it again, huh?” he mused fondly.

Dr. Matthew Lucien, the sweaty old man, was John's grandfather, and the

young boy watched him lovingly as he ran past.

Despite being sixty-seven, Dr. Lucien possessed a strikingly youthful and

handsome face and John couldn't help but think that no one would ever

believe he was a Ph.D. holder.

John wore his school uniform, an elegant and stylish outfit that perfectly

reflected the prestigious academy he attended. He wore a black blazer with

matching trousers, a crisp white shirt, and a royal blue tie, with the school's

golden badge proudly inscribed on the blazer, creating a nice contrast. "Grandfather, I'm leaving!" John yelled to his oblivious grandfather,

who was so immersed in his workout, that he didn’t notice John calling out

to him.

Dr. Matthew Lucien slowed down almost instantly, snapping out of his

daze, and approached John. His entire body dripped with sweat, and his

breath was a little ragged, but a smile remained on his face.

"A-ah? How long have you been standing there?" he asked,

chuckling. "Didn’t see you at all until you called for me."

"It's not my fault that you're a fitness addict," John mumbled,

hiding a smile. His eyes suddenly popped wide open as he watched his

grandfather draw nearer. "H-hey! Don't come any closer. You reek!"

Dr. Lucien laughed heartily, patting John's head as he passed by. "It's the

smell of hard work, my boy. Remember that," he said.

John stared fondly at his grandfather, feeling a sense of pride and

admiration. He knew that Dr. Lucien had accomplished a great deal in his

life and that he had done so through hard work and determination.

It was a lesson that John could never forget.

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